Actor · Tamil cinema
Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi, who also goes by Ravi Mohan, is an actor in Tamil cinema. He is among the well-known leading men of the industry, and audiences know him best for Thani Oruvan (2015), Comali (2020) and the two Ponniyin Selvan films. His work has brought him a Filmfare Award South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. His screen career began with M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004), after the hit Jayam launched his run in leading roles. Mazhai and Daas followed in 2005, and Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum came in 2006. Santosh Subramaniam (2008) and Peranmai (2009) kept him in front of audiences. Thani Oruvan (2015) was a major high point, and Miruthan (2016), Tik Tik Tik (2018) and Comali (2020) added to his list of hits. In 2022 and 2023 he appeared in Ponniyin Selvan: Part I and Ponniyin Selvan: Part II. Bogan and Iraivan also came out in 2023. Siren and Brother followed in 2024, then Kadhalikka Neramillai in 2025 and Parasakthi in 2026. Ravi Mohan is known for taking on action thrillers, romances and comedies, and for moving between them with ease. Besides the Filmfare and Tamil Nadu State honours, he has three SIIMA Awards. Ravi Mohan Studios is his own banner, and it has backed several films.
46 yearsBorn Sep 10, 1980Chennai
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Jayam Ravi is an actor in Tamil cinema. Jayam Ravi's work is mostly drama, action and comedy.