Ravi Mohan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 10, 1980 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Active Years
- 1993–2026 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Ravi Mohan, also known by his former stage name Jayam Ravi, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema. He was born on September 10, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His parents are veteran film editor A. Mohan, also known as editor Mohan, and Varalakshmi Mohan. He has two siblings, an elder brother named M. Raja or Mohan Raja, who is a noted film director and has featured Ravi in the lead role in most of his films, and a sister named Roja Mohan, who is a dentist. Ravi completed his schooling at Jawahar Vidyalaya in Ashok Nagar, Chennai. He studied dancing under bharatnatyam dancer Nalini Balakrishnan, performing his arangetram at the age of 12. He earned a degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College in Chennai and trained in acting at the Kishore Namit Kapur Institute in Mumbai.
Career overview
Ravi Mohan, also better known by his former stage name Jayam Ravi, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema. He was born on September 10, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, to Tamil parents, editor Mohan and Varalakshmi Mohan. He has two siblings, an elder brother named M. Raja or Mohan Raja, who is a noted film director, and a sister named Roja Mohan, who is a dentist.
Ravi completed his schooling at Jawahar Vidyalaya in Ashok Nagar, Chennai, and studied dancing under the bharatnatyam dancer Nalini Balakrishnan, performing his arangetram at the age of 12. He subsequently earned a degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College in Chennai. Deciding to enter the film industry, he underwent training in acting at the Kishore Namit Kapur Institute in Mumbai.
Throughout his career in the film industry, most of his brother Mohan Raja's films have featured Ravi in the lead role. His work in the entertainment field encompasses a known credits count of 53 in acting, establishing his presence as a prominent actor working in Tamil cinema.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
57 titles- Parasakthi (2026) as Thirunaadan 'Thiru'
- Jolly O Gymkhana (2026) as Self - Guest
- Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025) as Siddharth
- Siren (2024) as Thilagavarman
- Brother (2024) as Karthik
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) as Arunmozhi Varman
- Iraivan (2023) as Arjun
- Agilan (2023) as Agilan/Nandhan
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) as Arunmozhi Varman
- Pearle Maaney Show (2022) as Self
- Bhoomi (2021) as Bhoominathan
- Comali (2019) as Ravi
- Thumbaa (2019) as Special Appearance
- Adanga Maru (2018) as S. Subash
- Tik Tik Tik (2018) as M. Vasu
- Vanamagan (2017) as Jara (Vaasi)
- Bogan (2017) as ACP Vikram
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Miruthan (2016) as Karthik
- Thani Oruvan (2015) as Mithran IPS
- Thani Oruvan (2015) Playback Singer
- Sakalakala Vallavan (2015) as Shakthi
- Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015) as Cameo
- Romeo Juliet (2015) as Karthick
- Bhooloham (2015) as Vivek Bhooloham
- Nimirndhu Nil (2014) as Aravindan Sivasamy/Narasimha Reddy
- Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan (2013) as Aadhi Shanmugam / Bhagavan Bhai
- Engeyum Kadhal (2011) as Kamal
- Thillalangadi (2010) as Krishna
- Peranmai (2009) as R. Duruvan
- Dhaam Dhoom (2008) as Gautham Subramaniam
- Santosh Subramaniam (2008) as Santosh
- Velli Thirai (2008) as Cameo Appearance
- Deepavali (2007) as Billu
- Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (2006) as Santhosh
- Idhaya Thirudan (2006) as Mahesh
- Daas (2005) as Antony Daas
- Mazhai (2005) as Arjun
- M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) as M.Kumaran
- Jayam (2003) as Ravi
- Bava Bavamaridi (1993) as Young Raju
- Bro Club
- Bro Club Producer
- White
- Vikram 2
- Karathey Babu as K. Shanmugha 'Karathey' Babu
- Thani Oruvan 2 as Mithran IPS
- Miruthan 2
- Benz
- Jana Gana Mana
- Sangamithra
- An Ordinary Man Director
- An Ordinary Man Writer
- An Ordinary Man Producer
- Genie
- Vaddi Kaasula Vaada as Lord Venkateswara
- Khaaki Squad Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ravi Mohan best known for?
Ravi Mohan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025), Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023), Iraivan (2023), Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022).
When and where was Ravi Mohan born?
Ravi Mohan was born on September 10, 1980 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Ravi Mohan have?
Ravi Mohan has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Ravi Mohan's background in cinema and television?
Ravi Mohan, also known by his former stage name Jayam Ravi, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema. He was born on September 10, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His parents are veteran film editor A. Mohan, also known as editor Mohan, and Varalakshmi Mohan. He has two siblings, an elder brother named M. Raja...
Ravi Mohan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) as Arunmozhi Varman — aged about 41
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 35
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) as Arunmozhi Varman — aged about 42
- Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025) as Siddharth — aged about 44
- Iraivan (2023) as Arjun — aged about 42
- Tik Tik Tik (2018) as M. Vasu — aged about 37
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