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==Film career==
==Film career==
Jayam Ravi made his acting debut in the action-[[masala (film genre)|masala]] film ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'', produced by his father and directed by his brother [[M. Raja]]. It was a remake of the 2002 [[Jayam (2002 film)|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]]. Ravi's performance was widely positively received; a critic from [[Sify]] wrote that he delivered a performance that "makes you want to see more of him"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13581071&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:M.Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi |publisher=Sify.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> while ''[[The Hindu]]'''s Malathi Rangarajan cited that he came out with an "appreciable portrayal throughout."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/10/08/stories/2004100802130301.htm |title=Entertainment / Film Review : M. Kumaran Son of |work=The Hindu |location=India |date=8 October 2004 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> The film, considered a family entertainer, received the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes)|Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Film]] and fetched Ravi himself the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]].<ref>{{cite web|author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml |title=Dailynews – Tamilnadu State Film Awards â€" awards for Vikram, Jyotika |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date=13 February 2006 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> It also emerged a high financial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-is-victorious-second-time-news-tamil-kkfvDWiaahb.html |title='Jayam' Ravi is victorious second time! |publisher=Sify.com |date=22 November 2004 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>
Jayam Ravi made his acting debut ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'' the he went to ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'' and fetched Ravi himself the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]].<ref>{{cite web|author=cinesouth |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml |title=Dailynews – Tamilnadu State Film Awards â€" awards for Vikram, Jyotika |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date=13 February 2006 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jayam-ravi-is-victorious-second-time-news-tamil-kkfvDWiaahb.html |title='Jayam' Ravi is victorious second time! |publisher=Sify.com |date=22 November 2004 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>


His next release, ''[[Daas]]'' (2004), another action-masala flick,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7492.html |title=Daas Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=30 July 2005 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> and his first original film following two remakes,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/05look.htm |title=Jeyam Ravi on a hat-trick |publisher=Rediff.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> featured him as a [[association football|football player]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/jayamravi/tamil-movies-inteview-actor-jayamravi.html |title=Interview : 'Jayam' Ravi |publisher=Behindwoods.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> The film took an even bigger opening than his previous ones and was declared a hit as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13909216&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> He garnered positive remarks from critics, with Sify's reviewer claiming that Ravi was "hundred percent convincing as an action hero," further labelling his performance as "impressive."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13906776&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Dass |publisher=Sify.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> ''[[Mazhai]]'', a remake of the Telugu film ''[[Varsham]]'', was his other release that year, which was "lukewarm" at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ravis-big-white-hope-news-tamil-kkfvtJedhie.html |title=Ravi’s big white hope! |publisher=Sify.com |date=5 February 2006 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>
His next release, ''[[Daas]]'' (2004),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7492.html |title=Daas Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=30 July 2005 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> and his first original film following two remakes,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jul/05look.htm |title=Jeyam Ravi on a hat-trick |publisher=Rediff.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> featured him as a [[association football|football player]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/jayamravi/tamil-movies-inteview-actor-jayamravi.html |title=Interview : 'Jayam' Ravi |publisher=Behindwoods.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13909216&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>.then he went a remake of the Telugu film ''[[Varsham]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ravis-big-white-hope-news-tamil-kkfvtJedhie.html |title=Ravi’s big white hope! |publisher=Sify.com |date=5 February 2006 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>.
In 2006 he starred in [[Saran (director)|Saran's]] ''[[Idhaya Thirudan]]'', which was a [[box office bomb]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/22692.html |title=Arya with Saran – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ravi-in-a-fix-news-tamil-kkfvsAecgaj.html |title=Ravi in a fix! |publisher=Sify.com |date=17 February 2006 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> following which he acted in ''[[Something Something Unakkum Enakkum|Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (initially released and promoted as ''Something Something Unakkum Enakkum''), again under his brother's direction in another remake of a Telugu film. Ravi portrayed a rich, happy-go-lucky [[Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin|NRI]] from London, who has to live and fight for his love in dire conditions in a rural milieu.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/07/28/stories/2006072802530200.htm ]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref> The film, which featured [[Trisha Krishnan]] alongside Ravi, became a high critical as well as financial success,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/27434.html |title=Kollywood in 2006 – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> emerging one of the highest-grossing and most-profitable films of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/2006-hits-misses-news-tamil-kkfvg4dgeah.html |title=2006– Hits & Misses |publisher=Sify.com |date=29 December 2006 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/tamilcinema06.shtml |title=Tamil cinema in 2006 – an analysis |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date=28 December 2006 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> The [[N. Linguswamy]]-produced ''[[Deepavali (film)|Deepavali]]'' under Ezhil's direction became his only 2007 release.
In 2006 he starred in ''[[Idhaya Thirudan]]''. following which he acted in ''[[Something Something Unakkum Enakkum|Unakkum Enakkum]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/specials/specials/tamilcinema06.shtml |title=Tamil cinema in 2006 – an analysis |publisher=Cinesouth.com |date=28 December 2006 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> The [[N. Linguswamy]]-produced ''[[Deepavali (film)|Deepavali]]'' under Ezhil's direction became his only 2007 release.


