Quick Facts
Biography
Ramji is an Indian film choreographer tuned actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and television.
Career
The actor-choreographer often appeared in Tamil film dance numbers like "Vellarika" from Kadhal Kottai. "Easwara" from Kannedhirey Thondrinal and "Nee Park-ukum Ponnalum" from Paarvai Ondre Podhume being prime examples of his roles. In 2001, Ramji toured Japan as a part of the Tamil musical "Thilana", playing the lead role in a venture developed by Bharathan and scripted by Anita Raj and Kalyan.
As offers to feature in films began to recede, Ramji became a television compere for shows including "Dance Machi Dance", before accepting to play a role in the low-budget film, Madhavi (2009). He appeared in a series of HIV awareness adverts shown on South Indian television in 2010 as a character called "Dhillu Durai". The ad was directed by duo JD-Jerry and featured three teasers promoting AIDs awareness centres called Nambikkai Mayyam (ICTC). Later in the year, he played a supporting role in Rama Narayanan's Kutti Pisasu alongside Sangeetha and Ramya Krishnan.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kadhal Kottai | Special appearance | |
| 1997 | Love Today | Peter's friend | Special appearance |
| Vasuki | |||
| Vidukathai | |||
| Veerapandi Kottayiley | |||
| 1998 | Kannedhirey Thondrinal | ||
| Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | |||
| Kaadhal Mannan | Special appearance | ||
| Manjeeradhwani | Malayalam film | ||
| Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Kannada film | ||
| 1999 | Ooty | ||
| Amarkalam | Kutty | ||
| Manasichi Choodu | Telugu film | ||
| 2000 | Unakkaga Mattum | Guru | |
| Chinna Chinna Kannile | Cameo appearance | ||
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | |||
| Priyamaanavale | Shankar | ||
| Uyirile Kalanthathu | |||
| Sandhitha Velai | |||
| 2001 | Paarvai Ondre Podhume | ||
| Dosth | |||
| 2002 | Alli Arjuna | ||
| Pesadha Kannum Pesume | |||
| Samasthanam | |||
| Unnai Ninaithu | Selvam | ||
| 2003 | Well Done | Prakash | |
| Nadhi Karaiyinile | |||
| Ennai Thalatta Varuvala | |||
| 2005 | Andha Naal Nyaabagam | ||
| 2006 | Vattaram | Veeravel Gurupadam | |
| 2009 | Madhavi | ||
| 2010 | Droham Nadanthathu Enna | ||
| Kutti Pisasu | Pichumani | ||
| 2014 | 13 aam Pakkam Paarkka | ||
| 2015 | MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Kannan (Kannamma) | |
| 2016 | Kodambakkam Kokila | Special appearance | |
| Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Ramakrishnan |
Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kadhal Sugamanadhu | Sivaji |
Television
- Kasalavu Nesam
- Marmadesam
- Ramany vs Ramany - II
- Thiruvilayadal
- Simran Thirai - Kannamoochi Ray Ray
- Pondatti Thevai
- Valli - Subbu (Subramani Natraj ;Episode 1-449)
- Madipakkam Madhavan - Madhavan
- Darling Darling - Venkatesh (Vicky)