Mohan (actor)
Indian actor
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::summary Indian actor ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox person"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Mohan |
| image | Mohan at IIFA Utsavam Chennai Press Meet.jpg |
| birth_name | Mohan Rao |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Bengaluru, Mysuru State (now Karnataka), India |
| othername | Kokila Mohan |
| Mic Mohan | |
| Silver Jubilee Star | |
| yearsactive | 1977–1999 |
| 2008–2009 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2023–present | |
| spouse | Gowri |
| children | 1 |
| occupation | Actor, Film producer |
| :: |
| name = Mohan | image = Mohan at IIFA Utsavam Chennai Press Meet.jpg | birth_name = Mohan Rao | birth_date = | birth_place = Bengaluru, Mysuru State (now Karnataka), India | othername = Kokila Mohan Mic Mohan Silver Jubilee Star | yearsactive = 1977–1999 2008–2009 2016 2023–present | spouse = Gowri | children = 1 | occupation = Actor, Film producer
Mohan (born 10 May 1956) is an Indian actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema. Besides Tamil films, he has also acted in some Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. Mohan is also known as "Kokila Mohan" after his debut film Kokila (1977), and "Mic Mohan" from numerous roles playing singers using microphones. In 1982, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai. One of the most successful Tamil film stars of the 1980s, he faced career setbacks in the 1990s and his film appearances have been intermittent since.
Career
After Kannada movie Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Madalasa (1978). Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film by Bapu titled Thoorpu Velle Railu (1979), which was a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakke Pogum Rail. Then, he featured in Moodu Pani (1980), which is based on psychology. It made a good collection in the box-office of Tamil industry. Mohan attained the status of a Silver Jubilee Star. He was recognized as the Rajendra Kumar of Tamil cinema during the 1980s after his success.
After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe (1980) by director Mahendran. The film ran for a year and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. After his films began to be either silver jubilee or over 200 days most of the time. He became a star in Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982) winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.
He donned one of his best performances in the critically acclaimed Tamil romantic drama film, Mouna Ragam (1986) directed by Mani Ratnam.
He tried hard to stage a comeback by producing, directing besides playing the lead role in a movie titled Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999). Unfortunately, his bad luck continued and the movie disappeared from the box office without any trace. Mohan stated that when not acting, he is busy producing television serials like Acham Madam Nanam, Selvangal, Hasiyaramayana and Brindavanam.
He declined to do the role of Jayam Ravi's father in Unakkum Enakkum (2006), which was later played by K. Bhagyaraj. Mohan again played the hero after a hiatus of 9 years in Sutta Pazham released in 2008. The film was a low budget fare which helped the producer and distributors enjoy the profit. Mohan also done Ashokavana (2017), a Kannada film as hero, but the film remain unreleased.
Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced Thalappavu (2008), the Prithviraj-Lal starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor Madhupal. Mohan made a comeback to Tamil cinema after 13 years with Haraa, an action drama (2024) and later appeared along with Vijay in The Greatest of All Time (2024) and received praises for his acting as the main antagonist.
Personal life
Mohan married Gowri in 1987, and they have a son and his name is PRASHANTH .
Filmography
Tamil films
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Moodu Pani | Bhaskar | |
| Nenjathai Killathe | Ram | ||
| 1981 | Panchami | ||
| Kilinjalgal | Babu | ||
| 1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Ravi Kumar | –Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham | Ramesh | ||
| Kaatrukkenna Veli | Raja | ||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Kannan / Sekhar | Dual Role | |
| Lottery Ticket | Vasu | ||
| Iniyavale Vaa | Prabhu | ||
| Archanai Pookal | Karthik | ||
| Gopurangal Saivathillai | Murali | ||
| Chinnan Chirusugal | Mohan | ||
| 1983 | Jothi | Vijayakumar | |
| Thoongatha Kannindru Ondru | Ravi | ||
| Antha Sila Naatkal | Gopi | ||
| Nenjamellam Neeye | Mohan | ||
| Ilamai Kaalangal | Raghu | ||
| Saranalayam | Prabhu | ||
| Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Thyagu | ||
| Naalu Perukku Nandri | Babu | ||
| 1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Mohan | Guest Appearance |
| Vidhi | Raja | ||
| Nooravathu Naal | Ramkumar | –Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
| Vengaiyin Mainthan | Radha's husband | ||
| Naan Paadum Paadal | Anand | ||
| Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | Krishna | ||
| Nenjathai Allitha | Venghu | ||
| Anbe Odi Vaa | Mahesh | ||
| Sattathai Thiruthungal | Chiranjeevi | ||
| Shanthi Muhurtham | Raja | ||
| 24 Mani Neram | Raj | ||
| Magudi | Amavasai | ||
| Rusi | Ravi | ||
| Niraparaadhi | Inspector Raja | Guest Appearance | |
| Oh Maane Maane | Mahesh | ||
| Osai | Raja | ||
| Unnai Naan Santhithen | Vijay | Guest Appearance | |
| Vai Pandal | Dhivakar | ||
| Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Ravi | ||
