JAYAM RAVI

Jayam Ravi – Complete Biography

Full Name: Ravi Mohan

Stage Name: Jayam Ravi

Born: September 10, 1980 (Age: 44)

Birthplace: Tirumangalam, Tamil Nadu, India

Nationality: Indian

Profession: Actor

Years Active: 2003 – Present

Education: Visual Communication – Loyola College, Chennai

Spouse: Aarthi Ravi (Married in 2009)

Children: Aarav Ravi, Ayaan Ravi

Father: A. Mohan (Film Producer)

Brother: M. Raja (Director)

Early Life & Entry into Cinema

  • Trained in Bharatanatyam (Classical Dance) under Nalini Balakrishnan.
  • Assisted director Suresh Krishna before debuting in films.
  • Made his lead actor debut in 2003 with Jayam, directed by his brother M. Raja.
  • Since then, he has primarily worked in action, thriller, and period films.

Film Career & Major Hits

Early Hits & Rise (2003 – 2010)

  1. Jayam (2003) – Debut film, remake of Telugu Jayam, blockbuster hit.
  2. M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) – Emotional sports drama, huge success.
  3. Daas (2005) – Action-packed romantic drama.
  4. Unakkum Enakkum (2006) – Superhit family entertainer with Trisha.
  5. Santhosh Subramaniam (2008) – Remake of Telugu Bommarillu, widely loved.
  6. Peranmai (2009) – Action-adventure film, strong social message.
  7. Thillalangadi (2010) – Entertaining action-comedy.

Versatility & Experimentation (2011 – 2017)

  1. Engeyum Kaadhal (2011) – Romantic film with Harris Jayaraj’s super hit music.
  2. Aadhi Bhagavan (2013) – Dual role, crime-action thriller.
  3. Nimirndhu Nil (2014) – Social thriller, played dual roles.
  4. Romeo Juliet (2015) – Romantic comedy, successful at the box office.
  5. Thani Oruvan (2015) – Career-defining blockbuster, with Arvind Swami as the villain.
  6. Miruthan (2016) – First Tamil zombie movie, praised for uniqueness.
  7. Bogan (2017) – Dual role film with Arvind Swami, thriller hit.

Blockbusters & Period Films (2018 – Present)

  1. Tik Tik Tik (2018) – India’s first space film, widely appreciated.
  2. Adanga Maru (2018) – Action-packed thriller.
  3. Comali (2019) – Comedy-drama, huge hit, praised for unique storyline.
  4. Bhoomi (2021) – Social drama based on agriculture and corporate greed.
  5. Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 (2022) – Tamil cinema’s biggest period drama, played Arulmozhivarman (future Raja Raja Chola).
  6. Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 (2023) – Grand sequel, critical and commercial success.
  7. Siren (2024) – Action thriller, released recently.

Upcoming Movies

🎬 Brother (2025) – Directed by M. Raja, action thriller.
🎬 Thani Oruvan 2 (2025) – Highly anticipated sequel to his biggest hit.

Awards & Achievements

🏆 Filmfare Awards South

  • Best Actor – Thani Oruvan (2015)

🏆 SIIMA Awards

  • Best Actor – Thani Oruvan (2015)

🏆 Edison Awards

  • Best Actor – Peranmai (2009)

🏆 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

  • Best Actor Special Prize – M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)

🏆 Behindwoods Gold Medal Awards

  • Best Actor – Thani Oruvan (2015)

Box Office Records

💰 Highest-Grossing Films

  1. Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 (₹500+ crore worldwide, 2022)
  2. Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 (₹350+ crore worldwide, 2023)
  3. Thani Oruvan (₹110 crore worldwide, 2015)
  4. Comali (₹75 crore worldwide, 2019)
  5. Bogan (₹60 crore worldwide, 2017)

Personal Life & Social Work

  • Actively involved in charity and social causes.
  • Supports education and healthcare initiatives.
  • Loves traveling and fitness.

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