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R. Muthuraman

R. Muthuraman

Actor · Died January 1, 1982, aged 53 · Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

R. Muthuraman (b. 1929 – 1981) was an actor in Tamil language films. He was a leading actor during the 60s and 70s and was fondly called Navarasa Thilakam. He has paired with all the leading heroines of his time and acted in over a hundred films. Muthuraman's son Karthik Muthuraman is also a Tamil actor and politician and his grandson Gatuam Kartik who made his debut in Kadal (2013).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1929
Died
January 1, 1982 (aged 53)
From
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 111 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 36% in 30 days

What are R. Muthuraman's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 93rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy 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
Bonds
46%
Morality
24%
Self
13%
Society
10%
Power
4%
Survival
3%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 0

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 5 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 3

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · 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 7 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 5
Ally
2 of 5
Hero
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Hopeful
4
Warm
3
Joyful
3
Contemplative
2
Tense
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous2

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 R. Muthuraman's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for R. Muthuraman's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

111 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page.

  • Pokkiri Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Saranam Ayyappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Raghu

  • Neeya? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Paavathin Sambalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as David

  • Annapoorni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Raja

  • Achchani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mohan

  • Aalukkoru Aasai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Pen Jenmam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Thaaliya Salangaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Ramu

  • Murugan Adimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Pala Parikshai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Chitra Pournami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Muthana Muthallavo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Muthu

  • Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Arumainayagam

  • Perum Pugazhum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Gopi

  • Vaira Nenjam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Uravukku Kayi Koduppam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kumar

  • Avandhan Manidhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Chandran

  • Uravu Solla Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Avan Thaan Manidhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Avalum Penn Thaane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Muthu

  • Thaai Piranthaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Raja

  • Engal Kula Daivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Anbu Thangai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Kadavul Mama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Vani Rani(1974)

    as Dr. Ravi

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dheerga Sumangali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Kula Gowravam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Ramachandra Bahadur / Raghunath / Shankar

  • School Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Karaikkal Ammaiyar(1973)

    as Paramathathan

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Kannan

  • Rajaraja Cholan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Vimaladithyan

  • Nalla Mudivu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Maru Piravi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Elango

  • Sondham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Suryagandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Itho Enthan Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Kannamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Durai

  • Kanimuthu Paappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Dr. Ravi

  • Kasethan Kadavulada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Ramu

  • Kurathi Magan(1972)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mr. Sampath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Agathiyar(1972)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    Actor

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

    as Rajan

  • Adi Parasakthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Annai Velankanni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Moondru Dheivangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Savale Samali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Kalimuthu (Extended Cameo)

  • Veguli Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Muthu

  • Avalukkendru Oru Manam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Iru Thuruvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Durai

  • Engirundho Vandhaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Sorgam(1970)

    as Kannan

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kannan Varuvaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Anand

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

    as Siva

  • Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Veettuku Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

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

    as Doctor Murali

  • Anadhai Anandhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Penn Daivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Sivandha Mann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Anand

  • Nirai Kudam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Sampath

  • Kanne Pappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Bhaskar

  • Avare En Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Ethir Neechal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Nair

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

    as Kumar / Chinna Raja

  • Ooty Varai Uravu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Sundaram

  • Thiruvarutselvar(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Deiva Cheyal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Nenjirukkum Varai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Bama Vijayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Raman

  • Anubavi Raja Anubavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Janakiraman

  • Major Chandrakanth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Srikanth

  • Thaaye Unakkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Johnson

  • Mahakavi Kalidas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as King Boja

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

    as Ramu

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

    as Inspector Baskaran

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

    as Shenbaga Pandiyan

  • Vazhkai Padagu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Gopal

  • Poojaikku Vantha Malar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Ravi

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

    as Muthu, Pazhani's Third younger brother

  • Panchavarna Kili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Server Sundaram(1964)

    as Raghavan

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Amma Enge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Kalai Kovil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Deiva Thirumagal(1967)

    Actor

  • Kadalikka Neramillai(1964)

    as Vasu / Chidambaram

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

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

    as Arjunan

  • Annai Illam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

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

    as Rajangam

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

    Actor

  • Paar Magale Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

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

    as Mohan

  • Ninaipadharku Neramillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Selvam

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

    Actor

  • Policekaran Magal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Chinnaiah, Janaki's brother

  • Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Nenjil Oor Aalayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Venu

  • Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Padikkatha Methai(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sahodari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Ravi

  • Ulagam Sirikirathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Naalu Veli Nilam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 111 titles from 1959 to 1982.

Highest rated

Server Sundaram (1964)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Sorgam (1970)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting111 of 111: 111 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score80th

By decade

1950s3 · acting1960s41 · acting1970s64 · acting1980s3 · 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 R. Muthuraman's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 80th percentile, the median of the 9 of 10 with a score; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 72nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

72ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

80thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 9 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973)

96th percentile spread · 19% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Server Sundaram (1964)

Midcredits 96th · 87% 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 R. Muthuraman work with?

People who share at least 2 of R. Muthuraman's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Nagesh shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers