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{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{short description|Indian actor (born 1980)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name              = Jayam Ravi
| name              = Jayam Ravi
| image              = Jayam Ravi at Naya Gadget Shop Launch Event.jpg
| image              = Jayam Ravi at Naya Gadget Shop Launch Event.jpg
| caption            = Ravi in 2015
| caption            = Ravi in 2015
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1980|9|10}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography |url=http://www.jayamravionline.com/aboutme.html |work=Official Website |publisher=Jayam Ravi |access-date=11 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025140628/http://www.jayamravionline.com/aboutme.html |archive-date=25 October 2012 }}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1980|9|10}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography |url=http://www.jayamravionline.com/aboutme.html |work=Jayam Ravi – Biography |publisher=Jayam Ravi |access-date=11 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025140628/http://www.jayamravionline.com/aboutme.html |archive-date=25 October 2012}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Tirumangalam, Madurai|Thirumangalam]], [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| birth_place        = [[Tirumangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation        = [[Actor]]
| occupation        = Actor
| spouse            = {{marriage|Aarthi|2009}}
| spouse            = {{marriage|Aarthi|2009}}
| children          = 2
| children          = 2
| birthname          = Ravi Mohan
| birthname          = Mohan Ravi
| years active      = 1993–present
| years active      = 1993–1994; 2003–present
| alma_mater        = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]  
| alma_mater        = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]
| father            = [[Editor Mohan]]
| relatives          = [[Mohan Raja]] (brother)
}}
}}


'''Ravi Mohan''' (born 10 September 1980), better known by his stage name '''Jayam Ravi''', is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[actor]] who works in the [[Tamil film industry]]. He has won a [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South|Filmfare Award]] and three [[SIIMA Award]]s.
'''Mohan Ravi''' (born 10 September 1980), better known by his stage name '''Jayam Ravi''', is an Indian actor who works in the [[Tamil cinema]]. He has won a [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South|Filmfare Award]] and three [[SIIMA Award]]s. The son of veteran film editor [[A. Mohan]], Ravi made his debut as a child artist in the film ''Oru Thottil Sabadham'' (1989), produced by his father. He has won one [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award]] and one [[Filmfare Award South]], respectively.


The son of veteran film editor Mohan, Ravi made his debut as an actor in the romantic drama film ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'' (2003), directed by his elder brother [[Mohan Raja]] and produced by his father. The success of the film prompted the title to become a prefix to his stage name, and he continued to collaborate with his brother for other films including ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004), ''[[Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (2006), ''[[Santhosh Subramaniam]]'' (2008), ''[[Thillalangadi]]'' (2010) and ''[[Thani Oruvan]]'' (2015).
The success of a later film ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'' prompted the title to become a prefix to his stage name, and he continued to collaborate with his brother for other films including ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004), ''[[Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (2006), ''[[Santhosh Subramaniam]]'' (2008) and ''[[Thani Oruvan]]'' (2015).


== Background ==
==Early life and family==
He was born in Tirumangalam, Madurai, his parents are the veteran film editor Mohan a [[Tamils|Tamilan]] and Varalakshmi Mohan a [[Telugu people|Telugu]] hailing from [[Andhra Pradesh|Andhra]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfzWMOZz8bg&t=356 | location=Chennai, India | work=Hindu Tamil Thisai | title=Exclusive Interview with Film Editor Mohan - "15 ரூபாய்ல ஆரம்பிச்ச வாழ்க்கை"- எடிட்டர் மோகன் Part - 1 Rewind with Ramji | date=8 January 2020 | access-date=8 January 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.vikatan.com/new/article.php?module=magazine&aid=10297&r_frm=search | location=Chennai, India | work=Ananda Vikatan | title=Lovable Madurai People | date=14 September 2011 | access-date=29 March 2014 | archive-date=8 April 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408231532/http://www.vikatan.com/new/article.php?module=magazine&aid=10297&r_frm=search | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/actor_jayamravi/status/183041640456400897|url=https://twitter.com/actor_jayamravi/status/183041640456400897|access-date=2021-08-10|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> He has two siblings; his elder brother [[Mohan Raja]] is a film director, with most of his films featuring Ravi in the lead role, while his sister Roja is a dentist. Ravi grew up in both [[Chennai]] and [[Hyderabad]]. He completed his schooling at Jawahar Vidyalaya in [[Ashok Nagar, Chennai]]. He studied dancing under the [[Bharatnatyam]] dancer Nalini Balakrishnan and performed his [[arangetram]] at the age of 12. After completing his degree in [[Visual Communication]] from [[Loyola College, Chennai]], he decided to get into the film industry. He also trained in acting at the Kishore Namit Kapur Institute in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-talks-to-his-fans-news-tamil-kkfsVVdgbid.html |title=Jayam Ravi talks to his fans |publisher=Sify |date=9 September 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108163430/http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-talks-to-his-fans-news-tamil-kkfsVVdgbid.html |archive-date= 8 November 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-meets-fans-on-sify-com-imagegallery-events-jdwmSmibcjf.html?html=4#galname |title='Jayam' Ravi meets fans on |publisher=Sify |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209203028/http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-meets-fans-on-sify-com-imagegallery-events-jdwmSmibcjf.html?html=4#galname |archive-date=9 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Before debuting as an actor, Ravi had been an assistant director to [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]] for ''[[Aalavandhan]]'' (2001), starring [[Kamal Haasan]]. He has been married to Aarti, daughter of noted television producer Sujatha Vijayakumar since 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/wedding-bells-for-ravi/article3021174.ece|title=Wedding bells for Ravi|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-05-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730033113/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/wedding-bells-for-ravi/article3021174.ece|archive-date=30 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> They have two sons: Aarav (born on 29 June 2010)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/jayam-ravis-sons-name-is-aarav-2580.html|title=Jayam Ravi's sons name is 'Aarav' {{!}} KOLLY TALK|date=2010-08-26|work=KOLLY TALK|access-date=2017-05-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804173853/http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/jayam-ravis-sons-name-is-aarav-2580.html|archive-date=4 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and Ayaan (born August 10, 2014).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2014/jayam-ravi-proud-father-baby-boy-156499-pg1.html|title=Jayam Ravi Becomes Proud Father Of Baby Boy Again-Jayam Ravi-Aarthi At 7aum Arivu Special Screening|date=2014-08-11|work=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=2017-05-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619194056/http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2014/jayam-ravi-proud-father-baby-boy-156499-pg1.html|archive-date=19 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Aarav played a role in his film ''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'' (2018).''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/jayam-ravis-son-aarav-to-turn-real-relationship-into-reel-one-for-tik-tik-tik/article39477.htm|title=Jayam Ravi's Son Aarav To Turn Real Relationship Into Reel One For Tik Tik Tik|work=Desimartini|access-date=2017-05-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804174109/http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/jayam-ravis-son-aarav-to-turn-real-relationship-into-reel-one-for-tik-tik-tik/article39477.htm|archive-date=4 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
Jayam Ravi was born as Mohammed Ravi in [[Tirumangalam, Madurai]]. His father is the veteran [[Editor Mohan]], a [[Rowther|Tamil Rowther]] muslim.<ref name="merged1">{{cite AV media |date=8 January 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfzWMOZz8bg |title=Exclusive - "15 ரூபாய்ல ஆரம்பிச்ச வாழ்க்கை"- எடிட்டர் மோகன் {{!}} Part - 1 {{!}} Rewind with Ramji |publisher=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=2 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109104730/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfzWMOZz8bg |archive-date=9 November 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.vikatan.com/new/article.php?module=magazine&aid=10297&r_frm=search | location=Chennai, India | work=Ananda Vikatan | title=Lovable Madurai People | date=14 September 2011 | access-date=29 March 2014 | archive-date=8 April 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408231532/http://www.vikatan.com/new/article.php?module=magazine&aid=10297&r_frm=search | url-status=dead }}</ref> his elder brother [[Mohan Raja]] is a film director, with most of his films featuring Ravi in the lead role, while his sister Roja is a dentist. Ravi grew up in both [[Chennai]] and [[Hyderabad]].<ref name="Twitter">{{cite tweet |last=Ravi |first=Jayam |author-link=Jayam Ravi |user=actor_jayamravi |number=183041640456400897 |date=23 March 2012 |title=Haha guys of course I spk Telugu! I was practically brought up in Hyd! Also me &amp; my wife r half Telugu since our mothers hail from AP! :) |language=en |access-date=2 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109134135/https://twitter.com/actor_jayamravi/status/183041640456400897 |archive-date=9 November 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> He completed his schooling at Jawahar Vidyalaya in [[Ashok Nagar, Chennai]]. He studied dancing under the [[Bharatnatyam]] dancer Nalini Balakrishnan and performed his [[arangetram (dance)|arangetram]] at the age of 12. After completing his degree in [[Visual Communication]] from [[Loyola College, Chennai]], he decided to get into the film industry. He also trained in acting at the Kishore Namit Kapur Institute in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-talks-to-his-fans-news-tamil-kkfsVVdgbid.html |title=Jayam Ravi talks to his fans |website=[[Sify]] |date=9 September 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108163430/http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-talks-to-his-fans-news-tamil-kkfsVVdgbid.html |archive-date= 8 November 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-meets-fans-on-sify-com-imagegallery-events-jdwmSmibcjf.html?html=4#galname |title='Jayam' Ravi meets fans on |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209203028/http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-meets-fans-on-sify-com-imagegallery-events-jdwmSmibcjf.html?html=4#galname |archive-date=9 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Before debuting as an actor, Ravi had been an assistant director to [[Suresh Krishna (director)|Suresh Krishna]] for ''[[Aalavandhan]]'' (2001), starring [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref name="Twitter"/>


==Film career==
==Acting career==
===2003–2008: Debut success===
Ravi acted as a child actor in two Telugu films: ''[[Bava Bavamaridi]]'' and ''[[Palnati Pourusham]]'', which were produced by his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ragalahari.com/functions/6392/jenda-pai-kapiraju-audio-release-photos.aspx|title=Jenda pai Kapiraju Audio Release Photos – Music: GV Prakash Kumar|last=Ragalahari|access-date=10 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020042148/http://www.ragalahari.com/functions/6392/jenda-pai-kapiraju-audio-release-photos.aspx|archive-date=20 October 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Jayam Ravi made his acting debut in the action-[[masala (film genre)|masala]] film ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'', produced by his father and directed by his brother [[Mohan Raja]]. It was a remake of the 2002 [[Jayam (2002 film)|Telugu film of the same name]]. His next venture was the sentimental drama ''[[M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004), the remade version of the Telugu film ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'', in which he starred alongside [[Asin Thottumkal]]. Of Ravi's performance, a critic from [[Sify]] wrote that he "makes you want to see more of him",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi-review-tamil-13581071.html |title=Movie Review:M.Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi |publisher=Sify |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909072609/http://www.sify.com/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi-review-tamil-13581071.html |archive-date=9 September 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> while ''[[The Hindu]]''{{'}}s Malathi Rangarajan noted that he came out with an "appreciable portrayal throughout".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/10/08/stories/2004100802130301.htm |title=Entertainment / Film Review : M. Kumaran Son of |location=India |date=8 October 2004 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212051724/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/10/08/stories/2004100802130301.htm |archive-date=12 February 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film, considered a family entertainer, received the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes)|Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Film]] and fetched Ravi himself the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]].<ref>{{cite web |author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml |title=Dailynews – Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date=13 February 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060218164138/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml |archive-date=18 February 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It also emerged a financial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-is-victorious-second-time-news-tamil-kkfvDWiaahb.html |title='Jayam' Ravi is victorious second time! |publisher=Sify |date=22 November 2004 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021151413/http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-is-victorious-second-time-news-tamil-kkfvDWiaahb.html |archive-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


