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K. S. Ravikumar

K. S. Ravikumar

Directing1954Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram (2008) went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Ravikumar began his career as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja and subsequently directed his first film Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990).

Acting History

2025
Dragon
as Parasuram
Rajabheema
as Minister Mandranayagam
School
as Inspector Kaleshwaran
2022
Cobra
as Nellaiappan
Koogle Kuttappa
as Subramani
2019
Comali
as Dharmaraj
Ruler
Director
Ruler
Screenplay
2018
Jai Simha
Director
2016
Rekka
as Ratna, Shiva's Father
Remo
as Arun's Father
Kotigobba 2
Director
Kotigobba 2
Screenplay
Kotigobba 2
Dialogue
2015
Thangamagan
as Vijayraghavan
2014
Ninaithathu Yaaro
as Special Appearance
Lingaa
as "Finishing" Kumar
Inga Enna Solluthu
as K.S. Ravikumar
Lingaa
Director
Lingaa
Screenplay
Lingaa
Story
Kochadaiiyaan
Screenplay
2013
Onbadhule Guru
as Balram Naidu
Policegiri
Producer
Policegiri
Director
2010
Manmadhan Ambu
as Guest Appearance
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
as Himself (Guest Appearance)
Jaggubhai
Director
2009
Aadhavan
Director
Aadhavan
Screenplay
Aadhavan
Dialogue
Aadhavan
Writer
2008
Dasavatharam
Director
2006
Saravana
as man in the train
Thalai Nagaram
as ACP Ravikumar
Varalaru
as Special Appearance as Doctor
Varalaru
Director
Varalaru
Screenplay
Varalaru
Dialogue
Saravana
Director
Saravana
Writer
2005
Maayavi
as Himself (Special Appearance)
2004
Aethiree
as Tenant (Special Appearance)
Maha Nadigan
as Special Appearance
Aethiree
Director
Aethiree
Screenplay
2003
Paarai
Director
2002
Panchatanthiram
as Co-Pilot
Villain
as Self
Villain
Director
Villain
Screenplay
Villain
Dialogue
Vadh
Editor
Panchatanthiram
Screenplay
2001
Bava Nachadu
Director
Samuthiram
Director
Samuthiram
Dialogue
Samuthiram
Screenplay
2000
Thenali
as Self (Cameo)
Thenali
Screenplay
Thenali
Director
1999
Padayappa
as Guest at Anitha's birthday (Cameo Appearence)
Pattali
Director
Padayappa
Director
Sneham Kosam
Director
Sneham Kosam
Screenplay
Suyamvaram
Director
Padayappa
Screenplay
Padayappa
Dialogue
1998
Golmaal
as ACP Bike Pandian (Periya Pandi)/ Chinna Pandi
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
as Cameo Appearance
Natpukkaga
Director
Natpukkaga
Screenplay
Golmaal
Producer
Kondattam
Director
Kondattam
Writer
1997
1996
Avvai Shanmugi
as Spectator
Avvai Shanmugi
Screenplay
Parambarai
Director
1995
Muthu
as Tamil-speaking Malayali (Cameo Appearance)
Muthu
Director
Muthu
Screenplay
Muthu
Dialogue
1994
Nattamai
Screenplay
Nattamai
Director
Sakthivel
Director
1990
Pudhu Vasantham
as Watchman (Cameo appearance)

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
6/4/1954(71 years old)
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India