# Mohan Raj > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mohan_Raj > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mohan_Raj.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohan_Raj > Source revision: 1357067342 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Indian actor (1955–2024)}} {{for|the bishop|Mohan Manoraj}} {{More footnotes needed|date=January 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}} {{Infobox person | name = Mohan Raj | image = | caption = | birth_name = Mohanarajan | birth_date = 13 November 1955 | birth_place = [Kanjiramkulam](/source/Kanjiramkulam), [Trivandrum](/source/Thiruvananthapuram_district), [Kerala](/source/Kerala), India | death_date = {{death date and given age|2024|10|03|69|df=y}} | death_place = [Kanjiramkulam](/source/Kanjiramkulam) | other_names = Mohanraj, Keerikkadan Jose | alma_mater = [University of Kerala](/source/University_of_Kerala) | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|assistant enforcement officer}} | years_active = 1988–2024 | spouse = Usha | children = 2 }} '''Mohanarajan''' (13 November 1955 – 3 October 2024), professionally credited as '''Mohan Raj''', also known as '''Keerikkadan Jose''', was an Indian actor. He primarily worked in [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam), [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language), and [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) languages, and appeared in two [Japanese](/source/Cinema_of_Japan) films. Raj acted in over 300 films. ==Early life== Mohan Raj was born as the second son of Sukumaran Nadar and Pankajakshi. He had four brothers, Chandran, Sivaprasad, Jayakumar, and Premlal.{{cite news |author1=Express News Service |title=Malayalam actor Mohanraj passes away |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2024/Oct/03/malayalam-actor-mohanraj-passes-away |access-date=3 October 2024 |work=[The New Indian Express](/source/The_New_Indian_Express) |date=3 October 2024}} His real name is Mohanarajan. He was born and raised in [Kanjiramkulam](/source/Kanjiramkulam), [Thiruvananthapuram](/source/Thiruvananthapuram) in the state of [Kerala](/source/Kerala), India. His schooling was at P. K. S. Higher Secondary School, Kanjiramkulam.{{cite news |title=Suspended for acting in 'Kireedam', feared by many; memories fade in Mohanraj's final days |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanraj-life-beyond-the-screen-1.9957505 |access-date=4 October 2024 |work=[Mathrubhumi](/source/Mathrubhumi) |date=4 October 2024}} He graduated with a degree in economics from [Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram](/source/Government_Arts_College%2C_Thiruvananthapuram).{{cite news|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/349388/#storycontent|title=കീരിക്കാടന്‍ അഥവാ ഗുഡിവാഡറായിഡു|work=[Mathrubhumi](/source/Mathrubhumi)|date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326024751/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/349388/|archive-date=26 March 2013|url-status=dead}} At age 20, he enlisted in the [Indian Army](/source/Indian_Army) and served for five years, but left due to a leg injury. Subsequently, he passed multiple [competitive examination](/source/competitive_examination)s. He first joined the [Central Board of Excise and Customs](/source/Central_Board_of_Excise_and_Customs), where he worked two years. He had also attained second rank in the [sub-inspector](/source/sub-inspector) exam for the [Kerala Police](/source/Kerala_Police). However, after receiving a position as an assistant enforcement officer (AEO) in the [Enforcement Directorate](/source/Enforcement_Directorate), he left Customs. However, he was suspended from service after acting in the 1989 film ''[Kireedam](/source/Kireedam_(1989_film))'' without permission. After a 20-year long legal battle, he was reinstated in 2010 and took voluntary retirement in 2015. ==Personal life== Mohan Raj was married to Usha. They have two daughters, Jaishma and Kaaviya. He settled in [Chennai](/source/Chennai) with his family.{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2024/Oct/03/malayalam-actor-mohanraj-passes-away | title=Malayalam actor Mohanraj passes away | date=3 October 2024 }}{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/legendary-actor-keerikkadan-mohan-raj-passes-away-at-70/articleshow/113915946.cms | title='Keerikkadan' Mohan Raj passes away | work=The Times of India | date=3 October 2024 }} Mohan Raj later worked as an assistant enforcement officer for the central government. Raj died on 3 October 2024, at the age of 69.{{cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohan-raj-known-for-portrayal-of-keerikkadan-jose-passes-away-1.9954823 |title=Mohan Raj, known for his role as Keerikkadan Jose, passes away|date=3 October 2024 |publisher=Mathrubhumi English}}{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/10/03/mohanraj-famous-for-keerikadan-jose-dies.html|title=Mohanraj, popular for his role as 'Keerikadan Jose', passes away|publisher=onmanorama.}}{{cite news |title=Malayalam actor Mohan Raj aka Keerikkadan Jose passes away |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/europe/?url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/malayalam-actor-mohan-raj-aka-keerikkadan-jose-passes-away-article-12834985.html |access-date=3 October 2024 |publisher=Money Control |date=3 October 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/veteran-malayalam-actor-mohan-raj-dies-at-70-mohanlal-and-mammootty-pay-tribute-6712258|title=Veteran Malayalam Actor Mohan Raj Dies At 70. Mohanlal And Mammootty pay tribute|work=NDTV }}{{cite web|title=നമ്മുടെ കീരിക്കാടൻ ജോസ് ഇപ്പോൾ മധുര ഹൈവേയിലെ 'കീരിക്കാടൻ'മാരുടെപേടി സ്വപ്നം|url=http://www.marunadanmalayali.com/cinema/celluloid/kireedam-villain-mohanraj-is-a-polic-officer-in-madurai-5151|publisher=marunadanmalayali|date=15 October 2014}} ==Films== ===Malayalam=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 1988 || ''[Moonnam Mura](/source/Moonnam_Mura)'' || Gunda || |- | rowspan=3 | 1989 || ''[Kireedam](/source/Kireedam_(1989_film))'' || Keerikkadan Jose || |- | ''[Artham](/source/Artham)'' || Stanley || |- | ''Naagapanchami'' || || |- | rowspan=8 | 1990 || ''[Aye Auto](/source/Aye_Auto)'' || Police Inspector || |- | ''[Vyooham](/source/Vyooham_(1990_film))'' || Ajith || |- | ''[Rajavazhcha](/source/Rajavazhcha)'' || Karadi Vasu || |- | ''[Oliyampukal](/source/Oliyampukal)'' || Vasu || |- | ''[Naale Ennundengil](/source/Naale_Ennundengil)'' || Gajaraja || |- | ''[Marupuram](/source/Marupuram)'' || Salim || |- | ''Shesham Screenil'' || || |- | ''[Purappadu](/source/Purappadu_(1990_film))'' || Samuel || |- | rowspan=7 | 1991 || ''[Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam](/source/Nagarathil_Samsara_Vishayam)'' || Vikraman || |- | ''[Aanaval Mothiram](/source/Aanaval_Mothiram)'' || Guru || |- | ''[Mimics Parade](/source/Mimics_Parade)'' || Hakkim || |- | ''[Koodikazhcha](/source/Koodikazhcha)'' || 'Mortuary' Karunan || |- | ''Cheppu Kilukkana Changathi'' || Kartha's Henchman || |- | ''[Amina Tailors](/source/Amina_Tailors)'' || Malappuram Moideen || |- | ''[Kanalkkattu](/source/Kanalkkattu)'' || Kareem Bhai || |- | rowspan=3 |1992 || ''[Kasarkode Khaderbai](/source/Kasarkode_Khaderbai)'' || Khader Bhai's right hand || |- | ''Kavacham'' || || |- | ''Marathon'' || || |- | rowspan=5 | 1993 || ''[Uppukandam Brothers](/source/Uppukandam_Brothers)'' || Uppukandam Paulachan || |- | ''[Pravachakan](/source/Pravachakan)'' || Freddy || |- | ''Porutham'' || || |- | ''[Customs Diary](/source/Customs_Diary)'' || Danny || |- | ''[Chenkol](/source/Chenkol)'' || Keerikkadan Jose || |- | rowspan=2 | 1994 || ''Cabinet'' || Mahendran || |- | ''Vishnu'' || 'Kallan' Raghavan || |- | rowspan=3 |1995 || ''Arabikadaloram'' || Hassanbava || |- | ''Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta '' || || |- | ''Thacholi Varghese Chekavar'' || || |- | rowspan=4 | 1996 || ''[Hitler](/source/Hitler_(1996_film))'' || Devarajan || |- | ''Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar'' || Britto || |- | ''[Yuvathurki](/source/Yuvathurki)'' || || |- | ''[Rajaputhran](/source/Rajaputhran)'' || K. C. || |- | rowspan=3 | 1997 || ''[Aaraam Thampuran](/source/Aaraam_Thampuran)'' || Chenkalam Madhavan || |- | ''[Bhoopathi](/source/Bhoopathi_(1997_film))'' || Khader || |- | ''[Guru](/source/Guru_(1997_film))'' || Senadhipan || |- | 1998 || ''[Sooryaputhran](/source/Sooryaputhran)'' || Narendran || |- | rowspan=5 | 1999 || ''[Stalin Sivadas](/source/Stalin_Sivadas)'' || BSS Leader || |- | ''[Vazhunnor](/source/Vazhunnor)'' || CI Sahadevan || |- | ''[Pathram](/source/Pathram)'' || Chandan Bhai || |- | ''[Udayapuram Sulthan](/source/Udayapuram_Sulthan)'' || Goon || |- | ''[Red Indians](/source/Red_Indians_(film))'' || Hyder Marakkyar || |- | rowspan=3 | 2000 || ''[Narasimham](/source/Narasimham_(film))'' || Bhaskaran || |- | ''[Mark Antony](/source/Mark_Antony_(2000_film))'' || Muthala Varkey || |- | ''[Thenkasipattanam](/source/Thenkasipattanam)'' || || |- | rowspan=2 | 2001 || ''Chenchayam'' || || |- | ''[Sharja To Sharja](/source/Sharja_To_Sharja)'' || || |- | rowspan=3 | 2003 || ''Janakeeyam'' || DYSP Mohandas || |- | ''The Fire'' || Circle Inspector || |- | ''[Mr. Brahmachari](/source/Mr._Brahmachari)'' || Masthan Majeedbhai || |- | 2005 || ''[Naran](/source/Naran_(film))'' || Kuttychira Pappan || |- | rowspan=2 | 2006 || ''Highway Police'' || Khan Bhai || |- | ''[Balram vs. Tharadas](/source/Balram_vs._Tharadas)'' || Anali Bhaskaran || |- | rowspan=3 | 2007 || ''[Mayavi](/source/Mayavi_(2007_film))'' || Yatheedran || |- | ''[Time](/source/Time_(2007_film))'' || Sunny Kuriachan || |- | ''[Hallo](/source/Hallo_(film))'' || Pattambi Ravi || |- | rowspan=3 | 2008 || ''[Aayudham](/source/Aayudham_(2008_film))'' || DYSP Hamza || |- | ''[Twenty:20](/source/Twenty%3A20_(film))'' || Goon || |- | ''[Lollipop](/source/Lollipop_(2008_film))'' || Damu || |- | rowspan=2 |2011 || ''Happy Darbar'' || || |- | ''[Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action](/source/Uppukandam_Brothers%3A_Back_in_Action)'' || || |- | 2013 || ''KQ'' || || |- | 2015 || ''[Chirakodinja Kinavukal](/source/Chirakodinja_Kinavukal)'' || Driver Jose || |- | 2022 || ''[Rorschach](/source/Rorschach_(film))'' || Sujatha's father || |- |} ===Telugu=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | rowspan=3 | 1990 || ''Rowdyism Nasinchali'' || || |- | ''[Iddaru Iddare](/source/Iddaru_Iddare)'' || Joseph || |- | ''[Lorry Driver](/source/Lorry_Driver_(film))'' || Gudiwada Rowdy Rayudu || |- | rowspan=2 | 1991 || ''[Stuartpuram Police Station](/source/Stuartpuram_Police_Station)'' || || |- | ''[Assembly Rowdy](/source/Assembly_Rowdy)'' || || |- | rowspan=3 | 1992 || ''Brahma'' || || |- | ''[Chinarayudu](/source/Chinarayudu)'' || Pasupathi || |- | ''[Rowdy Inspector](/source/Rowdy_Inspector)'' || Bobarlanka Ramabrahmam || |- | rowspan="3" | 1993 || ''[Mechanic Alludu](/source/Mechanic_Alludu)'' || || |- |''[Chittemma Mogudu](/source/Chittemma_Mogudu)'' | | |- | ''[Nippu Ravva](/source/Nippu_Ravva)'' || Gundappa || |- | rowspan=2 | 1994 || ''Police Alludu'' || Peddanna ||{{Cite web |title=Police Alludu (1994) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AIXF |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=Indiancine.ma}} |- | ''[Bobbili Simham](/source/Bobbili_Simham)'' || Gajendra || |- | rowspan=2 | 1995 || ''[Pokiri Raja](/source/Pokiri_Raja)'' || Vicky || |- | ''[Khaidi Inspector](/source/Khaidi_Inspector)'' || Beeda Seth||{{Cite web |title=Khaidi Inspector |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/khaidi-inspector/cast/2030314922/ |access-date=2024-11-24 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}} |- | rowspan=2 | 1996 || ''Soggaadi Pellam'' || Narasimham || |- | ''[Sarada Bullodu](/source/Sarada_Bullodu)'' || Sangliyana || |- | 1997 || ''[Pelli Chesukundam](/source/Pelli_Chesukundam)'' || Kaali Charan || |- | rowspan="3" | 1998 || ''[Sivayya](/source/Sivayya)'' || || |- | ''[Sri Ramulayya](/source/Sri_Ramulayya)'' || || |- | ''[Pavitra Prema](/source/Pavitra_Prema)'' || Narsingh || |- | 1999 || ''[Samarasimha Reddy](/source/Samarasimha_Reddy)'' || || |- | rowspan=3 | 2001 || ''[Narasimha Naidu](/source/Narasimha_Naidu)'' || Appala Naidu || |- | ''Evadra Rowdy'' || Lal Darwaza Pandu ||{{Cite web |title=Evadra Rowdy (2001) |url=https://indiancine.ma/BEBE |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=Indiancine.ma}} |- | ''[Adhipathi](/source/Adhipathi)'' || Gajendra || |- | 2002 || ''[Chennakesava Reddy](/source/Chennakesava_Reddy)'' || Jai Reddy || |- | rowspan=4 | 2003 || ''[Seetayya](/source/Seetayya)'' || Choudappa || |- | ''[Palnati Brahmanayudu](/source/Palnati_Brahmanayudu)'' || || |- | ''[Sivamani](/source/Sivamani_(film))'' || Vasanta's father || |- | ''[Raghavendra](/source/Raghavendra_(film))'' || || |- | rowspan=3 | 2004 || ''[Swamy](/source/Swamy_(2004_film))'' || || |- | ''[Siva Shankar](/source/Siva_Shankar)'' || || |- | ''[Vijayendra Varma](/source/Vijayendra_Varma)'' || || |} ===Tamil=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 1987 || ''[Aankalai Nambathey](/source/Aankalai_Nambathey)'' || || |- | 1988 || ''[Kazhugumalai Kallan](/source/Kazhugumalai_Kallan)'' || || |- | 1991 || ''[Dharma Durai](/source/Dharma_Durai_(1991_film))'' || Jose || |- | 1993 || ''[Thanga Pappa](/source/Thanga_Pappa)'' || Ananthu || |- | 1995 || ''[Karnaa](/source/Karnaa)'' || Devaraj || |- | 2001 || ''[Dhill](/source/Dhill)'' || Minister Vedhanayagam || |- | 2002 || ''[Ezhumalai](/source/Ezhumalai)'' || Kalingarayan || |- | 2005 || ''[Chandramukhi](/source/Chandramukhi)'' || Nair || |- | 2006 || ''[Madrasi](/source/Madrasi_(2006_film))'' || Police Inspector || |- | 2013 || ''[Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan](/source/Ameerin_Aadhi-Bhagavan)'' || Kondal Rao || |- |} === Hindi === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | 1988 || ''[New Delhi](/source/New_Delhi_(1988_Hindi_film))'' || |- |} ===Television serials=== ====Malayalam==== * ''[Kadamattathu Kathanar](/source/Kadamattathu_Kathanar_(TV_series))'' * ''[Swami Ayyappan](/source/Swami_Ayyappan_(TV_series))'' * ''Moonumani'' ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|id=1559469|name=Mohan Raj}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Raj, Mohan}} Category:1950s births Category:Year of birth uncertain Category:2024 deaths Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema Category:Male actors in Telugu cinema Category:Indian male film actors Category:20th-century Indian male actors Category:21st-century Indian male actors Category:Indian male television actors Category:Male actors in Malayalam television Category:People from Thiruvananthapuram district --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Mohan Raj](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohan_Raj) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohan_Raj?action=history)). 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