Raghava Lawrence

Choreographer, Actor, Director, Producer, Philanthropist

Indian Poonamallee, Tamil Nadu

Quick Info

ProfessionChoreographer, Actor, Director, Producer, Philanthropist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/01/1976
Age50 years
BirthplacePoonamallee, Tamil Nadu

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameRaghavendra Murugaiyan
Debut
Film (Tamil)Gentleman (as Actor)
Film (Telugu)Aunty (1993, as Choreographer)
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Gymming
  • Travelling

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm (5' 10")
Weight75 kg (165 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest42 inches
Waist32 inches
Biceps14 inches
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Gymming
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseLatha Lawrence
ChildrenRaghavi

Family

FatherMurugaiyan
MotherKanmani
SiblingsElwin aka Elvin

Career

Favourite Actors
Favourite ChoreographerPrabhu Deva
Favourite Colors
  • Grey
  • White
Awards
  • Four Filmfare Awards for Choreography
  • Three Nandi Awards for Choreography
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (2011)
Notable Works
  • Choreography: Annayya, Indra, Style, Paarthale Paravasam
  • Direction: Mass, Don, Rebel, Kanchana series
  • Acting: Muni, Kanchana 2, Kanchana 4

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was born as Raghavendra Murugaiyan in Poonamallee, Tamil Nadu, but later adopted the screen name 'Lawrence' in 2001.
2. Due to battling a brain tumor in his childhood, he did not attend school.
3. His mother's visit to the temple of 'Raghavendra Swami' resulted in the healing of his tumor, a moment that strongly impacted him.
4. Since then, he has been a dedicated devotee of Raghavendra Swami, even constructing the Raghavendra Swami Brindavanam Temple at Thirumullaivayal in 2010.
5. After catching the eye of Tollywood star Rajinikanth while dancing as a car cleaner for fight master Super Subbarayan, he was supported in joining the Dancers Union.
6. Born with a brain tumor, he did not attend school due to health issues.
7. In 2015, he set up a charity trust in the name of former Indian president A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and donated 1 crore rupees.
8. He has an estimated net worth of approximately 100 crore rupees.
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