Ra. Sankaran
ActingAbout Ra. Sankaran
Ramarathnam Sankaran, popularly known as Ra. Sankaran, is a Tamil stage and film actor and director. He acted in supporting roles in many Tamil films and few Telugu films. Sankaran is a cousin of film actor Javar Seetharaman.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ra. Sankaran reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ra. Sankaran's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ra. Sankaran remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mouna Raagam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ra. Sankaran Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ra. Sankaran's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ra. Sankaran.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Azhagarsamy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Kadhal Kottai | Church Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jameen Kottai | Madasamy's Father in Law | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Leelavathi's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Chinna Madam | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Vaanga Partner Vaanga | Gurukkal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sevagan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Chinna Kounder | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Thayamma | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Vasalil Oru Vennila | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pondatti Thevai | Sankar, Shanthi's father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nyaya Tharasu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Idhu Oru Thodarkathai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Lakshmi Vandhachu | Mudhaliar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Mouna Raagam | Chandramouli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Amman Kovil Kizhakale | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kanmaniye Pesu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Idhaya Kovil | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Udhaya Geetham | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Pudhumai Penn | - | Flop | Similar → |
Ra. Sankaran - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ra. Sankaran?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ra. Sankaran is "Mouna Raagam" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Ra. Sankaran acted in?
Ra. Sankaran has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ra. Sankaran?
Other notable films include "Sathi Leelavathi", "Kadhal Kottai", and "Udhaya Geetham".