His next release, ''[[Daas (2005 film)|Daas]]'' (2005), another action-masala flick,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7492.html |title=Daas Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=30 July 2005 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907014519/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7492.html |archive-date=7 September 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> and his first original film following two remakes,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/05look.htm |title=Jeyam Ravi on a hat-trick |publisher=Rediff |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026002510/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/05look.htm |archive-date=26 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> featured him as a [[association football|football player]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/jayamravi/tamil-movies-inteview-actor-jayamravi.html |title=Interview : 'Jayam' Ravi |publisher=Behindwoods |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318102921/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/jayamravi/tamil-movies-inteview-actor-jayamravi.html |archive-date=18 March 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film took an even bigger opening than his previous ones.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13909216&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020091636/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13909216&cid=2408 |archive-date=20 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Sify's reviewer described his performance as "impressive", calling Ravi a "hundred percent convincing as an action hero".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dass-review-tamil-13906776.html |title=Movie Review:Dass |publisher=Sify |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011225834/http://www.sify.com/movies/dass-review-tamil-13906776.html |archive-date=11 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[Mazhai]]'', a remake of the Telugu film ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'', was his other release that year, which was "lukewarm" at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ravis-big-white-hope-news-tamil-kkfvtJedhie.html |title=Ravi's big white hope! |publisher=Sify |date=5 February 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021151456/http://www.sify.com/movies/ravis-big-white-hope-news-tamil-kkfvtJedhie.html |archive-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===1989–2008: Debut and success===
In 2006, he starred in [[Saran (director)|Saran's]] ''[[Idhaya Thirudan]]'', which performed poorly at the box office,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/22692.html |title=Arya with Saran – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807160155/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/22692.html |archive-date=7 August 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ravi-in-a-fix-news-tamil-kkfvsAecgaj.html |title=Ravi in a fix! |publisher=Sify |date=17 February 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021153515/http://www.sify.com/movies/ravi-in-a-fix-news-tamil-kkfvsAecgaj.html |archive-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> following which, he acted in ''[[Something Something Unakkum Enakkum|Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (initially released and promoted as ''Something Something Unakkum Enakkum''), again under his brother's direction in another remake of a Telugu film [[Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana]]. Ravi portrayed a rich, happy-go-lucky [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]] from London, who has to live and fight for his love in dire conditions in a rural milieu.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/07/28/stories/2006072802530200.htm ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080225151238/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/07/28/stories/2006072802530200.htm |date=25 February 2008 }}</ref> The film, which featured [[Trisha Krishnan]] alongside Ravi, became a high critical as well as financial success,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/27434.html |title=Kollywood in 2006 – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206204639/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/27434.html |archive-date=6 February 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> emerging one of the highest-grossing and most-profitable films of the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/2006-hits-misses-news-tamil-kkfvg4dgeah.html |title=2006– Hits & Misses |publisher=Sify |date=29 December 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823115707/http://www.sify.com/movies/2006-hits-misses-news-tamil-kkfvg4dgeah.html |archive-date=23 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/tamilcinema06.shtml |title=Tamil cinema in 2006 – an analysis |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date=28 December 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831065128/http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/tamilcinema06.shtml |archive-date=31 August 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[N. Linguswamy]]-produced ''[[Deepavali (2007 film)|Deepavali]]'' under Ezhil's direction became his only 2007 release.
Ravi acted as a child actor in three films including two Telugu films: ''Oru Thottil Sabadham'' (1989), ''[[Bava Bavamaridi]]'' (1993) and ''[[Palnati Pourusham]]'' (1993), which were all produced by his father.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejEstNozP7o | title=ஜெயம் ரவி தொட்டில் சபதம்💐💐 | website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ragalahari.com/functions/6392/jenda-pai-kapiraju-audio-release-photos.aspx|title=Jenda pai Kapiraju Audio Release Photos – Music: GV Prakash Kumar|last=Ragalahari|access-date=10 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020042148/http://www.ragalahari.com/functions/6392/jenda-pai-kapiraju-audio-release-photos.aspx|archive-date=20 October 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Jayam Ravi made his acting debut in the action-[[masala (film genre)|masala]] film ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'', produced by his father and directed by his brother [[Mohan Raja]]. It was a remake of the 2002 [[Jayam (2002 film)|Telugu film of the same name]]. His next venture was the sentimental drama ''[[M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004), the remade version of the Telugu film ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'', in which he starred alongside [[Asin Thottumkal]]. Of Ravi's performance, a critic from [[Sify]] wrote that he "makes you want to see more of him",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi-review-tamil-13581071.html |title=Movie Review:M.Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909072609/http://www.sify.com/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi-review-tamil-13581071.html |archive-date=9 September 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> while ''[[The Hindu]]''{{'}}s Malathi Rangarajan noted that he came out with an "appreciable portrayal throughout".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/10/08/stories/2004100802130301.htm |title=Entertainment / Film Review : M. Kumaran Son of |location=India |date=8 October 2004 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212051724/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/10/08/stories/2004100802130301.htm |archive-date=12 February 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film, considered a family entertainer, received the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes)|Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Film]] and fetched Ravi himself the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]].<ref>{{cite web |author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml |title=Dailynews – Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date=13 February 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060218164138/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml |archive-date=18 February 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It also emerged a financial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-is-victorious-second-time-news-tamil-kkfvDWiaahb.html |title='Jayam' Ravi is victorious second time! |website=[[Sify]] |date=22 November 2004 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021151413/http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-is-victorious-second-time-news-tamil-kkfvDWiaahb.html |archive-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 2008, Ravi appeared in three films. Following a [[cameo appearance]] in ''[[Velli Thirai]]'', he acted in the family drama ''[[Santhosh Subramaniam]]'', once again under his brother's direction in a remake. In the Tamil version of the 2006 Telugu film ''[[Bommarillu]]'', starring opposite [[Genelia D'Souza]], he played a young man, whose choices and wishes are continually subdued by his father.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/18/stories/2008041850070300.htm |title=Cinema Plus / Film Review : The 'Jayam' jamboree – Santosh Subramaniam |location=India |date=18 April 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612120912/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/18/stories/2008041850070300.htm |archive-date=12 June 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/9322.html |title=Santhosh Subramaniyam Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=12 April 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227034005/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/9322.html |archive-date=27 February 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ravi received a nomination for the [[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil)|Best Tamil Actor Award]] at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |title=56th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations |publisher=Reachouthyderabad.com |access-date=18 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019150441/http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |archive-date=19 October 2013 }}</ref> Next, he starred in the action thriller ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'', directed by cinematographer-director [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], who died in the midst of the film's shooting in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40962.html |title='Dhaam' Dhoom' – The last one from Jeeva – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709133932/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40962.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Completed by Jeeva's assistant Manikandan, his wife Aneez Tanveer and his guru [[P. C. Sreeram]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-08-03/aneez-jeeva-15-04-08.html |title=What is Aneez Jeeva up to? |publisher=Behindwoods |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017094238/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-08-03/aneez-jeeva-15-04-08.html |archive-date=17 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'' released in mid-2008 in which he portrayed Gautham Subramaniyam, a man accused in a murder he did not commit.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhaam-dhoom-review-tamil-14749430.html |title=Movie Review:Dhaam Dhoom |publisher=Sify |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812033640/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhaam-dhoom-review-tamil-14749430.html |archive-date=12 August 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Sify's reviewer wrote that he was "simply amazing in his role", label the film as an "out and out Jayam Ravi movie",<ref name="autogenerated1"/> while Indiaglitz noted that Ravi was "probably the perfect choice to play the character".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8958.html |title=Dhaam Dhoom Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=28 August 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080903040831/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8958.html|archive-date=3 September 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>
His next release, ''[[Daas (2005 film)|Daas]]'' (2005), another action-masala flick,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7492.html |title=Daas Tamil Movie Review |website=IndiaGlitz |date=30 July 2005 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907014519/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7492.html |archive-date=7 September 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> and his first original film following two remakes,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/05look.htm |title=Jeyam Ravi on a hat-trick |publisher=Rediff |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026002510/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/05look.htm |archive-date=26 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> featured him as a [[association football|football player]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/jayamravi/tamil-movies-inteview-actor-jayamravi.html |title=Interview : "Jayam" Ravi |website=Behindwoods |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318102921/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/jayamravi/tamil-movies-inteview-actor-jayamravi.html |archive-date=18 March 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film took an even bigger opening than his previous ones.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13909216&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |website=[[Sify]] |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020091636/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13909216&cid=2408 |archive-date=20 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Sify's reviewer described his performance as "impressive", calling Ravi a "hundred percent convincing as an action hero".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dass-review-tamil-13906776.html |title=Movie Review:Dass |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011225834/http://www.sify.com/movies/dass-review-tamil-13906776.html |archive-date=11 October 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[Mazhai]]'', a remake of the Telugu film ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'', was his other release that year, which was "lukewarm" at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ravis-big-white-hope-news-tamil-kkfvtJedhie.html |title=Ravi's big white hope! |website=[[Sify]] |date=5 February 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021151456/http://www.sify.com/movies/ravis-big-white-hope-news-tamil-kkfvtJedhie.html |archive-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 2006, he starred in [[Saran (director)|Saran's]] ''[[Idhaya Thirudan]]'', which performed poorly at the box office,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/22692.html |title=Arya with Saran – Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807160155/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/22692.html |archive-date=7 August 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ravi-in-a-fix-news-tamil-kkfvsAecgaj.html |title=Ravi in a fix! |website=[[Sify]] |date=17 February 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021153515/http://www.sify.com/movies/ravi-in-a-fix-news-tamil-kkfvsAecgaj.html |archive-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> following which, he acted in ''[[Something Something Unakkum Enakkum|Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (initially released and promoted as ''Something Something Unakkum Enakkum''), again under his brother's direction in another remake of a Telugu film [[Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana]]. Ravi portrayed a rich, happy-go-lucky [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]] from London, who has to live and fight for his love in dire conditions in a rural milieu.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20080225151238/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/07/28/stories/2006072802530200.htm ]}}</ref> The film, which featured [[Trisha Krishnan]] alongside Ravi, became a high critical as well as financial success,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/27434.html |title=Kollywood in 2006 – Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206204639/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/27434.html |archive-date=6 February 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> emerging one of the highest-grossing and most-profitable films of the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/2006-hits-misses-news-tamil-kkfvg4dgeah.html |title=2006– Hits & Misses |website=[[Sify]] |date=29 December 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823115707/http://www.sify.com/movies/2006-hits-misses-news-tamil-kkfvg4dgeah.html |archive-date=23 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/tamilcinema06.shtml |title=Tamil cinema in 2006 – an analysis |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date=28 December 2006 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831065128/http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/tamilcinema06.shtml |archive-date=31 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The [[N. Linguswamy]]-produced ''[[Deepavali (2007 film)|Deepavali]]'' under [[Ezhil]]'s direction became his only 2007 release.
 
