Ravi Mohan

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Ravi Mohan (born 10 September 1980), better known by his former stage name Jayam Ravi, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema. The son of veteran film editor A. Mohan, Ravi made his lead acting debut in Jayam (2003), the success of which prompted the title to become a prefix to his stage name until 2025.[1] He has won one Tamil Nadu State Film Award and one Filmfare Award South and three SIIMA Awards respectively.

The success of Jayam made Ravi continue 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

Ravi Mohan was born as M. Ravi in Tirumangalam, Madurai.[2] His father is Editor Mohan, a Tamil,[3] while his mother is a Telugu from Hyderabad. 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.[4][5] Before debuting as an actor, Ravi had been an assistant director to Suresh Krishna for Aalavandhan (2001), starring Kamal Haasan.[6]

Acting career

1989–2008: Debut and success

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.[2][7]

Ravi made his lead 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",[8] while The HinduTemplate:'s Malathi Rangarajan noted that he came out with an "appreciable portrayal throughout".[9] 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.[10] It also emerged a financial success and he changed his stage name to Jayam Ravi.[11]

His next release, Daas (2005), a romantic action,[12][13] featured him as a football player.[14] The film took an even bigger opening than his previous ones.[15] Sify's reviewer described his performance as "impressive", calling Ravi a "hundred percent convincing as an action hero".[16] Mazhai, a remake of the Telugu film Varsham, was his other release that year, which was "lukewarm" at the box office.[17] In 2006, he starred in Saran's Idhaya Thirudan, which performed poorly at the box office,[18] 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.[19] The film, which featured Trisha Krishnan alongside Ravi, became a high critical as well as financial success,[20] emerging one of the highest-grossing and most-profitable films of the year.[21][22] The N. Linguswamy-produced Deepavali under Ezhil's direction was released on 2007.[23]

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.[24] Ravi received a nomination for the Best Tamil Actor Award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South. 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.[25] Completed by Jeeva's assistant Manikandan, his wife Aneez Tanveer and his guru P. C. Sreeram, Dhaam Dhoom released in mid-2008 in which he portrayed Gautham Subramaniyam, a man accused in a murder he did not commit.[26] Sify's reviewer wrote that he was "simply amazing in his role", label the film as an "out and out Jayam Ravi movie".[26]

2009–2019: Action and comedy roles

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.[27]

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Ravi seen with his fans at an event

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.[28]

In 2018, he starred in the sci-fi action film Tik Tik Tik (considered as India's first space film)[29] and the action-thriller Adanga Maru.[30] In 2019, he made a cameo in the adventure film Thumbaa and starred as the lead in the comedy film Comali.[31]

2021–present: Professional expansion

After a two-year absence from the big screen, Ravi made his debut on OTT platforms with his 25th film, Bhoomi, in 2021. The film was initially supposed to release in theatres but was instead released on OTT due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[32] In 2022, he was seen in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan as Arulmozhivarman who later became the Chola Emperor Raja Raja Chola.[33] The second part was Ponniyin Selvan: II released in 2023.[34] He appeared in the revenge film Siren,[35] followed by the comedy drama film Brother,[36] which was released in theatres on October 31, 2024, and digitally on ZEE5 on November 29, 2024.[37]

Personal life

Ravi Mohan married Aarthi, daughter of film producer Sujatha Vijayakumar, in 2009.[38] They have two sons, Aarav and Ayaan. Aarav appeared in the film Tik Tik Tik (2018).[39][40] Ravi and Aarthi separated in September 2024, with Ravi filing for divorce.[41]

In January 2025, he changed his stage name to his real name, Ravi Mohan.[42][43][1]

Filmography

  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
List of Ravi Mohan films and roles
Year Title Role(s) Notes
1989 Oru Thottil Sabadham — child artist[2]
1993 Bava Bavamaridi Young Raju Telugu film, child artist[7]
1994 Palnati Pourusham Young Bheemineni Brahmanna Telugu film, child artist[7]
2003 Jayam Ravi credited as Ravi M.
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 Template:Ubl Dual role
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Guest appearance
Nimirndhu Nil Template:Ubl Dual role
2015 Janda Pai Kapiraju Himself Telugu film; Guest appearance
Romeo Juliet Karthik
Sakalakala Vallavan Shakthi
Thani Oruvan ASP Mithran IPS
Bhooloham Bhooloham
2016 Miruthan SI Karthik
2017 Bogan ACP Vikram IPS
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
2023 Agilan Agilan, NandhaTemplate:Efn
Ponniyin Selvan: II Arulmozhi Varman [44]
Iraivan ACP Arjun IPS [45]
2024 Siren Thilagan
Brother Karthik Kumarasamy [46]
2025 Kadhalika Neramillai Siddharth "Sid"
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2026 Template:Pending film ASP Mithran IPS Announced

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Television

Year Title Role Network Notes
2024 Super Singer Season 10 Guest Star Vijay
Jodi Are U Ready
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale Himself Netflix Documentary film

Awards and nominations

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2004 Best Actor Tamil Nadu State Film Awards M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi Won [48]
2008 Best Actor Vijay Awards Santosh Subramaniam Nominated [49]
Best Actor – Tamil Filmfare Awards South Nominated [49]
2009 Best Actor Edison Awards Peranmai Won [50]
Best Actor Vijay Awards Nominated
Best Actor – Tamil Filmfare Awards South Nominated [51]
2015 Most Romantic Star of South Indian Cinema SIIMA Awards Romeo Juliet Won [52]
Best Actor Edison Awards Thani Oruvan Won [53]
Performance In A Leading Role – Male IIFA Utsavam Won [54]
Best Actor (Critics) – South Filmfare Awards Won [55]
Best Actor – Tamil Filmfare Awards South Nominated [56]
Best Actor SIIMA Awards Nominated
Best Actor (Critics) Won [57]
Best Actor Vikatan Awards Bhooloham Won [58]
2018 Best Actor - Tamil Filmfare Awards South Adanga Maru Nominated [59]
Best Actor (Critics) SIIMA Awards Won [60]
Best Actor Nominated [61]

Notes

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