Ravi Raghavendra
Indian actor (born 1962)
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Ravichander Raghavendra (1 January 1962), is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films and television serials.[2]
1 January 1962[1]
Ravi Raghavendra | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ravichander Raghavendra 1 January 1962[1] Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Lakshmi |
| Children | Anirudh Ravichander Vaishnavi |
| Relatives | Rajinikanth (brother-in-law) Y. G. Mahendran (brother-in-law) Latha Rajinikanth (sister) |
Career
Ravi has appeared on television and in films since the 1980s, often playing supporting roles in Visu's films. He has also worked in theatre.[3] Some of his film credits include Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012), Zero (2016),[4] and Oke Oka Jeevitham.[5]
Personal life
Ravi is married to Lakshmi, a dancer by profession. They have a son named Anirudh Ravichander, who is a music director. In 2014, Ravi met the police following a complaint about a controversial music video which Anirudh had uploaded to YouTube, and assured investigators that the video had been taken down.[3]
He is also the brother-in-law of actor Rajnikanth.[6]
Filmography
Films
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Vaai Sollil Veeranadi | Senthilnathan | |
| 1986 | Anandha Kanneer | Raghu | |
| 1987 | Kadhal Parisu | K. K. Bahadur | |
| 1990 | Varavu Nalla Uravu | Ilango | |
| Vedikkai En Vaadikkai | Poovizhi Raasan | ||
| 1993 | Dhool Parakuthu | Police officer | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Ravi Chelliya | |
| 2003 | Diwan | Surya | |
| 2011 | Vaanam | Kidney Transplant Surgeon | |
| 2012 | Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi | Prabhu | |
| Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Krishnan | ||
| Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Krishna | Telugu film | |
| 2013 | Moondru Per Moondru Kadal | Varun's father | |
| 2014 | Kadhal Solla Aasai | Ravikanth | |
| Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | |||
| Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum | Kumar | ||
| 2016 | Zero | Vijay Kumar | |
| 54321 | Vikram's father | ||
| 2019 | Thumbaa | Varsha's father | |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Fake psychiatrist | |
| Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Vikram Sarabhai | ||
| Oke Oka Jeevitham | Ravichandra | Telugu film | |
| Kanam | Ravichandran | [7] | |
| 2024 | Kanguva | Francis' father | |
| Sorgavaasal | Mohan | ||
| 2025 | Vidaamuyarchi | Dr Manohar Chandrasekhar | |
| Coolie | Vikram Singh |
Television
- Guhan
- Annamalai
- Roja
- Vande Mataram
- Veettukku Veedu Lootty
- Sollathan Ninaikiren
- Nilavai Thedi – played the role of Revanth, a chess player, who finds his lover through a series of letters sent by her.
- Manikoondu