Nizhalgal Ravi

Nizhalgal Raviee
நிழல்கள் ரவி
Born Ravichandran Samanna
(1956-04-16) 16 April 1956
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names Kakka Ravi
Occupation Actor
Years active 1980–present
Spouse(s) Vishnupriya

Nizhalgal Ravi (Tamil: நிழல்கள் ரவி; born 16 April 1956) is an Indian actor who has performed in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. He mostly uses Tamil as his major mother tongue language. He started his career in 1980 with the film Nizhalgal.[1][2] He has acted in 500 films.[3]

Career

Nizhalgal Ravi, an actor in South Indian film industry, started his career under the baton of veteran director Bharathiraja in the Tamil film Nizhalgal which fetched him his sobriquet Nizhalgal. He played the role of an aspiring hero who falls in love, a performance which brought him his greatest success, although he has not become a top hero. He has had many character roles including films Vedam Puthithu, Nayakan, Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi, Annamalai, Marupadiyam, Aasai, and more. He portrayed his roles with as a kind hearted father, a ruthless villain, or a ditcher. He dubbed for Amitabh Bachchan for the program Kaun Banega Crorepati in Tamil. He acted in more than 25 movies in Malayalam during the 80s. He was born as Ravichandran to Shyamanna and D. Rajammal in an orthodox family. He did his B.A. in Economics in P.S.G. Arts, Coimbatore. He acted in director K. Balachander's telefilm Rayil Sneham, which became a hit in the late 80s and early 90s. He also acted in Nayagan.

Television

His performance in the TV serial "Jannal" was one in which he played the character of a normal middle age business man who has more negative pages in his personal life. The last climax episode of this serial is a master piece of his performance, as well as director Mr.K.Balachander's distinct directorial feat.

Filmography

  1. Narathan

kabali

  1. Maha Maha
  2. Ramanujan
  3. Bhuvanakkaadu
  4. Vanakkam Chennai
  5. Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (Hindi)
  6. Singam II
  7. Kaadhale Ennai Kaadhali
  8. Romans (Malayalam)
  9. Osthe
  10. Melvilasom (Malayalam)
  11. Kumara
  12. Aadu Puli
  13. Varmam
  14. Vaada Poda Nanbargal
  15. Ilaignan
  16. Kaavalan
  17. Mudhal Kadhal Mazhai
  18. Singam (2010)
  19. Azhagana Ponnuthan
  20. Maanja Velu
  21. Mandabam
  22. Pournami Naagam
  23. Manjal Veyil
  24. Madhavi
  25. Indira Vizha
  26. Kudiyarasu
  27. Thambivudayaan
  28. Pinju Manasu
  29. Kanna Nee Enakkuthaanda
  30. Adhe Neram Adhe Idam
  31. Kanden Kadhalai
  32. Jayam Kondaan
  33. Dhaam Dhoom
  34. Andamaina Abaddam
  35. Nenjathai Killadhe (2008)
  36. Theeyavan
  37. Sakkarakatti
  38. Thaamirabharani
  39. Thodamale
  40. Kalabha Kadhalan
  41. Oru Naal Oru Kanavu
  42. Jathi
  43. Gajendra
  44. Attagasam
  45. Varnajaalam
  46. Adithadi
  47. Thirumalai
  48. Padai Veetu Amman
  49. Manasellam
  50. Nageswari
  51. Alli Arjuna
  52. Villain
  53. Lovely
  54. Thavasi
  55. Enge Enadhu Kavithai
  56. Shahjahan
  57. Punnagai Desam
  58. Red (2002)
  59. Citizen
  60. Piriyadha Varam Vendum
  61. Paarthale Paravasam
  62. Kushi (2000)
  63. Kandukondain Kandukondain
  64. Budget Padmanabhan
  65. Rajakaali Amman
  66. James Pandu
  67. Bharathi
  68. Nenjinile
  69. Suryodayam
  70. Endrendrum Kadhal
  71. Kannodu Kanbathellam
  72. Poomagal Oorvalam
  73. Nilave Mugam Kaattu
  74. Kaathirundha Kaadhal
  75. Bhagavath Singh
  76. Pattukondi Chooddaam (Telugu)
  77. Periya Manushan
  78. Mappillai Gounder
  79. Suryavamsam
  80. Arunachalam
  81. Vetri Vinayagar (1996)
  82. Indian (1996)
  83. Guntur Gundamma Katha (Telugu)
  84. Aasai
  85. Chinna Vathiyar
  86. Naan Petha Magane
  87. Marupadiyum
  88. Agni Paarvai
  89. Chakravarthy
  90. Moondravadhu Kann
  91. Aadmi (1993) (Hindi)
  92. Nippu Ravva (Telugu)
  93. Pudhupiravi
  94. Uzhaippali
  95. Annamalai
  96. Singaravelan (1992)
  97. Thambi Pondatti
  98. Dharma Dorai
  99. Sivasankari
  100. Isai Paadum Thendral
  101. Madha Komadha
  102. Brahmachari (1992)
  103. Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
  104. Pathimoonam Number Veedu
  105. Thilakam
  106. Avanikunnile Kinnarippookkal
  107. Alludugaru (Telugu)
  108. Enkitta Mothathe
  109. Nyaya Tharasu
  110. Idhaya Thamarai
  111. Aadi Viradham
  112. Rasathi Varum Naal
  113. My Dear Lisa
  114. Mappillai (1989)
  115. Meenamaasathile Sooryan (1986)
  116. Soora Samhaaram
  117. Lakshmi Vandhachu
  118. Ore Oru Gramathile
  119. Needhiyin Nizhal
  120. December Pookal
  121. Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
  122. Nayakan (1987)
  123. Gowtami (Telugu)
  124. Vedham Pudhithu
  125. Terror (Telugu)
  126. Pagal Nilavu
  127. Osai
  128. Adhisaya Manithan
  129. Sri Raghavendra
  130. Kaamaakshi
  131. Vetri Vinayagar (1996)
  132. Nizhalgal

As dubbing artist

In Tamil speaking community, the program "KBC" got huge reception, due to the dubbing voice performed by Nizhalgal Ravi.[4] The voice exactly matched Mr. Amithab Bachan's stiff and rigid voice. When asked about how he could deliver such a suitable voice in the program, in an interview for a Tamil weekly, he replied, "I was delighted when i got a call for dubbing opportunity for Amitabhji.. but when i saw the original program... i thought of how to match his voice familiarity...then i found out that, during early morning when i wake up, my voice used to be little bit above normal vocal.. so i decided to do the dubbing by early morning 5.00 am in the studio...for which i wake up at 4.00 and get ready and go.. and this is how it has happened".

Audiobook narration

Personal life

He is married to Vishnupriya and has one son, Rahul.

References

  1. ↑ Nizhalgal Ravi, IMDb, retrieved 2008-11-11
  2. ↑ http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/11/21/stories/2008112150431600.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/02/it-is-500-films-for-nizhalgal-ravi.html
  4. ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/05/stories/2005080502290300.htm
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