K. S. Ravikumar
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- June 4, 1954, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Movies
- 135
K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram (2008) went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Ravikumar began his career as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja and subsequently directed his first film Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990).
Upcoming K. S. Ravikumar Movies
Train
2026
December 4, 2026
Karathey Babu
Release date TBA
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2026 | Train | |
| 2026 | Love Oh Love | Rajendran |
| 2026 | Kara | Kanthasaami |
| 2025 | School | Inspector Kaleshwaran |
| 2025 | Dragon | Parasuram |
| 2025 | Rajabheema | Minister Mandranayagam |
| 2024 | Kanguva | Nolasco Raposo |
| 2024 | Andhagan | Dr Sami |
| 2024 | Vasco Da Gama | |
| 2024 | Saamaniyan | Murugavel |
| 2024 | Aranmanai 4 | |
| 2024 | Kadhale Kadhale | |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam | Sathyamoorthy |
| 2023 | Annapoorani | |
| 2023 | 80's Buildup | Yemadharmaraja |
| 2023 | Japan | Minister Pazhanisamy |
| 2023 | Ghosty | Das |
| 2022 | Varalaru Mukkiyam | Gopal |
| 2022 | Miral | Rama's Father |
| 2022 | Cobra | Nellaiappan |
| 2022 | Maayon | Vasudevan |
| 2022 | Koogle Kuttappa | Subramani |
| 2022 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal | Arivazhagan |
| 2021 | Maaligai | |
| 2021 | Mathil | Laxmikanthan |
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Dilli Babu |
| 2020 | Ayya Ullen Ayya | |
| 2019 | Comali | Dharmaraj |
| 2019 | Ayogya | Head Constable Abdul Kader |
| 2017 | Maayavan | Minister |
| 2017 | Palli Paruvathile | |
| 2017 | En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom | A Politician |
| 2016 | Remo | Arun's Father |
| 2016 | Rekka | Ratna, Shiva's Father |
| 2016 | Kotigobba 2 | |
| 2015 | Thangamagan | Vijayraghavan |
| 2014 | Lingaa | 'Finishing' Kumar |
| 2014 | Aadama Jaichomada | Police Commissioner |
| 2014 | Sigaram Thodu | Ravi |
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | K.S. Ravikumar |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Self |
| 2013 | Policegiri | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Balram Naidu |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Guest Appearance |
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Himself (Guest Appearance) |
| 2010 | Jaggubhai | |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Self |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Special Appearance |
| 2006 | Varalaru | Special Appearance as Doctor |
| 2006 | Thalaimagan | Cameo |
| 2006 | Thalai Nagaram | ACP Ravikumar |
| 2006 | Saravana | man in the train |
| 2005 | Maayavi | Himself (Special Appearance) |
| 2004 | Maha Nadigan | Special Appearance |
| 2004 | Arul | |
| 2004 | Aethiree | Tenant (Special Appearance) |
| 2003 | Villain | |
| 2002 | Villain | Self |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram | Co-Pilot Kumar |
| 2002 | Thamizh | |
| 2000 | Thenali | Self |
| 2000 | Kannaal Pesavaa | |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Guest at Anitha's birthday (Cameo Appearence) |
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukkaran | Manogar |
| 1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Cameo Appearance |
| 1998 | Natpukkaga | |
| 1998 | Golmaal | ACP Bike Pandian (Periya Pandi)/ Chinna Pandi |
| 1998 | Santhosham | |
| 1998 | Kondattam | Photographer |
| 1997 | Pagaivan | Durairaj |
| 1997 | Pistha | Cameo |
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram | |
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmugi | Spectator |
| 1995 | Muthu | Tamil-speaking Malayali (Cameo Appearance) |
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | |
| 1995 | Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala | |
| 1994 | Sakthivel | |
| 1994 | Ravanan | |
| 1993 | Purusha Lakshanam | |
| 1993 | Suriyan Chandiran | |
| 1992 | Pondatti Rajyam | |
| 1992 | Oor Mariyadhai | |
| 1991 | Putham Pudhu Payanam | |
| 1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | Watchman (Cameo appearance) |
| 1989 | Raaja Raajathan | Priest (uncredited) |
| 1986 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2024 | Hit List | Producer |
| 2022 | Koogle Kuttappa | Producer |
| 2019 | Ruler | Director, Screenplay |
| 2018 | Jai Simha | Director |
| 2016 | Kotigobba 2 | Director, Screenplay |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Director, Screenplay |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Screenplay |
| 2013 | Policegiri | Producer, Director |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Director |
| 2010 | Jaggubhai | Director |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Director, Screenplay, Writer |
| 2008 | Dasavatharam | Director |
| 2006 | Varalaru | Director, Screenplay |
| 2006 | Saravana | Director, Writer |
| 2004 | Aethiree | Director, Screenplay |
| 2003 | Villain | Director, Screenplay |
| 2003 | Paarai | Director |
| 2002 | Villain | Director, Screenplay |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram | Screenplay, Director |
| 2001 | Samuthiram | Director, Writer, Screenplay |
| 2001 | Bava Nachadu | Director |
| 2000 | Thenali | Screenplay, Director |
| 1999 | Pattali | Director |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | Writer, Director |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Director |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Director, Screenplay |
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1998 | Natpukkaga | Director, Screenplay |
| 1998 | Golmaal | Producer |
| 1998 | Kondattam | Director, Writer |
| 1997 | Pistha | Director |
| 1997 | Dharma Chakkaram | Director, Screenplay |
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmugi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1996 | Parambarai | Director |
| 1995 | Muthu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | Director |
| 1995 | Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala | Director, Screenplay |
| 1994 | Nattamai | Screenplay, Director |
| 1994 | Sakthivel | Director |
| 1993 | Purusha Lakshanam | Screenplay, Director |
| 1993 | Band Master | Director |
| 1993 | Suriyan Chandiran | Director |
| 1992 | Pondatti Rajyam | Director, Writer |
| 1992 | Oor Mariyadhai | Screenplay, Director |
| 1991 | Putham Pudhu Payanam | Writer, Director |
| 1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | Director, Writer |
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | Writer, Director |
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