Bheeman Raghu
Reghu Damodharan (born 6 October 1953), better known by his stage name Bheeman Reghu and political Pseudonym Reghu Vera, is an Indian actor and retired police officer. He served as a sub-inspector in the Kerala Police before pursuing a career in cinema. Over the course of more than four decades, he has appeared in over 400 films, primarily in Malayalam cinema. While he is mostly known for his antagonistic roles, he has also taken on comedic roles on occasion. In addition to acting, Reghu has also ventured into politics and film direction.
Bheeman Raghu | |
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Raghu at an event in 2013 | |
| Born | Reghu Damodharan 6 October 1953 Perunna, Changanacherry, Travancore–Cochin, India |
| Other names | Bheeman Raghu |
| Alma mater | University of Kerala (LLB) |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) (2023- Present) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (2014-2016),Bharatiya Janata Party (2016-2023) |
| Spouse |
Sudha Reghu (m. 1978) |
| Children | 3 |
Raghu contested unsuccessfully in the 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Pathanapuram constituency, securing third place. In 2023, Raghu quit BJP and joined the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM). He made his directorial debut with Chaana (2023).