Atlas Ramachandran

Film Producer, Jeweller, Actor

Indian Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin, British Raj (now Kerala)

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Producer, Jeweller, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/07/1942
Age80 years (died on 02, Oct, 2022)
BirthplaceThrissur, Kingdom of Cochin, British Raj (now Kerala)
Date of Death02/10/2022

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMathukkara Moothedath Ramachandran
Real NameM M Ramachandran
Zodiac SignLeo
HometownKerala, India

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm (5’ 7”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (half bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • St. Thomas College, Thrissur, Kerala
  • Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce from St. Thomas College, Thrissur, Kerala
  • Master in Economic Studies from Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi

Personal Life

EthnicityMalayali
Food HabitVegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
WifeIndira Ramachandran
Children
SonSrikanth Ramachandran
DaughterManju Ramachandran
Parents
FatherV. Kamalakara Menon (poet)
MotherM.M. Rugmini Amma
SiblingsHe was the third of the eight children of his parents, and the second son.

Career

DebutFilm (Malayalam; As a producer): Vaisali (1988), Film (Malayalam; As a distributor): Anantha Vruthantham (1990), Film (Malayalam; As an actor): Youth Festival (2010 as Jose Thomas)
Other Positions
  • Secretary of Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group
  • Key founding member of the Abu Dhabi Gold & Jewellery Group
  • Editor of the film magazine Chalachithram
  • Vice President of Malayalam Film Producers Association
  • Chairman of the Gold Promotion Committee of the Dubai Shopping Festival
BusinessAtlas Jewellery

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Atlas Ramachandran established Atlas Jewellery at Souk Al Watya in Kuwait in 1981.
2. After suffering losses during the Gulf War in the 1990s, he relocated his business to the UAE.
3. He dedicated himself to philanthropic endeavors and introduced scholarship programs for schools in Kerala.
4. Apart from his jewelry business, Atlas was active in film production, distribution, and even dabbled in acting in Malayalam movies.
5. He passed away on 2 October 2022 at Aster Hospital in Mankhool, Dubai, UAE.
6. He was detained by Dubai Police in 2015 due to financial irregularities and loan defaults from 23 banks. He was released from jail in 2018 but was unable to leave the UAE as the case was ongoing.
7. His business empire was once worth ₹25,000 crore.
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