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. Pagadi Aattam (2017)
  2. Narathan
  3. Ramanujan
  4. Bhuvanakkaadu
  5. Vanakkam Chennai
  6. Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (Hindi)
  7. Singam II
  8. Kaadhale Ennai Kaadhali
  9. Romans (Malayalam)
  10. Osthe
  11. Melvilasom (Malayalam)
  12. Kumara
  13. Aadu Puli
  14. Varmam
  15. Vaada Poda Nanbargal
  16. Ilaignan
  17. Kaavalan
  18. Mudhal Kadhal Mazhai
  19. Singam (2010)
  20. Azhagana Ponnuthan
  21. Maanja Velu
  22. Mandabam
  23. Pournami Naagam
  24. Manjal Veyil
  25. Madhavi
  26. Indira Vizha
  27. Kudiyarasu
  28. Thambivudayaan
  29. Pinju Manasu
  30. Kanna Nee Enakkuthaanda
  31. Adhe Neram Adhe Idam
  32. Kanden Kadhalai
  33. Jayam Kondaan
  34. Dhaam Dhoom
  35. Andamaina Abaddam
  36. Nenjathai Killadhe (2008)
  37. Theeyavan
  38. Sakkarakatti
  39. Thaamirabharani
  40. Thodamale
  41. Kalabha Kadhalan
  42. Oru Naal Oru Kanavu
  43. Jathi
  44. Gajendra
  45. Attagasam
  46. Varnajaalam
  47. Adithadi
  48. Thirumalai
  49. Padai Veetu Amman
  50. Manasellam
  51. Nageswari
  52. Alli Arjuna
  53. Villain
  54. Lovely
  55. Dosth (2001)
  56. Thavasi
  57. Enge Enadhu Kavithai
  58. Shahjahan
  59. Punnagai Desam
  60. Red (2002)
  61. Citizen
  62. Piriyadha Varam Vendum
  63. Paarthale Paravasam
  64. Kushi (2000)
  65. Kandukondain Kandukondain
  66. Budget Padmanabhan
  67. Rajakaali Amman
  68. James Pandu
  69. Bharathi
  70. Nenjinile
  71. Suryodayam
  72. Endrendrum Kadhal
  73. Kannodu Kanbathellam
  74. Poomagal Oorvalam
  75. Nilave Mugam Kaattu
  76. Kaathirundha Kaadhal
  77. Bhagavath Singh
  78. Pattukondi Chooddaam (Telugu)
  79. Periya Manushan
  80. Mappillai Gounder
  81. Suryavamsam
  82. Arunachalam
  83. Vetri Vinayagar
  84. Indian (1996)
  85. Sivasakthi (1996)
  86. Guntur Gundamma Katha (Telugu)
  87. Aasai
  88. Chinna Vathiyar
  89. Naan Petha Magane
  90. Marupadiyum
  91. Agni Paarvai
  92. Chakravarthy
  93. Moondravadhu Kann
  94. Aadmi (1993) (Hindi)
  95. Nippu Ravva (Telugu)
  96. Pudhupiravi
  97. Uzhaippali
  98. Annamalai
  99. Singaravelan (1992)
  100. Thambi Pondatti
  101. Dharma Dorai
  102. Sivasankari
  103. Isai Paadum Thendral
  104. Madha Komadha
  105. Brahmachari (1992)
  106. Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
  107. Pathimoonam Number Veedu
  108. Thilakam
  109. Avanikunnile Kinnarippookkal
  110. Alludugaru (Telugu)
  111. Enkitta Mothathe
  112. Nyaya Tharasu
  113. Idhaya Thamarai
  114. Aadi Viradham
  115. Rasathi Varum Naal
  116. My Dear Lisa
  117. Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa (1989)
  118. Mappillai (1989)
  119. Meenamaasathile Sooryan (1986)
  120. Soora Samhaaram
  121. Lakshmi Vandhachu
  122. Ore Oru Gramathile
  123. Needhiyin Nizhal
  124. December Pookal
  125. Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
  126. Nayakan (1987)
  127. Gowtami (Telugu)
  128. Vedham Pudhithu
  129. Terror (Telugu)
  130. Anandha Kanneer (1986)
  131. Pagal Nilavu
  132. Osai
  133. Nirabarathi (1984)
  134. Adhisaya Manithan
  135. Sri Raghavendra
  136. Pournami Alaigal (1985)
  137. "uthamee"
  138. Kaamaakshi
  139. Aradhanai (1981)
  140. 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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