Mohan
Born
Mohan Rao

(1956-05-10) 10 May 1956 (age 67)
udupi, south canara District, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
Other namesKokila Mohan
Mic Mohan
Silver Jubilee Star[1]
Occupation(s)Actor, producer
Years active1977–1991
2008–2016
2023–present

Mohan (born 10th May 1956) is an Indian 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 (1977),[2][3] and "Mic Mohan" from numerous roles playing singers using microphones.[4][5][6] In 1982, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai.[3][7]

Career

After Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Madaalasa (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) as Bhaskar, which is based on psychology. It made a very 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.[8]

After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe (1980) by director Mahendran.[9] The film ran for a year and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[10] After his films began to be either silver jubilee or over 200 days most of the time. He became a big star in Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982) winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.[11]

He donned his best performance in the critically acclaimed Tamil romantic drama film, Mouna Ragam (1986) directed by Mani Ratnam.[12]

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.[13]

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.[14] The film was a low budget fare which helped the producer and distributors enjoy the profit.

Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced Thalappavu (2008), the Prithviraj-Lal starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor Madhupal.[15] In 2022, it was announced that Mohan would be returning to Tamil cinema.[16]

Filmography

Tamil films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Mohan Tamil-language film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1980 Moodu Pani Bhaskar
Nenjathai Killathe Ram
1981 Kilinjalgal Babu
1982 Payanangal Mudivathillai Ravi Kumar Won–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham
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 Antha Sila Naatkal Gopi
Jothi Vijayakumar
Panchami
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 Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Vengaiyin Mainthan Radha's husband
Naan Paadum Paadal Anand
Nenjathai Allitha Venghu
Anbe Odi Vaa Mahesh
Nalam Nalamariya Aaval
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 Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Naan Ungal Rasigan Subramani
1986 December Pookal Chandru
Uyire Unakkaga Balumurali
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum Arun
Mouna Ragam Chandrakumar Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu Subramani
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru Mohanraj
Unnai Ondru Ketpen
1987 Rettai Vaal Kuruvi Gopi Nominated–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 also director
2008 Sutta Pazham Nandakumar (Nandu)
2024 Haraa † Ram / Dawood Ibrahim Delayed[17]
The Greatest of All Time † TBA Filming[18][19]

Other language films

List of Mohan film credits in languages other than Tamil
Year Title Role Language Notes
1977 Kokila Heggadadevanakote Murali Manohar Rao Bhaskar Rao Kannada
1978 Aparichita Shamu
Madaalasa Chandru Malayalam
1979 Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja Suresh Kannada
Toorpu Velle Railu Raamanna Telugu
1980 Nammammana Sose Nataraj Kannada
Gandharagolam Madhan Telugu
1981 Gaali Maathu Chintamani Kannada
Muniyana Madari Maara
1982 Ponmudy Raju Malayalam
Njan Onnu Parayatte Madhavankutty Malayalam
Anantha Ragaalu Mohan Telugu
1983 Haavada Hoovu Mohan Kannada
1984 Hennina Sedu Nagendru Kannada
1985 Sravanthi Chiranjeevi Telugu
1986 Aalapana Sivudu Telugu
1988 Aathma Katha Ravi Telugu
Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela Anand Mohan
1989 Police Report Srinivas Telugu
1990 Saradamba Srikanth Telugu
2009 Ghauttham Raghuram Kannada
2016 Abbayitho Ammayi Abhi's father Telugu [20]

References

  1. ^ Shiva Kumar, S. (21 May 2019). "Mohan: The unsung phenomenon". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  2. ^ Mohan's loss. Indiaglitz.com (24 March 2006). Retrieved on 2016-02-17.
  3. ^ a b "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. 28 December 2007.
  4. ^ Arvind, T. (2 November 2017). "The numbers game: Tamil cinema's numerical titles". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Mike Mohan to make a comeback". The Times of India. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  6. ^ Rao, Subha J (25 December 2017). "'Mike' Mohan still in demand". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  7. ^ "Grill Mill: S. N. Surendar". The Hindu. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  8. ^ Kumar, S. Shiva (21 March 2019). "'Mike' Mohan: The unsung phenomenon". The Hindu.
  9. ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2007). "Mr. Simple is back". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  10. ^ "28th National Film Awards (1980)" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  11. ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2007). "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  12. ^ "30 years since 'Mouna Ragam': The Mani Ratnam we miss". 31 August 2016.
  13. ^ "Kollywood Movie Actor Mohan Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
  14. ^ "Kokila back in Kannada". Bangalore Mirror. 21 September 2008.
  15. ^ "Thalappavu,' 'Thirakkatha' best films". The New Indian Express.
  16. ^ "Mohan to make a comeback in an action avatar". The Times of India. 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  17. ^ "Mohan's Haraa team releases a special glimpse". The Times of India.
  18. ^ "Thalapathy 68:Vijay welcomes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prabhu Deva and Other Cast Members". timesnownews.com. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  19. ^ "Vijay, Venkat Prabhu's 'Thalapathy 68' shoot begins. Mohan, Prashanth to join cast". indiatoday.in. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  20. ^ "Abbaitho Ammai review by jeevi – Telugu cinema review – Naga Shourya & Palak Lalwani".

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