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{{Short description|Indian comedian and actor}}
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{{Infobox actor
| name = Bayilvan Ranganathan
| image = Bayilvan Ranganathan, September 2020.jpg
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1944|3|19}}
| birth_place = [[Thoothukudi district|Siruthondainallor]], [[Province of Madras]], India
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| years_active = 1973-present
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'''Bayilvan Ranganathan''' (born 19 March 1944) is an Indian actor, comedian, YouTuber, journalist and social media influencer who predominantly featured in comedy and villainous negative shade roles in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films.

== Biography ==
Bayilvan was born on 19 March 1944 in Siruthondainallor of [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Province of Madras]] (now [[Tamil Nadu]]).

He was nicknamed as Bayilvan by former actor and chief minister of Tamil Nadu [[M. G. Ramachandran]] indicating his body posture, bodyweight and bulk physique.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=1 August 2022 |title=எம்ஜிஆர் கொடுத்த பட்டம்.. யார் இந்த "பயில்வான்" ரங்கநாதன்? போலீசாக விரும்பியவர் இப்படி பேசலாமா சார்? |url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/chennai/who-is-bayilvan-ranganathan-press-reporter-to-actor-468950.html |website=[[Oneindia]] |language=ta}}</ref> Since then it had become his stage name and later Bayilvan became an adjective to his original name.

== Career ==
He was interested in the aspect of [[weightlifting]] from his younger days and his notable achievement by winning Mr. Chennai title as a youngster spoke volume about his knack of engaging in weightlifting in a passionate manner. He eventually expected to enroll himself in Police Service as a constable which was his initial dream career and he worked towards achieving his dream job by completing his primary and secondary education as well as tertiary education at [[Thoothukudi]].<ref name=":0" />

However, he shelved his plans of becoming a police constable and ventured into journalism and eventually kickstarted his career as a newspaper editor.<ref name=":0" /> He eventually started writing critic review for films in newspaper articles and his first article review for a film came way back in 1973 when [[K. Balachander]]'s directorial venture [[Arangetram (1973 film)|''Arangetram'']] had its theatrical release all across Tamil Nadu.<ref name=":0" /> He then plied his trade as a henchman and sidekick to main villains acting in minor roles often portraying himself in negative shades. He made his film acting debut in [[K. Bhagyaraj]]'s directorial ''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]'' (1983).<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 July 2020 |title='வாத்தியார்', 'பரிமளம்', 'தீபா டீச்சர்', 'பொய்சத்தியம்', 'முருங்கைக்காய்' ; - ரசிக மனங்களில் முடிச்சு போட்ட 'முந்தானை முடிச்சு'; 'முந்தானை முடிச்சு' வெளியாகி 37 ஆண்டுகள் |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/blogs/565854-37-years-of-mundhanai-mudichu.html |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |language=ta |archive-date=7 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007194408/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/blogs/565854-37-years-of-mundhanai-mudichu.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=தினத்தந்தி |date=2023-02-14 |title=நடிகைகள் குறித்து ஆபாச கருத்து 'ஆமா நாறடிப்பேன்; நீங்க யோக்கியமா' பயில்வான்-ஷகிலா மோதல்! |url=https://www.dailythanthi.com/Cinema/CinemaNews/bayilvan-ranganathan-shakila-interview-899273 |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=www.dailythanthi.com |language=ta}}</ref> It was through his exposure as a film critic at newspaper press that fetched him film acting opportunities and hence he shifted his career trajectory to acting.

He collaborated with [[Vadivelu]] in many of his films and one of the notable comedy sequences pairing both Vadivelu and Bayilvan Ranganathan came in ''[[Nesam Pudhusu]]'' (1999), where Vadivelu makes a phone call to Bayilvan to ask for money as a compensation and as a favour for having lifted Bayilvan's sister [[Kovai Sarala]] all the way to his house. His role as a bus ticket inspector in ''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'' (2000) garnered him popularity despite making only a brief appearance in a special appearance.

