Ravi Vallathol (25 November 1952 25 April 2020) was an Indian
actor
An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. ...
, mainly noted for his acting in many famous serials, including the first serial in Malayalam.
Biography
He was born as the son of famous Drama legend
T. N. Gopinathan Nair and Soudamini. He was the grandnephew of the famous Malayalam poet
Vallathol Narayana Menon.
He acted in more than 100 TV series and more than 50 Movies. He wrote 25 short stories and a few plays. Some of his short stories were made into TV serials and his play ''
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
''Revathikkoru Pavakkutty'' (Translation: ''A doll for Revathi'') is a 1986 Malayalam film by Sathyan Anthikkad starring Bharath Gopi, Mohanlal and Radha (actress), Radha. The film is an adaptation of the stage play of the same name by Ravi Va ...
'' was remade into a movie in the same name. He played some noted roles in famous Malayalam movies like
Nee Varuvolam
''Nee Varuvolam'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language Psychological drama film film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by G. A. Lal. It stars Dileep and Divya Unni in the lead roles.
Plot
The film is about how the life of a teacher chan ...
and
Godfather.
He was awarded best actor in the
Kerala State Television Awards for his performance in the TV series ‘American Dreams'. He was also awarded best actor in the Asianet Television Awards for his performance in the soap opera series
Parijatham.
Early life
He was born as eldest among three children to
T. N. Gopinathan Nair, a writer and drama artiste of All India Radio and Soudamini in Vallathol family of
Tirur
Tirur is a major municipal town in Tirur Taluk, Malappuram district, in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of .
It is one of the major business centers in Malappuram district and is situated west of Malappuram and south of Kozh ...
. He was grandnephew of Mahakavi
Vallathol Narayana Menon and grandson of Justice P. K. Narayana Pillai and Kuttipurahu Kesavan Nair. He was also the cousin of popular film actor
T. P. Madhavan
T. P. Madhavan (7 November 1935 – 9 October 2024) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He began acting at age 40 and appeared in over 600 films. Initially known for playing antagonistic roles, he transitioned t ...
. He had a younger brother, V. Nandakumar and a younger sister, Meenakshy. He did his schooling at Sisuvihar, Model H.S. and was graduated from
Mar Ivanios College
Mar Ivanios College is an autonomous educational institution situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The college was ranked as 45th best college in the country by Ministry of Education's National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2023, ...
,
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...
and did his Post Graduation at
Kerala University
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, Karyavattom.
Ravi Vallathol made his debut as an actor on the small screen in 1986 with the serial 'Vaitharani' in Doordarshan, scripted by his father, the late T.N. Gopinathan Nair and directed by noted Malayalam poet, songwriter and director
P. Bhaskaran He also acted in more than 100 television serials including American Dreams in Asianet. He entered Malayalam film industry by writing the song “Thazhvarayil manju poothu" in the 1976 movie
Madhuram Thirumadhuram. The movie he first acted in was
Swathi Tirunal directed by
Lenin Rajendran
Lenin Rajendran was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Malayalam cinema. He served as the Chairman of Kerala State Film Development Corporation from 2016 to January 2019.
Career
Beginning his film-making career as an assist ...
. He acted in 46 movies in his career including movies like
Godfather,
Vishnulokam,
Nee Varuvolam
''Nee Varuvolam'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language Psychological drama film film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by G. A. Lal. It stars Dileep and Divya Unni in the lead roles.
Plot
The film is about how the life of a teacher chan ...
and
Mathilukal. He acted in seven movies directed by the internationally known Malayalam director
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Adoor Gopalakrishnan (born 3 July 1941) is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer and is regarded as one of the most notable and renowned filmmakers in India. With the release of his first feature film '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), G ...
.
The Dolphins was his last movie.
He completed 26 years in Malayalam television industry in 2012. He published more than 25 short stories. His stories ''Devaranjini'' and ''Nimanjanam'' were made into serials. Ravi acted and scripted many dramas such as ''Mazha'', ''Ayaal''.
His stage play
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
''Revathikkoru Pavakkutty'' (Translation: ''A doll for Revathi'') is a 1986 Malayalam film by Sathyan Anthikkad starring Bharath Gopi, Mohanlal and Radha (actress), Radha. The film is an adaptation of the stage play of the same name by Ravi Va ...
was made into a film.
Personal life
He was married to Geethalakshmi on 1 January 1980. The couple had no children. They were running an organisation for mentally challenged people named "Thanal". He died in his own residence in
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...
on 25 April 2020, due to a massive
heart attack
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, aged 67.