In 2008, Ravi appeared in three films. Following a [[cameo appearance]] in ''[[Velli Thirai]]'', he acted in the family drama ''[[Santhosh Subramaniam]]'', once again under his brother's direction in a remake. In the Tamil version of the 2006 Telugu film ''[[Bommarillu]]'', starring opposite [[Genelia D'Souza]], he played a young man, whose choices and wishes are continually subdued by his father.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/18/stories/2008041850070300.htm |title=Cinema Plus / Film Review : The "Jayam" jamboree – Santosh Subramaniam |location=India |date=18 April 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612120912/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/18/stories/2008041850070300.htm |archive-date=12 June 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/9322.html |title=Santhosh Subramaniyam Tamil Movie Review |website=IndiaGlitz |date=12 April 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227034005/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/9322.html |archive-date=27 February 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ravi received a nomination for the [[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil)|Best Tamil Actor Award]] at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |title=56th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations |publisher=Reachouthyderabad.com |access-date=18 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019150441/http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |archive-date=19 October 2013 }}</ref> Next, he starred in the action thriller ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'', directed by cinematographer-director [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], who died in the midst of the film's shooting in Russia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40962.html |title='Dhaam' Dhoom' – The last one from Jeeva – Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709133932/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40962.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Completed by Jeeva's assistant Manikandan, his wife Aneez Tanveer and his guru [[P. C. Sreeram]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-08-03/aneez-jeeva-15-04-08.html |title=What is Aneez Jeeva up to? |website=Behindwoods |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017094238/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-08-03/aneez-jeeva-15-04-08.html |archive-date=17 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'' released in mid-2008 in which he portrayed Gautham Subramaniyam, a man accused in a murder he did not commit.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhaam-dhoom-review-tamil-14749430.html |title=Movie Review:Dhaam Dhoom |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812033640/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhaam-dhoom-review-tamil-14749430.html |archive-date=12 August 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Sify's reviewer wrote that he was "simply amazing in his role", label the film as an "out and out Jayam Ravi movie",<ref name="autogenerated1"/> while Indiaglitz noted that Ravi was "probably the perfect choice to play the character".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8958.html |title=Dhaam Dhoom Tamil Movie Review |website=IndiaGlitz |date=28 August 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080903040831/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8958.html|archive-date=3 September 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===2009–2019: Action and comedy roles===
===2009–2019: Action and comedy roles===
In 2009, he starred in the action-adventure film ''[[Peranmai]]''. In 2010, he starred in the action-comedy ''[[Thillalangadi]]'', a remake of the 2009 Telugu-language film ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]''. In 2011, he starred in the romantic drama ''[[Engeyum Kaadhal]]''. In 2013, he starred in the action film ''[[Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan]]''. In 2014, he starred in the action film ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'', which was also shot simultaneously in Telugu as ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' with [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] in the lead.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Nimirndhu-Nil-gearing-up/articleshow/24234609.cms |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 September 2020 |archive-date=9 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609233044/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Nimirndhu-Nil-gearing-up/articleshow/24234609.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2009, Ravi starred in the action-adventure film ''[[Peranmai]]''. In 2010, he starred in the action-comedy ''[[Thillalangadi]]'', a remake of the 2009 Telugu-language film ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]''. In 2011, he starred in the romantic drama ''[[Engeyum Kaadhal]]''. In 2013, he starred in the action film ''[[Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan]]''. In 2014, he starred in the action film ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'', which was also shot simultaneously in Telugu as ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' with [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] in the lead.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Nimirndhu-Nil-gearing-up/articleshow/24234609.cms |title=Nimirndhu Nil gearing up - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 September 2020 |archive-date=9 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609233044/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Nimirndhu-Nil-gearing-up/articleshow/24234609.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2015, Ravi appeared in four films: the romantic comedy ''[[Romeo Juliet (2015 film)|Romeo Juliet]]'', the action-comedy ''[[Sakalakala Vallavan (2015 film)|Sakalakala Vallavan]]'', the action-thriller ''[[Thani Oruvan]]'' (directed by his brother [[Mohan Raja]]) and the sports action film ''[[Bhooloham]]''. In 2016, he starred in the action-horror film ''[[Miruthan]]'' revolving around a zombie apocalypse. In 2017, he appeared in the action-thriller ''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]'' (reuniting with actor [[Arvind Swami]] after ''Thani Oruvan'') and the action-adventure film ''[[Vanamagan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vanamagan/movie-review/59284910.cms |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 September 2020 |archive-date=11 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111234851/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vanamagan/movie-review/59284910.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2015, Ravi appeared in four films: the romantic comedy ''[[Romeo Juliet (2015 film)|Romeo Juliet]]'', the action-comedy ''[[Sakalakala Vallavan (2015 film)|Sakalakala Vallavan]]'', the action-thriller ''[[Thani Oruvan]]'' (directed by his brother [[Mohan Raja]]) and the sports action film ''[[Bhooloham]]''. In 2016, he starred in the action-horror film ''[[Miruthan]]'' revolving around a zombie apocalypse. In 2017, he appeared in the action-thriller ''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]'' (reuniting with actor [[Arvind Swami]] after ''Thani Oruvan'') and the action-adventure film ''[[Vanamagan]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vanamagan/movie-review/59284910.cms |title=Vanamagan Review {2/5}: The movie is initially amusing, but the second half exposes the hollow, unimaginative script |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 September 2020 |archive-date=11 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111234851/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vanamagan/movie-review/59284910.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2018, he starred in the sci-fi action film ''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'' (considered as India's first space film)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tik-tik-tik-visual-effects-in-india-first-space-film-5227105/|title=Tik Tik Tik: Breaking down the visual effects in India's first space film|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 June 2018|access-date=12 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112194925/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tik-tik-tik-visual-effects-in-india-first-space-film-5227105/|archive-date=12 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and the action-thriller ''[[Adanga Maru]]''. In 2019, he made a cameo in the adventure film ''[[Thumbaa]]'' and starred as the lead in the comedy film ''[[Comali]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/comali-movie-review-rating-jayam-ravi-5909088/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 September 2020 |archive-date=22 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622205551/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/comali-movie-review-rating-jayam-ravi-5909088/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2018, he starred in the sci-fi action film ''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'' (considered as India's first space film)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tik-tik-tik-visual-effects-in-india-first-space-film-5227105/|title=Tik Tik Tik: Breaking down the visual effects in India's first space film|website=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 June 2018|access-date=12 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112194925/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tik-tik-tik-visual-effects-in-india-first-space-film-5227105/|archive-date=12 November 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and the action-thriller ''[[Adanga Maru]]''. In 2019, he made a cameo in the adventure film ''[[Thumbaa]]'' and starred as the lead in the comedy film ''[[Comali]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/comali-movie-review-rating-jayam-ravi-5909088/ |title=Comali movie review: This Jayam Ravi comedy is a winner |date=16 August 2019 |access-date=16 September 2020 |archive-date=22 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622205551/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/comali-movie-review-rating-jayam-ravi-5909088/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
===2021–present: ''Ponniyin Selvan'' ===
 