Ranganathan lately ventured into YouTube where he makes revelations about the interesting things which he witnessed during film shooting schedules at shooting spots and sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2022 |title=Police Complaint Against Bayilvan Ranganathan For Slandering Tamil Actors. Know More |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/police-complaint-against-bayilvan-ranganathan-for-slandering-tamil-actors-know-more-5147377.html |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511185831/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/police-complaint-against-bayilvan-ranganathan-for-slandering-tamil-actors-know-more-5147377.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 January 2024 |title=What Controversial Actor Bayilvan Ranganathan Said About Drinking Habits Of Rajinikanth And Kamal Haasan |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/what-controversial-actor-bayilvan-ranganathan-said-about-drinking-habits-of-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasan-8752835.html |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=5 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205100721/https://www.news18.com/movies/what-controversial-actor-bayilvan-ranganathan-said-about-drinking-habits-of-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasan-8752835.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He also has been involved with sharing stories about the personal stories of film actors and actresses of Tamil cinema in his official YouTube handle.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bayilvan Ranganathan:அடுத்தவங்கள காயப்படுத்தி காசு, இதெல்லாம் ஒரு பொழப்பு: பயில்வானை விளாசிய கலா மாஸ்டர் |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/kala-master-slams-bayilvan-ranganathan-for-criticising-celebs-personal-lives/articleshow/93470448.cms |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Samayam Tamil |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bayilvan Ranganathan: ஆஸ்திரேலிய தொழிலதிபருடன் அடுக்குமாடியில் கும்மாளம் போட்ட பாலாவின் முன்னாள் மனைவி... பகீர் கிளப்பும் பயில்வான்! |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/director-balas-ex-wife-connection-with-australian-business-man/articleshow/94471364.cms |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Samayam Tamil |language=ta |archive-date=27 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927073206/https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/director-balas-ex-wife-connection-with-australian-business-man/articleshow/94471364.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Marimuthu |title=Bayilvan: நடிகை மீனா காதலித்த நபர்.. நடிகையின் பின்னழகை பதம்பார்த்த நடிகர் - பயில்வான் ரங்கநாதன் பகீர் பேட்டி |url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bayilvan-ranganathan-talked-about-actress-meena-love-story-and-one-actor-attacked-the-backsside-of-actress-131725268729097.html |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Tamil Hindustan Times |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 March 2023 |title=Bayilvan Ranganathan Gets Backlash After His Controversial Comment On Dhanush |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bayilvan-ranganathan-gets-backlash-after-his-controversial-comment-on-dhanush-7348873.html |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=15 September 2021 |title='Non sexual harassment': Oviyaa calls out actor Bayilvan Ranganathan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviyaa-mocks-a-youtube-channel-video-made-by-bayilvan-ranganathan-heres-why/articleshow/86222802.cms |access-date=30 September 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=29 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929002036/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviyaa-mocks-a-youtube-channel-video-made-by-bayilvan-ranganathan-heres-why/articleshow/86222802.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=அவ'லாம் விளங்கவே மாட்டா!! மகள் குறித்து பேசும் போது கடுப்பான பயில்வான் - தமிழ்நாடு |url=https://ibctamilnadu.com/article/bayilvan-responds-to-shakeela-allegations-1715327684 |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=IBC Tamilnadu |language=ta}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
He was interviewed by Malayalam actress [[Shakeela]], where Shakeela was asking questions about why Bayilvan had been sharing and spreading gossips about actors and actresses of Tamil cinema through his official YouTube channel.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=எங்கள பத்தி பேசுறீங்க - உங்க பொண்ணே ஒரு பொண்ண தான் லவ் பண்றாங்க ! அசிங்கப்படுத்திய ஷகீலா - தமிழ்நாடு |url=https://ibctamilnadu.com/article/shakeela-slams-bayilvan-ranganathan-in-a-tv-show-1714971108 |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=IBC Tamilnadu |language=ta}}</ref> Bayilvan claimed that he wanted the general audience to know the actual reality and he highlighted that his content was developed based on the gossip seeking mindset of general public.<ref name=":1" /> Shakeela queried on why Bayilvan was irked about the glamour and dressing sense of female actresses and in response, Bayilvan insisted that he only told what was happening in reality via his YouTube channel by referring to an example of actress [[Rashmika Mandanna]]'s dressing patterns when attending celebrity events.<ref>{{Cite web |last=M |first=Marimuthu |title=Bayilvan - 27 முறை நடிகையை ரசித்து சுவைத்த முன்னணி நடிகர் - புயலை கிளப்பும் பயில்வான் ரங்கநாதன்! |url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/an-interview-with-bayilvan-ranganathan-who-talked-about-the-leading-actor-who-enjoyed-the-actress-27-times-131724567946930.html |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Tamil Hindustan Times |language=ta |archive-date=25 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825185104/https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/an-interview-with-bayilvan-ranganathan-who-talked-about-the-leading-actor-who-enjoyed-the-actress-27-times-131724567946930.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Akhilan |date=23 September 2024 |title=சில்க் ஸ்மிதா வாழ்க்கை கொடுத்தது நான்தான்.. எனக்கும் 'அந்த' வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தது.. |url=https://cinereporters.com/cinema-history-2/silk-smitha-life-story-given-my-me-bayilvan-ranganathan-speaks-38117 |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=cinereporters.com |language=ta}}</ref>

