A commanding, versatile Indian screen actor with a 35–45 playing range. Proven track record across international feature films, national TV commercial campaigns, and award-winning festival theatre. Recognized for intense corporate leadership, tactical authority, and warm paternal roles.
Paramount Pictures Feature (2026)
With physical command, articulate voice modulation, and deep emotional resonance, Muthoo seamlessly fits these primary character spectrums:
Commanding stillness, polished international cadence, and high-status boardroom authority. Naturally projects the intelligence and gravity demanded of senior leadership.
Physical intimidation backed by Jay Naygee Stunt Combat certification and boxing discipline. Excellent weapon handling, reactions, and physical posture.
Warm, authentic, and emotionally grounded. The cornerstone of major multi-national commercial campaigns (Americana Foods Lead, Ikea UAE).
Unrivaled sophistication, meticulous posture, and razor-sharp customer psychology. As seen in Paramount's Jack Ryan: Ghost Wars and SAE's HVAC.
Deep vocal resonance and complex psychological intensity. Proven through leading stage productions at The Junction Xfest and Short+Sweet Festival.
Trained guitarist with expressive musicality and relaxed contemporary aesthetic. Perfect for modern indie features, streaming series, and fashion editorials.
Credits across Hollywood studio features, international streaming releases, and regional dramas.
International tri-language feature film (English, Hindi & Tagalog) directed by Francis L J Gacer and produced by Kiko Man Films. Muthoo plays the central protagonist.
Featured role in the flagship Paramount international thriller franchise. Interacts directly with principal characters in an exclusive high-stakes European dining environment.
Malayalam feature film directed by Vijay Basco. Portrays a pivotal character in this atmospheric, multi-layered regional cinema production.
High-intensity Hindi vertical drama series produced for modern streaming platforms. Delivers rapid-fire dialogue and high-stakes auction gavel choreography.
Tactical combat and physical movement in Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi universe. Demanded full costume combat choreography and military formation stunts.
High-end paddock scenes filmed during live Grand Prix events in Abu Dhabi alongside premier international talent, directed by Joseph Kosinski.
Sleek gala sequences filmed in high-end international sets with Lionsgate's ensemble cast, capturing elegance and spontaneous reaction work.
A trusted face for leading household brands across the UAE and GCC region, combining emotional relatability with polished camera presence.
Headlined the marquee regional television and digital campaign broadcast across UAE, KSA, Kuwait, and Egypt. Portrayed the loving, charismatic father figure in an authentic family dinner setting requiring nuanced warmth and joyful comic beats.
National TVC & digital campaign celebrating smart home spaces. Portrayed a contemporary, design-conscious family head.
High-energy commercial for Noon's mega sale promotions. Showcased stern physical presence and comedic timing guarding the doors.
High-end luxury Indian celebratory wear. Print and digital lookbook celebrating royal textiles, sharp tailored sherwanis, and regal stature.
Relatable, heartwarming city life campaign capturing Dubai's everyday cultural fabric and warm personal hospitality.
Raw theatrical discipline honed on premier Dubai stages and award-winning student / indie film productions.
Headline play at The Junction Xfest (2026). Portrayed an eccentric, razor-sharp protagonist navigating a surreal web of psychological deception and rhythmic tango tension.
Premiered at the globally recognized Short & Sweet Theatre Festival (2026). Delivered lightning-fast dialogue, farce physical comedy, and spontaneous improvisation.
Emotional family drama staged at Short & Sweet (2026). Unpacked generational secrets and painful betrayals through a vulnerable, intense dramatic performance.
Produced at the prestigious SAE Institute Dubai. An authoritarian hotel executive navigating an escalating building crisis with unyielding cold professionalism.
Produced at SAE Institute Dubai. Strict, principled educational authority confronting students on moral dilemmas and truth.
Atmospheric mystery short filmed at NYU Abu Dhabi under faculty and graduate cinema supervision. Subtle, understated character delivery.