In 2021, Ravi made his debut in [[Over-the-top media service|OTT]] platforms through his 25th film ''[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|Bhoomi]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jayam-ravi-s-25th-film-bhoomi-likely-to-release-directly-on-ott-report/story-QKHDMDzTVtklDa4P92K7WP.html|title = Jayam Ravi's 25th film Bhoomi likely to release directly on OTT: Report|date = 29 September 2020}}</ref> He was seen in [[Mani Ratnam|Mani Ratnam's]] Magnum Opus ''[[Ponniyin Selvan: I|Ponniyin Selvan]]'' as [[Rajaraja I|Arulmozhivarman]] who later became the great [[Chola dynasty|Chola]] Emperor [[Rajaraja I|Raja Raja Chola]].<ref name="deccanchronicle.com">{{cite web |title=Karthi's, Jayam Ravi's looks in Ponniyin Selvan out |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/kollywood/100120/karthis-jayam-ravis-looks-in-ps-out.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201033208/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/kollywood/100120/karthis-jayam-ravis-looks-in-ps-out.html |archive-date=1 December 2020 |access-date=7 August 2020 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>
 
==Personal life==
Ravi has been married to Aarti,<ref name="Twitter"/> daughter of noted television producer Sujatha Vijayakumar since 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/wedding-bells-for-ravi/article3021174.ece|title=Wedding bells for Ravi|work=The Hindu|access-date=26 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730033113/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/wedding-bells-for-ravi/article3021174.ece|archive-date=30 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> They have two sons;{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}} one of whom, Aarav, played a role in his film ''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/jayam-ravis-son-aarav-to-turn-real-relationship-into-reel-one-for-tik-tik-tik/article39477.htm|title=Jayam Ravi's Son Aarav To Turn Real Relationship Into Reel One For Tik Tik Tik|work=Desimartini|access-date=26 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804174109/http://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/jayam-ravis-son-aarav-to-turn-real-relationship-into-reel-one-for-tik-tik-tik/article39477.htm|archive-date=4 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''
*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Jayam Ravi films and roles
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role(s)
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes


{{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of films and roles
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!  Year !! Title !! Role(s) !! Notes
| 1989 || ''[[Editor Mohan|Oru Thottil Sabadham]]'' || Little boy || child artist
! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
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|1993 || ''[[Bava Bavamaridi]]'' || Young Raju || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] Film, Child artist  
| 1993 || ''[[Bava Bavamaridi]]'' || Young Raju || Telugu film, child artist  
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|1994 || ''[[Palnati Pourusham]]'' || Young Bheemineni Brahmanna || Telugu Film, Child artist  
| 1994 || ''[[Palnati Pourusham]]'' || Young Bheemineni Brahmanna || Telugu film, child artist  
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|2003 || ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'' || Ravi ||Debut as lead role
| 2003 || ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'' || Ravi ||
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|2004 || ''[[M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi]]'' || M. Kumaran ||
| 2004 || ''[[M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi]]'' || M. Kumaran ||
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|rowspan="2"|2005
| rowspan="2" | 2005 || ''[[Daas (2005 film)|Daas]]'' || Antony Daas ||
| ''[[Daas (2005 film)|Daas]]'' || Antony Daas ||
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| ''[[Mazhai]]'' || Arjun ||
| ''[[Mazhai]]'' || Arjun ||
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|rowspan="2"|2006 ||''[[Idhaya Thirudan]]'' || Mahesh Aalwar ||
| rowspan="2" | 2006 ||''[[Idhaya Thirudan]]'' || Mahesh Aalwar ||
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|''[[Unakkum Enakkum]]'' || Santhosh ||
| ''[[Unakkum Enakkum]]'' || Santhosh ||
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|2007 || ''[[Deepavali (2007 film)|Deepavali]]'' || Billu Mudaliar ||
| 2007 || ''[[Deepavali (2007 film)|Deepavali]]'' || Billu Mudaliar ||
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|rowspan="3"|2008 ||''[[Velli Thirai]]'' || Himself || Guest Appearance
| rowspan="3" | 2008 || ''[[Velli Thirai]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
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| ''[[Santosh Subramaniam|Santhosh Subramaniyam]]'' || Santhosh Subramaniyam ||
| ''[[Santosh Subramaniam|Santhosh Subramaniyam]]'' || Santhosh Subramaniyam ||
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| ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'' || Gautham Subramaniam ||
| ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'' || Gautham Subramaniam ||
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|2009 || ''[[Peranmai]]'' || Dhuruvan ||
| 2009 || ''[[Peranmai]]'' || Dhuruvan ||
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|2010 || ''[[Thillalangadi]]'' || Krishna ||
| 2010 || ''[[Thillalangadi]]'' || Krishna ||
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|rowspan="2"|2011 ||''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' || Himself || Guest Appearance
| rowspan="2" | 2011 || ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
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|''[[Engeyum Kadhal]]'' || Kamal ||
| ''[[Engeyum Kadhal]]'' || Kamal ||
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|2013 || ''[[Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan|Aadhi Bhagavan]]'' || Aadhi Shanmugam/Baghavan Bhai{{efn|name=dual}} ||  
| 2013 || ''[[Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan|Aadhi Bhagavan]]'' || {{Ubl | Aadhi Shanmugam, | Baghavan Bhai{{efn|name=dual}}}} ||
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|rowspan="2"|2014 ||''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' || Himself || Guest Appearance
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
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|''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || Aravindan Sivasamy/Narasimha Reddy{{efn|name=dual}} ||  
|''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || {{Ubl | Aravindan Sivasamy, | Narasimha Reddy{{efn|name=dual}}}} ||
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|rowspan="5"|2015 || ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' || Himself || Guest Appearance
| rowspan="5" | 2015 || ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
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| ''[[Romeo Juliet (2015 film)|Romeo Juliet]]'' || Karthik ||
| ''[[Romeo Juliet (2015 film)|Romeo Juliet]]'' || Karthik ||
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| ''[[Sakalakala Vallavan (2015 film)|Sakalakala Vallavan]]'' || Shakthi ||
| ''[[Sakalakala Vallavan (2015 film)|Sakalakala Vallavan]]'' || Shakthi ||
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| ''[[Thani Oruvan]]'' || ASP Mithran IPS ||
| ''[[Thani Oruvan]]'' || ASP Mithran IPS ||
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| ''[[Bhooloham]]'' || Bhooloham ||
| ''[[Bhooloham]]'' || Bhooloham ||
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||2016 || ''[[Miruthan]]'' || SI Karthik ||
| 2016 || ''[[Miruthan]]'' || SI Karthik ||
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| rowspan="2" |2017 ||''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]'' || ACP Vikram ||
| rowspan="2" | 2017 || ''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]'' || ACP Vikram ||
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|''[[Vanamagan]]'' || Jara/Vaasi ||
| ''[[Vanamagan]]'' || Jara (Vaasi) ||
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| rowspan="2" |2018 || ''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'' ||M. Vasudevan (Vasu) ||
| rowspan="2" | 2018 || ''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'' || M. Vasudevan (Vasu) ||
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| ''[[Adanga Maru]]'' || SI Subhash ||
| ''[[Adanga Maru]]'' || SI Subhash ||
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| rowspan="2" |2019 ||''[[Thumbaa]]'' || John || Cameo appearance
| rowspan="2" | 2019 || ''[[Thumbaa]]'' || John || Cameo  
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|''[[Comali]]'' || Ravi ||
| ''[[Comali]]'' || Ravi ||
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|2021 || ''[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|Bhoomi]]'' ||  Bhoominathan||25th Film
| 2021 || ''[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|Bhoomi]]'' ||  Bhoominathan || 25th film
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|2022 || {{Pending film|[[Ponniyin Selvan (upcoming film)|Ponniyin Selvan: Chapter 1]]}} || [[Rajaraja I|Arulmozhivarman]] / [[Ponniyin Selvan]]|| Filming||
| 2022 || ''[[Ponniyin Selvan: I]]'' || [[Rajaraja I|Arulmozhi Varman]] (Ponniyin Selvan) ||
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| rowspan="3" |2023 || ''[[Agilan]]'' || {{Ubl | Agilan, | Nandha{{efn|name=dual}}}} ||
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|''[[Ponniyin Selvan: II]]'' || [[Arulmozhivarman|Arulmozhi Varman]] (Ponniyin Selvan) ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mani-ratnams-ponniyin-selvan-2-to-release-on-april-28-2023/article66313362.ece/amp/|title=Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: 2' to release on April 28, 2023|first=Avinash|last=K|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=28 December 2022}}</ref>
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| {{Pending film|italic=no|''Iraivan''}} || {{TBA}} || Filming<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 June 2022|title=Jayam Ravi's film with director Ahmed to join the Diwali race|newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jayam-ravis-film-with-director-ahmed-to-join-the-diwali-race/articleshow/92319339.cms|access-date=20 June 2022}}</ref>
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| {{TBA}} || {{Pending film|italic=no|''JR 30''}} || {{TBA}} || Filming<ref>{{Cite news|title= 'JR 30': Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh commences with a muhurat puja|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jr-30-jayam-ravis-film-with-m-rajesh-commences-with-a-muhurat-puja/articleshow/93325028.cms|language=en|date=3 August 2022|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date= 30 September 2022}}</ref>
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| {{TBA}} || {{pending film|italic=no|''Siren''}} || {{TBA}} || Filming<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/siren-second-schedule-begins-in-karaikudi-jayam-ravi-and-keerthy-sureshs-characters-revealed/articleshow/95418824.cms | title='Siren' second schedule begins in Karaikudi; Jayam Ravi and Keerthy Suresh's characters revealed | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 November 2022}}</ref>
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| {{TBA}} || {{pending film|italic=no|''Genie''}} || {{TBA}} || Pre-production
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{{Pending films key}}


