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Ramesh Choudhary
Active Tamil Cinema
- FromChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age43 years
- Active2004 – Present
- Updated
Biography – Ramesh Choudary (Jithan Ramesh)
Ramesh Choudary – Full Information
- Full Name: Ramesh Choudary
- Popular Name: Jithan Ramesh / Ramesh Choudary
- Nickname: Ramesh
- Profession: Actor, Film Producer
- Known For: Jithan, Osthe, Farhana, Jerry, Japan
- Date of Birth: 23 October 1982
- Age: 43 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Profession Category: Actor, Producer
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 75 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: R. B. Choudary (Prominent Film Producer, Super Good Films)
- Mother: Mahjabeen Choudary
- Siblings: Jiiva (Younger Brother, Actor), Suresh Choudary, B. Suresh
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Shilpa (m. 2006)
- Children: 2 Children
Education
- School: Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
- College: D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai
- Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Career Highlights
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Made his feature film acting debut with the Telugu film Vidyardhi. |
| 2005 | Achieved a major commercial breakthrough in Tamil cinema with the thriller Jithan, earning the popular screen name “Jithan Ramesh.” |
| 2006 | Starred in several Tamil films, including Madhu, Nee Venunda Chellam, and the comedy-drama Jerry. |
| 2007 | Expanded his career by leading action-drama films such as Madurai Veeran and Puli Varudhu. |
| 2011 | Played the prominent supporting role of Balan alongside Silambarasan (Simbu) in the blockbuster Osthe. |
| 2016 | Returned as the lead in the supernatural horror-comedy sequel Jithan 2. |
| 2020 | Entered reality television as a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, gaining wider public recognition. |
| 2023 | Received critical appreciation for his performances in Farhana, Japan, and Route No. 17. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tamil Nadu State Film Special Honors | Best Debut Actor | Jithan | Won |
| 2006 | Vijay Awards | Best Male Debutant | Jithan | Nominated |
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About Ramesh Choudhary
Why is Ramesh Choudary popular as "Jithan Ramesh"?
He gained the prefix "Jithan" following his 2005 hit Tamil supernatural thriller film Jithan, which became his career breakthrough role.
Is Ramesh Choudary related to actor Jiiva?
Yes, Ramesh Choudary is the elder brother of popular South Indian actor Jiiva and the son of veteran film producer R. B. Choudary.
What was his debut movie?
He debuted with the Telugu movie Vidyardhi in 2004 before making his Tamil debut with Jithan in 2005.
Did Ramesh Choudary participate in Bigg Boss?
Yes, he was a contestant on the popular television reality show Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 in 2020.
What are some of his notable film roles?
Some of his well-known films include Jithan, Jerry, Osthe, Farhana, and Japan.
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