Poo Ramu (1962 – 27 June 2022) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films as a supporting actor.

Career

Ramu was a member of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers’ Association, and from 1990 to 2005, Ramu was a part of the theatre group Chennai Kalai Kuzhu. Ramu began his acting career as a street theatre artiste, reprising a role as a theatre actor in the "Naatukoru Seithi Solla" song as a part of his film debut ''

Anbe Sivam ''Anbe Sivam'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language slice-of-life drama film directed by Sundar C and produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers. The film was written by Kamal Haasan, and Madhan provided the dialogues. ''Anbe Sivam'' stars Haasan, Mad ...

'' (2003). He garnered acclaim in the film industry for his role in the critically acclaimed 2008 film '' Poo'' by Sasi. He subsequently took on the name of the film as his stagename, and later went on to notably feature in ''

Neerparavai ''Neerparavai'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-written by Seenu Ramasamy, and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin. It stars Vishnu and Sunaina, while Nandita Das plays the older version of the latter's character. Saranya ...

'' (2012), ''

Pariyerum Perumal ''Pariyerum Perumal'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Mari Selvaraj, and produced by Pa. Ranjith. The film stars Kathir and Anandhi, while Yogi Babu and G. Marimuthu appear in supporting roles. It follows ...

'' (2018) and '' Nedunalvaadai'' (2019).

Death

Ramu died on 27 June 2022 aged 60. He had been admitted to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, after he a cardiac arrest during the previous week.

Filmography

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'' (2003) *''

Maayavi ''Maayavi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language black comedy film directed by Singampuli that stars Suriya and Jyothika (who plays a fictional version of herself), whilst Vijayakanth makes a cameo. The film's score and soundtrack ...

'' (2005) *''

Thavamai Thavamirundhu ''Thavamai Thavamirundhu'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Cheran. The film stars Rajkiran, Cheran and Saranya Ponvannan, in lead roles while, Senthil Kumar, Padmapriya and Meenal portraying supporting role ...

'' (2005) *'' Poo'' (2008) *'' Nanban'' (2012) *''

'' (2012) *'' Madhubana Kadai'' (2012) *'' Thanga Meenkal'' (2013) *''

Jilla ''Jilla'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. T. Neason and produced by R. B. Choudary under Super Good Films. The film stars Mohanlal and Vijay as a crime boss and his adopted son, a police officer, whose ...

'' (2014) *'' Kaadu'' (2014) *'' Thilagar'' (2015) as Ukkirapandi *'' Sivappu'' (2015) *'' Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan'' (2015) *''Kandadhai Sollugiren'' (2016) *''

Peranbu ''Peranbu'' (; released internationally as ''Resurrection''), is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Ram and produced by P. L. Thenappan under Shree Rajalakshmi Films. It stars Mammootty, and Anjali. The film's sco ...

'' (2018) *''

Mersal ''Mersal'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Atlee and produced by Thenandal Studio Limited, in the studio's hundredth film production. The film stars Vijay in triple roles, alongside S. J. Suryah, Kaja ...

'' (2017) *''

'' (2018) *'' Nedunalvaadai'' (2019) *''

Kanne Kalaimaane ''Kanne Kalaimaane'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy, and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin of Red Giant Movies. The film stars Udhayanidhi and Tamannaah Bhatia. Filming took place betw ...

'' (2019) *''

Soorarai Pottru ''Soorarai Pottru'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Sudha Kongara, who wrote the screenplay with Shalini Usha Nair. The film, co-produced by Suriya and Jyothika of 2D Entert ...

'' (2020) *'' Ka Pae Ranasingam'' (2020) *'' Karnan'' (2021) *''

Kodiyil Oruvan ''Kodiyil Oruvan'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language political action drama film written and directed by Ananda Krishnan, and produced by Infiniti Film Ventures and Chendur Film International. It stars Vijay Antony and Aathmika. Vijay Antony ...

'' (2021) *''

Rocky ''Rocky'' is a 1976 American independent film, independent sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the first installment in the Rocky (film series), ''Rocky'' franchise and also star ...

'' (2021) *''Onaan'' (2021) *'' Anbulla Ghilli'' (2022) *''

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam ''Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam'' (English: ''Like An Afternoon Dream'') is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-Tamil bilingual drama film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by S. Hareesh. It is produced by Mammootty kampany & Amen Movie Monastery. ...

'' (2023) (Malayalam) *''

Idam Porul Yaeval ''Idam Porul Yaeval'' () is an unreleased Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by N. Lingusamy. It features Vijay Sethupathi and Vishnu Vishal alongside Aishwarya Rajesh and Nandita Swetha in the lead cast. ...

'' (TBA) *''

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'' (2023) *'' Thuritham'' (2023) *'' Rajni'' (2023) (also in Malayalam)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ramu, Poo 1962 births 2022 deaths 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Tamil cinema