Biography
*Ramesh Aravind* (born September 10, 1964) is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter, and television host who works primarily in Kannada and Tamil cinema. Celebrated for his gentle charm, emotive depth, and sharp comic timing, he stood as one of Sandalwood's leading romantic and family heroes through the 1990s and 2000s. Mentored by legendary filmmaker K. Balachander, Aravind debuted in Sundara Swapnagalu (1986) and quickly established himself across South Indian industries, frequently collaborating with Kamal Haasan in celebrated Tamil films like Sathi Leelavathi (1995) and Panchatanthiram (2002). In Kannada cinema, he achieved massive stardom with a run of iconic hits including Anuraga Sangama (1995), Nammoora Mandara Hoove (1996), Amruthavarshini (1997), America! America!! (1997), and Hoomale (1998), which won him both the Karnataka State Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He also starred in the blockbuster multistarrer Apthamitra (2004) and headlined the mystery franchise Shivaji Surathkal (2020, 2023). As a filmmaker, he directed popular hits like Rama Shama Bhama (2005), Accident (2008), and Kamal Haasan's Uttama Villain (2015). On television, he achieved household cultural status across Karnataka as the beloved host of the long-running talk show Weekend with Ramesh.
Acted in 107
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
Bhairadevi
Movie
- 2023
Shivaji Surathkal 2: Mysterious case of Maayavi
Shivaji Surathkal
- 2021
100
Inspector Vishnu
- 2020
Shivaji Surathkal: The Case of Ranagiri Rahasya
Shivaji Surathkal
2010s
- 2017
Pushpaka Vimana
Anantaramaiah
- 2016
Machan
Movie
Hey Sarasu
Movie
...Re
Movie
- 2013
Mangana Kaiyalli Manikya
Movie
Chatrigalu Sir Chatrigalu
Movie
- 2012
- 2011
Kalla Malla Sulla
Movie
Rangappa Hogbittana
Movie
- 2010
Manmadhan Ambu
Rajan
Shock
Movie
Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu
Movie
Hendtheer Darbar
Shivaram
Preethiyinda Ramesh
Movie
Krishna Nee Late Aag Baro
Movie
Crazy Kutumba
Shankar
2000s
- 2009
Mooru Guttu Ondu Sullu Ondu Nija
Movie
Venkata In Sankata
Movie
- 2008
Accident
Movie
- 2007
Sathyavan Savithri
Sathyavan
Soundarya
Movie
Ekadanta
Movie
- 2006
A Aa E Ee
Movie
- 2005
Vishnu Sena
Movie
Rama Shama Bhama
Rama
Varsha
Movie
Mumbai Xpress
Thambhu
- 2004
Joke Falls
Movie
Apthamitra
Movie
Bisi Bisi
Movie
- 2003
Olu Saar Bari Olu
Movie
Kushalave Kshemave
Movie
Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu
Rami
Pakka Chukka
Movie
Golmaal
Amar Sastry
- 2002
Ninne Preethisuve
Movie
Panchatanthiram
Ganesh Hegde
- 2001
Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu
Vardharaja/Vardha/Rammi
Amma Ninna Tolinalli
Movie
Kutty
Ranganathan
Premi No. 1
Movie
Hoo Anthiya Uhoo Anthiya
Movie
Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu
Movie
- 2000
Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale
Movie
Shaapa
Movie
Karpoorada Gombe
Movie
Rhythm
Srikanth
Shriasthu Shubhamasthu
Movie
Maduve
Movie
Deepavali
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Arunodaya
Movie
Hrudaya Hrudaya
Movie
Jodi
Guest Appearance (Sivabalan)
Sambrama
Movie
Snehaloka
Movie
Chandramuki Pranasaki
Movie
Chandrodaya
Movie
Prathyartha
Akshay
- 1998
Suvvi Suvvalali
Movie
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochhala Maga
Movie
Tutta Mutta
Movie
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
Movie
Megha Banthu Megha
Movie
- 1997
Mungarina Minchu
Chethan
Amruthavarshini
Abhishek Bharadwaj
Ulta Palta
Movie
Prema Raga Haadu Gelathi
Movie
O Mallige
Movie
Nammoora Mandara Hoove
Movie
- 1996
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
Sathyamoorthy
Meendum Savithri
Bhaskar
Little Soldiers
Aravind
- 1995
Anuraga Sangama
Ramesh
America America
Movie
- 1994
Pathavi Pramanam
Selvamani (guest appearance)
Duet
Siva
Musuku
Movie
Thendral Varum Theru
Movie
- 1993
Maharasan
Ramesh
- 1992
Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
James
Belli Modagalu
Movie
- 1991
Vasanthakala Paravai
Movie
Shanti Kranti
Inspector Bharath (Kannada Version)
Punda Prachanda
Movie
C.B.I Shiva
Movie
Idhaya Vasal
Movie
Garuda Dhwaja
Movie
- 1990
Keladi Kannmani
Sasi
Kempu Gulabi
Movie
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Charukesi
Penmani Aval Kanmani
Meenakshi's husband
Rudraveena
Charukesa
- 1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Ramesh (Elango)
Sangrama
Raju
Elu Suttina Kote
Gopal, Anand's friend
- 1986
Maneye Manthralaya
Movie
Sundara Swapnagalu
Movie
No release date
Your's Sincerely RAAM
Movie
Daiji
Movie
Directed 10
2020s
- 2021
100
Director
2010s
- 2016
Sundaranga Jaana
Director
- 2015
Uttama Villain
Director
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
Venkata In Sankata
Director
- 2008
Accident
Director
- 2007
Sathyavan Savithri
Director
- 2005
Rama Shama Bhama
Director
No release date
Paris Paris
Director
Butterfly
Director
Wrote 5
2020s
- 2021
100
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Accident
Story, Screenplay
- 2005
Rama Shama Bhama
Screenplay
No release date
Butterfly
Screenplay
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2014
Weekend With Ramesh
Presenter
Appearances3
2010s
- 2014
Weekend With Ramesh
Host, Himself · 110 episodes
- 2012
Kannadada Kotyadhipati
Host · 1 episode
1990s
- 1996
Avvai Shanmugi
Self