| 1985 | Maappillai Singam | Dancer | Guest Appearance |
| Udaya Geetham | Arun | ||
| Deivapiravi | Raja | ||
| Pillai Nila | Mohan | ||
| Anbin Mugavari | Balu | ||
| Thendrale Ennai Thodu | Raghunath | ||
| Anni | Raja | ||
| Kunguma Chimil | Ravi | ||
| Sri Raghavendrar | Disciple | Guest Appearance | |
| Unakkaga Oru Roja | Balu | ||
| Idaya Kovil | Shankar | –Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
| Naan Ungal Rasigan | Subramani | ||
| 1986 | December Pookal | Chandru | |
| Uyire Unakkaga | Balumurali | ||
| Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Arun | ||
| Mouna Ragam | Chandrakumar | –Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil | |
| Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | Subramani | ||
| Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | Mohanraj | ||
| Unnai Ondru Ketpen | |||
| 1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Gopi | –Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| Ananda Aradhanai | Mohan | ||
| Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Ravi | ||
| Paadu Nilave | Balakrishnan | ||
| Ninaikka Therintha Maname | Babu | ||
| Krishnan Vandhaan | Raja | ||
| Theertha Karaiyinile | Ganesan (Raja) | ||
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Ramu | |
| Paasa Paravaigal | Dr. Shankar | ||
| Mappillai Sir | Driving Master | ||
| Sahadevan Mahadevan | Sahadevan | ||
| Vasanthi | Raja | ||
| 1989 | Naalaiya Manithan | Host | Guest Appearance |
| Sondham 16 | Varudhu | ||
| Oru Ponnu Nenacha | |||
| Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Siva | ||
| Manidhan Marivittan | Viswanathan & Uthaman | Dual Role | |
| Idhaya Dheepam | Madhan | ||
| Paasa Mazhai | Ashok | ||
| 1990 | Valiba Vilayattu | Raja | |
| Jagathalaprathapan | Prathap | ||
| 1991 | Uruvam | Mohan | |
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Prem | Directorial debut |
| 2008 | Sutta Pazham | Nandakumar (Nandu) | |
| 2024 | Haraa | Ram / Dawood Ibrahim | |
| The Greatest of All Time | Rajiv Menon | ||
| :: |
Other language films
::data[format=table title="{{sronly|List of Mohan other language film credits}}"]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Kokila | Heggadadevanakote Murali Manohar Rao Bhaskar Rao | Kannada | |
| 1978 | Aparichita | Shamu | ||
| Madaalasa | Chandru | Malayalam | ||
| 1979 | Toorpu Velle Railu | Ramakoti | Telugu | |
| Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja | Suresh | Kannada | ||
| 1980 | Nammammana Sose | Nataraj | ||
| Gandharagolam | Madhan | Telugu | ||
| 1981 | Gaali Maathu | Chintamani | Kannada | |
| Patalam Pandu | Chandru | Telugu | ||
| Muniyana Madari | Maara | Kannada | ||
| Hennina Sedu | Nagendru | |||
| 1982 | Ponmudy | Raju | Malayalam | |
| Njan Onnu Parayatte | Madhavankutty | |||
| Anantha Ragaalu | Mohan | Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Haavada Hoovu | Mohan | Kannada | |
| 1985 | Sravanthi | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | |
| 1986 | Aalapana | Sivudu | ||
| 1988 | Aathma Katha | Ravi | ||
| Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela | Anand Mohan | |||
| 1989 | Police Report | Srinivas | ||
| 1990 | Saradamba | Srikanth | ||
| 2009 | Ghauttham | Raghuram | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | Abhi's father | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Ashokavana | Kannada | Unreleased | |
| :: |
Television
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| Year | Name of Television Show | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Super Singer Season 10 | Guest | Star Vijay |
| :: |
;As producer
- Acham Madam Nanam
- Selvangal
- Hasiyaramayana
- Brindavanam
- Thalappavu
References
References
- Shiva Kumar, S.. (21 May 2019). "Mohan: The unsung phenomenon". The Hindu.
- Arvind, T.. (2 November 2017). "The numbers game: Tamil cinema's numerical titles". The Hindu.
- (15 July 2017). "Mike Mohan to make a comeback". [[The Times of India]].
- Rao, Subha J. (25 December 2017). "'Mike' Mohan still in demand". The Hindu.
- (28 December 2007). "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu.
- (22 July 2010). "Grill Mill: S. N. Surendar". The Hindu.
- Ashok Kumar, S. R.. (28 December 2007). "Mr. Simple is back". [[The Hindu]].
- "28th National Film Awards (1980)". [[Directorate of Film Festivals]].
- Ashok Kumar, S. R.. (28 December 2007). "Back to acting, again!". [[The Hindu]].
- (31 August 2016). "30 years since 'Mouna Ragam': The Mani Ratnam we miss".
- "Kollywood Movie Actor Mohan Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- (3 June 2024). "சில்க் ஸ்மிதா கிளாமராக நடித்தாலும்... நிஜத்தில் அவர் இப்படிபட்டவர் தான் - நடிகர் மோகன் பகிர்ந்த சீக்ரெட்".
- (21 September 2008). "Kokila back in Kannada". [[Bangalore Mirror]].
- "Ashokavana Movie Details". [[The Times of India]].
- (15 May 2012). "Thalappavu,' 'Thirakkatha' best films".
- (10 May 2022). "Mohan's Haraa team releases a special glimpse". The Times of India.
- Manu, Hridyambika A. (20 October 2023). "Vijay's Thalapathy 68: Mic Mohan to play antagonist in the Venkat Prabhu directorial?".
- "நடிகர் மைக் மோகன் சிங்கிள் இல்லங்க...அவரோட மனைவி யாருனு தெரியுமா? இப்போ தெரிஞ்சிக்கங்க...".
- "Panchami (EMI) [1981-EPRip-WAV]".
- (24 October 2023). "Thalapathy 68:Vijay welcomes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prabhu Deva and Other Cast Members".
- (3 October 2023). "Vijay, Venkat Prabhu's 'Thalapathy 68' shoot begins. Mohan, Prashanth to join cast".
- "Abbaitho Ammai review by jeevi – Telugu cinema review – Naga Shourya & Palak Lalwani".
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