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Ramesh Aravind biography
Ramesh Aravind is an Indian actor, born on 10 September 1964 in Kudanthaiyan.
Ramesh Aravind's screen career began in 1986 with Sundara Swapnagalu, playing Prem.
Ramesh Aravind has appeared in 151 films and 11 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are KD: The Devil (2026), Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025), Bhairadevi (2024).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South.
Coming up next: Yours Sincerely Raam (2026), Daiji (2026), Butterfly.
Jubliz has 1 story about Ramesh Aravind, most recently Ramesh Aravind's Daiji takes a distinctive sound approach.
- Born
- 10 September 1964 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Kudanthaiyan
- Work
- Author, Film director, Actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1986 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
Ramesh Aravind filmography
155 films and 11 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Paris | Tamil | Upcoming | ||
| Butterfly | Kannada | Upcoming | ||
| 2026 | Yours Sincerely Raam | TBA | Completed | |
| 2026 | KD: The Devil | Dharma Alam | ||
| 2026 | Daiji | TBA | Completed | |
| 2025 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | Tamil | Dubbed version | |
| 2024 | Bhairadevi | DCP Aravind | ||
| 2023 | Shivaji Surathkal 2 | Shivaji Surathkal | ||
| 2021 | 100 | Vishnu | Also director | |
| 2020 | Shivaji Surathkal | Shivaji Suratkal | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actor , Kannada | |
| 2018 | Tunturu | Doctor | ||
| 2018 | Aadi Lakshmi Puraana | Kannada | ||
| 2017 | Pushpaka Vimana | Anatharamiha | 100th Kannada film | |
| 2016 | Re | Papanna "Paapu" | ||
| 2016 | Sundaranga Jaana | Kannada | Remake of Telugu film, Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | |
| 2016 | Hey Sarasu | Seetharama Rao | ||
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Mahasharana Haralayya | Basavanna | ||
| 2013 | Mangana Kaiyalli Manikya | Manu | ||
| 2013 | Chathrigalu Saar Chathrigalu | Rammi | Also writer | |
| 2012 | Nammanna Don | Dr. Arjun | Also director | |
| 2011 | Rangappa Hogbitna | Ramesha | ||
| 2011 | Kalla Malla Sulla | Ramesh | ||
| 2010 | Hendtheer Darbar | Shivaramu | ||
| 2010 | Preethiyinda Ramesh | Ramesh |
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| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Krishna Nee Late Aagi Baaro | Krishna | ||
| 2010 | Crazy Kutumba | Shankar Gouda Patil | ||
| 2010 | Shock | Ramesh | ||
| 2010 | Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Jayanth | Guest appearance | |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Rajan | ||
| 2010 | Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu | Kannada | ||
| 2009 | Venkata in Sankata | Venkata | Also director | |
| 2009 | Mooru Guttu Ondu Sullu Ondu Nija | Appu | ||
| 2008 | Accident | Sawanth | Also director | |
| 2007 | Sathyavan Savithri | Dr. Sathya | Also director | |
| 2007 | Soundarya | Ramesh | ||
| 2007 | Ekadantha | Vakrathunda/Vakky | ||
| 2006 | A Aa E Ee | Shekhar | Guest appearance | |
| 2006 | Tenali Rama | Thenali/Thengin Thotad Nagappa Lingappa | ||
| 2005 | Rama Shama Bhama | Rama | Also director | |
| 2005 | Vishnu Sena | Ramesh | ||
| 2005 | Varsha | Ravi | ||
| 2005 | Mumbai Xpress | Thambhu | ||
| 2005 | Amrithadhare | Kannada | ||
| 2004 | Joke Falls | Prof. Ananth Patil | ||
| 2004 | Apthamitra | Ramesh | ||
| 2004 | Kadhale Engal Desiya Geetham | |||
| 2004 | Bisi Bisi | Vijay | Also singer and writer | |
| 2003 | Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu | Rommy | ||
| 2003 | Pakka Chukka | Rami a.k.a. Pakka, Rami's father | Dual role | |
| 2003 | Kushalave Kshemave | Murali | ||
| 2003 | Golmaal | Amar Sastry | Telugu | |
| 2002 | Panchathantiram | Ganesh Hegde | ||
| 2002 | Olu Saar Bari Olu | Raghu | ||
| 2002 | Ninne Preethisuve | Kalyan | ||
| 2002 | Mutthu | Shivanna | ||
| 2001 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Rommy | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actor , Kannada | |
| 2001 | Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu | Rommy | ||
| 2001 | Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya | Shivu | ||
| 2001 | Shaapa | Shekar | ||
| 2001 | Premi No.1 | Muddu Krishna | ||
| 2001 | Mahalakshmi | Shyam a.k.a. Karna | ||
| 2001 | Kutty | Ranganathan | ||
| 2001 | Amma Ninna Tholinalli | Kitty | ||
| 2000 | Rhythm | Srikanth | ||
| 2000 | Shrirasthu Shubhamasthu | Karthik | ||
| 2000 | Deepavali | Harishchandra | ||
| 1999 | Snehaloka | Ramesh | ||
| 1999 | Chandramuki Pranasakhi | Susheel | Won, Cinema Express Award for Best Actor , Kannada | |
| 1999 | Sambhrama | Murali | Won, Filmfans Association Award for Best Actor | |
