Vasanth Ravi

Vasanth Kumar Ravi is an Indian health care executive and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.[1] He rose to prominence in Tamil cinema for his performance as a lead actor in his debut film Taramani for which he received the Best Debut Actor at the 10th Vijay Awards and in the Jio 65th South Filmfare Awards in 2018.[2]

For the Indian film director, see Vasanth.

In this Indian name, the name Ravi is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Vasanth.

Vasanth Ravi
Born
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Actor, doctor
Years active2017–present
Notable workTaramani
AwardsBest Debut Actor at the 10th Vijay Awards
Best Debut Actor at the Jio 65th South Filmfare Awards

Career

Vasanth did his Masters in Health Care Management in Manchester, United Kingdom before turning to acting.[3] He received his first acting opportunity in 2013 through film director Ram, who is widely known for his films including Kattradhu Thamizh and Thanga Meengal.[4] Vasanth Ravi agreed to sign up the project with director Ram for the film Taramani which started its production venture in 2013 but underwent production delays before its actual release in August 2017. His debut feature film Taramani received positive reviews and his performance in the film along with Andrea Jeremiah in the lead role lauded praises from the audience.[5] His maiden scintillating performance for the breakthrough film, Taramani also helped him to earn the Best male actor on debut (in the lead role) at the 2017 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards. Vasanth was also awarded the Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor at the 2018 Vijay Awards.[6][7]

At the 2018 65th Filmfare Awards South which was held on June 16, he was awarded the Best Debut Actor which was his second career award for the breakthrough film Taramani.[8][9]

His second film was Rocky. It received immense critical acclaim, thought it was only a moderate box-office success.

Filmography
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2017 Taramani Prabhunath Debut film
Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South[10]
2021 Rocky Rocky
2023 Jailer Not yet released TBA [11]
2023 Weapon [12]

References
  1. "Acting cannot be taught; there is no set principle: Vasanth Ravi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
  2. "A dream debut for Vasanth Ravi". deccanchronicle.com. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  3. "Another doctor-turned-actor in K'town". deccanchronicle.com. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  4. IANS (1 August 2017). "Fortunate to be launched by director Ram: Vasanth Ravi". Business Standard India. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  5. Anantharam, Chitra Deepa (30 April 2018). "What is 'Taramani' Vasanth Ravi up to now?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  6. "Vijay awards 2018: Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi win best actor award, Dhanush and Anirudh perform together. See pics". hindustantimes.com. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  7. Upadhyaya, Prakash. "Vijay Awards 2018: Here is the complete list of winners [Photos]". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  8. "Winners: 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  9. "Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018". filmfare.com. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  10. "Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018". Filmfare. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  11. "Vasanth Ravi to play a dreaded villain to Rajinikanth in Jailer". DT Next. 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 5 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  12. "First look poster for Sathyaraj starrer Weapon is out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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