In 2008 Ravi appeared in three films. Following a [[cameo appearance]] in ''[[Velli Thirai]]'', he acted in the family drama ''[[Santhosh Subramaniam]]'', ''[[Bommarillu]]''. Next he starred in ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-08-03/aneez-jeeva-15-04-08.html |title=What is Aneez Jeeva up to? – Behindwoods.com director Jeeva Dhaam Dhoom associate Manikandan P.C. Sriram Sreenath Lakshmi Rai Nitin Sathya Yuvan Shankar Raja pictures kollywood hot images tamil picture gallery images |publisher=Behindwoods.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>.
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 essayed the role of a young man, whose choices and wishes are continually subdued by his father's.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/04/18/stories/2008041850070300.htm |title=Cinema Plus / Film Review : The ‘Jayam’ jamboree – Santosh Subramaniam |work=The Hindu |location=India |date=18 April 2008 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/9322.html |title=Santhosh Subramaniyam Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=12 April 2008 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> Ravi received a nomination for the [[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil)|Best Tamil Actor Award]] at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |title=56th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations |publisher=Reachouthyderabad.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> Next he starred in the action thriller ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'', directed by cinematographer-director [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], who died in the midst of the film's shooting in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40962.html |title='Dhaam' Dhoom' – The last one from Jeeva – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> Completed by Jeeva's assistant Manikandan, his wife Aneez Tanveer and his guru [[P. C. Sreeram]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-08-03/aneez-jeeva-15-04-08.html |title=What is Aneez Jeeva up to? – Behindwoods.com director Jeeva Dhaam Dhoom associate Manikandan P.C. Sriram Sreenath Lakshmi Rai Nitin Sathya Yuvan Shankar Raja pictures kollywood hot images tamil picture gallery images |publisher=Behindwoods.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> ''[[Dhaam Dhoom]]'' released in mid 2008 in which he portrayed Gautham Subramaniyam, a man accused in a murder he did not commit.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14749430&ctid=5&cid=2429 |title=Movie Review:Dhaam Dhoom |publisher=Sify.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref> His performance was met with favorable reviews from critics, with Sify's reviewer citing that he was "simply amazing in his role", labelling the film as an "out and out Jayam Ravi movie",<ref name="autogenerated1"/> while Indiaglitz noted that Ravi was "probably the perfect choice to play the character".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8958.html |title=Dhaam Dhoom Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=28 August 2008 |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>


In 2009, he starred in the action film ''[[Peranmai]]'', directed by [[S. P. Jananathan]], in which he enacted the role of Dhruvan, a tribal forest officer. In his next film, ''[[Thillalangadi]]''(2010), he paired up with his brother for the fifth time to appear in a remake of a Telugu work. ''Thillalangadi'', the Tamil version of the 2009 film ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]'', opened to mixed critical response and could not repeat the success of its original version. In 2011, he played a [[playboy]] character in choreographer-turned-director [[Prabhu Deva]]'s romantic musical ''[[Engeyum Kaadhal]]'', which also fetched mixed reviews. His latest film was ''[[Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan]]''. He also confirmed that he would be part of [[S. P. Jananathan]]'s untitled forthcoming project co-starring his best pal [[Jiiva]].
In 2009, he starred in ''[[Peranmai]]''. In his next film, ''[[Thillalangadi]]''(2010), he paired up with his brother for the fifth time to appear in a remake of a Telugu work. ''Thillalangadi'', the Tamil version of the 2009 film ''[[Kick (2009 film)|Kick]]''. His latest film was ''[[Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan]]''. He also confirmed that he would be part of [[S. P. Jananathan]]'s untitled forthcoming project co-starring his best pal [[Jiiva]].

