Ratheesh was a India

India

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n film actor. He was a native of Kalavoor

Kalavoor

Kalavoor is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is well connected by road and rail. NH 47 passes through Kalavoor. Kalavoor is 10 km towards north of Alappuzha.-Demographics:...

 in the Alappuzha

Alappuzha

Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. As per 2001 census Alleppey is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alleppey is situated to the south of Kochi and north of Trivandrum...

 district of Kerala

Kerala

or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....

, India. He had acted in One Hundred Fifty Eight Films majority with directors like I.V.Sasi,Joshy,P.G.Vishwambharan,Thampy KannamThanam,Shaji Kailas etc...

Ratheesh started his career in the Malayalam film Vezhambal in 1977. But it was K. G. George who provided his big break through Ullkadal in 1979. He became a hero through I. V. Sasi's Thusharam in 1981. From 1981 to 1988 he was at the peak of his career, performing in films like Ee Nadu, Rajavinte Makan

Rajavinte Makan

Rajavinte Makan is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and starring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Ambika, and Ratheesh. The film was scripted by Dennis Joseph....

alongside Mohanlal

Mohanlal

Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...

, Muhoortham 11.30, Vazhiyorakazhchakal, Ayiram Kannukal, Abkari, Unaru

Unaru

Unaru is a 1984 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohanlal, Sukumaran, Ratheesh, Sabitha Anand, Ashokan and Balan K. Nair.-Plot:...

, Ithraym Kaalam, Thandram, Akkachiyude Kunjuvava, John Jaffer Janardhanan alongside Mammootty

Mammootty

Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...

, and Ponthooval. After 1988 he reduced the number of films in which he acted; he quit altogether after 1990. After a period of 4 years he came back through Shaji Kailas

Shaji Kailas

Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...

 Commissioner

Commissioner

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Mammooty became hero through Thrishna. Mohanlal became superstar throughRajavinte makan.Suresh Gopi fixed superstar image through Commissioner.In all this three movies the main rival was Ratheesh.

Movies

1977

• Vezhambal

1979

• Ullkadal

1980

• Idimuzhakkam
• Theekadal
• Palattu Kunjikannan
• Chamaram
  Chamaram
  Chaamaram is a 1980 Malayalam film written by John Paul Puthusery and directed by Bharathan starring Nedumudi Venu, Zarina Wahab, Prathap K. Pothan, Ratheesh. The story is about the tumultuous affair between a student and his college lecturer, an uncommon type of love story in Indian Cinema. This...
  
  
• Ishtamanu pakshe

1981

• Thusharam
• Pinneyum Pookunnnna Kadu
• Greeshmajwala
• Valarthumrigal
• Thrishna
• Enne Snehikku Enne Mathram
• Sangharasham
• Munnettam
• Visham
• Hamshageetam
• Karimboocha
• Ammakkorumma
  Ammakkorumma
  Ammakkorumma is an Indian film in Malayalam language by Sreekumaran Thampi, starring Ratheesh, Jagathy Sreekumar and Zarina Wahab. Ammakkorumma in Malayalam language literally means A Kiss for Mother.-Cast:-Soundtrack:...
  
  
• Ahimsa
  Ahimsa (Malayalam film)
  Ahimsa is a 1981 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran, starring Ratheesh, Mammootty, Sukumaran, Poornima Jayaram, Seema, and Menaka. Mammootty won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his role as Vasu.-Cast:...
  
  

1982

• Idiyum Minnalum
• Odukkam Thudakkam
• Ee Nadu
  Ee Nadu
  Ee Nadu is a 1982 Malayalam political film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran, and starring Mammootty. It was the first political movie in Malayalam film history. According to the director, it was one of the three trend setter films made by him, the others being Avalude Ravukal and...
  
