Nizhalgal Ravi
April 16, 1956 (70 years old) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Ravichandran Samanna known by his stage name Nizhalgal Ravi is an Indian film and television actor who has performed in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films and serials.
Known For
Credits
- 2026 · The Dark Heaven as
- 2026 · Sardar 2 as Agent 'Shadow' Ravi
- 2026 · Photographer as Dr. Shantaram
- 2026 · Jana Nayagan as Naranyanan
- 2026 · Nee Forever as
- 2026 · Vaa Vaathiyaar as Chief Minister
- 2026 · Justice for Jeni as
- 2025 · Divya Drushti as
- 2025 · UnPaarvayil as
- 2025 · Kaantha as Sivabalan Mudhaliyar
- 2025 · Devil's Double Next Level as Mc Donald/Auto Basker
- 2025 · Kodai Diaries as
- 2025 · Baby & Baby as
- 2025 · Vera Maari Trip as Sridhar
- 2025 · See Saw as Neerrathalingam
- 2023 · Por Thozhil as Mahendran
- 2023 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Kadambur Sambuvarayar
- 2022 · Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Kadambur Sambuvarayar
- 2022 · Cadaver as
- 2022 · Vantalakka as
- 2022 · Irai as Subburaj
- 2019 · NGK as Ramanan
- 2019 · Thiruttukkalyanam as
- 2018 · Ratsasan as Doctor Nandan
- 2018 · Ilavatta Pasanga as
- 2018 · Tamizh Padam 2 as Inbasekhar
- 2018 · Naam as Ramakrishnan
- 2018 · Diya as Krishna’s Father
- 2017 · Mayaanadhi as Senior Police Officer
- 2017 · Sathya as Swetha's Father
- 2016 · Narathan as Vishnu's Father
- 2014 · Lingaa as Zamindar of Rayakottai
- 2014 · Ramanujan as Srinivasa Raghavan
- 2013 · Gori Tere Pyaar Mein as Sriram Venkat's Father
- 2013 · Vanakkam Chennai as
- 2013 · Singam 2 as The Assistant Commissioner of Police
- 2013 · Romans as C.I. Vetrimaran
- 2012 · Soozhnilai as
- 2011 · Osthe as Nirmala's Father
- 2011 · Venghai as Radhika's father
- 2009 · Pinju Manasu as Devi Father
- 2008 · Kathanayakudu as Himself
- 2007 · Cheena Thaana 001 as
- 2007 · Thiru Ranga as
- 2007 · Thaamirabharani as Thangapaandi
- 2006 · Desiya Paravai as
- 2006 · Thalaimagan as
- 2006 · Thimiru as Principal
- 2005 · Oru Naal Oru Kanavu as
- 2004 · Gajendra as
- 2004 · Madurey as
- 2003 · Manasellam as Rajasekar
- 2003 · Military as Professor
- 2003 · Vaseegara as Chandrasekhar
- 2002 · Enge Enadhu Kavithai as Rangarajan
- 2002 · Red as Anand
- 2002 · Alli Arjuna as Savithri's father
- 2001 · Paarthale Paravasam as Mudaliar
- 2001 · Shahjahan as Illango
- 2001 · Aandan Adimai as Veerasaamy
- 2001 · Thavasi as Rajadurai
- 2001 · Star as Sundaram
- 2001 · Citizen as Collector Santhanam
- 2001 · Sri Raja Rajeshwari as Businessman Ravintharnath
- 2000 · Budget Padmanabhan as
- 2000 · Kushi as Shiva's Father
- 2000 · James Pandu as
- 2000 · Mugavari as Rangarajan
- 1999 · Jodi as Sadagoppan
- 1999 · Ponnu Veetukkaran as
- 1998 · Nishyabdha as Vikram Gowda
- 1997 · Sishya as
- 1997 · Mappillai Gounder as
- 1996 · Indian as Corrupt Doctor
- 1996 · Meendum Savithri as Narasimhan
- 1995 · Kuruthipunal as Criminal
- 1995 · Aasai as Lt. Col Hariharan
- 1995 · Witness as Vikram
- 1995 · Chinna Vathiyar as Baba
- 1994 · Vanaja Girija as Shankar
- 1994 · Seevalaperi Pandi as Konaar
- 1993 · Moondravadhu Kann as
- 1993 · Captain Magal as Kalyan Kumar (voice)
- 1991 · Paattondru Kettan as
- 1991 · Naan Pudicha Mappillai as Muthuraj
- 1991 · Dharma Durai as Ramadurai
- 1991 · Sigaram as Gnanam
- 1991 · Penn as
- 1990 · Nee Sirithaal Deepavali as
- 1990 · Adhisaya Manithan as
- 1990 · 13m Number Veedu as Selvam
- 1989 · Padicha Pulla as
