K. S. Ravikumar
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- June 4, 1954 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Active Years
- 1990–2026 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 177 credits in database
Biography
K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer, and actor who primarily works in Tamil cinema, alongside a few Telugu films. He has directed numerous films spanning comedy, drama, and action thrillers. His career began as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja, followed by his directorial debut, Puriyaadha Pudhir, in 1990. Among his directorial works is the film Dasavathaaram, released in 2008, which grossed sixteen million dollars worldwide in its first four weeks and eventually became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, his known credits include one hundred and six entries in directing.
Career overview
K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director, film producer, screenwriter, and actor who primarily works in Tamil cinema and has also worked in a few Telugu films. His career spans numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. He began his career as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja and subsequently directed his first film, Puriyaadha Pudhir, in 1990.
Among his extensive filmography, his film Dasavathaaram, released in 2008, went on to gross 16 million dollars worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Known professionally under variations including K. S. Ravikumar, K. S. Ravi Kumar, and K. S. RaviKu, he has accumulated 106 known credits in directing across his career.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
177 titles- Kara (2026) as Kanthasaami
- Love Oh Love (2026) as Rajendran
- Karathey Babu (2026)
- Dragon (2025) as Parasuram
- Rajabheema (2025) as Minister Mandranayagam
- School (2025) as Inspector Kaleshwaran
- Kanguva (2024) as Nolasco Raposo
- Hit List (2024) Producer
- Hit List (2024) Presenter
- Aranmanai 4 (2024)
- Lal Salaam (2024) as Sathyamoorthy
- Andhagan (2024) as Dr Sami
- Saamaniyan (2024) as Murugavel
- Vasco Da Gama (2024)
- Kadhale Kadhale (2024)
- Annapoorani (2023)
- Japan (2023) as Minister Pazhanisamy
- Ghosty (2023) as Das
- 80's Buildup (2023) as Yemadharmaraja
- Cobra (2022) as Nellaiappan
- Maayon (2022) as Vasudevan
- Varalaru Mukkiyam (2022) as Gopal
- Koogle Kuttappa (2022) as Subramani
- Koogle Kuttappa (2022) Producer
- Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022) as Arivazhagan
- Miral (2022) as Rama's Father
- Maaligai (2021)
- Mathil (2021) as Laxmikanthan
- Naan Sirithal (2020) as Dilli Babu
- Ayya Ullen Ayya (2020)
- Ayogya (2019) as Head Constable Abdul Kader
- Comali (2019) as Dharmaraj
- Ruler (2019) Director
- Ruler (2019) Screenplay
- Jai Simha (2018) Director
- Palli Paruvathile (2017)
- En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom (2017) as A Politician
- Maayavan (2017) as Minister
- Rekka (2016) as Ratna, Shiva's Father
- Remo (2016) as Arun's Father
- Kotigobba 2 (2016)
- Kotigobba 2 (2016) Director
- Kotigobba 2 (2016) Screenplay
- Kotigobba 2 (2016) Dialogue
- Thangamagan (2015) as Vijayraghavan
- Aadama Jaichomada (2014)
- Sigaram Thodu (2014) as Ravi
- Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014) as Self
- Kochadaiiyaan (2014) Screenplay
- Kochadaiiyaan (2014) Dialogue
- Kochadaiiyaan (2014) Story
- Lingaa (2014) as "Finishing" Kumar
- Lingaa (2014) Director
- Lingaa (2014) Screenplay
- Lingaa (2014) Story
- Inga Enna Solluthu (2014) as K.S. Ravikumar
- Onbadhule Guru (2013) as Balram Naidu
- Policegiri (2013)
- Policegiri (2013) Director
- Policegiri (2013) Producer
- Manmadhan Ambu (2010) as Guest Appearance
- Manmadhan Ambu (2010) Director
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) as Himself (Guest Appearance)
- Jaggubhai (2010)
- Jaggubhai (2010) Director
- Aadhavan (2009) as Self
- Aadhavan (2009) Director
- Aadhavan (2009) Screenplay
- Aadhavan (2009) Dialogue
- Aadhavan (2009) Writer
- Dasavatharam (2008) Director
- Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) as Special Appearance
- Thalaimagan (2006) as Cameo
- Thalai Nagaram (2006) as ACP Ravikumar
- Varalaru (2006) as Special Appearance as Doctor
