Ravi Mariya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 August 1979 |
| Occupations | Director, actor, writer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Honours | Kalaimamani (2020) [1] |
S. Ravi Mariya (born August 4, 1979) is an Indian film director and actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He appears in villainous and supporting roles.
Career
[edit]Ravi Mariya started working as S. J. Suryah assistant with cameo in the movie Kushi (2000) which had Vijay in the lead.[2] He made his debut directing Jiiva in Aasai Aasaiyai (2003).[3] Ravi Mariya's directorial debut was meant to be Nee Naan Kaadhal starring Prashanth for Super Good Films, but the project was later stalled.[4][5]
He was later seen in New (2004), Anbe Aaruyire (2005), Veyil (2006), Pazhani (2008).[6] He also dialogue writer in Aalwar (2007) and Sandai (2008). Mariya ventured in Malayalam cinema with Major Ravi's Mission 90 Days (2007) and Kurukshetra (2008). He collaborated with Rasu Madhuravan and acted in the dramas films Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) and Goripalayam (2010). He directed his second film Milaga in 2010.[7]
He appeared in Jilla (2014), starring Mohanlal and Vijay as a comedic bald villain.[8][9] Ravi Mariya took to some negative roles and made his mark as actor.[10]
Director Ezhil explored his humor quotient and cast him in humorous roles in Manam Kothi Paravai (2012), Desingu Raja (2013), Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016), Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017) and Desingu Raja 2 (2025).[11][12][13][14][15]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Tamil films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kushi | Man at temple | Also associate director |
| 2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | Ravi | Also director |
| 2004 | New | Math professor | Cameo appearance |
| 2005 | Anbe Aaruyire | Doctor | |
| 2006 | Veyil | Bose | |
| 2008 | Pazhani | Ekadasi | |
| Sandai | Kamaraj's cousin | ||
| 2009 | Mayandi Kudumbathar | Chokkan Virumandi | |
| 2010 | Goripalayam | Viruman | |
| Milaga | Gajendra | Also director | |
| Maathi Yosi | Baby's uncle | ||
| 2012 | Manam Kothi Paravai | Natraj | |
| Yugam | Inspector | ||
| 2013 | Azhagan Azhagi | ||
| Vathikuchi | Benny's friend | ||
| Desingu Raja | Chithappa | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | Paandi | |
| Lingaa | Hotel manager | ||
| 2015 | Vanna Jigina | ||
| Bhooloham | Thiruvengadam | ||
| 2016 | Enna Pidichirukka | ||
| Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Bhootham | ||
| Muthina Kathirika | Ravikumar | ||
| Ennama Katha Vudranunga | |||
| Pagiri | |||
| Ilami | Verayyan | ||
| 2017 | Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Maudeswaran | Guest appearance |
| Thupparivaalan | Mallika's uncle | ||
| Hara Hara Mahadevaki | Thalaivar | ||
| Ippadai Vellum | Kanthuvatti Murugan | ||
| Kadaisi Bench Karthi | "Love" Guru | ||
| 2018 | Pakka | Magizhchi Minor | |
| Santhoshathil Kalavaram | Ragupathi | ||
| 2019 | Charlie Chaplin 2 | Bullet Pushparaj | |
| Oviyavai Vitta Yaru | |||
| Boomerang | Councillor | ||
| Gurkha | Harris Jayaraj | ||
| Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Pazhani | ||
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Sakaradas | |
| Irandam Kuththu | Dr. Thambidurai | ||
| 2021 | Michaelpatty Raja | Raja's brother-in-law | |
| Jail | Perumal | ||
| 2022 | Idiot | Thiru Don Sekar | |
| Hostel | Indran | ||
| Kaatteri | Kaliyurunda | ||
| Gurumoorthi | Selvam | ||
| Oh My Ghost | |||
| 2023 | Unnaal Ennaal | ||
| Saandrithazh | |||
| Tamil Kudimagan | Sudalaiyandi's advocate | ||
| Chandramukhi 2 | Ranganayaki's elder brother's son | ||
| Sarakku | |||
| 2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | Kaalaiyan | |
| Vasco Da Gama | Politician | ||
| 2025 | Otha Votu Muthaiya | Sai Krishna | |
| Leg Piece | Rasalingam | ||
| Desingu Raja 2 | Minister Nangooram | [16] | |
| 2026 | With Love | Arulselvan |
Other language films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mission 90 Days | Chempayya | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Kurukshetra | Krishna | ||
| 2010 | Toofan | Police Inspector | Hindi | uncredited |
| 2013 | 3G Third Generation | Malayalam |
Other crew positions
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aasai Aasaiyai | Yes | Yes | |
| 2007 | Aalwar | No | Dialogues | [17] |
| 2008 | Sandai | No | Dialogues | |
| 2010 | Milaga | Yes | Yes |
References
[edit]- ^ "T.N. Govt. Announces Kalaimamani awards for 2019, 2020". The Hindu. 20 February 2021. Archived from the original on 16 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Vijay impresses Jilla villain".
- ^ "Aasai Aasaiyai (2003)".
- ^ "23-12-01". Archived from the original on 23 November 2004.
- ^ "Latest News : Tamil Movie Cafe". www.tmcafe.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Ravi Mariya".
- ^ "This Milaga is not so hot!". rediff. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Ravi Mariya aka Ravi Maria talks about his character in Jilla". Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "விஜய்யின் ஜில்லாவுக்காக மொட்டை போட்ட இயக்குனர்". Archived from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Ravi Mariya to direct Vimal". Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Manam Kothi Paravai Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Manam Kothi Paravai by Times of India". Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ^ "Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy". rediff. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ "Velainnu Vanthutta Vellakaran Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Velainnu Vanthutta Vellakaran by Times of India". Times of India. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Saravanan Irukka Bayamen movie review: Enjoyable, but only in parts". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ "Desingu Raja 2 Movie Review: Collapses under the weight of forced comedy". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ RajNewsTamil (10 May 2025). "தேசிங்கு ராஜா 2 படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு!". Raj News Tamil. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "Tamil movies : Aalwar's action!!". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
External links
[edit]- S.Ravi Mariya at IMDb
- Ravi Maria at IMDb