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M.G. Ramachandran

M.G. Ramachandran

Actor · Died December 24, 1987, aged 70 · Kandy, British Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]

Marudhur Gopalan Ramachandran, known by the initialism MGR, was an immensely popular Indian film actor, director, producer, and politician who also served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu successively for three terms. Renowned as a cultural icon in Tamil Nadu, Ramachandran is considered as one of the most influential actors of Tamil cinema, and a pioneering force in cinema's popularity in Tamil Nadu.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 17, 1917
Died
December 24, 1987 (aged 70)
From
Kandy, British Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]
Works as
Actor
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 134 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28

What are M.G. Ramachandran's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
45%
Bonds
28%
Power
14%
Self
13%
Justice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 6 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Easy watch: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their easy watch movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 5 of 7 analyzed roles.

Hero
5 of 7
Ally
1 of 7
Trickster
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Warm
4
Thrilling
3
Joyful
2
Hopeful
1

How their films linger

Feel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch M.G. Ramachandran's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for M.G. Ramachandran's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

134 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page.

  • Avasara Police 100(1990)

    as Raju (in archival footage)

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Director · as Paintamizh 'Sundharapandiyan' Kumaran

  • Meenava Nanban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Kumaran

  • Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Murugan

  • Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Navarathinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Thangam

  • Oorukku Uzhaippavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Uzhaikkum Karangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Needhikku Thalaivanangu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Anna Nee En Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Pallandu Vazhga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Idhayakkani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as 'Red' Mohan

  • Naalai Namadhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Sundaram / Ranjith

  • Sirithu Vazha Vendum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Urimai Kural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Gobinath

  • Netru Indru Naalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Manickam (the East Africa doctor) and Kumar

  • Pattikattu Ponnaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Director · Producer · Actor

  • Idhaya Veenai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Annamitta Kai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Naan Yen Pirandhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Kannan

  • Raman Thediya Seethai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Nalla Neram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Sange Muzhangu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Murugan

  • Oru Thaai Makkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Neerum Neruppum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Rickshawkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Selvam

  • Kumarikkottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Engal Thangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Thedi Vandha Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Thalaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • En Annan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Ranga

  • Mattukara Velan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Nam Naadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Adimai Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Producer · as King Vengaiyan / Prince Vengaiyan

  • Kadhal Vaaganam(1968)

    as Sundharam

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Oli Vilakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Kanavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Pudhiya Boomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Kannan En Kadhalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Kudiyirundha Koyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Thaer Thiruvizha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Ragasiya Police 115 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Ramu

  • Vivasaayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Kaavalkaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as 'Mani' Manickam

  • Arasa Kattalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Vijayan

  • Thaaiku Thalaimagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Petralthan Pillaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Parakkum Pavai(1966)

    as Jeeva

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Thanippiravi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Muthaiya

  • Thaali Bhagyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Murugan

  • Mugaraasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Chandhrodhayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Chandran

  • Nadodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Naan Aanaiyittal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Anbe Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as JB

  • Aasai Mugam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Thazhampoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Kanni Thaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Lighthouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Aayirathil Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Manimaran

  • Panam Padaithavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Enga Veettu Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Ramu / 'Ilango' Lakshmanan

  • Thaayin Madiyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Padagotti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Thozhilali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Raju

  • Dheiva Thaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Maran

  • Panakkara Kudumbam(1964)

    as Nalla Thambi

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • En Kadamai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Vettaikaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Parisu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Kaanchi Thalaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as King Narasimhavarman I / Mamallan

  • Needhikkupin Paasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Aananda Jothi(1963)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Periya Idathu Penn(1963)

    as Azhagappan / Murugappan

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kalai Arasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Koduthu Vaithaval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Panathottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Vikramaadhithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Vikramaadhithan

  • Kudumba Thalaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Vasu

  • Thaayai Kaatha Thanayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Maadappura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Rani Samyuktha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Prithviraj Chauhan

  • Thai Sollai Thattathe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Nallavan Vazhvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Muthu

  • Sabaash Mapillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Thirudadhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Arasilangumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Mannadhi Mannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Raja Desingu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Baghdadh Thirudan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Kanagu

  • Nadodi Mannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Director · Producer · Actor

  • Mahadhevi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Pudhumai Pithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Rajarajan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Chakravarthi Thirumagal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Thaikkupin Tharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Madurai Veeran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Veeran

  • Alibabhavum Narpathu Thirudargalum(1956)

    as Alibaba

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Gulebagavali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Koondukkili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Malaikallan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Genova (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as King Cipresso

  • Panakkaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Naam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • En Thangai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Rajendran

  • Kumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Actor

  • Andhaman Kaidhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Nataraj

  • Sarvadhikari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Prathapan

  • Marmayogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Manthiri Kumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Veeramohan

  • Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Rathan Kumar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • Mohini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Raja Mukthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Mahendra Varman

  • Abhimanyu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    as Arjunan

  • Paithiyakaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • Rajakumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • Sri Murugan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Actor

  • Meera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Jayamal

  • Dhaasippen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Actor

  • Tamizhariyum Perumal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Actor

  • Ashok Kumar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    as Mahendran

  • Vedavathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Actor

  • Prahalada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Indran

  • Maya Machindra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Actor

  • Dakshayagnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Actor

  • Veera Jagathis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Actor

  • Sathi Leelavathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Rangaiah Naidu

  • Iru Sahodarargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    as Police constable

Career shape

A full career of 134 titles from 1936 to 1990.

Most popular right now

Parakkum Pavai (1966)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting134 of 134: 130 only acting, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score54thDirecting3 of 134: 0 only directing, 3 with another roleProducing3 of 134: 0 only producing, 3 with another role

134 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1930s6 · acting1940s12 · acting1950s23 · 23 acting · 1 crew1960s59 · 59 acting · 1 crew1970s33 · 33 acting · 2 crew1990s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do M.G. Ramachandran's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

15thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th2

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 7 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Periya Idathu Penn (1963)

96th percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Alibabhavum Narpathu Thirudargalum (1956)

Midcredits 79th · 69% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does M.G. Ramachandran work with?

People who share at least 2 of M.G. Ramachandran's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; S.A. Ashokan shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors