Narayanapillai Vijayaraghavan (born 12 January 1950), known mononymously as Vijayaraghavan, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. He is widely recognised for his character roles, having appeared in a large number of Malayalam films across several decades.
| Full name | Narayanapillai Vijayaraghavan |
|---|---|
| Known as | Vijayaraghavan |
| Born | 12 January 1950 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Industry | Malayalam cinema |
| Notable for | Character roles |
| Father | N. N. Pillai (drama and cinema artist) |
Vijayaraghavan was born on 12 January 1950. He is the son of N. N. Pillai, a noted figure in Malayalam drama and cinema, whose work in theatre provided an early creative environment for the family.
Vijayaraghavan has built a long career in Malayalam cinema, where he is primarily associated with character roles rather than lead parts. His performances span a wide range of genres, and he is regarded as a dependable supporting actor in the industry.
As a long-standing character actor in Malayalam films and the son of a prominent drama and film personality, Vijayaraghavan represents a continuity between the traditions of Malayalam theatre and contemporary cinema.