Jithan Ramesh


Ramesh Choudary also known by his stage name Jithan Ramesh, is a Tamil film actor from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the third son of film producer and elder brother of actor Jiiva. He made his Tamil debut in the film Jithan, which shot him to stardom, and, as of 2014, he became a producer for the film Jilla.

Personal life

Jithan Ramesh is the third son of R. B. Choudary and the elder brother of actor Jiiva. His father is a Hindu of Marwari heritage born in Chennai to Marwari-speaking Rajasthani migrants. His mother, Mahjabeen, is a Tamil Muslim also from Chennai. Although his mother is a Muslim, Choudary practices Hinduism along with his siblings. He attended Gill Adarsh Higher Secondary School in Royapettah, Chennai and he completed his Business Administration degree from D.G. Vaishnav College. Choudary married Shilpa in February 2006 and their daughter Toshna was born in January 2007.

Film career

2004–2007

He first appeared in a Telugu film titled Vidyardhi. His first entry into the Tamil Film industry was with the film Jithan, which was a box office super-hit, starring Sarath Kumar as an important character in the movie and also Pooja Umashankar.
He began to sign many films on a signing spree, but his three releases in 2006, Madhu, Jerry and Nee Venunda Chellam did not do as well as expected. His next film Madurai Veeran released to negative reviews. Then, the family film, Puli Varudhu.

2011–2016

After a long stop, he returns in the drama film, Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu. Ramesh teams up with Silambarasan for Osthi, playing brother to the lead role in the Tamil version of Dabangg. In 2016, he acted in Jithan 2. Its sequel has been written Vincent Selva, and directed by newcomer Rahul. Ramesh continues to play the timid and bullied Surya, while Srushti Dange has been roped in to play the female lead. The film revolves around Surya’s adventures in a haunted house.

2019–present

In 2019, he play in the second Telegu film, Okate Life. A romantic action entertainer directed by M Venkat. He returns to Tamil cinema after three years with Ongala Podanum Sir.

Filmography

As actor

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2004VidyardhiKranthiTelugu
2005JithanSuryaTamil
2006MadhuMadhukrishnan Tamil
2006JerryJayaram Tamil
2006Nee Venunda ChellamKannaTamil
2007Madurai VeeranShivaTamil
2007Puli VarudhuRameshTamil
2011Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi VeeduGaneshTamil
2011OsthiOsthi BalanTamil
2012Oru Nadigaiyin VaakkumoolamHimselfTamil Cameo appearances
2014JillaHimselfTamil Cameo appearances
2014Day Night GamePolice inspectorMalayalam
2016Jithan 2SuryaTamil
2019Okate LifeRamTelugu
2019Ongala Podanum SirDavidTamil
2020NireekshanaTeluguPre-production