Ravi Mariya
Indian film director and actor (born 1979)
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S. Ravi Mariya (born August 4, 1979) is an Indian film director and actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He appears in villainous and supporting roles.
Ravi Mariya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 August 1979 |
| Occupations | Director, actor, writer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Honours | Kalaimamani (2020) [1] |
Career
Ravi Mariya started working as S. J. Suryah assistant with cameo in the movie Kushi (2000) which had Vijay in the lead.[2] He made his debut directing Jiiva in Aasai Aasaiyai (2003).[3] Ravi Mariya's directorial debut was meant to be Nee Naan Kaadhal starring Prashanth for Super Good Films, but the project was later stalled.[4][5]
He was later seen in New (2004), Anbe Aaruyire (2005), Veyil (2006), Pazhani (2008).[6] He also dialogue writer in Aalwar (2007) and Sandai (2008). Mariya ventured in Malayalam cinema with Major Ravi's Mission 90 Days (2007) and Kurukshetra (2008). He collaborated with Rasu Madhuravan and acted in the dramas films Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) and Goripalayam (2010). He directed his second film Milaga in 2010.[7]
He appeared in Jilla (2014), starring Mohanlal and Vijay as a comedic bald villain.[8][9] Ravi Mariya took to some negative roles and made his mark as actor.[10]
Director Ezhil explored his humor quotient and cast him in humorous roles in Manam Kothi Paravai (2012), Desingu Raja (2013), Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016), Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017) and Desingu Raja 2 (2025).[11][12][13][14][15]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kushi | Man at temple | Also associate director |
| 2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | Ravi | Also director |
| 2004 | New | Math professor | Cameo appearance |
| 2005 | Anbe Aaruyire | Doctor | |
| 2006 | Veyil | Bose | |
| 2008 | Pazhani | Ekadasi | |
| Sandai | Kamaraj's cousin | ||
| 2009 | Mayandi Kudumbathar | Chokkan Virumandi | |
| 2010 | Goripalayam | Viruman | |
| Milaga | Gajendra | Also director | |
| Maathi Yosi | Baby's uncle | ||
| 2012 | Manam Kothi Paravai | Natraj | |
| Yugam | Inspector | ||
| 2013 | Azhagan Azhagi | ||
| Vathikuchi | Benny's friend | ||
| Desingu Raja | Chithappa | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | Paandi | |
| Lingaa | Hotel manager | ||
| 2015 | Vanna Jigina | ||
| Bhooloham | Thiruvengadam | ||
| 2016 | Enna Pidichirukka | ||
| Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Bhootham | ||
| Muthina Kathirika | Ravikumar | ||
| Ennama Katha Vudranunga | |||
| Pagiri | |||
| Ilami | Verayyan | ||
| 2017 | Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Maudeswaran | Guest appearance |
| Thupparivaalan | Mallika's uncle | ||
| Hara Hara Mahadevaki | Thalaivar | ||
| Ippadai Vellum | Kanthuvatti Murugan | ||
| Kadaisi Bench Karthi | "Love" Guru | ||
| 2018 | Pakka | Magizhchi Minor | |
| Santhoshathil Kalavaram | Ragupathi | ||
| 2019 | Charlie Chaplin 2 | Bullet Pushparaj | |
| Oviyavai Vitta Yaru | |||
| Boomerang | Councillor | ||
| Gurkha | Harris Jayaraj | ||
| Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Pazhani | ||
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Sakaradas | |
| Irandam Kuththu | Dr. Thambidurai | ||
| 2021 | Michaelpatty Raja | Raja's brother-in-law | |
| Jail | Perumal | ||
| 2022 | Idiot | Thiru Don Sekar | |
| Hostel | Indran | ||
| Kaatteri | Kaliyurunda | ||
| Gurumoorthi | Selvam | ||
| Oh My Ghost | |||
| 2023 | Unnaal Ennaal | ||
| Saandrithazh | |||
| Tamil Kudimagan | Sudalaiyandi's advocate | ||
| Chandramukhi 2 | Ranganayaki's elder brother's son | ||
| Sarakku | |||
| 2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | Kaalaiyan | |
| Vasco Da Gama | Politician | ||
| 2025 | Otha Votu Muthaiya | Sai Krishna | |
| Leg Piece | Rasalingam | ||
| Desingu Raja 2 | Minister Nangooram | [16] | |
| 2026 | Sweety Naughty Crazy | Warden | |
| Yaarra Andha Paiyan Naan Dhan Andha Paiyan | Sub-Inspector R. Sukumar | [17] | |
| Breakfast | |||
Other language films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mission 90 Days | Chempayya | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Kurukshetra | Krishna | ||
| 2010 | Toofan | Police Inspector | Hindi | uncredited |
| 2013 | 3G Third Generation | Malayalam |
Other crew positions
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aasai Aasaiyai | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Aalwar | No | Dialogues | [18] |
| 2008 | Sandai | No | Dialogues | |
| 2010 | Milaga | Yes | Yes |