Kathadi Ramamurthy


Sundaresan Ramamurthy better known as Kathadi Ramamurthy, is an Indian actor, director, writer and dubbing artiste. He is primarily known for his roles as a comedian in Tamil film, theatre and television.

Early life

Born in Kumbakonam, Ramamurthy studied at Madras and graduated from the Vivekananda College in 1958. Right from his college days, Ramamurthy had a love for drama. His plays were popular and he won many awards. Through his troupe, he gave first opportunities to many future legends including Cho Ramaswamy, Visu, Delhi Ganesh and Crazy Mohan among others. After playing a cartoonist named Kathadi in the Cho Ramaswamy play If I Get It, he became permanently known as Kathadi Ramamurthy.

Filmography

Films

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YearFilmRoleNote
1967Penne Nee Vaazhga
1968Bommalattam
1968Ethir Neechal
1969Kanne Pappa
1970Raman Ethanai RamanadiAsst. director
1970Kalam Vellum
1970MaanavanRavi's friend
1972Pattikada PattanamaRickshaw man
1972Gnana OliTrain passenger
1973SuryagandhiUlagesan
1974Naan AvanillaiCourt Observer
1975Manidhanum DheivamagalamGopal
1975Andharangam
1976Mogam Muppadhu VarushamShankaran
1976Paalooti Valartha Kili
1977Ilaya ThalaimuraiHostel Watchman
1977Pattina Prevesam
1977Thani Kudithanam
1978Andaman KadhaliPrabhu's secretary
1979Veettukku Veedu Vasappadi
1981Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1982Hitler UmanathGuest Appearance
1982Simla SpecialGurbani
1983Iniyavale Vaa
1983Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1984Raja Veettu Kannukkutty
1988Katha NayaganBank Officer
2013Kalyana Samayal SaadhamRaghu's grandfather
201950/50Ghost's grandfather
2020Putham Pudhu KaalaiMahendranSegment Coffee, Anyone?
2021MathilA ZEE5 original film
2021Appathava Aattaya PottutangaSeenu
2023Let's Get MarriedMeera's grandfather
2024Rocket DriverSasthri
2025Sweetheart!Manu's neighbour
2025AaromaleyAnjali's grandfather