09/10/1964
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India:
**Ramesh Aravind** (born September 10, 1964) is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter, and television host who works primarily in Kannada and Tamil cinema. Celebrated for his gentle charm, emotive depth, and sharp comic timing, he stood as one of Sandalwood's leading romantic and family heroes through the 1990s and 2000s. Mentored by legendary filmmaker K. Balachander, Aravind debuted in *Sundara Swapnagalu* (1986) and quickly established himself across South Indian industries, frequently collaborating with Kamal Haasan in celebrated Tamil films like *Sathi Leelavathi* (1995) and *Panchatanthiram* (2002). In Kannada cinema, he achieved massive stardom with a run of iconic hits including *Anuraga Sangama* (1995), *Nammoora Mandara Hoove* (1996), *Amruthavarshini* (1997), *America! America!!* (1997), and *Hoomale* (1998), which won him both the Karnataka State Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He also starred in the blockbuster multistarrer *Apthamitra* (2004) and headlined the mystery franchise *Shivaji Surathkal* (2020, 2023). As a filmmaker, he directed popular hits like *Rama Shama Bhama* (2005), *Accident* (2008), and Kamal Haasan's *Uttama Villain* (2015). On television, he achieved household cultural status across Karnataka as the beloved host of the long-running talk show *Weekend with Ramesh*.
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ಕೆಡಿ - ದಿ ಡೆವಿಲ್ (2026) as Dharma |
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Bhairadevi (2024) as |
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ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಸುರತ್ಕಲ್ 2: Mysterious case of ಮಾಯಾವಿ (2023) as Shivaji Surathkal |
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100 (2021) as Inspector Vishnu |
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ಶಿವಾಜಿ ಸುರತ್ಕಲ್: The Case of ರಣಗಿರಿ ರಹಸ್ಯ (2020) as Shivaji Surathkal |
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Pushpaka Vimana (2017) as Anantaramaiah |
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மச்சான் (2016) as |
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Hey Sarasu (2016) as |
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...Re (2016) as |
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Mangana Kaiyalli Manikya (2013) as |
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Chatrigalu Sir Chatrigalu (2013) as |
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Nammanna Don (2012) as |
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Kalla Malla Sulla (2011) as |
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Rangappa Hogbittana (2011) as |
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மன்மதன் அம்பு (2010) as Rajan |
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Shock (2010) as |
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ಚೆಲುವೆಯೇ ನಿನ್ನ ನೋಡಲು (2010) as |
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ಹೆಂಡ್ತೀರ್ ದರ್ಬಾರ್ (2010) as Shivaram |
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ನಾನು ನನ್ನ ಕನಸು (2010) as Jayanth |
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Preethiyinda Ramesh (2010) as |
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Krishna Nee Late Aag Baro (2010) as |
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Crazy Kutumba (2010) as Shankar |
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Mooru Guttu Ondu Sullu Ondu Nija (2009) as |
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ವೆಂಕಟ ಇನ್ ಸಂಕಟ (2009) as |
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Accident (2008) as |
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ಸತ್ಯವಾನ್ ಸಾವಿತ್ರಿ (2007) as Sathyavan |
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Soundarya (2007) as |
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ಏಕದಂತ (2007) as |
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Tenali Rama (2006) as |
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A Aa E Ee (2006) as |
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Vishnu Sena (2005) as |
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ರಾಮ ಶಾಮ ಭಾಮ (2005) as Rama |
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Varsha (2005) as |
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Mumbai Xpress (2005) as Thambhu |
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Joke Falls (2004) as |
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ಆಪ್ತಮಿತ್ರ (2004) as |
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Bisi Bisi (2004) as |
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Olu Saar Bari Olu (2003) as |
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Kushalave Kshemave (2003) as |
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Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu (2003) as Rami |
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Pakka Chukka (2003) as |
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Golmaal (2003) as Amar Sastry |
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Ninne Preethisuve (2002) as |
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பஞ்சதந்திரம் (2002) as Ganesh Hegde |
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Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu (2001) as Vardharaja/Vardha/Rammi |
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Amma Ninna Tolinalli (2001) as |
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Kutty (2001) as Ranganathan |
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Premi No. 1 (2001) as |
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Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya (2001) as |
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Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu (2001) as |
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Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale (2000) as |
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Shaapa (2000) as |
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Karpoorada Gombe (2000) as |
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ரிதம் (2000) as Srikanth |
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Shriasthu Shubhamasthu (2000) as |
