Vijayaraghavan Age, Wiki and Bio

Vijayaraghavan

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/12/1951
Age72 years
BirthplaceKuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)

Bio/Wiki

Full nameNarayanapillai Vijayaraghavan
ProfessionActor

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Date of Birth20/12/1951
BirthplaceKuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Zodiac signSagittarius

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherN. N. Pillai
MotherChinnamma (also called Kalyanikutti Amma) (homemaker)
Siblings
Sister
  • Sulochana
  • Renuka
SpouseAnitha Vijayaraghavan (also known as Suma)
Children
Son
  • Jinadevan (businessman)
  • Devadevan (works in the South Indian film industry)

Career

Debut
Film
MalayalamKaapalika (1973) as 'Babu'
TamilArangetra Velai (1990) as 'Pakki Ram'
Awards
  • 2015: Asianet Film Award for Honour Special Jury
  • 2019: Asianet Film Award for Best Character Actor for the film ‘Porinju Mariam Jose’
  • 2022: Film award of Valikunnam Nattupacha Kala Cultural Forum

Style Quotient

Car CollectionVijayaraghavan boasts an eclectic array of vehicles from various manufacturers such as Audi and Toyota, including models like the Fortuner and Innova. In an interview, he expressed his fondness for automobiles and revealed that among his extensive collection, he holds the Toyota Fortuner in high regard for its supreme comfort.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vijayaraghavan is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam-language films.
He gained acclaim for his supporting roles in films like 'Venicile Vyapari' (2011), 'Ramaleela' (2017), 'Punyalan Private Limited' (2017), and 'Kammara Sambhavam' (2018).
He made his debut in the Malayalam film industry with 'Kaapalika' (1973), based on his father's play, and later appeared in 'New Delhi' (1987), marking a significant point in his career.
His fame rose when he played 'Ramji Rao' in 'Ramji Rao Speaking' (1989), leading to remakes in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada.
Vijayaraghavan has also acted in TV soap operas like 'Crime Branch' and 'Kavyanjali'.
He has showcased his acting in theatrical productions as well.
In interviews, he has spoken about preferring challenging roles over romance and dance sequences.
Vijayaraghavan shared his perspective on drawing inspiration from other actors and maintaining his unique style.
Admitting to struggling with dubbing, he finds it challenging due to the strain on his throat.
In 2017, a false rumor about his death circulated, stemming from an image in his movie 'Ramaleela,' leading him to clarify the situation with authorities.