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| Year | Project Title | Role & Type | Production / Platform | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming | The Man Who Counted the Stars | Lead Role (Tri-Language) | Francis L J Gacer / Kiko Man Films | Feature Lead |
| 2026 | Jack Ryan: Ghost Wars | Maître D (Featured) | Paramount / Feature Film | Feature Film |
| 2026 | HVAC (Malayalam Feature) | Featured Role | Vijay Basco / Feature Film | Regional Feature |
| 2026 | The Final Race | Auction Manager (Featured) | Hindi Vertical Drama Series | OTT Series |
| 2025 | Dara (Arabic Series) | Featured Role | Regional Arabic TV Series | TV Series |
| 2026 | Dune: Messiah | Death Commando (Background) | Legendary / Feature Film | Feature Film |
| 2024 | F1 | VIP Member (Background) | Warner Bros. / Feature Film | Feature Film |
| 2024 | Now You See Me 3 | Party Guest (Background) | Lionsgate / Feature Film | Feature Film |
| 2025 | Americana Foods | Father (Main Lead) | National TVC / GCC Broadcast | Commercial Lead |
| 2025 | Ikea UAE | Father (Featured) | TVC / Digital Media | Commercial |
| 2025 | Noon Promo Campaign | Bouncer (Featured) | Digital Video Campaign | Digital Ad |
| 2025 | Tasva Fashion | Featured Model | Print & Digital Campaign | Fashion / Print |
| 2024 | City Centre Dubai | Taxi Driver (Featured) | Majid Al Futtaim / TVC | Commercial |
| 2026 | This is Not A Tango | Lead Actor (Dark Comedy) | The Junction Xfest | Theatre Stage |
| 2026 | Gina Goes Down | Lead Actor (Comedy) | Short & Sweet Festival | Theatre Stage |
| 2026 | The Wedding Table | Lead Actor (Drama) | Short & Sweet Festival | Theatre Stage |
| 2025 | HVAC | Hotel Manager (Featured) | SAE Institute Dubai | Short Film |
| 2025 | Shortcut | School Principal (Featured) | SAE Institute Dubai | Short Film |
| 2024 | Beneath The Skin | Receptionist (Featured) | NYU Abu Dhabi | Short Film |
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Watch Muthoo Raman's official screen acting and commercial showreels, or test multilingual voiceover and audio registers.
Test interactive audio previews for commercial, corporate, and dramatic character registers:
Warm, Friendly, Baritone • English / Hindi
Authoritative, Measured, International • Neutral Accent
Intense, Whispered to Explosive • Method Acting
Explore verified press publications, newspaper interviews, and in-depth profiles celebrating Muthoo Raman's inspiring career transition and artistic journey.
UAE Stories Feature
How a 17-year corporate leader in Jotun Paints and construction chemicals transitioned into an international screen actor at 40—landing the lead in The Man Who Counted the Stars and featured roles in Paramount's Jack Ryan and Americana Foods.
Gulf News Feature
Celebrated by Gulf News and Agence France-Presse (AFP): A photo profile of dedicated corporate professionals in the UAE who carve out time from demanding schedules to sustain their artistic soul as acoustic musicians and guitarists.
Actor's Journal
An actor's deconstruction on projecting true executive authority without shouting—stillness, breath, and vocal resonance in the room.
Stunt & Combat
Reflections from training under Jay Naygee Stunts: weapon retention, fall dynamics, and delivering cinematic fight realism with total safety.
Rigorous actor training across camera performance, stunt combat, method acting, and improvisation from world-class masters.
Based in Dubai, UAE with valid passport. Immediately available for international productions across the GCC (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman), India (Mumbai, Chennai), Europe, and worldwide.
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Screen • Commercial • Theatre Actor
35 – 45
6'0" (183 cm)
Black & Grey / Black
Eng / Hin / Tam / Tel / Kan
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Travel Ready Worldwide)
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Actor • Screen, Commercial & Theatre
Legal Name: Muthu Raman | Base: Dubai, UAE
+971 58 913 1001
muthuraman7788@gmail.com
IMDb: Ramanmuthoo | IG: @Muthoo_theactor
35 – 45 Years
6'0" (183 cm)
Black & Grey / Black
Indian (Travel Ready)
English, Hindi, Tamil (Fluent), Telugu, Kannada
Screen Combat / Stage Fighting, Boxing
Guitarist (Acoustic / Rhythm)
Executive, Father, Manager, Authority, Character