  
• Chambal Kadu
• Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
• Enthino Pookunna Pookal
• Thadakam
• John Jaffer Janardhanan
  John Jaffer Janardhanan
  John Jaffer Janardhanan is a 1982 Malayalam movie directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran, and starring Mammootty, Ratheesh, and Ravindran. It was a remake of 1977 blockbuster Hindi movie Amar Akbar Anthony, which in turn was remade in Telugu as Ram Robert Rahim in 1980, directed by Vijaya...
  
  
• Vidhichadum Kodhichadum
• Amritha Geetam
• Sindoora Sandhyaku Mounam
• Innallenkil Nale

1983

• Theeram Thdunna Thira
• Himavahini
• Gurudhakshina
• Aa Rathiri
• Manasoru Maha Samudhram
• Coolie
• Belt Mathai
• Ente Katha
• America America
• Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
  Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
  Oru Mukham Pala Mukham is a 1983 Malayalam action film starring Ratheesh, Srividya, Mohanlal, and Mammootty. Ratheesh plays Raveendran Thampi, who take vengeance against Subhadramma Thankachi for killing his family and adopting him...
  
  
• Nadhi Muthal Nadhi Vare
• Asuran
• Ineyenkillum
• Palam
• Arabikadal
• Yudham
• Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal
• Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flash Back
• Ponnthuval

1984

• Oru Sumagaliyude Katha
• Kodathi
• Nethavau
• Swarnna Gopuram
• Ethirppukal
• Rajavembala
• Theera Prathishikathe
• Makale Mappu Tharoo
• Ningalil Oru Stree
• Koodu Thedunna Parava
• Ivede Ingane
• Unaru
  Unaru
  Unaru is a 1984 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohanlal, Sukumaran, Ratheesh, Sabitha Anand, Ashokan and Balan K. Nair.-Plot:...
  
  
• Karimbu
• Minimol Vethikanil
• Bullet
• Uyarangalil
• Rekshash
• Radhyude Kamukan
• Attuvanchi Ulajapol
• Mainakam
• Shapadam
• Oru Thettinte Katha

1985

• Muhoortham 11.30
• Choodathapooakal
• Maunanombaram
• Ottayan
• Shatru
• Nerariyum Nerathu
• Vellarikkapattanam
• Guruji Oru Vakku
• Vasanthasena
• Orunal Innoru Nal
• Snehicha Kuttathinnu
• 7-9 Vare
• Revenge
• Challenge
• Akkachiyude Kunju Vava
• Anakkoru Umma
• Shantham Bhekaram
• Chorekku Chora
• Black Mail
• Janakeeya Kodathi
• Kiratham
• Sannaham

1986

• Ayiram Kannukal
• Rajavinte Makan
  Rajavinte Makan
  Rajavinte Makan is a 1986 Malayalam film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and starring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Ambika, and Ratheesh. The film was scripted by Dennis Joseph....
  
  
• Ilanjipookal
• Vishshwichalum Illenkilum
• Ee Kaikalil
• Veedum
• Kulambadikal
• Annoru Ravil
• Ente Shabdam
• Ithu Oru Thudakkam Matram
• Karinagam
• Itramatram
• 1-2-3
• Surabhi Yamangal
• Urukku Manushayan

1987

• Kanikanum Neram
• Attakatha
• Itrayum Kalam
• Adimakal Udamakal
• Vazhiyora Kazhchakal
• Kottum Kuravayum
• Agnimuhoortam
• Itha Samayamayi
• Narathan Keralathil
• Kalathinte Sabtham
• Theekattu

1988

• Abkari
  Abkari
  Abkari is a 1988 Malayalam movie starring Mammootty and Ratheesh in the title roles. It was written by T. Damodaran and was directed by I. V. Sasi. The movie based on the life of liquor barons and contractors in Kerala, was a super hit....
  
  
• 1921
  1921 (Malayalam film)
  1921 or Ayirathi Thollayirathi Irupathi Onnu is a 1988 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran, and starring Mammootty, Madhu, Parvathy, Seema, and Urvasi...
  
