Munnar Ramesh is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his character and villain roles, as well as his frequent collaborations with Vetrimaaran.[1][2] He has acted in over 100 films.
Ramesh worked in a travels company before venturing into cinema.[1] He made his debut with Balu Mahendra's Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005).[1] His first break came with Pudhupettai (2006) where he played Dhanush's father.[3][4] He garnered acclaim for the dialogue "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru" (God is there, Kumar).[5] The dialogue became so popular that it inspired a film of the same name.[6] He played a pivotal role in 6 (2013) as a driver who helps the lead character find his son.[7] He played a police officer in Vada Chennai (2018).[8] He has also worked as a dubbing artiste for Sayaji Shinde.[1]
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | [1] | |
| 2006 | Theenda Theenda | [1] | |
| Thalai Nagaram | Right's gang member | ||
| Pudhupettai | Sekhar | [1] | |
| 2007 | Lee | Uncredited role | |
| Sivaji: The Boss | [2] | ||
| Kireedam | |||
| Polladhavan | Police Inspector | [8] | |
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Chandru | |
| Pathu Pathu | Ravi | ||
| Jayamkondaan | Nagu | ||
| 2009 | Padikkadavan | Samarasimha Reddy's henchman | [1] |
| Vettaikaran | Police Constable | ||
| 2010 | Thittakudi | Ramaswamy | |
| Unakkaga En Kadhal | Aadhi | ||
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Rathnasamy's right hand | [1] |
| Mappillai | |||
| Velayudham | Local Goon | ||
| 2012 | Asthamanam | Guide | [9] |
| Kumki | |||
| 2013 | 6 | Rangan | |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Police officer | |
| Poriyaalan | Ramesh | ||
| 2015 | India Pakistan | Antony | |
| Buddhanin Sirippu | |||
| Vaalu | |||
| 49-O | |||
| 2016 | Visaranai | Ramesh | |
| Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu | Divya's father | ||
| 2017 | Ulkuthu | ||
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Rajan's friend | [1] |
| Kattu Paya Sir Intha Kaali | [10] | ||
| Azhagumagan | Police officer | ||
| Annanukku Jai | |||
| 2019 | Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Veeramuthu | [1] |
| Asuran | [1] | ||
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Ravi | |
| Nungambakkam | Jailer Shanmuga Pandian | ||
| Naanga Romba Busy | Constable Moorthy | ||
| Mei Maranthen | |||
| 2022 | Carbon | Inspector Divakar | |
| Payanigal Gavanikkavum | |||
| Yenni Thuniga | |||
| 2023 | Viduthalai Part 1 | Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy | |
| Theerkadarishi | |||
| 2024 | Lal Salaam | Thiru's Bombay acquaintance | |
| Viduthalai Part 2 | Sub-inspector "Chow Chow" Ramasamy | ||
| 2025 | Phoenix | [11] | |
| Right |
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