Ravichandran Samanna (born 16 April 1956), known professionally as Nizhalgal Ravi, is an Indian film, television and voice actor who works mainly in

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. He has also performed in

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and

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films and television series. He started his career in 1980 with the film ''

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''. He has acted in more than 570 films. He is best known for his dubbing work for

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in Tamil.

Career

Nizhalgal Ravi started his career under the team of veteran director

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in the Tamil film ''

'' (1980), which fetched him his sobriquet Nizhalgal. He has played many roles in movies like '' Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi'' (1987), ''

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'' (1987), ''

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'' (1987), etc. His versatility has won him praises. He has acted in over 20 movies in Malayalam in the 80s before moving into mainstream Tamil movies. He paired with several leading actress Radhika,

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, Gautami,

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, Amala, Ranjini,

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, Kanaka,

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, Kasthuri,

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. He completed his Bachelor of Arts majoring in economics from PSG College of Arts & Science. He then acted in K. Balachander’s telefilm ''Rail Sneham'' in the late 80s and 90s. He became popular through this opportunity and went on to act in the same director's TV serial ''Jannal''. He then went on to play the caring husband, villain, second hero in many movies and even comedian at times. He is also a seasoned voice artist having dubbed for many actors.

Notable filmography

Films

* ''

'' (1980) * '' Kakka'' (1982; Malayalam) * '' Sri Raghavendrar'' (1985) * '' Meenamaasathile Sooryan'' (1986) * '' Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi'' (1987) * ''

Veendum Lisa ''Veendum Lisa'' () is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language horror film. It is a sequel to the 1978 film '' Lisa''. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''My Dear Lisa'' with a few scenes reshot. Plot The story starts with Gomathi and her daughter vi ...

'' (1987) * ''

'' (1987) * '' Mappillai'' (1989) * '' Nyaya Tharasu'' (1989) * '' Pathimoonam Number Veedu'' (1990) * '' Adhisaya Manithan'' (1990) * '' My Dear Marthandan'' (1990) * '' Dharma Durai'' (1991) * '' Annamalai'' (1992) * '' Singaravelan'' (1992) * '' Marupadiyum'' (1993) * ''

Aasai ''Aasai'' () () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, written and directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Suvaluxmi and Prakash Raj, with Rohini, Poornam Viswanathan, Nizhalgal Ravi ...

'' (1995) * '' Kuruthipunal'' (1995) * ''

Naan Petha Magane ''Naan Petha Magane'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Manorama, Nizhalgal Ravi, Radhika and Urvashi. It was released on 15 January 1995. Although initially received with some protest, the fi ...

'' (1995) * '' Indian'' (1996) * '' Arunachalam'' (1997) * '' Suryavamsam'' (1997) * '' Bharathi'' (2000) * '' Kushi'' (2000) * ''

Puthira Punithama ''Puthira Punithama'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language erotic drama film written and directed by Mathrubootham. The film stars Mathrubootham himself in the lead role, alongside Nizhalgal Ravi and Vinodhini. It was released on 28 July 2000. Ca ...

'' (2000) * '' Budget Padmanabhan'' (2000) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2002) * '' Thirumalai'' (2003) * ''

Singam ''Singam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Hari. Produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja's Studio Green and Reliance BIG Entertainment, ans distributed by Sun Pictures, it is the first installment in t ...

'' (2010) * '' Melvilasom'' (2011) * '' Venghai '' (2011) * ''

Vanakkam Chennai ''Vanakkam Chennai'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, in her debut. Produced by her husband Udhayanidhi Stalin of Red Giant Movies, the film stars Shiva and Priya Anand, whi ...

'' (2013) * '' Singam II'' (2013) * ''

Ratsasan ''Ratsasan'' ( ''Demon'') is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Ram Kumar. The film stars Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, and Saravanan, while Ammu Abhirami, Kaali Venkat, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, and Ramdoss play supportin ...

'' (2018) * '' Ponniyin Selvan: I'' (2022) * '' Ponniyin Selvan: II'' (2023) * '' Raakadhan'' (2023) * ''

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'' (2023) * '' Raththam'' (2023) * ''

Devil's Double Next Level ''Devil's Double Next Level'' (previously known as ''DD Next Level'') is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action horror comedy film written and directed by S. Prem Anand. Produced by The Show People and Niharika Entertainment, the film stars Sant ...

'' (2025)

As voice actor

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ravi, Nizhalgal Indian male voice actors Tamil male actors Living people Indian male film actors Indian male television actors Male actors in Tamil cinema 1956 births Male actors in Telugu cinema