Mohan (actor)

Mohan Rao, known mononymously as

Mohan or Mike Mohan[1][2] is an Indian film
actor, known for his works predominantly
in Tamil cinema, and a few Kannada,
Telugu and Malayalam films. He is also
known as "Kokila Mohan" after his debut
film Kokila,[3][4][5] and "Mike" from
numerous roles playing singers using
microphones.[6] In 1982, he received the
Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his
work in Payanangal Mudivathillai.Most of
the tamil film mohan dubbed voice of
S.N.Surender. He was uncle in Actor Vijay.
Actress Poornima Bakiyaraj was favourite
evergreenpair in most of the mohan films.
This pair act more than 7 films. [5][7]
 Mohan

Born Mohan Rao

23 August 1956
Bangalore, Karnataka

Residence Chennai

Other names Kokila Mohan, Silver

Jubilee Star.

Occupation Actor, producer

Years active 1977–1991
1999-2017
Spouse(s) Gowri (m.1987-present)

Children Aakash

Career
Mohan was introduced to the world of
theatre by B. V. Karanth, who spotted him
at a restaurant. Mohan's first stage play
was praised by critics from places like
Delhi. Mohan was introduced to the
cinema in Kannada by Balu Mahendra in
his movie Kokila in 1977 alongside Tamil
actor Kamal Haasan. Kokila was a hit and
Mohan was catapulted into the limelight;
since release of Moodu Pani in 1980 he
has become one of the biggest stars of
the Tamil cinema industry. He is called the
"Silver Jubilee Star" and market level equal
to Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, K.
Bhagyaraj[6] and "Rajendra Kumar of Tamil
Film Industry" since almost all movies
featuring Mohan witnessed a fantastic
run.

After Kokila, Mohan starred in a

Malayalam movie titled Mathalasa.
Furthermore, immediately after the
success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan
went on to sign a Telugu film titled
Thoorpu Velle Railu, which was a remake of
the Tamil film Kizhakkae Pogum Rail. The
Telugu version was directed by Bapu. After
that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil
film Nenjathai Killathey by director
Mahendran. Nenjathai Killathey marked the
beginning of the peak of Mohan's career.
Kilinjalgal, Payanagal Mudivathillai had
Silver Jubilee. Mohan became a major star
through Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982).

Filmography
Year Film Language Notes

1977 Kokila Kannada

1978 Aparichita Kannada

1978 Madaalasa Malayalam

1979 Toorpu Velle Railu Telugu

1979 Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja Kannada

1980 Nammammana Sose Kannada

1980 Moodu Pani Tamil

1980 Nenjathai Killathe Tamil

1981 Gaali Maathu Kannada

1981 Muniyana Madari Kannada

1981 Hennina Sedu Kannada

1981 Kilinjalgal Tamil

1982 Payanangal Mudivathillai Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor

1982 Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Tamil

1982 Kadhalithu Paar Tamil

1982 Ponmudy Malayalam

1982 Lottery Ticket Tamil

1982 Iniyavale Vaa Tamil

1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai Tamil

1982 Chinnan Chirusugal Tamil

1982 Njan Onnu Parayatte Malayalam

1982 Kaatrukkenna Veli Tamil

1982 Gandharagolam Telugu

1982 Archanai Pookkal Tamil

1983 Haavada Hoovu Kannada

1983 Antha Sila Naatkal Tamil

1983 Jothi Tamil

1983 Nenjamellam Neeye Tamil

1983 Saranalayam Tamil

1983 Thoongadha Kannendru Onru Tamil

1983 Ilamai Kaalangal Tamil

1983 Manaivi Solle Manthiram Tamil

1983 Naalu Perukku Nandri Tamil

1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal Tamil Guest appearance

1984 Ambigai Neril Vanthaal Tamil

1984 Vidhi Tamil

1984 Magudi Tamil

1984 Nalam Nalamariya Aaval Tamil

1984 Vengaiyin Mainthan Tamil

1984 Nooravathu Naal Tamil

1984 Naan Paadum Paadal Tamil

1984 Sakala Kala Priyudu Telugu

1984 Sattathai Thiruthungal Tamil

1984 Anbe Odi Vaa Tamil

1984 Shanthi Muhurtham Tamil

1984 24 Mani Neram Tamil

1984 Nirabarathi Tamil Guest appearance

1984 Vai Pandal Tamil

1984 Oh Maane Maane Tamil

1984 Osai Tamil

1984 Unnai Naan Santhithen Tamil Guest appearance

1984 Nenjathai Allitha Tamil

1984 Rusi Tamil

1985 Anbin Mugavari Tamil

1985 Anni Tamil

1985 Maappillai Singam Tamil Guest appearance

1985 Deiva Piravi Tamil

1985 Udaya Geetham Tamil

1985 Thendrale Ennai Thodu Tamil

1985 Kunguma Chimil Tamil

1985 Sri Raghavendrar Tamil Guest appearance

1985 Idaya Kovil Tamil

1985 Naan Ungal Rasigan Tamil

1985 Unakkaga Oru Roja Tamil

1985 Sravanthi Telugu

1985 Pillai Nila Tamil

1986 December Pookal Tamil

1986 Aalapana Telugu

1986 Uyire Unakkaga Tamil

1986 Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum Tamil

1986 Mouna Ragam Tamil

1986 Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu Tamil

1986 Paru Paru Pattanam Paru Tamil

1986 Unnai Ondru Ketpen Tamil

1987 Rettai Vaal Kuruvi Tamil

1987 Ananda Aradhanai Tamil

1987 Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai Tamil

1987 Paadu Nilave Tamil

1987 Krishnan Vandhaan Tamil

1987 Theertha Karaiyinile Tamil

1987 Ninaikka Therintha Manamey Tamil

1988 Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela Telugu

1988 Paasa Paravaigal Tamil

1988 Maappillai Sir Tamil

1988 Kunguma Kodu Tamil

1988 Sahadevan Mahadevan Tamil

1988 Vasanthi Tamil

1988 Aathma Katha Telugu

1989 Naalaiya Manithan Tamil Guest appearance

1989 Police Report Telugu

1989 Sondham 16 Tamil

1989 Oru Ponnu Nenacha Tamil

1989 Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi Tamil

1989 Manidhan Marivittan Tamil

1989 Idhaya Dheepam Tamil

1989 Paasa Mazhai Tamil

1990 Sharadamba Telugu

1990 Valiba Vilayattu Tamil

1990 Jagathalaprathapan Tamil

1991 Uruvam Tamil

1999 Anbulla Kadhalukku Tamil

2008 Sutta Pazham Tamil

2009 Ghauttham Kannada

2016 Abbayitho Ammayi Telugu

2017 Asokavana Kannada

Awards
Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for
Payanangal Mudivathillai - 1982

References
1. "Mike Mohan to make a comeback" .
The Times of India. 15 July 2017.
Retrieved 27 November 2018.
2. " 'Mike' Mohan still in demand" . Subha
J Rao. The Hindu. 25 December 2017.
Retrieved 27 November 2018.
3. Mohan . Archived 23 September 2009
at the Wayback Machine Freebase.
Retrieved on 17 February 2016.
4. Mohan's loss . Indiaglitz.com (24
March 2006). Retrieved on 2016-02-
17.
5. "Back to acting, again!" . The Hindu.
Chennai, India. 28 December 2007.
 6. Arvind, T. (2 November 2017). "The
numbers game: Tamil cinema's
numerical titles" . The Hindu.
ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved
3 December 2017.
7. "Grill Mill: S. N. Surendar" . thehindu.
22 July 2010. Retrieved 28 January
2015.

External links
Mohan on IMDb

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