T G Ravi

Acting

T G Ravi

Born

1944-05-16 (82)

Place of birth

Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin

Known for

Acting

Credits

62 titles

T. G. Ravindranathan, popularly known as T. G. Ravi, is a Malayalam film actor, mainly noted for his roles as a villain. He along with Balan K. Nair played most of the negative roles in Malayalam cinema during the late 1970s and the 1980s. T.G. Ravi was born on 16 May 1944 in an, Ezhuthachan family in Moorkanikkara village, Thrissur, in present day Kerala, India. Initially, he chose to pursue a career in engineering and undertook his degree course through Kerala University in Government Engineering College, Thrissur (with a short stint in Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam). He graduated in Mechanical Engineering in 1969. Apart from involving in theatre arts, he also repre…

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 14 titles

Thudakkam poster
5.6

When danger strikes, a young woman fights to survive through courage and determination.

Thudakkam

2026

Pallichattambi poster
5.2

Set in the politically turbulent late 1950s, Krishnan Pillai, a playful ruffian chosen by the Church to lead a defensive force, the Christopher Sena. His mission to resist the Communist government takes a detour when he experiences an ideological awakening and falls in love with a comrade, sparking an epic tale of rebellion against feudal power and oppression.

Pallichattambi

2026

Am Ah poster
3.2

When Stephen, a road construction supervisor, visits Kavantha, an enigmatic yet beautiful mountainside village, he uncovers a series of heartwarming events that reveal love in its purest form.

Am Ah

2025

Sathyathil Sambhavichathu poster
1.0

A long-standing legend speaks of treasure hidden beneath village ponds and wells, with only one man ever claiming to have found it. When clues about the lost treasure begin to surface, a series of misunderstandings, unexpected discoveries, and amusing consequences unfold, blending mystery with humor.

Sathyathil Sambhavichathu

2026

I Am Kathalan poster
6.2

How many servers would you hack for love? What started as a silly attempt to win back his girlfriend turns into a dangerous game of revenge for Vishnu, risking everything he cherishes.

I Am Kathalan

2024

Rekhachithram poster
6.9

Having recently served a suspension for gambling online while on duty, Circle Inspector Vivek Gopinath rejoins the police force and is looking to reclaim his lost honour. Awaiting him is a 40-year-old, unresolved murder mystery with a faceless victim.

Rekhachithram

2025

Azadi poster
2.7

An elaborate plan is made to break a pregnant woman out of prison.

Azadi

2025

LURK poster
NR

Man-animal conflict, exploring who the real predator is, man or animal, with inspiration from real incidents and forest life.

LURK

2026

King of Kotha poster
5.7

Kannan is a gangster who rules the crime-infested town of Kotha. After getting humiliated by Kannan and his men, CI Shahul Haasan tactfully plots the return of former gangster named Kotha Rajendran alias "Raju", thus leading to a transformative turn of events.

King of Kotha

2023

Malikappuram poster
6.5

8 year old Kallu from Panchalimedu village is unhappy that her pilgrimage to Sabarimala is delayed and decides to go with her friend.

Malikappuram

2022

The Priest poster
5.5

The culprits behind multiple deaths in a family over a few years are exposed, but there is more to it than meets the eye.

The Priest

2021

Pada poster
7.0

Based on a true incident, the film is about four men, who call themselves Ayyankali Pada, holding the Palakkad collector hostage demanding tribal land rights.

Pada

2022

Bhagavan Dasante Ramrajyam poster
4.5

A misperception that developed among Vannathikkavu locals over a young man who portrays Lord Srirama in a ballet drama that was performed at the temple festival.

Bhagavan Dasante Ramrajyam

2023

916 Kunjoottan poster
3.0

A man with a small frame but a massive presence leads a double life as a beloved villager and a sharp city tycoon. As love and secrets collide, he must prove that true worth comes from the mind, not the size..

916 Kunjoottan

2025

2010s · 13 titles

Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu poster
2.0

A kind-hearted Pavithran dreams of meeting a beautiful lady someday. In his desperation to find true love, he is shocked when an astrologer he approaches predicts that he is going to marry a widow.

Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu

2010

Iyobinte Pusthakam poster
7.7

Set in the backdrop of the picturesque Munnar, it tells the story of Iyob, a slave-turned-master.

