Ramesh Thilak
Ramesh Thilak | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Ramesh in 2020 | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Spouse |
RJ Navalakshmi (m. 2018) |
Ramesh Thilak is an Indian radio jockey and actor who has appeared in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram.[1][2]
Career
Ramesh studied for a master's degree in mass communication at the University of Madras. He worked as a radio jockey with Suryan FM 93.5, and was credited by the radio station as "Thillu Mullu" Ramesh in a reference to his jovial attitude on air.[3] He then simultaneously worked on his first acting assignment, featuring in the character of Azhagesan alias Al Gates in STAR Vijay's college drama serial, Kana Kaanum Kaalangal.
Ramesh made his breakthrough in films with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram.[4] He then also featured in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum. He signed on to play his first lead role in Vijay Sethupathi's maiden production Orange Mittai (2015).[5] In 2016, he starred in Oru Naal Koothu, in which he reprised his real life role of a radio jockey, and Mo, a "fun entertainer" that had a "ghost factor".[6]
He won Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Supporting Actor in the film Good Night (2023).[7]
Filmography
Tamil films
Malayalam films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Neram | Lighthouse | |
| 2014 | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Ramesh | |
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Guest appearance | |
| 2019 | Sakalakalashala | ||
| Kumbalangi Nights | Murugan aka Vijay | ||
| Marconi Mathai | |||
| 2022 | Kooman | Constable Senthil Kumar | |
| 2023 | 2018 | Ashok |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Azhagesan alias Al Gates | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2021 | Navarasa | Arul | Netflix | |
| 2023 | Masquerade | Justine | Malayalam | MX Player |
| Label | Pazhanivel | Tamil | Disney+Hotstar |
References
- ↑ "Vaibhav Flies Solo". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "'Soodhu Kavvum' an entertaining watch (Tamil Movie Review)". Sify. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ramesh Tilak: From being a RJ to big screen!". tamilnadu.indiaeveryday.in. Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ↑ "Soodhu Kavvum Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Soodhu Kavvum by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ↑ "Orange Mittai director Biju Viswanath's interview on the film, Vijay Sethupathi and many more". www.behindwoods.com.
- ↑ Sundar, Mrinalini. "I want to do responsible roles: Ramesh". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Celebrating Excellence In Kollywood, The 2024 Vikatan Awards". varnam.
- ↑ "Thurumbilum Iruppar by Nalan | Naalaiya Iyakkunar 1 | Kalaignar TV". 20 November 2015 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Good Night Movie Review: Good Night: The snoring is loud enough in a very enjoyable way". timesofindia.
- ↑ "Yaavarum Vallavare' movie review: A multi-chapter film that lacks real cohesion". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Leg Piece Movie Review". talksofcinema.
- ↑ "Love Marriage Movie Review: This pleasant but predictable family drama is fun when it doesn't take itself seriously". timesofindia.
- ↑ "Akkenam Movie Review: Uneven and emotionally distant thriller with a well-written protagonist". timesofindia.
- ↑ "Blackmail". timesofindia.
- ↑ "Kaayal Movie Review: A heavy idea with soft edges". timesofindia.
- ↑ "Harish Kalyan says Diesel was both "physically and mentally demanding"". cinemaexpress.
- ↑ "Mask Movie Review: A smartly crafted heist that engages throughout". Only Kollywood. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
- ↑ SUDHAKARAN, SREEJU. "Con City Review: Heist Comedy That Keeps Misfiring". Rediff.