Like Father, Like Son! Raghuvaran's Son Rishivaran Reminds Everyone Of The Late Actor

Late actor Raghuvaran stood as a prominent face in the Tamil film industry, earning recognition as one of the finest villains in South Indian cinema. His impressive career spanned over 200 films, leaving an enduring impact on audiences who cherished his exceptional acting skills. Looking at his personal life, Raghuvaran and actress Rohini tied the knot in 1996, welcoming their son Rishivaran in 1998. However, their marriage encountered difficulties, leading to their separation in 2004 due to unresolved issues. Following the split, Raghuvaran lived separately from his son, Rishivaran, which took a toll on his mental well-being.

Recently, Rishivaran is gaining fame as photos showcasing his resemblance to his father in height, posture, and style go viral on the internet. At 25, he is channelling his passion into music, releasing English albums. The recent collaborative album, Father Son Baril, highlights his musical talent. It’s noteworthy that Raghuvaran, initially drawn to music, eventually transitioned to acting as times changed.

Raghuvaran expressed profound affection for his son, always ready to fulfil his requests. Despite their separation, both Rohini and Raghuvaran harboured a deep love for their son. Raghuvaran tragically passed away in 2008, due to a heart attack. While excessive drinking was cited as a contributing factor, the stress from being separated from his son was also acknowledged as a significant element in his untimely demise.

Raghuvaran’s son, Rishi, is fulfilling his father’s aspirations. It is evident in his exercise videos alongside his mother Rohini and widely circulated photos together. Internet audiences unanimously remark on the striking resemblance between the son and his late father, suggesting how Rishi mirrors Raghuvaran in many ways.

Raghuvaran started his cinematic journey through Malayalam movies and later took on the lead role in the Tamil soap opera Oru Manithanin Kathai. Over his extensive 26-year career, he portrayed both heroes and villains in films across Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi languages. With a filmography spanning over 200 productions, he earned acclaim, including a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain for his role in the political action film Mudhalvan. Notable films such as Michael Raj, Megam Karuththirukku, Kootu Puzhukkal, and Kavithai Paada Neramillai further added to his cinematic legacy.