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Ravi Mariya

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Ravi Mariya
Born (1979-08-04) 4 August 1979 (age 47)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationsDirector, actor, writer
Years active2000–present
HonoursKalaimamani (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

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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

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Tamil films

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Year Film Role Notes
2000KushiMan at templeAlso associate director
2003Aasai AasaiyaiRaviAlso director
2004NewMath professorCameo appearance
2005Anbe AaruyireDoctor
2006VeyilBose
2008PazhaniEkadasi
SandaiKamaraj's cousin
2009Mayandi KudumbatharChokkan Virumandi
2010GoripalayamViruman
MilagaGajendraAlso director
Maathi YosiBaby's uncle
2012Manam Kothi ParavaiNatraj
YugamInspector
2013Azhagan Azhagi
VathikuchiBenny's friend
Desingu RajaChithappa
2014JillaPaandi
LingaaHotel manager
2015Vanna Jigina
BhoolohamThiruvengadam
2016Enna Pidichirukka
Velainu Vandhutta VellaikaaranBhootham
Muthina KathirikaRavikumar
Ennama Katha Vudranunga
Pagiri
IlamiVerayyan
2017Saravanan Irukka BayamaenMaudeswaranGuest appearance
ThupparivaalanMallika's uncle
Hara Hara MahadevakiThalaivar
Ippadai VellumKanthuvatti Murugan
Kadaisi Bench Karthi"Love" Guru
2018PakkaMagizhchi Minor
Santhoshathil KalavaramRagupathi
2019Charlie Chaplin 2Bullet Pushparaj
Oviyavai Vitta Yaru
BoomerangCouncillor
GurkhaHarris Jayaraj
Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2Pazhani
2020Naan SirithalSakaradas
Irandam KuththuDr. Thambidurai
2021Michaelpatty RajaRaja's brother-in-law
JailPerumal
2022IdiotThiru Don Sekar
HostelIndran
KaatteriKaliyurunda
GurumoorthiSelvam
Oh My Ghost
2023Unnaal Ennaal
Saandrithazh
Tamil KudimaganSudalaiyandi's advocate
Chandramukhi 2Ranganayaki's elder brother's son
Sarakku
2024Vadakkupatti RamasamyKaalaiyan
Vasco Da GamaPolitician
2025Otha Votu MuthaiyaSai Krishna
Leg PieceRasalingam
Desingu Raja 2Minister Nangooram[16]
2026Sweety Naughty CrazyWarden
Yaarra Andha Paiyan Naan Dhan Andha PaiyanSub-Inspector R. Sukumar[17]
Breakfast

Other language films

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2007Mission 90 DaysChempayyaMalayalam
2008KurukshetraKrishna
2010ToofanPolice InspectorHindi uncredited
20133G Third GenerationMalayalam

Other crew positions

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Year Film Director Writer Ref.
2002Aasai AasaiyaiYesYes
2007AalwarNoDialogues[18]
2008SandaiNoDialogues
2010MilagaYesYes

References

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  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "Vijay impresses Jilla villain".
  3. ↑ "Aasai Aasaiyai (2003)".
  4. ↑ "23-12-01". Archived from the original on 23 November 2004.
  5. ↑ "Latest News : Tamil Movie Cafe". www.tmcafe.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2002. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Ravi Mariya".
  7. ↑ "This Milaga is not so hot!". rediff. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "Ravi Mariya aka Ravi Maria talks about his character in Jilla". Archived from the original on 13 August 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  9. ↑ "விஜய்யின் ஜில்லாவுக்காக மொட்டை போட்ட இயக்குனர்". Archived from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  10. ↑ "Ravi Mariya to direct Vimal". Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "Desingu Raja: Unconvincing plot, great comedy". rediff. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  13. ↑ "Velainnu Vanthutta Vellakaran Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Velainnu Vanthutta Vellakaran by Times of India". Times of India. Retrieved 3 June 2016.
  14. ↑ "Saravanan Irukka Bayamen movie review: Enjoyable, but only in parts". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  15. ↑ "Desingu Raja 2 Movie Review: Collapses under the weight of forced comedy". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  16. ↑ RajNewsTamil (10 May 2025). "தேசிங்கு ராஜா 2 படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு!". Raj News Tamil. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  17. ↑ மலர், மாலை (9 March 2026). "யார்ரா அந்த பையன்… நான்தான் அந்தப் பையன் – விமர்சனம்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  18. ↑ "Tamil movies : Aalwar's action!!". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 6 January 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
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