Ramachandran Durairaj: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 2010–2025
- box office
- $21.7M
- average score
- 70
- Born
- July 7, 1976 (age 50)
- Birthplace
- Kombai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Citizenship
- Indian
- Occupations
- Actor, Producer
- Years active
- 2010-present
The Best Ramachandran Durairaj Movies
The highest-rated films Ramachandran Durairaj is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Manjummel Boys (2024) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 89 Manjummel Boys 2024 · Dominic -
Movie Echo Score: Score 88 Soorarai Pottru 2020 · Arivu -
Movie Echo Score: Score 82 Maargan 2025 · Murugavel -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Rudra Thandavam 2021 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam 2022 · Shanmugam -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Viswasam 2019 · Police Constable
Ramachandran Durairaj's Career in Numbers
Ramachandran Durairaj's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ramachandran Durairaj works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Naan Mahaan Alla (2010) to Retro (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Ramachandran Durairaj Movies by Decade
- 2010s 15
- 2020s 10
The 2010s were Ramachandran Durairaj's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Ramachandran Durairaj Movies by Genre
- Crime 5
- Action 5
- Drama 4
- Thriller 3
- Comedy 3
- Romance 2
- Fantasy 1
- Horror 1
- Adventure 1
Crime is the genre Ramachandran Durairaj has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (5).
Ramachandran Durairaj Career Milestones
- First film
- Naan Mahaan Alla 2010
- Biggest box office hit
- Balloon $11.8M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Manjummel Boys Movie Echo Score 89
- Newest film
- Retro 2025
Ramachandran Durairaj Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ramachandran Durairaj is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
Maargan as Murugavel · Thriller Worldwide box office: $42.9K Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2025
Retro as Ramachandran · Crime Worldwide box office: $699K Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2024
Rocket Driver Comedy - 2024
Hit List Crime Worldwide box office: $4.32K - 2024
Manjummel Boys as Dominic · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.78M Movie Echo Score: 89 - 2023
Bakasuran Thriller Worldwide box office: $12K Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2022
Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam as Shanmugam · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $185K Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2021
Rudra Thandavam Action Worldwide box office: $1.09M Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2021
Jagame Thandhiram as Ram · Action Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2020
Soorarai Pottru as Arivu · Action Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2019
Petta as Michael's Father's Henchman · Drama Worldwide box office: $2M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2019
Viswasam as Police Constable · Action Worldwide box office: $919K Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2018
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam as Bar Owner · Horror - 2017
Balloon Thriller Worldwide box office: $11.8M - 2017
Aramm as Pulenthiran · Drama Worldwide box office: $44.8K - 2017
Neruppu Da as Soori · Romance - 2016
Thirunaal Action - 2016
Iraivi as Mahesh · Drama Worldwide box office: $13.3K - 2016
Aviyal Crime - 2015
Indru Netru Naalai as Kuzhandaivelu's henchman · Comedy - 2014
Jigarthanda as Rasu · Crime Worldwide box office: $24.3K - 2014
Sathuranga Vettai as Thilaga · Comedy - 2011
Rajapattai Romance Worldwide box office: $371K - 2010
Naan Mahaan Alla as Pei Babu · Crime Worldwide box office: $302K - 2010
Paiyaa Adventure Worldwide box office: $441K
Who Is Ramachandran Durairaj?
Ramachandran Durairaj was born in Kombai, Tamil Nadu, India in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 2010, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Ramachandran Durairaj (born 7 July 1976 in Kombai, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian actor and producer who has become a recognizable presence in contemporary Tamil cinema. He began his creative journey after moving from his hometown of Theni to Chennai in 2000, where, alongside a day‑job, he nurtured a keen interest in photography that later informed his visual sensibility on set. Through a chance encounter with director S. R. Prabhakaran, Durairaj initially pursued a path as a cinematographer, assisting on the television series Kolangal and briefly working under Vijay Milton for the critically praised film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009). Although his early ambitions lay behind the camera, his exposure to film production sparked an ambition to act, and he soon transitioned into supporting roles, debuting in Suseenthiran’s Naan Mahaan Alla (2010) where he delivered a memorable negative performance that marked his breakthrough. In the following years Durairaj honed his craft by portraying gritty henchmen in Karthik Subbaraj’s genre‑bending Jigarthanda (2014) and H. Vinoth’s crime thriller Sathuranga Vettai (2014), both of which earned him attention for his ability to convey menace with subtle nuance. His close friendship with director Gopi Nainar led to a pivotal role in the socially charged drama Aramm (2017), starring Nayanthara; as a resilient farmer whose daughter becomes trapped in an uncovered well, Durairaj’s performance was praised for its emotional depth and authenticity, cementing his reputation as a versatile character actor. Beyond acting, he has ventured into production, contributing to projects that explore diverse storytelling within the Tamil film industry. Over a decade of active work since 2010, Ramachandran Durairaj continues to expand his repertoire, balancing intense supporting roles with occasional lead parts, and remains a respected figure whose artistic journey reflects both perseverance and a profound commitment to Tamil cinema.
Who Ramachandran Durairaj Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Ramachandran Durairaj shares the most films with. Jayaprakash comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Samuthirakani (2).
Ramachandran Durairaj: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ramachandran Durairaj has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ramachandran Durairaj been in?
Ramachandran Durairaj is credited on 25 films, from 2010 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ramachandran Durairaj's highest-grossing movie?
Balloon (2017) is Ramachandran Durairaj's biggest box office hit, with $11.8M worldwide, ahead of Manjummel Boys (2024) ($3.78M). Across every film with box office figures, Ramachandran Durairaj's movies have made $21.7M.
Ramachandran Durairaj's biggest hits What is the best Ramachandran Durairaj movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ramachandran Durairaj's best-rated film is Manjummel Boys (2024) with a score of 89, followed by Soorarai Pottru (2020) (88).
Best Ramachandran Durairaj movies, ranked How old is Ramachandran Durairaj?
Ramachandran Durairaj is 50 years old, born on July 7, 1976 in Kombai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is Ramachandran Durairaj's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ramachandran Durairaj's filmography is Maargan (2025), in the role of Murugavel.
Who does Ramachandran Durairaj work with most often?
Ramachandran Durairaj shares the most films with Jayaprakash (3 films), Samuthirakani (2 films) and Joju George (2 films).
The Best Ramachandran Durairaj Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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