Biography
K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram (2008) went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Ravikumar began his career as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja and subsequently directed his first film Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990).
Directed 37
2010s
- 2019
Ruler
Director
- 2018
Jai Simha
Director
- 2016
- 2014
Lingaa
Director
- 2013
Policegiri
Director
- 2010
Manmadhan Ambu
Director
Jaggubhai
Director
2000s
- 2009
Aadhavan
Director
- 2008
Dasavatharam
Director
- 2006
Varalaru
Director
Saravana
Director
- 2004
Aethiree
Director
- 2003
Paarai
Director
- 2002
Villain
Director
Panchatanthiram
Director
- 2001
Samuthiram
Director
Bava Nachadu
Director
- 2000
Thenali
Director
1990s
- 1999
Pattali
Director
Minsara Kanna
Director
Padayappa
Director
Sneham Kosam
Director
- 1998
Natpukkaga
Director
Kondattam
Director
- 1997
Pistha
Director
Dharma Chakkaram
Director
- 1996
Avvai Shanmugi
Director
Parambarai
Director
- 1995
Periya Kudumbam
Director
- 1994
Nattamai
Director
- 1993
Band Master
Director
Suriyan Chandiran
Director
- 1992
Oor Mariyadhai
Director
- 1991
Putham Pudhu Payanam
Director
Cheran Pandiyan
Director
- 1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
Director
Acted in 73
2020s
- 2026
Train
Movie
- 2025
School
Inspector Kaleshwaran
Rajabheema
Minister Mandranayagam
- 2024
Andhagan
Dr Sami
Vasco Da Gama
Movie
Saamaniyan
Murugavel
Kadhale Kadhale
Movie
Lal Salaam
Sathyamoorthy
- 2023
Annapoorani
Movie
80's Buildup
Yemadharmaraja
Ghosty
Das
- 2022
Miral
Rama's Father
Koogle Kuttappa
Subramani
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
Arivazhagan
- 2021
Maaligai
Movie
Mathil
Laxmikanthan
- 2020
Naan Sirithal
Dilli Babu
Ayya Ullen Ayya
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Comali
Dharmaraj
- 2017
Maayavan
Minister
Palli Paruvathile
Movie
En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom
A Politician
- 2016
Remo
Arun's Father
Rekka
Ratna, Shiva's Father
- 2015
Thangamagan
Vijayraghavan
- 2014
Lingaa
'Finishing' Kumar
Aadama Jaichomada
Police Commissioner
Sigaram Thodu
Ravi
Inga Enna Solluthu
K.S. Ravikumar
- 2013
Policegiri
Movie
Onbadhule Guru
Balram Naidu
- 2010
Manmadhan Ambu
Guest Appearance
Jaggubhai
Movie
2000s
- 2007
Thottal Poo Malarum
Special Appearance
- 2006
Varalaru
Special Appearance as Doctor
Thalaimagan
Cameo
Thalai Nagaram
ACP Ravikumar
Saravana
man in the train
- 2004
Maha Nadigan
Special Appearance
Arul
Movie
Aethiree
Tenant (Special Appearance)
- 2002
Panchatanthiram
Co-Pilot Kumar
Thamizh
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Minsara Kanna
Movie
Padayappa
Guest at Anitha's birthday (Cameo Appearence)
Ponnu Veetukkaran
Manogar
- 1998
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
Cameo Appearance
Natpukkaga
Movie
Golmaal
ACP Bike Pandian (Periya Pandi)/ Chinna Pandi
Kondattam
Photographer
- 1997
Pagaivan
Durairaj
Pistha
Cameo
Dharma Chakkaram
Movie
- 1996
Avvai Shanmugi
Spectator
- 1995
Periya Kudumbam
Movie
- 1993
Suriyan Chandiran
Movie
- 1992
Oor Mariyadhai
Movie
- 1991
Putham Pudhu Payanam
Movie
Cheran Pandiyan
Movie
1980s
- 1986
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
Movie
No release date
Karathey Babu
Movie
Wrote 25
2010s
- 2019
Ruler
Screenplay
- 2016
- 2014
Lingaa
Screenplay, Story
Kochadaiiyaan
Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
2000s
- 2009
Aadhavan
Dialogue, Screenplay, Writer
- 2006
Varalaru
Screenplay, Dialogue
Saravana
Writer
- 2004
Aethiree
Screenplay, Story
- 2002
Villain
Screenplay, Dialogue
Panchatanthiram
Screenplay
- 2001
Samuthiram
Writer, Dialogue, Screenplay
- 2000
Thenali
Screenplay
1990s
- 1999
Minsara Kanna
Writer
Padayappa
Screenplay, Dialogue
Sneham Kosam
Screenplay
- 1998
Natpukkaga
Screenplay
Kondattam
Writer
- 1997
Dharma Chakkaram
Screenplay
- 1996
Avvai Shanmugi
Screenplay
- 1995
- 1994
Nattamai
Screenplay
- 1992
Oor Mariyadhai
Screenplay
- 1991
Putham Pudhu Payanam
Writer
Cheran Pandiyan
Writer
- 1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
Writer
Produced 4
2020s
- 2024
Hit List
Producer
- 2022
Koogle Kuttappa
Producer
2010s
- 2013
Policegiri
Producer
1990s
- 1998
Golmaal
Producer
Edited 1
2000s
- 2002
Vadh
Editor
Other crew 1
2020s
- 2024
Hit List
Presenter
Appearances6
2010s
- 2010
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
Himself (Guest Appearance)
2000s
- 2009
Aadhavan
Self
- 2005
Maayavi
Himself (Special Appearance)
- 2002
Villain
Self
- 2000
Thenali
Self
Kannaal Pesavaa
Himself