- Varalaru (2006) Director
- Varalaru (2006) Screenplay
- Varalaru (2006) Dialogue
- Saravana (2006) as man in the train
- Saravana (2006) Director
- Saravana (2006) Writer
- Maayavi (2005) as Himself (Special Appearance)
- Aethiree (2004) as Tenant (Special Appearance)
- Aethiree (2004) Director
- Aethiree (2004) Screenplay
- Aethiree (2004) Story
- Arul (2004)
- Maha Nadigan (2004) as Special Appearance
- Paarai (2003) Director
- Villain (2003)
- Villain (2003) Director
- Villain (2003) Screenplay
- Thamizh (2002)
- Panchatanthiram (2002) as Co-Pilot Kumar
- Panchatanthiram (2002) Screenplay
- Panchatanthiram (2002) Director
- Villain (2002) as Self
- Villain (2002) Director
- Villain (2002) Screenplay
- Villain (2002) Dialogue
- Vadh (2002) Editor
- Samuthiram (2001) Director
- Samuthiram (2001) Screenplay
- Samuthiram (2001) Dialogue
- Samuthiram (2001) Writer
- Bava Nachadu (2001) Director
- Thenali (2000) as Self (Cameo)
- Thenali (2000) Screenplay
- Thenali (2000) Director
- Kannaal Pesavaa (2000)
- Suyamvaram (1999) Director
- Minsara Kanna (1999)
- Minsara Kanna (1999) Writer
- Minsara Kanna (1999) Director
- Pattali (1999) Director
- Padayappa (1999) as Guest at Anitha's birthday (Cameo Appearence)
- Padayappa (1999) Director
- Padayappa (1999) Screenplay
- Padayappa (1999) Dialogue
- Ponnu Veetukkaran (1999) as Manogar
- Sneham Kosam (1999) Director
- Sneham Kosam (1999) Screenplay
- Golmaal (1998) as ACP Bike Pandian (Periya Pandi)/ Chinna Pandi
- Golmaal (1998) Producer
- Kondattam (1998) as Photographer
- Kondattam (1998) Director
- Kondattam (1998) Writer
- Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998) as Cameo Appearance
- Natpukkaga (1998)
- Natpukkaga (1998) Director
- Natpukkaga (1998) Screenplay
- Santhosham (1998)
- Pistha (1997) as Cameo
- Pistha (1997) Director
- Dharma Chakkaram (1997)
- Dharma Chakkaram (1997) Director
- Dharma Chakkaram (1997) Screenplay
- Pagaivan (1997) as Durairaj
- Avvai Shanmugi (1996) as Spectator
- Avvai Shanmugi (1996) Director
- Avvai Shanmugi (1996) Screenplay
- Parambarai (1996) Director
- Muthu (1995) as Tamil-speaking Malayali (Cameo Appearance)
- Muthu (1995) Director
- Muthu (1995) Screenplay
- Muthu (1995) Dialogue
- Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala (1995)
- Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala (1995) Director
- Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala (1995) Screenplay
- Periya Kudumbam (1995)
- Periya Kudumbam (1995) Director
- Nattamai (1994) Screenplay
- Nattamai (1994) Director
- Sakthivel (1994)
- Sakthivel (1994) Director
- Band Master (1993) Director
- Purusha Lakshanam (1993)
- Purusha Lakshanam (1993) Director
- Purusha Lakshanam (1993) Screenplay
- Suriyan Chandiran (1993)
- Suriyan Chandiran (1993) Director
- Pondatti Rajyam (1992)
- Pondatti Rajyam (1992) Director
- Pondatti Rajyam (1992) Writer
- Oor Mariyadhai (1992)
- Oor Mariyadhai (1992) Director
- Oor Mariyadhai (1992) Screenplay
- Cheran Pandiyan (1991)
- Cheran Pandiyan (1991) Director
- Cheran Pandiyan (1991) Writer
- Putham Pudhu Payanam (1991)
- Putham Pudhu Payanam (1991) Director
- Putham Pudhu Payanam (1991) Writer
- Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990) Director
- Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990) Writer
- Pudhu Vasantham (1990) as Watchman (Cameo appearance)
- Train
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is K. S. Ravikumar best known for?
K. S. Ravikumar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kara (2026), Love Oh Love (2026), Dragon (2025), Kanguva (2024).
When and where was K. S. Ravikumar born?
K. S. Ravikumar was born on June 4, 1954 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does K. S. Ravikumar have?
K. S. Ravikumar has accumulated over 177 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is K. S. Ravikumar's background in cinema and television?
K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer, and actor who primarily works in Tamil cinema, alongside a few Telugu films. He has directed numerous films spanning comedy, drama, and action thrillers. His career began as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja, followed by his directorial debut...
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