| 1999 | Prathyartha | Akshay/Robert | ||
| 1999 | Jodi | Sivabalan | Guest appearances | |
| 1999 | Idu Entha Premavayya | Arun | ||
| 1999 | Hrudaya Hrudaya | Dr. Suresh | ||
| 1999 | Chandrodaya | Sunil Kumar | ||
| 1999 | Aryabhata | Anand | ||
| 1999 | Arunodaya | Mohan | ||
| 1998 | Thutta Mutta | Harsha | ||
| 1998 | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Ramesh | Guest appearance | |
| 1998 | Suvvi Suvvalali | Ramesh | ||
| 1998 | O Gandasare Neevestu Oleyavaru | Ram | ||
| 1998 | Megha Banthu Megha | Chandrashekhar | ||
| 1998 | Hoomale | Santosh | Also story writer | |
| 1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Bharath Kumar | ||
| 1998 | Avala Charitre | Krishna | ||
| 1998 | Anthargami | Ravi | ||
| 1997 | Ulta Palta | Devaraj | ||
| 1997 | O Mallige | Krishnamurthy/Kitty | Won, Udaya Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 1997 | Mungarina Minchu | Chethan | ||
| 1997 | Amruthavarshini | Abhishek Bharadwaj | ||
| 1997 | America America | Surya | ||
| 1997 | Rangena Halliyage Rangada Rangegowda | Ramesh | ||
| 1997 | Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi | Kashi | ||
| 1997 | Maduve | Ramesh | ||
| 1996 | Nammoora Mandara Hoove | Praveen | ||
| 1996 | Little Soldiers | Aravind | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Karpoorada Gombe | Ramesha | ||
| 1996 | Aur Ek Prem Kahani | Satyamoorthy | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Neti Savithri | Anandakrishna | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Meendum Savithri | Anandakrishnan | ||
| 1996 | Boss | Kiran | ||
| 1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Arunachalam | ||
| 1995 | Anuraga Sangama | Ramesh | ||
| 1995 | Vetri En Pakkam | |||
| 1995 | Srigandha | Vivek | ||
| 1995 | Paattu Vaathiyar | Ramesh | ||
| 1995 | Baalondu Chaduranga | |||
| 1995 | Aragini | Sathya | ||
| 1994 | Thendral Varum Theru | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Pathavi Pramanam | Selvamani | Guest appearances | |
| 1994 | Musuku | Hemanth | ||
| 1994 | Hanthaka | Vijay | ||
| 1994 | Duet | Siva | ||
| 1994 | Chinna Pulla | Madhan | Guest appearances | |
| 1993 | Avan Ananthapadmanabhan | Ananthu | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Puthiya Thendral | Arun | ||
| 1993 | Maharasan | Ramesh | ||
| 1993 | Abhijith | Ramesh | ||
| 1992 | Vajrayudha | Mahesh | ||
| 1992 | Belli Modagalu | Kashi | ||
| 1992 | Urimai Oonjaladugirathu | James | ||
| 1992 | Pranayada Pakshigalu | Ramesh | ||
| 1992 | Mouna Mozhi | Chandru | ||
| 1991 | Vasanthakala Paravai | Ravi | ||
| 1991 | Varagala Bete | Balaraj (Balu) | ||
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Inspector Bharath | ||
| 1991 | Punda Prachanda | Prakash | ||
| 1991 | Parama Sivudu | Raja | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Marikozhundhu | Seenu | ||
| 1991 | Kiladi Gandu | Rakesh | ||
| 1991 | Idhaya Vaasal | Aravind | ||
| 1991 | Garuda Dhwaja | Shiva | ||
| 1991 | CBI Vijay | Satyanarayan | Special appearance | |
| 1991 | C. B. I. Shiva | Bhaskar | ||
| 1991 | Anbulla Thangachikku | Ramesh | ||
| 1990 | Panchama Veda | Ravi | ||
| 1990 | Kempu Gulaabi | Anand | ||
| 1990 | Keladi Kanmani | Sashi | ||
| 1989 | Madhu Masa | Vikram | ||
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | Dr. Prathap | ||
| 1989 | Akhari Kshanam | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Rudraveena | Charukesa | Telugu | credited as Ramesh |
| 1988 | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Charukesi | Uncredited | |
| 1988 | Penmani Aval Kanmani | Meenakshi's husband | ||
| 1988 | O Bharya Katha | Gowtham | Telugu | Uncredited role |
| 1988 | Indradhanassu | Telugu | credited as Aravind | |
| 1988 | Ganda Mane Makkalu | Chandru | ||
| 1987 | Sangrama | Raju | ||
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Ramesh | credited as Aravind | |
| 1987 | Elu Suttina Kote | Gopal | ||
| 1986 | Sundara Swapnagalu | Prem | ||
| 1986 | Punnagai Mannan | Malini's lover | Deleted scenes | |
| 1986 | Mouna Geethe | Vishwa | credited as G. Ramesh | |
| 1986 | Maneye Manthralaya | Amar |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Neenadena | Star Suvarna | ||
| 2023 | Aase | Star Suvarna | ||
| 2021 | Sundari | Udaya TV | ||
| 2019 | Nandini Season 2 | Narrator | Udaya TV | |
| 2018 | Kannadada Kotyadhipati | Host | Star Suvarna | Season 3 |
| 2014 | Weekend with Ramesh | Host | Zee Kannada | 104 Episodes |
| 2011 | Raja Rani Ramesh | Host | ETV Kannada | 26 Episodes |
| 2009 | Preetyinda Ramesh | Host | Kasturi TV | 52 episodes |
| 2004 | Diwali Interview with Kamal Haasan | Host | Jaya TV | |
| 1995 | Kaiyalavu Manasu | Sun TV | ||
| 1995 | Chinna Chinna Aasai | Sun TV | Acted in story "Nirangal" |
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