Vasanth Ravi

Vasanth Kumar Ravi also known as Vasanth Ravi (Tamil: வசந்த் ரவி) is a health care executive turned film actor from India who predominantly works in Tamil film industry.[1] He rose to prominence in the Kollywood industry 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] Vasanth did his masters in health care management Manchester before turning out to be a film actor.[3]

For the Indian film director, see Vasanth.

In this Indian name, the name Ravi is a patronymic, not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Vasanth.

Vasanth Ravi
வசந்த் ரவி
Born
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, doctor
Years active2017–present
Notable work
Taramani
Home townManchester, United Kingdom
AwardsBest Debut Actor at the 10th Vijay Awards
Best Debut Actor at the Jio 65th South Filmfare Awards

Film career

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 in June 16, he was awarded the Best Debut Actor which was his second career award for the breakthrough film Taramani.[8][9] Vasanthravi's Upcoming Project Named as Rocky Vasanth ravi's Next Project

Filmography
Year Film Role Language Notes
2017 Taramani Prabhunath Tamil debut film
2019 Rocky Rocky Tamil Upcoming
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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.
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