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Maduve (2000) as |
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ದೀಪಾವಳಿ (2000) as |
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Arunodaya (1999) as |
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Hrudaya Hrudaya (1999) as |
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ஜோடி (1999) as Guest Appearance (Sivabalan) |
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Sambrama (1999) as |
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ಸ್ನೇಹಲೋಕ (1999) as |
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ಚಂದ್ರಮುಖಿ ಪ್ರಾಣಸಖಿ (1999) as |
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Chandrodaya (1999) as |
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ಪ್ರತ್ಯರ್ಥ (1999) as Akshay |
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Suvvi Suvvalali (1998) as |
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Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga (1998) as |
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Tutta Mutta (1998) as |
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ಹೂಮಳೆ (1998) as Santosh |
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ಯಾರೇ ನೀನು ಚೆಲುವೆ (1998) as |
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Megha Banthu Megha (1998) as |
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Mungarina Minchu (1997) as Chethan |
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Amruthavarshini (1997) as Abhishek Bharadwaj |
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ಪ್ರೇಮ ರಾಗ ಹಾಡು ಗೆಳತಿ (1997) as |
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Ulta Palta (1997) as |
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O Mallige (1997) as |
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Nammoora Mandara Hoove (1997) as |
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அவ்வை சண்முகி (1996) as Self |
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और एक प्रेम कहानी (1996) as Sathyamoorthy |
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மீண்டும் சாவித்திரி (1996) as Bhaskar |
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Little Soldiers (1996) as Aravind |
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Anuraga Sangama (1995) as Ramesh |
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பாட்டு வாத்தியார் (1995) as Ramesh |
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America America (1995) as |
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சதி லீலாவதி (1995) as Arunachalam |
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Pathavi Pramanam (1994) as Selvamani (guest appearance) |
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டூயட் (1994) as Siva |
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ಮುಸುಕು (1994) as |
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தென்றல் வரும் தெரு (1994) as |
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மகராசன் (1993) as Ramesh |
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உரிமை ஊஞ்சலாடுகிறது (1992) as James |
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Belli Modagalu (1992) as |
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Vasanthakala Paravai (1991) as |
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ಶಾಂತಿ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ (1991) as Inspector Bharath (Kannada Version) |
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ಸಿ. ಬಿ. ಐ ಶಿವ (1991) as |
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Punda Prachanda (1991) as |
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Garuda Dhwaja (1991) as |
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இதய வாசல் (1991) as |
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கேளடி கண்மணி (1990) as Sasi |
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Kempu Gulabi (1990) as |
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ಇದು ಸಾಧ್ಯ (1989) as Dr. Pratap |
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உன்னால் முடியும் தம்பி (1988) as Charukesi |
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பெண்மணி அவள் கண்மணி (1988) as Meenakshi's husband |
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రుద్రవీణ (1988) as Charukesa |
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மனதில் உறுதி வேண்டும் (1987) as Ramesh (Elango) |
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ಸಂಗ್ರಾಮ (1987) as Raju |
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ಏಳು ಸುತ್ತಿನ ಕೋಟೆ (1987) as Gopal, Anand's friend |
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Maneye Manthralaya (1986) as |
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ಸುಂದರ ಸ್ವಪ್ನಗಳು (1986) as |
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ದೈಜಿ () as |
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Your's Sincerely RAAM () as |
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100 (2021) Director |
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100 (2021) Writer |
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Sundaranga Jaana (2016) Director |
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உத்தம வில்லன் (2015) Director |
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Nammanna Don (2012) Director |
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ವೆಂಕಟ ಇನ್ ಸಂಕಟ (2009) Director |
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Accident (2008) Director |
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Accident (2008) Story |
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Accident (2008) Screenplay |
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ಸತ್ಯವಾನ್ ಸಾವಿತ್ರಿ (2007) Director |
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ರಾಮ ಶಾಮ ಭಾಮ (2005) Director |
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ರಾಮ ಶಾಮ ಭಾಮ (2005) Screenplay |
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Amrithadhare (2005) Screenplay |
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ಹೂಮಳೆ (1998) Story |
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ಹೂಮಳೆ (1998) Screenplay |
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Butterfly () Director |
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Butterfly () Screenplay |
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பாரிஸ் பாரிஸ் () Director |