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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|2004
|2004
|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
|[[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
|''[[M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi]]''
|''[[M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-10|title=Happy Birthday Jayam Ravi: 5 Must-Watch Films of the Star|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-jayam-ravi-5-must-watch-works-of-the-star-2865335.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=News18|language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|date=10 September 2020|title=Happy Birthday Jayam Ravi: 5 Must-Watch Films of the Star|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-jayam-ravi-5-must-watch-works-of-the-star-2865335.html|access-date=8 July 2021|website=News18|language=en}}</ref>
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|rowspan=2 | 2008
|rowspan=2 | 2008
|[[Vijay Award for Best Actor]]
|[[Vijay Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Vijay Awards]]
|[[Vijay Awards]]
|rowspan=2 | ''[[Santosh Subramaniam]]''
|rowspan=2 | ''[[Santosh Subramaniam]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-16|title=List of Winners: Vijay Awards for Best Actor (2007 to 2015)|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/vijay-awards-best-actor-winners/5080|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US}}</ref>
|<ref name="scooptimes2007">{{cite web|date=16 July 2016|title=List of Winners: Vijay Awards for Best Actor (2007 to 2015)|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/vijay-awards-best-actor-winners/5080|access-date=8 July 2021|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US}}</ref>
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|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Best Actor – Tamil]]
|[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jayam Ravi's best movies; from 'Thani Oruvan' to 'Santosh Subramaniam'|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/others/jayam-ravis-best-movies-of-all-time.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Republic World|language=en}}</ref>
|{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}
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|rowspan=3 | 2009
|rowspan=3 | 2009
|Edison Award for Best Actor
|Best Actor
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|rowspan=3 |''[[Peraanmai]]''
|rowspan=3 |''[[Peranmai]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edison Awards|url=http://www.edisonawards.in/pages/pompous-occasion-details.php?id=17|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.edisonawards.in}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Edison Awards|url=http://www.edisonawards.in/pages/pompous-occasion-details.php?id=17|access-date=8 July 2021|website=www.edisonawards.in}}</ref>
|-
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|[[Vijay Award for Best Actor]]
|[[Vijay Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|[[Vijay Awards]]
|[[Vijay Awards]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-16|title=List of Winners: Vijay Awards for Best Actor (2007 to 2015)|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/vijay-awards-best-actor-winners/5080|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US}}</ref>
|<ref name="scooptimes2007"/>
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|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Best Actor – Tamil]]
|[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=HaribabuBolineni 2013-11-13T07:45:25+05:30|date=2010-07-20|title=57th South Filmfare Awards scheduled to be hosted on August 7|url=https://www.chitramala.in/57th-south-filmfare-awards-scheduled-to-be-hosted-on-august-7-121138.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Chitramala|language=en-US}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|last=Bolineni|first=Haribabu|date=20 July 2010|title=57th South Filmfare Awards scheduled to be hosted on August 7|url=https://www.chitramala.in/57th-south-filmfare-awards-scheduled-to-be-hosted-on-august-7-121138.html|access-date=8 July 2021|website=Chitramala|language=en-US}}</ref>
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|rowspan=8|2015  
|rowspan=8|2015  
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|''[[Romeo Juliet (2015 film)|Romeo Juliet]]''  
|''[[Romeo Juliet (2015 film)|Romeo Juliet]]''  
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news|last=Srinivasan|first=Sudhir|date=2015-08-15|title=Best compliments, from Dubai|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/an-account-of-siima-2015-in-dubai/article7544306.ece|access-date=2021-07-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite news|last=Srinivasan|first=Sudhir|date=15 August 2015|title=Best compliments, from Dubai|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/an-account-of-siima-2015-in-dubai/article7544306.ece|access-date=8 July 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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||Edison Award for Best Actor
||Best Actor
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|rowspan=6 |''[[Thani Oruvan]]''
|rowspan=6 |''[[Thani Oruvan]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-18|title=9th Edison Awards 2016: The Complete List of Winners|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/9th-edison-awards-2016-the-complete-list-of-winners/2016|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|date=18 February 2016|title=9th Edison Awards 2016: The Complete List of Winners|url=https://www.scooptimes.com/awards/9th-edison-awards-2016-the-complete-list-of-winners/2016|access-date=8 July 2021|website=Scooptimes|language=en-US}}</ref>
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|Performance In A Leading Role – Male
|Performance In A Leading Role – Male
|[[1st IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam]]
|[[1st IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam]]
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiJanuary 25|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=February 3|first2=2016UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2016 12:01|title=IIFA Utsavam 2016: Baahubali and Thani Oruvan win maximum number of awards|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/iifa-utsavam-2016-baahubali-and-thani-oruvan-win-maximum-number-of-awards-at-the-grand-event-305400-2016-01-25|access-date=2021-07-08|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite magazine|date=3 February 2016 |title=IIFA Utsavam 2016: Baahubali and Thani Oruvan win maximum number of awards|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/iifa-utsavam-2016-baahubali-and-thani-oruvan-win-maximum-number-of-awards-at-the-grand-event-305400-2016-01-25|access-date=8 July 2021|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
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|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South]]
|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South|Best Actor (Critics) – South]]
|[[Filmfare Awards]]
|[[Filmfare Awards]]
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-06-19|title=Filmfare Awards (Tamil): Complete Winners List!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2016/filmfare-awards-2016-south-winners-list-tamil-cinema-230624.html|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>
|{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}
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|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Best Actor – Tamil]]
|[[63rd Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[63rd Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
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Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi at Naya Gadget Shop Launch Event.jpg
Ravi in 2015
Born
Mohan Ravi

(1980-09-10) 10 September 1980 (age 44)[1]
Tirumangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materLoyola College, Chennai
OccupationActor
Years active1993–1994; 2003–present
Spouse(s)
Aarthi
(
m. 2009)
Children2
Parent(s)
RelativesMohan Raja (brother)

Mohan Ravi (born 10 September 1980), better known by his stage name Jayam Ravi, is an Indian actor who works in the Tamil cinema. He has won a Filmfare Award and three SIIMA Awards. The son of veteran film editor A. Mohan, Ravi made his debut as a child artist in the film Oru Thottil Sabadham (1989), produced by his father. He has won one Tamil Nadu State Film Award and one Filmfare Award South, respectively.