Ravi received a nomination for the [[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil)|Best Tamil Actor Award]] at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reachouthyderabad.com/news/Filmfare_awards.htm |title=56th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations |publisher=Reachouthyderabad.com |accessdate=18 October 2011}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==

Revision as of 11:02, 1 April 2013

Jayam Ravi
File:Jeyam Ravi.jpg
Born
Ravi Mohan

(1980-09-10) 10 September 1980 (age 44)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
SpouseAarthi

Ravi Mohan (born 10th September 1980), better known by his stage name Jayam Ravi, is an Indian film actor of the Tamil film industry. Ravi has appeared in films including Jayam, which since then became part of Ravi's stage name, M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi, Unakkum Enakkum, Santhosh Subramaniam and Thillalangadi, all of which have been directed by his brother, M. Raja.

Background

Ravi was born to Mohan S, editor of South Indian cinema and Varalakshmi. He has two siblings; his elder brother M. Raja is a noted film director, with most of his films featuring Ravi in the lead role, while his sister Roja is a dentist. 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,[2] he decided to get into the film industry. He has also undergone training in acting at the Kishore Namit Kapur Institute in Mumbai.[3]

He is a martial arts expert. Before acting, Ravi had been an assistant director to Suresh Krishna in the 2001 film Aalavandhan. He was also involved in several discussions and scenes for his brother's directional venture Velayudham.

Film career

Jayam Ravi made his acting debut Jayam the he went to Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi and fetched Ravi himself the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.[4][5]

His next release, Daas (2004),[6] and his first original film following two remakes,[7] featured him as a football player.[8][9].then he went a remake of the Telugu film Varsham[10]. In 2006 he starred in Idhaya Thirudan. following which he acted in Unakkum Enakkum[11] The N. Linguswamy-produced Deepavali under Ezhil's direction became his only 2007 release.

In 2008 Ravi appeared in three films. Following a cameo appearance in Velli Thirai, he acted in the family drama Santhosh Subramaniam, Bommarillu. Next he starred in Dhaam Dhoom[12].

In 2009, he starred in Peranmai. In his next film, Thillalangadi(2010), he paired up with his brother for the fifth time to appear in a remake of a Telugu work. Thillalangadi, the Tamil version of the 2009 film Kick. His latest film was Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan. He also confirmed that he would be part of S. P. Jananathan's untitled forthcoming project co-starring his best pal Jiiva.

Ravi received a nomination for the Best Tamil Actor Award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South.[13]

Filmography

Ravi's works are mostly remakes of Tollywood hit films, which have been successful as their originals.[14]

As Actor

Year Film Role Notes
2003 Jayam Ravi
2004 M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi Kumaran Eashwar Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
2005 Daas Antony Daas
2005 Mazhai Arjun
2006 Idhaya Thirudan Mahesh Aalwar
2006 Unakkum Enakkum Santhosh Krishnan
2007 Deepavali Billu Mudaliar
2008 Velli Thirai Himself Cameo appearance
2008 Santhosh Subramaniam Santhosh Subramaniam Nominated - Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award
Nominated - Vijay Award for Best Actor
2008 Dhaam Dhoom Gautham Subramaniam
2009 Peranmai Dhruvan Nominated - Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award
Nominated - Vijay Award for Best Actor
2010 Thillalangadi Krishna
2011 Ko Himself Special appearance
2011 Engeyum Kadhal Kamal
2013 Ameerin Aadhi Baghavan Aadhi Shanmugam,
Baghavan Bhai
2013 Boologam Boologam Filming
2013 Nimirndhu Nil Filming

References

  1. ^ "Biography". Official Website. Jayam Ravi. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  2. ^ "`Jayam` Ravi meets fans on". Sify.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Jayam Ravi talks to his fans". Sify.com. 9 September 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  4. ^ cinesouth (13 February 2006). "Dailynews – Tamilnadu State Film Awards â€" awards for Vikram, Jyotika". Cinesouth.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  5. ^ "'Jayam' Ravi is victorious second time!". Sify.com. 22 November 2004. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Daas Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz. 30 July 2005. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  7. ^ "Jeyam Ravi on a hat-trick". Rediff.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  8. ^ "Interview : 'Jayam' Ravi". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  9. ^ "Welcome to". Sify.com. 20 January 2007. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  10. ^ "Ravi's big white hope!". Sify.com. 5 February 2006. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  11. ^ "Tamil cinema in 2006 – an analysis". Cinesouth.com. 28 December 2006. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  12. ^ "What is Aneez Jeeva up to? – Behindwoods.com director Jeeva Dhaam Dhoom associate Manikandan P.C. Sriram Sreenath Lakshmi Rai Nitin Sathya Yuvan Shankar Raja pictures kollywood hot images tamil picture gallery images". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  13. ^ "56th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations". Reachouthyderabad.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  14. ^ "Jayam Ravi to shift base to Tollywood". The Times of India. 14 April 2011.

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