Awards
*
Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor 2003: American Dreams
*
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award 2012
*Asianet Television Awards 2011 – Best Character Actor: ''
Paarijatham''
Filmography
# 2016 - ''Autobiography of a Stray Dog- as Voice Artiste''
#2014 - Polytechnique
# 2014 - ''
The Dolphins''
# 2013 - Weeping Boy
# 2013 -
Silence
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# 2013 - ''
Idukki Gold'' ..... Sadanandan
# 2011 - ''
Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action'' ..... Kuttan Maraar
# 2010 - ''
Kaaryasthan'' ..... Himself
# 2008 - ''
Oru Pennum Randanum''
# 2007 - ''
Naalu Pennungal''
# 2006 - ''
Ravanan''....... Justice Raghava Menon
# 2006 - The Don...Dileep's father
# 2004 - ''
Nizhalkuthu
''Nizhalkuthu'' (, ) is a 2002 Indian film in Malayalam directed, written and co-produced by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. The film explores the recesses of the human consciousness. It stars Oduvil Unnikrishnan in the lead with actors Narain, Murali, ...
''
# 2004 - ''
Kusruthi''..... Sree Vallabhan
# 2002 - ''
Pranayamanithooval'' ..... Vishwanath
# 2002 - ''
Chathurangam'' ..... Ramachandran
# 2001 - Dhosth
# 2001 - ''Pranaya Manthram''
# 2000 - ''
Indriyam''
# 2000 - ''
Dada Sahib''.... Magistrate
# 1999 - ''
Stalin Sivadas'' .... Manoj
# 1999 - ''
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu'' ..... Chackochi
# 1998 - ''
Samaantharangal'' ..... Murali
# 1997 - ''
Kalyana Unnikal
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Neighborhood demographics
Kalyana is composed of ...
''
# 1997 - ''
Kalyaanakkacheri''
# 1997 - ''
Nee Varuvolam
''Nee Varuvolam'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language Psychological drama film film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by G. A. Lal. It stars Dileep and Divya Unni in the lead roles.
Plot
The film is about how the life of a teacher chan ...
''
# 1997 - ''
Hitler Brothers'' ..... Kuttan Pillai
# 1996 - ''
Kazhakam''
# 1996 - ''
Kadhaapurushan'' ..... Kunjunni's Half Brother
# 1995 - ''
Sadaram''...... Madhavan
# 1994 - ''
Sagaram Sakshi'' ..... Adv. Radhakrishnan Nair
# 1994 - ''
Vidheyan''..... Patelar's nephew
# 1994 - ''
Commissioner
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In practice, the title of commissioner has evolved to incl ...
'' ..... K. M. Varghese
# 1994 - ''
Puthran'' .... Alexander
# 1993 - ''
Bhoomi Geetham
''Bhoomigeetham'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Kamal and produced by Pavamani. The film stars Murali, Geetha, Jagathy Sreekumar and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Ouseppachan.
Cast
*Mur ...
'' ...Devan
# 1993 -
Dhruvam... Police Constable
# 1992 - ''
Sargam''
# 1992 - ''
Utsavamelam''
# 1991 - ''
Aanaval Mothiram''
# 1991 - ''
Vishnulokam''
# 1991 - ''
Ottayal Pattalam''
# 1991 - ''
Godfather'' ..... Balakrishnan
# 1990 - ''
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu'' .... Doctor
# 1990 - ''
Kottayam Kunjachan
''Kottayam Kunjachan'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Dennis Joseph, loosely based on a novel by Muttathu Varkey. It stars Mammootty in the title role as Kunjachan, with ...
'' .... Joy
# 1990 - ''
Mathilukal'' ... Razzaq
# 1989 - ''
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam''
# 1989 - ''
Season
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'' ...News Reporter
# 1989 - ''Nayanangal''
# 1987 - ''
Swathi Thirunal
Sri Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III (16 April 1813 – 26 December 1846) was the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore. He was a great musician and composer who has to his credit over 400 classical compositions in both Carnatic and Hindustani st ...
'' .... Singer
Television career
*Eran Nilavu (flowers)
*Sparsham (Media one)
*Eran Nilavu (DD)
*Chandralekha (Asianet)
* Badra (Surya TV)
*Nandanam (Surya TV)
*Vrindravanam (Asianet)
*Alvudinte Albudhavilakku (Asianet)
*Devimahatmyam (Asianet)
*Manal Nagaram (Asianet)
*Paarijatham (Asianet)
*Sreeguruvayoorappan (Surya TV)
*Ammakkayi (Surya TV)
* Kanakinavu (Surya TV)
*Sundarippovu (Amrita TV)
* American Dreams (Asianet)
*Summer in America (Kairali TV)
*Swarnamayooram (Asianet)
* Nizhalukal (asianet)
*Vasundhara Medicals (Asianet)
* Aruna
*Vaitharani (1996- Doordarshan Malayalam)
* Manalnagaram
* May flower
* Pravasam
References
External links
*
Ravi Vallathol at MSI
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Indian male film actors
Male actors from Kerala
People from Malappuram
Male actors in Malayalam cinema
1952 births
2020 deaths
Indian male television actors
Male actors in Malayalam television
20th-century Indian male actors
21st-century Indian male actors
Recipients of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award