Ravi Rahul

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Ravi Rahul
Occupation(s)Actor, director
Years active1991 - present

Ravi Rahul is an Indian actor and director, who has appeared in leading roles in films and television.

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Career

Ravi Rahul was introduced as a leading actor in Kasthuri Raja's Aatha Un Koyilile (1991), before moving on to appear in further lead roles in Maangalyam Thandhunaane (1991) and Tamizh Ponnu (1992). As offers in Tamil films began to reduce, Ravi Rahul moved on to work on Tamil television serials, appearing in over 50 shows. [1] Following an extended period away from the film industry, he made a comeback in the lead role through Pollangu (2012). The film opened to negative reviews with Ravi Rahul being criticised for his performance. [2] [3]

Ravi Rahul made his directorial debut through Salaam (2017). [4] In 2018, he directed a film titled Kalavani Sirukki featuring newcomers. [5]

Filmography

Actor

Films
YearFilmRoleNotes
1991 Aatha Un Koyilile Pandi
1991Maangalyam Thandhunaane
1992Tamizh Ponnu
1993Madhumathi
2001 Mitta Miraasu
2012 Pollangu Rahul
2017Salaam
Television
YearSerialChannelRoleNotes
2001GuhanRaj TV
2012NadaswaramSun TV
2024-presentGauriKalaignar TV

Director

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