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