# Vasanth Ravi

Vasantha Kumar Ravi (born 18 April 1990), known professionally as Vasanth Ravi, is an Indian actor born in Chennai. He embarked on his artistic journey in the Indian film industry in 2017 with a debut in "Taramani." Vasanth Ravi boasts a diverse academic background, holding both MBBS and Healthcare Management (Masters) degrees. He is the son of Ravi Muthukrishnan, Chairman of the Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan chain of restaurants.

## Career

Vasanth did his degree in MBBS and master's degree in Health Care Management in Manchester, United Kingdom before turning to acting. 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. 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. 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.
At the 2018 65th Filmfare Awards South which was held on 16 June, he was awarded the Best Debut Actor which was his second career award for the breakthrough film Taramani.
After his debut project, his second film was Rocky, which was written and directed by debutante Arun Matheswaran. The film received positive reviews from critics. Rocky, and Vasanth Ravi has played 'intense' characters. A critic from Pinkvilla stated that "Vasanth Ravi has done a great performance. He will make you shiver and give you chills in your spine. His performance is top notch and will definitely win your the hearts."
Post-Rocky, Ravi had a two year hiatus and joined a new genre psychological horror film directed by Tarun Teja titled Asvins. The film received "A" certification from CBFC India. A critic of Times of India wrote that "Vasanth Ravi has delivered an intense performance, yet again, especially in the climax." That same year, he acted in the film Jailer directed by Nelson Dilipkumar portraying Rajinikanth and Ramya Krishnan's son Arjun. Vasanth Ravi acted in film Weapon, directed by Guhan Seniappan, the film hit theatres on June 7 and opened to mixed reviews. Now set to premiere on Aha Tamil on July 26, according to an announcement from the makers of the film.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2017 | Taramani | Prabhunath | Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Debut Actor |
| 2021 | Rocky | Rocky | |
| 2023 | Asvins | Arjun | |
| 2023 | Jailer | Arjun Pandian | SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 2024 | Pon Ondru Kanden | Sai | |
| 2024 | Weapon | Agni/Athma (Agent X) | |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Results |
| 2017 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Debut Actor | Taramani | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Debut | Taramani | Won |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Actor | Taramani | Won |
| 2023 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Jailer | Won |