- 1989 · Utthama Purushan as
- 1989 · Thendral Sudum as Anand
- 1988 · Soora Samhaaram as Arun
- 1987 · Vedham Pudhithu as Widowed Forest Ranger
- 1987 · Thangachi as
- 1987 · Nayakan as Surya (adult)
- 1987 · Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi as
- 1987 · Kizhakku Africavil Sheela as Ramu
- 1986 · Isai Paadum Thendral as
- 1986 · Meenamasathile Suryan as
- 1986 · December Pookkal as Inspector Vinoth
- 1985 · Saavi as Anand, A Stage Playback Singer
- 1985 · Unnai Thedi Varuven as
- 1985 · Pagal Nilavu as
- 1985 · Naan Sigappu Manithan as Ravi
- 1985 · Uthami as Paranthaman
- 1984 · Osai as
- 1984 · Nerupukkul Eeram as
- 1984 · Thambikku Entha Ooru as Chandran
- Future · Marriage Story as
- 2026 · Enna Vilai as
- 2026 · Anthony as Rev. Church Father
- 2026 · Thiraivi as
- 2025 · Iravin Vizhigal as
- 2025 · Kuttram Pudhithu as
- 2025 · Iravu Paravai as
- 2025 · Jinn-The Pet as
- 2025 · School as Mastan
- 2025 · Sumo as
- 2025 · Asthram as
- 2024 · Oshana as
- 2024 · Kishkindha Kaandam as Amrith Lal
- 2024 · Chutney Sambar as Rathnasamy
- 2024 · Finder as
- 2024 · Masthu Shades Unnai Ra as
- 2024 · Vadakkupatti Ramasamy as
- 2023 · Nandhi Varman as
- 2023 · Sooragan as Varadharajan
- 2023 · Ratham as Rathnam Pandian
- 2023 · Mark Antony as Selvam
- 2023 · Raakadhan as Ravi Varman
- 2023 · Jambu Maharishi as
- 2022 · John Ahiya Naan as Doctor
- 2021 · Chithirai Sevvaanam as Principal
- 2021 · Erida as
- 2021 · Dikkiloona as Narrator
- 2021 · Calls as
- 2019 · Kuttymama as Major Sakaria
- 2019 · Unmaiyen Velicham as
- 2018 · Roja Maaligai as
- 2018 · Pakka as
- 2018 · Munthal as
- 2018 · Vikadakumaran as Police Superintendent
- 2017 · Pagadi Attam as Karthikeyan, Surya's father
- 2015 · Andhadhi as
- 2015 · Katham Katham as
- 2015 · Maha Maha as
- 2014 · Little Superman as
- 2014 · Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten as
- 2014 · Eera Veyil as
- 2014 · Hogenakkal as
- 2013 · Bhuvanakkadu as
- 2013 · Sandhithathum Sindhithathum as
- 2012 · Suzhal as
- 2012 · Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara as Manoj's Father
- 2011 · Melvilasom as Major Ajay Suri
- 2011 · Aadu Puli as
- 2011 · Vaada Poda Nanbargal as
- 2011 · Kaavalan as Parthasarathy
- 2011 · Ilaingan as
- 2010 · Singam as Asst. Commissioner Rajendran
- 2010 · Maanja Velu as Anjali's father
- 2010 · Thambikku Indha Ooru as
- 2010 · Pournami Nagam as
- 2009 · Adhe Neram Adhe Idam as
- 2009 · Kanden Kadhalai as Ramana
- 2009 · Naa Style Veru as
- 2009 · Mariyadhai as Viswanathan
- 2009 · Punnami Nagu as
- 2008 · Sakkarakatti as
- 2008 · Jayam Kondaan as
- 2008 · Kuselan as Nizhalgal Ravi
- 2007 · Periyar as
- 2006 · Gurukshetram as
- 2006 · Madhu as
- 2006 · Kalabha Kadhalan as
- 2006 · Saravana as Saravana's uncle
- 2005 · Aaru as Mahalakshmi's Father
- 2005 · Daas as Daas's Father
- 2005 · Oru Kalluriyin Kathai as
- 2005 · Ayya as Ramadurai
- 2004 · Attagasam as Mayilu
- 2004 · Adi Thadi as
- 2003 · Unnai Charanadaindhen as
- 2003 · Student Number 1 as Police inspector
- 2002 · Villain as Shiva and Vishnu's father
- 2002 · Padai Veetu Amman as Mongoose's sidekick /Shanthi's father
- 2002 · Album as
- 2002 · Punnagai Desam as
- 2001 · Kottai Mariamman as
- 2001 · Dosth as Jail Superintendent
- 2001 · Piriyadha Varam Vendum as Vishwanathan
- 2001 · Nageswari as Snake charmer
- 2000 · Bharathi as
- 2000 · Kannaal Pesavaa as
- 2000 · Kandukondain Kandukondain as Swaminathan
- 2000 · Rajakali Amman as
