Cheenu Mohan, a renowned Indian film actor, made a lasting impact in the Tamil language film industry. His extensive filmography includes notable roles in Thalapathi (1991) and Iraivi (2016),with the latter earning him critical acclaim for his portrayal of John, an antiques dealer, as he navigated a family on the brink of collapse.
Born with a passion for acting, Cheenu Mohan began his career in the late 1980s, landing small roles in films such as Varusham Padhinaaru (1989) and Mani Ratnam's Anjali (1990) and Thalapathi (1991). After leaving his job in 2001, he shifted his focus to theatre, starring in plays directed by Crazy Mohan and Maadhu Balaji. Despite his success in the theatre world, Cheenu Mohan's reluctance to venture into television led to a hiatus from film roles.
Cheenu Mohan's return to the big screen was marked by a supporting role in Karthik Subbaraj's Iraivi (2016),which earned him widespread critical acclaim. A critic praised his performance, stating that he was "fantastic in the melodramatic scenes". This renewed interest in his acting career led to roles in Manikandan's Aandavan Kattalai (2016) and Vetrimaaran's Vada Chennai (2017).
Tragically, Cheenu Mohan's life was cut short due to cardiac arrest on December 27, 2018. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy as a talented actor continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.