  
• Ormayilennum
• Shankunadham
• Thanthram
  Thanthram
  Thanthram is 1988 Malayalam film directed by Joshi and starring Mammootty in the lead role.-Plot:James, a wealthy businessman, is married to Susanna, an orphan, against the wishes of his family. After James passes away, James' family seems to make amends with Susanna. However Susanna eventually...
  
  
• Onninu pirake mattonnu
• Onnum Onnum pathinnonnu
• Rahasyam Paramarahasyam

1989

• Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil
• Niyamam Entu Cheyum
• Kalalpada
• Azikkoru Muttu

1990

• Iyer the Great|Ayyar The Great

1994

• Commissioner
  Commissioner (film)
  Commissioner is a 1994 Malayalam crime-thriller film produced by M. Mani, written by Ranji Panicker, directed by Shaji Kailas, and starring Suresh Gopi as Police Commissioner Bharath Chandran. The film also stars Ratheesh, Vijayaraghavan, Shobana, M. G. Soman, Rajan P. Dev, Ganesh Kumar, and...
  
  
• Kashmeeram
  Kashmeeram
  Kashmeeram is a 1994 Malayalam film by Rajiv Anchal starring Suresh Gopi, Ratheesh, Priya Raman and Lalu Alex.-Plot:Terrorists kill Malayali-born Officer of Home Ministry of India Rajan Varma's nephew...
  
  
• The City
• Pidakozhi Koovunna Noottandu
• Palayam
• Cabinet
• Kambolam

1995

• Nirnayam
  Nirnayam (1995 film)
  Nirnayam is a 1995 Malayalam–language crime thriller / drama film starring Mohanlal and Heera Rajgopal in lead roles. It is co-written and directed by Sangeeth Sivan. The film was an adaption of The Fugitive, which itself was based on The Fugitive TV series...
  
  
• Agnidevan
  Agnidevan
  Agnidevan is an Indian film in Malayalam written by P. Balachandran and directed by Venu Nagavalli, starring Mohanlal and Revathi. The Leadership over the family newspaper, causes the family to split apart and have problems. This is main theme of the film and is of Genre Musical/Drama...
  
  
• Thakshashila
• Indian Military Intelligence

1996

• Yuvathurki
  Yuvathurki
  Yuvathurki is a 1996 Malayalam action film directed by Bhadran. Suresh Gopi, Vijayashanti and Rajan P.Dev appeared in the leading roles. Despite huge star cast and huge budget, the film bombed at box office.-Plot:...
  
  
• Man Of The Match
  Man of the match
  In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
  
  
• April 19
• Hitlist

1997

• Gangothri
• Vamsham

1998

• James Bond
  James Bond (1999 film)
  James Bond is a 1999 Malayalam language comedy film directed by Baiju Kottarakkara and starring Premkumar, Kalabhavan Mani, Bheeman Raghu, Indrans, Abi and Vani Viswanath. The film is a remake of 1994 Hollywood film Baby's Day Out.-Plot:...
  
  

1999

• Godman

2001

• Ravanaprabhu
  Ravanaprabhu
  Raavanaprabhu is a 2001 Malayalam musical action-drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It is a sequel to the 1993 film Devaasuram which was scripted by Ranjith. The film is the directorial debut of Ranjith, who had previously worked as a screenwriter...
  
  

2002

• Danny
  Danny (film)
  Danny is a 2001 National award winning Indian Malayalam political-drama film written, directed and produced by T.V. Chandran with Mammootty in the title role. Also starring in the film are noted danseuse Mallika Sarabhai, Vani Viswanath, Siddique, Vijayaraghavan, Ratheesh, popular television...
  
  
• Shivam
  Shivam
  Shivam is a 2002 Malayalam action film directed by Shaji Kailas. Biju Menon appears in the leading role as Bhadran K. Menon , a tough police officer, who is on a fight against Medayil Devarajan, a smuggler cum politician, played by Saikumar. Kausalya, Ratheesh, Rajan P. Dev, N. F...
  
  

Tamil films

• Madumalar
• Salem Vishnu