# Kathadi Ramamurthy

Sundaresan Ramamurthy (born February 2, 1938) better known as Kathadi Ramamurthy, is an Indian actor, director, writer and dubbing artiste. He is primarily known for his roles as a comedian in Tamil film, theatre and television.

## Early life

Born in Kumbakonam to S.Sundaresa Iyer, Ramamurthy studied at Madras and graduated from the Vivekananda College in 1958. Right from his college days, Ramamurthy had a love for drama. His plays were popular and he won many awards. Through his troupe, he gave first opportunities to many future legends including Cho Ramaswamy, Visu, Delhi Ganesh and Crazy Mohan among others. After playing a cartoonist named Kathadi in the Cho Ramaswamy play If I Get It, he became permanently known as Kathadi Ramamurthy.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 1988 | Panju Pattu Peethambaram | | DD Podhigai |
| 1990 | Thuppariyum Sambu | Thuppariyum Sambu | Doordarshan |
| 2003–2005 | Adugiran Kannan | | Sun TV |
| 2006–2009 | Bandham | | Sun TV |
| 2008–2010 | Thirupavvai | | Sun TV |
| 2010 | Ilavarasi | | Sun TV |
| 2010–2012 | Anupallavi | | Sun TV |
| 2012–2015 | Bommalattam | Badri | Sun TV |
| 2012 | Aaha | | Star Vijay |
| 2013–2014 | Pillai Nila | | Sun TV |
| 2013–2015 | Madipakkam Madhavan | Kulothungan | Kalaignar TV |
| 2014–2015 | Vaazhve Dhaayam | | Doordarshan |
| 2016 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | | Sun TV |
| 2018 | Hello Shyamala | | Raj TV |
| 2019 | Sathya | Zee Tamil |
| 2020–2023 | Pandavar Illam | Mandiramoorthy | Sun TV |
| 2020 | Vallamai Tharayo | Rangarajan | Vikatan Televistas |
| 2021 | Karma 2 | Lakshmanan | Bombay Chanakya's FastFlix |
| 2022–2023 | Priyamaana Thozhi | Sundaram | Sun TV |
| 2022 | Karma 3 | Lakshmanan | Bombay Chanakya's FastFlix youtube |
| 2024–present | Mahakavi Bharathi | Swaminatha Deekshitar | DD Tamizh |

### Films

This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
| 1967 | Penne Nee Vaazhga | | |
| 1968 | Bommalattam | | |
| 1968 | Ethir Neechal | | |
| 1969 | Kanne Pappa | | |
| 1970 | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | Asst. director | |
| 1970 | Kalam Vellum | | |
| 1970 | Maanavan | Ravi's friend | |
| 1972 | Pattikada Pattanama | | |
| 1972 | Gnana Oli | | |
| 1973 | SuryaGandhi | | |
| 1974 | Naan Avanillai | Court Observer | |
| 1975 | Manithanum Deivamagalam | | |
| 1975 | Antharangam | | |
| 1976 | Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | | |
| 1976 | Paalooti Valartha Kili | | |
| 1977 | Ilaya Thalaimurai | Hostel Watchman | |
| 1977 | Pattina Prevesam | | |
| 1977 | Thani Kudithanam | | |
| 1978 | Andhaman Kadhali | | |
| 1979 | Veetukku Veedu Vasapadi | | |
| 1981 | Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum | | |
| 1982 | Hitler Umanath | | |
| 1982 | Simla Special | | |
| 1983 | Iniyavale Vaa | | |
| 1983 | Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu | | |
| 1984 | Raja Veettu Kannukkutty | | |
| 1988 | Katha Nayagan | Bank Officer | |
| 2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Raghu's grandfather | |
| 2019 | 50/50 | Ghost's grandfather | |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | | Segment Coffee, Anyone? |
| 2021 | Mathil | | A ZEE5 original film |
| 2021 | Appathava Aattaya Pottutanga | | |
| 2023 | Let's Get Married | Meera's grandfather | |
| 2024 | Rocket Driver | Sasthri | |

### Dubbing artist

| Series | Actor | Notes |
| Didi's Comedy Show | Dieter Hallervorden | Dubbed for Tamil version for Jetix channel in 2007 |