TAMIL ACTOR MOHAN BORN
ON 1956 AUGUST 23
Mohan Rao, known mononymously as Mohan, is an Indian film actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and a few Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam films. He is also known as Kokila Mohan after his debut film Kokila.[1][2][3] In 1982, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai[3]
Playback singer and dubbing actor S.N.Surendar has given voice for Mohan for more than 75 films.[4]
Career[edit]
Mohan was introduced to the world of theatre by B. V. Karanth, who spotted him at a restaurant. Mohan's first stage play was praised by critics from places like Delhi. Mohan was introduced to the cinema in Kannada by Balu Mahendra in his movie Kokila in 1977 alongside Tamil actor Kamal Haasan.
Kokila was a hit and Mohan was catapulted into the limelight; since release of Moodu Pani in 1980 he has become one of the biggest stars of the Tamil cinema industry. He is called the "Silver Jubilee Star" and "Rajendra Kumar" of Tamil film industry since almost all movies featuring Mohan witnessed a fantastic run.
After Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Mathalasa. Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film titled Thoorpu Velle Railu, which was a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakkae Pogum Rail. The Telugu version was directed by Bapu.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Kokila | Kannada | |
| 1978 | Aparichita | Kannada | |
| 1979 | Madaalasa | Malayalam | |
| 1979 | Thoorpu Velle Railu | Telugu | |
| 1980 | Moodupani | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Tamil | 365 Days[5] |
| 1980 | Hennina Sedu | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Muniyana Madari | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Gaali Maathu | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Kilinjalgal | Tamil | 250 Days |
| 1981 | Njanonnu Parayatte | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Ponmudy | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Kadhoduthan Naan Pesuven | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Kadavulukku oor kaditham | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Idho Varukiren | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Kathalithupaar | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Tamil | 500 Days Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor |
| 1982 | Lottery Ticket | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Chinnan Chirusugal | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Tamil | 200 Days |
| 1982 | Iniyavale...Vaa!!! | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Jothi | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Nenjamellam Neeye | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Antha Sila Naatkal | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Tamil | 175 Days |
| 1983 | Naalu Perukku Nandri | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Saranalayam | Tamil | 175 Days |
| 1983 | Thungatha Kannendru Ondru | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | Tamil | 200 Days |
| 1984 | Oh Maane Maane | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Anbe Odi Vaa | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nirabarathi | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nenjathai Allitha | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Magudi | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Vidhi | Tamil | 500 Days |
| 1984 | Vai Pandal | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Tamil | |
| 1984 | 24 Mani Neram | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Shanthi Muhurtham | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Osai | Tamil | 175 Days |
| 1984 | Rusi | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Sattathai Thiruthungal | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| 1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Tamil | 200 Days |
| 1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Vengaiyin Mainthan | Tamil | 175 Days |
| 1984 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| 1984 | Panam Pathum Seiyum | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Anbin Mugavari | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Annee | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Deiva Piravi | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Naan Ungal Rasigan | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Unakkaga Oru Roja | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Thendrale Ennai Thodu | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimil | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Tamil | Special appearance |
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | Tamil | |
| 1986 | December Pookal | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Paru Paru Pattanam Paru | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Unnai Ondru Ketpen | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Mouna Ragam | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Sangalaiyil Oru Sangeetham | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Aalapana | Telugu | |
| 1987 | Paadu Nilave | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Neram Nallarukku | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| 1987 | Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Ninekka Therintha Maname | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Krishnan Vandhaan | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Theertha Karaiyinile | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Sahadevan Mahadevan | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Vasanthi | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela | Telugu | |
| 1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Police Report | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Nalaya Manithan | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| 1989 | Paasa Mazhai | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Manidhan Marivittan | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Mappillai Sir | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Idhaya Dheepam | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Sondham 16 | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Oru Ponnu Nenacha | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Valiba Vilayattu | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Jagathalaprathapan | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Uruvam | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Suttapazham | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Ghauttham | Kannada | |
| 2012 | Shikari | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | Telugu [6] | |
| 2016 | Asokavana | Kannada | Awaiting Release |
