Actor
Rahul Ravindran
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2010 – Present
Rahul Ravindran Biography
Rahul Ravindran Basic Information
- Full Name: Rahul Ravindran
- Profession: Actor, Director, Screenwriter
- Date of Birth: 23 June 1981 or 23 June 1982 (commonly reported as 1981)
- Age: 44–45 years (as of early 2026)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 11 inches / 180 cm
- Eye Color: Dark Brown (common for actor)
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Personal Life
- Marital Status: Married to Chinmayi Sripada (singer) since May 2014
- Children: Twin children (Driptah and Sharvas)
- Parents: Father – Ravindran; Mother – Vasumathi
- Sibling: Younger brother named Rohit (photographer)
Education & Early Career
- Schooling: Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Chennai
- Degrees: Bachelor of Commerce and MBA in Business Management
- Before Films: Worked as assistant brand manager in advertising/media
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Work | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Moscowin Kavery | Acting debut in Tamil cinema (credited as Rahul) |
| 2012 | Andala Rakshasi | Telugu film debut as Gautham Prakash; nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) |
| 2012 | Vinmeengal | Notable Tamil role as Jeeva |
| 2013 | Vanakkam Chennai | Tamil film role as Deepak |
| 2014 | Ala Ela | Key Telugu film role as Karthik |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Important Telugu supporting role as Karthik |
| 2018 | Chi La Sow | Directorial debut; won National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay |
| 2018 | U Turn | Tamil-Telugu bilingual film as Aditya |
| 2019 | Manmadhudu 2 | Directed the Telugu romantic comedy sequel |
| 2021 | Shyam Singha Roy | Played Manoj Singha Roy in Telugu cinema |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam | Played Rahul Varma IFS; critically acclaimed |
| 2023 | The Great Indian Kitchen | Tamil film role as Husband |
| 2024 | Chaari 111 | Played CM GMR in Telugu spy action-comedy |
| 2024 | Jigra | Hindi debut role as Karthik “Muthu” Muthuraman |
| 2025 | The Girlfriend | Director and actor (Prof. Sudheer) in upcoming film |
| 2025 | They Call Him OG | Telugu film role as Bhadra |
Recent Activity
- Acting Debut & Early Recognition: Made his Tamil cinema debut with Moscowin Kavery (2010) and Telugu debut with Andala Rakshasi (2012), earning a SIIMA nomination for Best Male Debut.
- Directorial Acclaim: Directed Chi La Sow (2018), which won the National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay, establishing him as a talented filmmaker.
- Recent Directing Projects: Directed The Girlfriend (2025) starring Rashmika Mandanna, which received critical acclaim.
- Awards & Recognition: Honored at the Sri Kala Sudha Telugu Association 28th Annual Ugadi Puraskar for his writing and direction.
- Recent Acting Work: Appeared in Telugu film They Call Him OG (2025), continuing his presence as an actor alongside directing.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SIIMA Award | Best Male Debut (Telugu) | Andala Rakshasi | Nominated |
| 2018 | National Film Award | Best Original Screenplay | Chi La Sow | Won |
| 2025 | Sri Kala Sudha Telugu Association | Writing and Direction Award | The Girlfriend | Won |
About Rahul Ravindran
Actor, director, and screenwriter in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
2010 in Tamil film Moscowin Kavery; Telugu debut in Andala Rakshasi (2012).
Yes, including National Film Award for Best Original Screenplay (Chi La Sow).
Directed The Girlfriend (2025) and acted in They Call Him OG (2025).
Yes, he shares updates about films, behind-the-scenes content, and personal projects.