- 1999 · Maanaseega Kadhal as
- 1999 · Kannodu Kanbathellam as
- 1999 · Nenjinile as
- 1999 · Nilavey Mugam Kaattu as Prakash Father
- 1999 · Poomagal Oorvalam as Boopathy
- 1999 · Endrendrum Kadhal as Nagaraj
- 1998 · Pooveli as
- 1997 · Periya Manushan as Indhu Cousin
- 1997 · Suryavamsam as Thangarasu
- 1997 · Pasamulla Pandiyare as Nagaraja
- 1997 · Vallal as Kalingarayan
- 1997 · Arunachalam as Prathap
- 1997 · Iruvar as Ramani's uncle
- 1997 · Sakthi as Sethupathi
- 1997 · Pattukondi Chuddam as BP Srinivas Rao
- 1996 · Alexander as
- 1996 · Vetri Vinayagar as Parthiban
- 1996 · Sivasakthi as Anbu
- 1996 · Thirumbi Paar as Karnal Raja
- 1995 · Ilaya Ragam as
- 1995 · Kolangal as
- 1995 · Chakravarthy as Boopathy
- 1995 · Gangai Karai Paattu as
- 1995 · Naan Petha Magane as Ravi
- 1995 · Kattumarakaran as Muthazhagu's brother-in-law
- 1994 · Veera Padhakkam as
- 1994 · Allarodu as Naidu
- 1994 · The City as M.P Sudhakaran
- 1994 · The City as
- 1994 · Priyanka as Ravi
- 1994 · Duet as Guest appearance
- 1994 · Honest Raj as Kesavan
- 1993 · Pathini Penn as
- 1993 · Uzhaippali as Gajapathi
- 1993 · Marupadiyum as
- 1992 · Neenga Nalla Irukkanum as
- 1992 · Kalikaalam as Raghuraman
- 1992 · Annamalai as Satkunam
- 1992 · Singaravelan as 'Sincere' Sivamani
- 1992 · Agni Paarvai as MLA Inbasekharan
- 1992 · Thambi Pondatti as Balu
- 1992 · Ilavarasan as Selvanayagam
- 1991 · Rasathi Varum Naal as Inspector Vijay
- 1991 · Jaitra Yatra as
- 1991 · Vasalil Oru Vennila as
- 1991 · Chaitanya as
- 1991 · Namma Ooru Mariamma as Muthu
- 1990 · Amman Kovil Thiruvizha as
- 1990 · Puthu Paatu as
- 1990 · Enkitta Mothathe as
- 1990 · Durga as Muthu
- 1990 · Neengalum Herothan as 'Tiger' Premnath
- 1990 · Idhaya Thamarai as
- 1990 · Thiyagu as Nana
- 1989 · Mappillai as Ravi
- 1989 · Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal as Manibharathi (voice)
- 1989 · Nyaya Tharasu as Thazhamuthu
- 1989 · Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa as
- 1989 · Thaaya Thaarama as
- 1989 · Idhaya Deepam as
- 1989 · Kuttravaali as
- 1989 · Enga Veetu Deivam as
- 1989 · Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi as
- 1989 · Oru Ponnu Nenacha as
- 1988 · Jeeva as Anand
- 1988 · Ithu Engal Neethi as
- 1988 · Makkal Aanaiyittal as
- 1987 · Ore Oru Gramathiley as
- 1987 · Veendum Lisa as Kalyan
- 1987 · Neethikku Thandanai as
- 1987 · Idanazhiyil Oru Kaloocha as
- 1987 · Makkal En Pakkam as
- 1987 · Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi as
- 1987 · Poovizhi Vasalile as Inspector Ravi
- 1986 · Lakshmi Vandhachu as Raja
- 1986 · Iravu Pookkal as
- 1986 · Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu as Shankar
- 1986 · Panneer Nadhigal as
- 1985 · Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe as
- 1985 · Yaar? as
- 1985 · Sri Raghavendrar as Venkanna
- 1985 · Anni as
- 1985 · Needhiyin Nizhal as James
- 1985 · Paadum Vaanampadi as Shyam
- 1985 · Pournami Alaigal as Inspector Lawrence
- 1985 · Thiramai as
- 1984 · Raja Veetu Kannu Kutti as
- 1984 · Sanga Natham as
- 1984 · Niraparaadhi as Jayaprakash
- 1983 · Mann Vasanai as
- 1982 · Kakka as
- 1982 · Manjal Nila as Gopi
- 1982 · Ninaivellam Nithya as Thyagu
- 1982 · Thaai Mookaambikai as Sarangan
- 1981 · Aaradhanai as
- 1981 · Kadal Meengal as
- 1980 · Nizhalgal as Gopi
- 1978 · Sadhurangam as
- Future · Black Gold as Eswara Moorthy
- Future · Black Rose as
- Future · Madhil Mel Kaadhal as
- Future · Theenkirai as