Mohan R. Radha
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M. R. Radha, An actor of multi-faceted talents who stood on his own films with his own mark of individuality as character actor defying the system was M.R.Radha. After a successful career in stage in his early years he acted in a few films in 1930s and 1940s and later he went back to his first love, theatres giving up films.
[edit] Career
He became enormously popular when his stageplay Rattha Kanneer (loosely based on Orson Welles' Citizen Kane) created history. When it was made into a film Radha came to cinema with bang. Quickly he soared to the top and soon became a box-office attraction on his own. Versatile and possessing a wide range he could portray villain, comedy and mixture of both in many permutations and combinations. His easy flowing style of acting, individualistic way of delivering his dialogue and his charismatic personality not only brought film superstar status but also made him a cult figure. During a period of time after 1950’s he acted in every other Tamil picture for such was his personal popularity. Filmmakers invariably created roles for this rare artist and invariably he stole the limelight from other performer on screen.
M. R. Radha is primarily remembered for his shooting of screen idol M. G. Ramachandran, attributed to professional rivalry. Radha was an active member of the Dravidian movement, and was known for his rabid anti-Brahmin views.