He was the main subject and centre of attention in the infamous Suchi Leaks where popular singer and actress [[Suchithra]] lashed out against him for his derogatory remarks about film celebrities especially indicating his publicity stunt and cheap tactics to milk views for his YouTube videos.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 June 2022 |title=Alya Manasa slams Bayilvan Ranganathan for his remarks on singer Suchithra; says, "Who doesn't have personal relationships?' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/alya-manasa-slams-bayilvan-ranganathan-for-his-remarks-on-singer-suchithra-says-who-doesnt-have-personal-relationships/articleshow/92077196.cms |access-date=30 September 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609221259/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/alya-manasa-slams-bayilvan-ranganathan-for-his-remarks-on-singer-suchithra-says-who-doesnt-have-personal-relationships/articleshow/92077196.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=PA |first=Aneesa |date=21 May 2024 |title=Suchitra got her singing career through 'Brahmin-Brahmin' connection. It's not 'cute' |url=https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/suchitra-got-her-singing-career-through-brahmin-brahmin-connection-its-not-cute/2094509/ |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521080141/https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/suchitra-got-her-singing-career-through-brahmin-brahmin-connection-its-not-cute/2094509/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 June 2022 |title=Singer Suchithra lodges complaint against Bayilvan Ranganathan and makes allegations on Dhanush! - Tamil News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/singer-suchithra-police-complaint-against-bayilvan-ranganathan-gossip-tamil-news-317039 |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=IndiaGlitz.com |archive-date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210130128/https://www.indiaglitz.com/singer-suchithra-police-complaint-against-bayilvan-ranganathan-gossip-tamil-news-317039 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Partial filmography ==
{{Colbegin}}
*''[[Kilinjalgal]]'' (1981)
*''[[Auto Raja (1982 film)|Auto Raja]]'' (1982)
*''[[Azhagiya Kanne]]'' (1982)
*''[[Mundhanai Mudichu]]'' (1983)
*''[[Thai Veedu]]'' (1983)
*''[[24 Mani Neram]]'' (1984)
*''[[Padikkadha Pannaiyar]]'' (1985)
*''[[Veerapandiyan]]'' (1987)
*''[[Enga Chinna Rasa]]'' (1987)
*''[[Velaikkaran (1987 film)|Velaikkaran]]'' (1987)
*''[[Aayusu Nooru]]'' (1987)
*''[[Oorai Therinjikitten]]'' (1988)
*''[[Kathanayagan (1988 film)|Kathanayagan]]'' (1988)
*''[[Thaimel Aanai]]'' (1988)
*''[[Enna Petha Raasa]]'' (1989)
*''[[Thangamani Rangamani]]'' (1989)
*''[[Mallu Vetti Minor]]'' (1990)
*''[[Durga (1990 film)|Durga]]'' (1990)
*''[[Abhirami (1992 film)|Abhirami]]'' (1992)
*''[[Oor Mariyadhai]]'' (1992)
*''[[Pangali]]'' (1992)
*''[[Pokkiri Thambi]]'' (1992)
*''[[Rasukutty]]'' (1992)
*''[[Aavarampoo]]'' (1992)
*''[[Ilavarasan]]'' (1992)
*''[[Thanga Manasukkaran]]'' (1992)
*''[[Suriyan Chandiran]]'' (1993)
*''[[Jaihind (1994 film)|Jaihind]]'' (1994)
*''[[Nila (1994 film)|Nila]]'' (1994)
*''[[Sakthivel]]'' (1994)
*''[[Sevatha Ponnu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Subramaniya Swamy]]'' (1994)
*''[[Thamarai (film)|Thamarai]]'' (1994)
*''[[Vaanga Partner Vaanga]]'' (1994)
*''[[Watchman Vadivel]]'' (1994)
