Actor
K. S. Ravikumar
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1988 – Present
K. S. Ravikumar Biography
K. S. Ravikumar – Full Information
- Full Name: K. S. Ravikumar
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
- Date of Birth: 30 May 1954
- Age: 71 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
Physical Details
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black (now greying)
K. S. Ravikumar – Family Background
- Father: Not publicly disclosed
- Mother: Not publicly disclosed
- Wife: Name not publicly disclosed
- Son: Name not publicly disclosed
K. S. Ravikumar – Education
- Schooling: Completed schooling in Tamil Nadu
- Higher Education: No formal film-school education publicly disclosed
- Professional Learning: Gained filmmaking knowledge through hands-on experience and by working as an assistant director before becoming a lead director
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir (Directorial Debut) |
| 1994 | Nattamai |
| 1995 | Muthu |
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmugi |
| 1998 | Natpukkaga |
| 1999 | Padayappa |
| 2000 | Thenali (Director & Producer) |
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu |
| 2014 | Lingaa |
| 2014 | Kochadaiyaan (Writer) |
| 2016 | Kotigobba 2 |
| 2018 | Jai Simha |
| 2022 | Koogle Kuttappa (Producer & Actor) |
| 2023 | Ghosty |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam |
| 2024 | Aranmanai 4 |
| 2025 | Rajabheema |
| 2025 | Dragon |
Recent Activity
- K. S. Ravikumar is currently active as an actor, director, and producer in the South Indian film industry.
- He appeared in the 2024 film Lal Salaam, produced under his R.K. Celluloids banner.
- He is directing upcoming projects, including an untitled film with Shivarajkumar.
- Recently, he has been actively promoting the film HitList.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Best Film | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Nattamai | Won |
| 1994 | Best Director | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Nattamai | Won |
| 1998 | Best Film | Filmfare Awards South | Natpukkaga | Won |
| 1998 | Best Film | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Natpukkaga | Won |
| 1999 | Best Film | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Padayappa | Won |
| 2006 | Favourite Director | Vijay Awards | Varalaru | Won |
| 2008 | Best Director | ITFA Awards | Dasavathaaram | Won |
| 2008 | Best Film | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Dasavathaaram | Won |
| 2008 | Favourite Director | Vijay Awards | Dasavathaaram | Nominated |
| 2008 | Favourite Film | Vijay Awards | Dasavathaaram | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Director | Filmfare Awards South | Dasavathaaram | Nominated |
| 2009 | Favourite Director | Vijay Awards | Aadhavan | Nominated |
| 2009 | Favourite Film | Vijay Awards | Aadhavan | Nominated |
| 2014 | Favourite Director | Vijay Awards | Lingaa | Nominated |
About K. S. Ravikumar
K. S. Ravikumar is a renowned Indian film director, actor, writer, and producer in South Indian cinema.
His first film as director was Puriyaadha Pudhir released in 1990.
Nattamai, Muthu, Padayappa, Avvai Shanmugi, and Dasavathaaram are among his most popular films.
Yes, he is currently active as an actor, director, and producer.
Yes, he has directed Rajinikanth in major films including Muthu, Padayappa, and Lingaa.