Ravichandran (30 March 1942 – 25 July 2011)[1] was a Malaysian-born Indian actor who played lead hero roles in Tamil films from 1964 to 1979.

He was also called "Puratchi Kalaignar" (Refer: Anandha Bairavi Tamil Movie Title Scene).

Before entering cinema, during his studies in Trichy, he has acted in two dramas, namely, Aanaiyidungal Anna and Udhaya Suriyan.

After entering cinema, he has acted in two dramas, namely, Mapplley Yen Magalaik Kadhali and That Man from Poonthamallee.

Ravichandran is a Tamil, born B. S. Raman in Kuala Lumpur, capital of the Federated Malay States.