Ravikumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 March 1954 |
| Died | 4 April 2025 (aged 71) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2024 |
| Children | 2 |
Ravikumar Menon (1 March 1954 – 4 April 2025) was an Indian actor in Malayalam and Tamil feature films and serials.[1] He acted in more than 100 south Indian films. He played lead roles during the early and late 1970s. He came to the Malayalam film industry through his debut movie Ullasa Yaathra (1975).[2]
Background
Ravikumar was born in Thrissur district, Kerala.[citation needed] His debut movie as a hero was Ullasa Yaathra (1975). After that he had acted in a lot of movies in Malayalam and Tamil in supporting roles.
Ravikumar died from lung cancer in Chennai, on 4 April 2025, at the age of 71.[3][4]
Filmography
Malayalam
- Lakshaprabhu (1968)[citation needed]
- Ullaasayaathra (1975)
- Neelasaari (1976)
- Romeo (1976)
- Ayalkkaari (1976)
- Amma (1976)
- Aashirvadham (1977)
- Sreemurukan (1977)
- Innale Innu (1977)
- Yatheem (1977)
- Aanandam Paramaanandam (1977)
- Abhinivesham (1977)
- Aa Nimisham (1977)
- Madhuraswapnam (1977)
- Pattalaam Jaanaki (1977)
- Angeekaaram (1977)
- Samudram (1977)
- Thacholi Ambu (1978)
- Ninakku Njaanum Enikku Neeyum (1978)
- Aanayum Ambaariyum (1978)
- Adavukal Pathinettu (1978)
- Madhurikkunna Raathri (1978)
- Etho Oru Swapnam (1978)
- Avalude Ravukal (1978)
- Padakkuthira (1978)
- Lisa (1978)
- Amarsham (1978)
- Ee Manoharatheeram (1978)
- Aalmaaraattam (1978)
- Aval Kanda Lokam (1978)
- Tiger Salim (1978)
- Black Belt (1978)
- Thiranottam (1978)
- Ajnaatha Theerangal (1979)
- Ottapettavar (1979)
- Neelathamara (1979 film)
- Koumaarapraayam (1979)
- Jimmy (1979)
- Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
- Anupallavi (1979)
- Pushyaraagam (1979)
- Ezham Kadalinakkare (1979)
- Sarppam (1979)
- Puzha (1980)
- Sakthi (1980)
- Thirayum Theeravum (1980)
- Sishirathil Oru Vasantham (1980)
- Angadi (1980)
- Ivar (1980)
- Rajaneegandhi (1980)
- Hridayam Paadunu (1980)
- Chora Chuvanna Chora (1980)
- Theenaalangal (1980)
- Theekkadal (1980)
- Swathu (1980)
- Ammayum Makalum (1980)
- Prakadanam (1980)
- Kaanthavalayam (1980)
- Ashwaradham (1980)
- Aagamanam (1980)
- Saahasam (1981)
- Nizhal Yudham (1981)
- Choothaattam (1981)
- Orikkalkkoodi (1981)
- Sphodanam (1981)
- Veliyettam (1981)
- Ankachamayam (1982)
- Rakthasaakshi (1982)
- Madrasile Mon (1982)
- Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
- Drohi (1982)
- Jambulingam (1982)
- Karthavyam (1982)
- Chilanthivala (1982)
- Kodumkattu (1983)
- Thavalam (1983)
- Umanilayam (1984)
- Surabhi Yamangal (1984)
- Ajantha (1987)
- Kallanum Policum (1992)
- Sainyam (1994)
- Nishasurabhikal (2000)
- Agrahaaram (2001)
- Aarattu (2022)
- CBI 5: The Brain (2022)
Tamil
- Avargal (1977) as Bharani
- Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) as Fasul Jamal
- Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979) as Ramesh
- Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi (1979)
- Anandha Ragam (1982) as Pandian
- Malabar Police (1999)
- Ponnu Veetukkaran (1999)
- Rojavanam (1999)
- Vanna Thamizh Pattu (2000)
- Rishi (2001)
- Youth (2002)
- Maaran (2002)
- Ramanaa (2002)
- Gummalam (2002)
- Lesa Lesa (2003)
- Whistle (2003)
- Joot (2003)
- Oru Kalluriyin Kathai (2005)
- Kundakka Mandakka (2005)
- June R (2006)
- Sivaji (2007)
- Viyabari (2007)
- En Uyirinum Melana (2007)
- Veetla Vishesham (2022)
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Iyandhira Paravai | Mr.SPS | Raj TV | Tamil |
| 1999–2000 | Jannal: Marabu Kavithaigal | Nellai Appan | Sun TV | |
| Anubandham | Gemini TV | Telugu | ||
| 2000–2001 | Chithi | Eshwarapandian / Anbucheran | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2005–2006 | Selvi | Yogeswaran | ||
| 2007–2008 | Arasi | Yogeswaran | ||
| Manjal Magimai | Kalaignar TV | |||
| 2006-2008 | Kasthuri | Annamalai | Sun TV | |
| 2009 | Idhayam | Gangadharan | ||
| 2009–2012 | Chellamay | Aavudiyappan | ||
| 2011 | Agniputhri | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Chandralekha | Sakhavu | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2013–2018 | Vani Rani | Manickam | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2014–2016 | En Iniya Thozhiye | Raj TV | ||
| 2019–2020 | Chocolate | Pareshwaram | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| 2019 | Ayyappa Saranam | Muni | Amrita TV | |
| Aranmanai Kili | Siddhar | Star Vijay | Tamil | |
| 2019–2020 | Chocolate | Narayanan | Sun TV | |
| 2020 | Koodathayi | Flowers TV | Malayalam | |
| 2022–2024 | Chellamma | Thiyagarajan | Star Vijay | Tamil |
| 2023 2024 | Kannedhirey Thondrinal[5] | Extended Special Appearance | Kalaignar TV |
References
- ↑ "I love playing negative roles: Ravikumar Menon". 13 September 2015.
- ↑ "Aaraattu: Mohanlal to reunite with THIS veteran star after 39 years for the upcoming action entertainer?". 2 February 2021.
- ↑ "Malayalam actor Ravikumar passes away at 71". The New Indian Express. 4 April 2025.
- ↑ "Noted Malayalam and Tamil actor Ravikumar passes away". The Hindu. 4 April 2025.
- ↑ "Television actor Ravikumar joins the cast of Kannedhirey Thondrinaal". The Times of India. 14 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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