The success of a later film Jayam prompted the title to become a prefix to his stage name, and he continued to collaborate with his brother for other films including M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004), Unakkum Enakkum (2006), Santhosh Subramaniam (2008) and Thani Oruvan (2015).

Early life and family[edit]

Jayam Ravi was born as Mohammed Ravi in Tirumangalam, Madurai. His father is the veteran Editor Mohan, a Tamil Rowther muslim.[2][3] his elder brother Mohan Raja is a film director, with most of his films featuring Ravi in the lead role, while his sister Roja is a dentist. Ravi grew up in both Chennai and Hyderabad.[4] He completed his schooling at Jawahar Vidyalaya in Ashok Nagar, Chennai. He studied dancing under the Bharatnatyam dancer Nalini Balakrishnan and performed his arangetram at the age of 12. After completing his degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College, Chennai, he decided to get into the film industry. He also trained in acting at the Kishore Namit Kapur Institute in Mumbai.[5][6] Before debuting as an actor, Ravi had been an assistant director to Suresh Krishna for Aalavandhan (2001), starring Kamal Haasan.[4]

Acting career[edit]

1989–2008: Debut and success[edit]

Ravi acted as a child actor in three films including two Telugu films: Oru Thottil Sabadham (1989), Bava Bavamaridi (1993) and Palnati Pourusham (1993), which were all produced by his father.[7][8] Jayam Ravi made his acting debut in the action-masala film Jayam, produced by his father and directed by his brother Mohan Raja. It was a remake of the 2002 Telugu film of the same name. His next venture was the sentimental drama M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi (2004), the remade version of the Telugu film Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, in which he starred alongside Asin Thottumkal. Of Ravi's performance, a critic from Sify wrote that he "makes you want to see more of him",[9] while The Hindu's Malathi Rangarajan noted that he came out with an "appreciable portrayal throughout".[10] The film, considered a family entertainer, received the Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Film and fetched Ravi himself the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.[11] It also emerged a financial success.[12]

His next release, Daas (2005), another action-masala flick,[13] and his first original film following two remakes,[14] featured him as a football player.[15] The film took an even bigger opening than his previous ones.[16] Sify's reviewer described his performance as "impressive", calling Ravi a "hundred percent convincing as an action hero".[17] Mazhai, a remake of the Telugu film Varsham, was his other release that year, which was "lukewarm" at the box office.[18] In 2006, he starred in Saran's Idhaya Thirudan, which performed poorly at the box office,[19][20] following which, he acted in Unakkum Enakkum (initially released and promoted as Something Something Unakkum Enakkum), again under his brother's direction in another remake of a Telugu film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana. Ravi portrayed a rich, happy-go-lucky NRI from London, who has to live and fight for his love in dire conditions in a rural milieu.[21] The film, which featured Trisha Krishnan alongside Ravi, became a high critical as well as financial success,[22] emerging one of the highest-grossing and most-profitable films of the year.[23][24] The N. Linguswamy-produced Deepavali under Ezhil's direction became his only 2007 release.

In 2008, Ravi appeared in three films. Following a cameo appearance in Velli Thirai, he acted in the family drama Santhosh Subramaniam, once again under his brother's direction in a remake. In the Tamil version of the 2006 Telugu film Bommarillu, starring opposite Genelia D'Souza, he played a young man, whose choices and wishes are continually subdued by his father.[25][26] Ravi received a nomination for the Best Tamil Actor Award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South.[27] Next, he starred in the action thriller Dhaam Dhoom, directed by cinematographer-director Jeeva, who died in the midst of the film's shooting in Russia.[28] Completed by Jeeva's assistant Manikandan, his wife Aneez Tanveer and his guru P. C. Sreeram,[29] Dhaam Dhoom released in mid-2008 in which he portrayed Gautham Subramaniyam, a man accused in a murder he did not commit.[30] Sify's reviewer wrote that he was "simply amazing in his role", label the film as an "out and out Jayam Ravi movie",[30] while Indiaglitz noted that Ravi was "probably the perfect choice to play the character".[31]

2009–2019: Action and comedy roles[edit]

In 2009, Ravi starred in the action-adventure film Peranmai. In 2010, he starred in the action-comedy Thillalangadi, a remake of the 2009 Telugu-language film Kick. In 2011, he starred in the romantic drama Engeyum Kaadhal. In 2013, he starred in the action film Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan. In 2014, he starred in the action film Nimirndhu Nil, which was also shot simultaneously in Telugu as Janda Pai Kapiraju with Nani in the lead.[32]

In 2015, Ravi appeared in four films: the romantic comedy Romeo Juliet, the action-comedy Sakalakala Vallavan, the action-thriller Thani Oruvan (directed by his brother Mohan Raja) and the sports action film Bhooloham. In 2016, he starred in the action-horror film Miruthan revolving around a zombie apocalypse. In 2017, he appeared in the action-thriller Bogan (reuniting with actor Arvind Swami after Thani Oruvan) and the action-adventure film Vanamagan.[33]

In 2018, he starred in the sci-fi action film Tik Tik Tik (considered as India's first space film)[34] and the action-thriller Adanga Maru. In 2019, he made a cameo in the adventure film Thumbaa and starred as the lead in the comedy film Comali.[35]

2021–present: Ponniyin Selvan[edit]

In 2021, Ravi made his debut in OTT platforms through his 25th film Bhoomi.[36] He was seen in Mani Ratnam's Magnum Opus Ponniyin Selvan as Arulmozhivarman who later became the great Chola Emperor Raja Raja Chola.[37]

Personal life[edit]

Ravi has been married to Aarti,[4] daughter of noted television producer Sujatha Vijayakumar since 2009.[38] They have two sons;[citation needed] one of whom, Aarav, played a role in his film Tik Tik Tik (2018).[39]

Filmography[edit]