*''[[Aanazhagan]]'' (1995)
*''[[Chinna Mani]]'' (1995)
*''[[Jameen Kottai]]'' (1995)
*''[[Vishnu (1995 film)|Vishnu]]'' (1995)
*''[[Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum]]'' (1995)
*''[[Aasai]]'' (1995)
*''[[Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale]]'' (1996)
*''[[Vasantha Vaasal]]'' (1996)
*''[[Avvai Shanmugi]]'' (1996)
*''[[Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996 film)|Kaalam Maari Pochu]]'' (1996)
*''[[Vaanmathi]]'' (1996)
*''[[Bharathi Kannamma]]'' (1997)
*''[[Pistha (1997 film)|Pistha]]'' (1997)
*''[[Vasuke]]'' (1997)
*''[[Pagaivan]]'' (1997)
*''[[Thambi Durai]]'' (1997)
*''[[Rathna (film)|Rathna]]'' (1998)
*''[[Dhinamdhorum]]'' (1998)
*''[[Chinna Durai (1999 film)|Chinna Durai]]'' (1999)
*''[[Kudumba Sangili]]'' (1999)
*''[[Nilave Mugam Kaattu]]'' (1999)
*''[[Nesam Pudhusu]]'' (1999)
*''[[Pudhu Kudithanam]]'' (1999)
*''[[Good Luck (2000 film)|Good Luck]]'' (2000)
*''[[Pottu Amman (film)|Pottu Amman]]'' (2000)
*''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'' (2000)
*''[[Krishna Krishna]]'' (2001)
*''[[Looty]]'' (2001)
*''[[Narasimha (2001 film)|Narasimha]]'' (2001)
*''[[Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001 film)|Engalukkum Kaalam Varum]]'' (2001)
*''[[Kunguma Pottu Gounder]]'' (2001)
*''[[Pammal K. Sambandam]]'' (2002)
*''[[Thamizhan]]'' (2002) (uncredited)
*''[[Bagavathi]]'' (2002)
*''[[Villain (2002 film)|Villain]]'' (2002)
*''[[Andipatti Arasampatti]]'' (2002)
*''Shakalaka Baby'' (2002)
*''[[Dum (2003 Tamil film)|Dum]]'' (2003)
*''[[Punnagai Poove]]'' (2003)
*''[[Well Done (2003 film)|Well Done]]'' (2003)
*''[[Indru Mudhal]]'' (2003)
*''[[Saamy]]'' (2003)
*''[[Thiruda Thirudi]]'' (2003)
*''[[Aai (film)|Aai]]'' (2004)
*''[[Arivumani]]'' (2004)
*''[[Campus (film)|Campus]]'' (2004)
*''[[Gambeeram]]'' (2004)
*''[[Devathaiyai Kanden]]'' (2005)
*''[[Jithan]]'' (2005)
*''[[Kundakka Mandakka]]'' (2005)
*''[[Rendu]]'' (2006)
*''[[Kalakkura Chandru]]'' (2007)
*''[[Thiru Ranga]]'' (2007)
*''[[Niram (2007 film)|Niram]]'' (2007)
*''[[Evano Oruvan]]'' (2007)
*''[[Yaaruku Yaaro]]'' (2007)
*''[[Inba (film)|Inba]]'' (2008)
*''[[Kodaikanal (film)|Kodaikanal]]'' (2008)
*''[[Madurai Ponnu Chennai Paiyan]]'' (2008)
*''[[Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi]]'' (2009)
*''[[Guru En Aalu]]'' (2009)
*''[[Kalloori Kalangal]]'' (2010)
*''[[Venghai]]'' (2011)
*''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011)
*''[[Maharaja (2011 film)|Maharaja]]'' (2011)
*''[[Medhai]]'' (2012)
*''[[Aathi Narayana]]'' (2012)
*''[[Thirumathi Thamizh]]'' (2013)
*''[[En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (2015 film)|En Vazhi Thani Vazhi]]'' (2015)
*''[[Killadi]]'' (2015)
*''[[36 Vayadhinile]]'' (2015)
*''[[Sathuran]]'' (2015)
*''[[Sutta Pazham Sudatha Pazham]]'' (2016)
*''[[Bestie (film)|Bestie]]'' (2022)
*''[[Vasco Da Gama (film)|Vasco Da Gama]]'' (2024)
*''[[Brother (2024 film)|Brother]]'' (2024)
*''[[Otha Votu Muthaiya]]'' (2025)
*''[[Others (film)|Others]]'' (2025)
*''[[Devil's Double Next Level]]'' (2025) as himself

{{Colend}}
;Television
*''[[Mama Maaple]]''
*''[[Chinna Papa Periya Papa]]''

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|nm4101890}}

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[[Category:21st-century Tamil male actors]]
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Bayilvan Ranganathan - Revision history

Ajaymodi01 at 17:50, 18 April 2026