V Ravichandran is an actor and producer working in Kannada cinema and Telugu cinema. Clapnumber holds 92 titles for V Ravichandran, from Kula Gourava in 1971 to KD – The Devil in 2026. By decade, that is 1 in the 1970s, 18 in the 1980s, 25 in the 1990s, 19 in the 2000s, 21 in the 2010s and 8 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, romance and thriller.
Biography
Veeraswamy Ravichandran (born 30 May 1961), known mononymously as Ravichandran, is an Indian actor, director, producer, music director, lyricist and editor working predominantly in Kannada cinema. The son of film producer N. Veeraswamy, he continues to produce and distribute films under his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions. He is popularly referred to as "Crazy Star" by the media and his fans.
Starting his acting career as a child artist in Dhoomakethu (1968) and Kula Gowrava (1971), Ravichandran started early as a co-producer for films such as Khadeema Kallaru (1982) and Chakravyuha (1983) besides acting in supporting roles. His lead role films started with Premigala Saval (1984), Pralayanthaka (1984) and Swabhimana (1985). He got his career best breakthrough with the film Premaloka in 1987 for which he directed, produced and acted in the lead role. Since then, Ravichandran films are considered to be technically savvy and lavish in production. His subsequent films such as Ranadheera (1988), Anjada Gandu (1988), Yuddha Kanda (1989), Ramachaari (1991), Mane Devru (1993), Putnanja (1995), Sipayi (1996), Yaare Neenu Cheluve (1998), Preethsod Thappa (1998), Kanasugara (2001), Ekangi (2002), Malla (2004), Drishya (2014) among others have been successful at the box office and made him one of the most prominent personalities in Kannada cinema.
In 2002, for the film Ekangi, Ravichandran won Best Director, Best Actor and Best Music director awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards. Besides he has won Special Jury Award for Shanti Kranti (1991). In addition to these, Ravichandran has been honored with Karnataka State Puttanna Kanagal Award for Lifetime Achievements, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South, Kannada Rajyotsava Award on 2010, Udaya Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Aham Premasmi (2005) and NTR National Award in 2013. He has been honored with Doctorate twice, from Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University (BCU) and CMR University, in his career.
Common questions
How many films has V Ravichandran been in?
Clapnumber lists 92 titles for V Ravichandran.
What was V Ravichandran's first film?
The earliest release on file is Kula Gourava (1971).
What is V Ravichandran's latest film?
The most recent release on file is KD – The Devil (2026).
Who has V Ravichandran worked with most?
Hamsalekha, on 17 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch V Ravichandran's films?
Titles featuring V Ravichandran are listed on Zee5, VI movies and tv and Amazon Prime. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
