Mohan (actor)

Mohan
Mohan
Born	Mohan Rao; 10 May 1956 (age 67); udupi, south canara District, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
Other names	Kokila Mohan; Mic Mohan; Silver Jubilee Star
Occupation(s)	Actor, producer
Years active	1977–1991; 2008–2016; 2023–present

Mohan (born 10th May 1956) is an Indian actor, known for his works predominantly in

Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai.^[3]^[7]

Career

After

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
1980	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
1990	Jagathalaprathapan	Prathap
1991	Uruvam	Mohan
1999	Anbulla Kadhalukku	Prem	also director
2008	Sutta Pazham	Nandakumar (Nandu)
2024	Haraa †	Ram / Dawood Ibrahim	Delayed^[17]
2024	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	Kannada
1978	Madaalasa	Chandru	Malayalam
1979	Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja	Suresh	Kannada
1979	Toorpu Velle Railu	Raamanna	Telugu
1980	Nammammana Sose	Nataraj	Kannada
1980	Gandharagolam	Madhan	Telugu
1981	Gaali Maathu	Chintamani	Kannada
1981	Muniyana Madari	Maara	Kannada
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
1988	Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela	Anand Mohan	Telugu
1989	Police Report	Srinivas	Telugu
1990	Saradamba	Srikanth	Telugu
2009	Ghauttham	Raghuram	Kannada
2016	Abbayitho Ammayi	Abhi's father	Telugu	^[20]

References

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

Bibliography

Balabharathi (2012). தமிழ் சினிமா 80 பாகம்-2 [Tamil Cinema 80 Part-2] (in Tamil). Chennai: Nakkheeran Publications.
ISBN 978-93-81828-41-0
.

External links

Mohan at
IMDb

[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.

[Back_to_acting-3] "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. 28 December 2007.

[:0-4] 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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v t e Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor
1972–1989	Sivaji Ganesan (1972) Sivaji Ganesan (1973) Gemini Ganesan (1974) Kamal Haasan (1975) Kamal Haasan (1976) Kamal Haasan (1977) Kamal Haasan (1978) Sivakumar (1979) Sivakumar (1980) Kamal Haasan (1981) Mohan (1982) Bhagyaraj (1983) Rajinikanth (1984) Sivaji Ganesan (1985) Vijayakanth (1986) Sathyaraj (1987) Karthik (1988) Karthik (1989)
1990–2009	Karthik (1990) Kamal Haasan (1991) Kamal Haasan (1992) Karthik (1993) R. Sarathkumar (1994) Kamal Haasan (1995) Kamal Haasan (1996) R. Sarathkumar (1997) R. Sarathkumar (1998) Ajith Kumar (1999) Kamal Haasan (2000) Vikram (2001) Ajith Kumar (2002) Vikram (2003) Suriya (2004) Vikram (2005) Ajith Kumar (2006) Karthi (2007) Suriya (2008) Prakash Raj (2009)
2010–2019	Vikram (2010) Dhanush (2011) Dhanush (2012) Atharvaa (2013) Dhanush (2014) Vikram (2015) R. Madhavan (2016) Vijay Sethupathi (2017) Dhanush / Vijay Sethupathi (2018) Suriya (2020-2021)