  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
List of Jayam Ravi films and roles
Year Title Role(s) Notes
1989 Oru Thottil Sabadham Little boy child artist
1993 Bava Bavamaridi Young Raju Telugu film, child artist
1994 Palnati Pourusham Young Bheemineni Brahmanna Telugu film, child artist
2003 Jayam Ravi
2004 M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi M. Kumaran
2005 Daas Antony Daas
Mazhai Arjun
2006 Idhaya Thirudan Mahesh Aalwar
Unakkum Enakkum Santhosh
2007 Deepavali Billu Mudaliar
2008 Velli Thirai Himself Guest appearance
Santhosh Subramaniyam Santhosh Subramaniyam
Dhaam Dhoom Gautham Subramaniam
2009 Peranmai Dhuruvan
2010 Thillalangadi Krishna
2011 Ko Himself Guest appearance
Engeyum Kadhal Kamal
2013 Aadhi Bhagavan
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Guest appearance
Nimirndhu Nil
2015 Janda Pai Kapiraju Himself Guest appearance
Romeo Juliet Karthik
Sakalakala Vallavan Shakthi
Thani Oruvan ASP Mithran IPS
Bhooloham Bhooloham
2016 Miruthan SI Karthik
2017 Bogan ACP Vikram
Vanamagan Jara (Vaasi)
2018 Tik Tik Tik M. Vasudevan (Vasu)
Adanga Maru SI Subhash
2019 Thumbaa John Cameo
Comali Ravi
2021 Bhoomi Bhoominathan 25th film
2022 Ponniyin Selvan: I Arulmozhi Varman (Ponniyin Selvan)
2023 Agilan
Ponniyin Selvan: II Arulmozhi Varman (Ponniyin Selvan) [40]
Iraivan Not yet released
TBA
Filming[41]
TBA
style="background: #FFD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; " class="partial table-partial"|JR 30 Not yet released
TBA
Filming[42]
TBA
style="background: #FFD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; " class="partial table-partial"|Siren Not yet released
TBA
Filming[43]
TBA
style="background: #FFD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; " class="partial table-partial"|Genie Not yet released
TBA
Pre-production
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Category Award Film Result Ref.
2004 Best Actor Tamil Nadu State Film Awards M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi Won [44]
2008 Best Actor Vijay Awards Santosh Subramaniam Nominated [45]
Best Actor – Tamil Filmfare Awards South Nominated [citation needed]
2009 Best Actor Edison Awards Peranmai Won [46]
Best Actor Vijay Awards Nominated [45]
Best Actor – Tamil Filmfare Awards South Nominated [47]
2015 Most Romantic Star of South Indian Cinema SIIMA Awards Romeo Juliet Won [48]
Best Actor Edison Awards Thani Oruvan Won [49]
Performance In A Leading Role – Male IIFA Utsavam Won [50]
Best Actor (Critics) – South Filmfare Awards Won [citation needed]
Best Actor – Tamil Filmfare Awards South Nominated [51]
Best Actor SIIMA Awards Nominated [52]
Best Actor (Critics) Won [53]
Best Actor Vikatan Awards Bhooloham Won [54]
2018 Best Actor - Tamil Filmfare Awards South Adanga Maru Nominated [55]
Best Actor (Critics) SIIMA Awards Won [56]
Best Actor Nominated [57]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jayam Ravi played two characters.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Biography". Jayam Ravi – Biography. Jayam Ravi. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  2. ↑ Exclusive - "15 ரூபாய்ல ஆரம்பிச்ச வாழ்க்கை"- எடிட்டர் மோகன் | Part - 1 | Rewind with Ramji. Hindu Tamil Thisai. 8 January 2020. Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022 – via YouTube.
  3. ↑ "Lovable Madurai People". Ananda Vikatan. Chennai, India. 14 September 2011. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ravi, Jayam [@actor_jayamravi] (23 March 2012). "Haha guys of course I spk Telugu! I was practically brought up in Hyd! Also me & my wife r half Telugu since our mothers hail from AP! :)" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022 – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ "Jayam Ravi talks to his fans". Sify. 9 September 2008. Archived from the original on 8 November 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  6. ↑ "'Jayam' Ravi meets fans on". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 December 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  7. ↑ "ஜெயம் ரவி தொட்டில் சபதம்💐💐". YouTube.
  8. ↑ Ragalahari. "Jenda pai Kapiraju Audio Release Photos – Music: GV Prakash Kumar". Archived from the original on 20 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  9. ↑ "Movie Review:M.Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 September 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  10. ↑ "Entertainment / Film Review : M. Kumaran Son of". The Hindu. India. 8 October 2004. Archived from the original on 12 February 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  11. ↑ cinesouth (13 February 2006). "Dailynews – Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika". Cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2006. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  12. ↑ "'Jayam' Ravi is victorious second time!". Sify. 22 November 2004. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  13. ↑ "Daas Tamil Movie Review". IndiaGlitz. 30 July 2005. Archived from the original on 7 September 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  14. ↑ "Jeyam Ravi on a hat-trick". Rediff. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  15. ↑ "Interview : "Jayam" Ravi". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  16. ↑ "Welcome to". Sify. 20 January 2007. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  17. ↑ "Movie Review:Dass". Sify. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  18. ↑ "Ravi's big white hope!". Sify. 5 February 2006. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  19. ↑ "Arya with Saran – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  20. ↑ "Ravi in a fix!". Sify. 17 February 2006. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  21. ↑ [1][usurped]
  22. ↑ "Kollywood in 2006 – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  23. ↑ "2006– Hits & Misses". Sify. 29 December 2006. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  24. ↑ "Tamil cinema in 2006 – an analysis". Cinesouth.com. 28 December 2006. Archived from the original on 31 August 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  25. ↑ "Cinema Plus / Film Review : The "Jayam" jamboree – Santosh Subramaniam". The Hindu. India. 18 April 2008. Archived from the original on 12 June 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  26. ↑ "Santhosh Subramaniyam Tamil Movie Review". IndiaGlitz. 12 April 2008. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  27. ↑ "56th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations". Reachouthyderabad.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  28. ↑ "'Dhaam' Dhoom' – The last one from Jeeva – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  29. ↑ "What is Aneez Jeeva up to?". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "Movie Review:Dhaam Dhoom". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  31. ↑ "Dhaam Dhoom Tamil Movie Review". IndiaGlitz. 28 August 2008. Archived from the original on 3 September 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  32. ↑ "Nimirndhu Nil gearing up - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  33. ↑ "Vanamagan Review {2/5}: The movie is initially amusing, but the second half exposes the hollow, unimaginative script". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  34. ↑ "Tik Tik Tik: Breaking down the visual effects in India's first space film". The Indian Express. 22 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  35. ↑ "Comali movie review: This Jayam Ravi comedy is a winner". 16 August 2019. Archived from the original on 22 June 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  36. ↑ "Jayam Ravi's 25th film Bhoomi likely to release directly on OTT: Report". 29 September 2020.
  37. ↑ "Karthi's, Jayam Ravi's looks in Ponniyin Selvan out". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  38. ↑ "Wedding bells for Ravi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 July 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  39. ↑ "Jayam Ravi's Son Aarav To Turn Real Relationship Into Reel One For Tik Tik Tik". Desimartini. Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  40. ↑ K, Avinash (28 December 2022). "Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: 2' to release on April 28, 2023". The Hindu.
  41. ↑ "Jayam Ravi's film with director Ahmed to join the Diwali race". The Times of India. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  42. ↑ "'JR 30': Jayam Ravi's film with M Rajesh commences with a muhurat puja". The Times of India. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  43. ↑ "'Siren' second schedule begins in Karaikudi; Jayam Ravi and Keerthy Suresh's characters revealed". The Times of India. 10 November 2022.
  44. ↑ "Happy Birthday Jayam Ravi: 5 Must-Watch Films of the Star". News18. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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  46. ↑ "Edison Awards". www.edisonawards.in. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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  49. ↑ "9th Edison Awards 2016: The Complete List of Winners". Scooptimes. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  50. ↑ "IIFA Utsavam 2016: Baahubali and Thani Oruvan win maximum number of awards". India Today. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
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  52. ↑ "SIIMA Awards 2016 Tamil Nominees, Winners List & Show Details". WORLDHAB. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  53. ↑ "South Indian International Movie Awards". siima.in. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016.
  54. ↑ Correspondent, Vikatan. "சிறந்த நடிகர் ஜெயம் ரவி - 'பூலோகம்'". www.vikatan.com/ (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 9 November 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  55. ↑ "66th Filmfare Awards South 2019: Here's the complete list of nominees - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  56. ↑ "SIIMA Awards 2019 - Here's the list of winners! - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  57. ↑ "SIIMA Awards 2019 Nominations List – Tamil Movies | Telegraph Star". 19 July 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

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