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M.R. Radha

M.R. Radha

Actor · Died September 17, 1979, aged 72 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

M. R. Radha was an Indian politician and stage and film actor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 14, 1907
Died
September 17, 1979 (aged 72)
From
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
6 on MovieCove · 50 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 28Down 30% in 30 days

What are M.R. Radha's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
41%
Morality
33%
Power
13%
Survival
13%
Justice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 3 · Intense 2

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 1 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 4
Mentor
2 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Melancholic
2
Hopeful
2
Bittersweet
1
Joyful
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • 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.R. Radha's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

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

Filmography

50 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page.

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

    Actor

  • Naan Potta Saval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Velum Mayilum Thunai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Velayudham/Thanikachalam Twin brothers

  • Vandikkaran Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • டாக்ஸி டிரைவர் (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Dasavatharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Hiranyakashipu

  • Samayalkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Soundaravalli's brother

  • Thanga Malar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

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

    as Duriothanan

  • Hello Mister Zamindar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)

  • Aayiram Roobai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Pudhiya Paravai(1964)

    as Rangan

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

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

    as Samanthandam

  • Kai Kodutha Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Keady Varathan

  • Pachai Vilakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Thandavam

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

    as Poovikraman / Madhanan

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Aananda Jothi(1963)

    Actor

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

  • Naanum Oru Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Aasai Alaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Manikkam

  • Periya Idathu Penn(1963)

    as Kailasam Pillai

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

  • Iruvar Ullam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Gnanasigamani

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

    Actor

  • Alayamani(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Indira En Selvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Karunamurthi / Karunakaran

  • Paadha Kaanikkai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Bale Pandiya(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Eshan Chettiar

  • Padithal Mattum Podhuma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Palum Pazhamum(1961)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Nallasivam

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Paava Mannippu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Aalavandhar

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

    Actor

  • Kavalai Illatha Manithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Manickam

  • Rathinapuri Ilavarasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Bhaaga Pirivinai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Singapor Singaram

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

    Actor

  • Thamarai Kulam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Ratha Kanneer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Mohanasundaram

Career shape

A full career of 50 titles from 1954 to 1980.

Most popular right now

Periya Idathu Penn (1963)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting50 of 50: 50 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score77th

By decade

1950s4 · acting1960s39 · acting1970s5 · acting1980s2 · 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.R. Radha's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 77th percentile, the median of all 6; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 70th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 6 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th1

Shape of the crowd

2 of their 6 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Periya Idathu Penn (1963)

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

Most loved · actor

Pudhiya Paravai (1964)

Midcredits 94th · 83% 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.R. Radha work with?

People who share at least 2 of M.R. Radha's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Aachi Manorama shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Composers