Iyobinte Pusthakam

2014

Pranchiyettan & The Saint poster
7.1

While Pranchiyettan, a devotee of St. Francis of Assissi, attains the best of riches, he is unsatisfied with his reputation and sets off to popularise himself as a celebrity in society.

Pranchiyettan & The Saint

2010

Varsham poster
7.0

The film narrates the tale of Venu, owner of a small finance company in Thrissur. His life is shaken up after some unprecedented events leaving him at a dead end. This movie is about how he finds a purpose to live.

Varsham

2014

Jacob's Kingdom of Heaven poster
7.5

Jacob, a successful businessman, is settled in Dubai with his family. He is forced to flee to another country when he ends up with a huge debt as his friend betrays him.

Jacob's Kingdom of Heaven

2016

Georgettan's Pooram poster
4.3

George Vadakkan is the quintessential prodigal son of a priest, who wished he followed the father’s path. His friends and George generally hang out at Mathayi Parambu, a public playground cum hangout space of the area. How the park plays a part in setting his life straight is the core of the pooram.

Georgettan's Pooram

2017

Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam poster
7.2

Sudhi, a clerk in a school, struggles in his life as he is suffering from dysarthria. His life takes a new turn after meeting Kalyani, a speech therapist.

Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam

2015

22 Female Kottayam poster
7.3

Tessa, a young nurse, is betrayed by her lover, Cyril, and sexually assaulted by his employer. After she is released from prison, she sets out to take revenge on her tormentors.

22 Female Kottayam

2012

Red Wine poster
4.9

An investigatory story that centers around an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ratheesh Vasudevan who uncovers the mystery behind the illicit killing of a young communist, Anoop.

Red Wine

2013

Isaac Newton S/O Philipose poster
NR

Isaac is given the condition that he can only marry his girlfriend, Annie, if he passes his SSLC exams. However, things take a turn when another man sets his eyes on Annie.

Isaac Newton S/O Philipose

2013

Gangster poster
3.3

Akbar, a powerful name in the Mangalore underworld shares his business lead with Mani Menon and Uncle Sam. They share a good relationship until Anto, grandson of Uncle Sam, creates havoc.

Gangster

2014

Lokpal poster
1.7

Chef Nandagopal (Mohanlal), while publicly known as the chef of the popular Nandu's Food Court, is also 'Lokpal' (Peoples' Protector), who fights corruption. The film does a flashback to Nandagopal's backstory which involves "attempted murder, a juvenile home and unrequited love

Lokpal

2013

Romans poster
6.5

Akash and Shibu are two jail birds who escape from a train while they are being transported to a jail. They end up in a village at the Kerala – Tamil Nadu border, where they are mistaken for a pair of priests expected at the local monastery. The duo masquerade as priests, and reopen a church which has been closed for years, thereby winning over the villagers. A series of events that take place after their arrival bring about a change in their outlook towards life and society.

Romans

2013

2000s · 9 titles

Prajapathi poster
4.1

Narayanan, who gets convicted for killing his father, returns from prison to his village and works selflessly for its people. However, his vengeful relatives create obstacles for him.

Prajapathi

2006

Rasathanthram poster
6.6

Premachandran, a carpenter, rescues Kanmani, an ill-treated maid, and takes her into his care. However, to escape from her former abusers, Kanmani dresses up as a boy and joins the team of carpenters.

Rasathanthram

2006

Paradesi poster
7.5

The film talks the issue of Indian citizens who left the country before independence in search of job, mostly to Arabia, and happened to reach Pakistan, and then when returned to the homeland, happened to be holding a Pakistani passport, and now is forced by the Indian authorities to leave the nation to Pakistan, which even the Pakistani authorities won't allow.

Paradesi

2007

Vaasthavam poster
6.8

Driven by the responsibility of supporting his poor family, Balachandran makes a decision to marry a wealthy woman instead of his true love. His choice puts him in a position of influence and power

Vaasthavam

2006

Oruvan poster
6.0

A psychopath escapes from a mental asylum and starts living in a village without revealing his real identity. However, the villagers face challenges when he starts troubling them.

Oruvan

2006

No artwork available
NR

Set in the backdrop of a Valluvanadan hamlet in Kerala, the film depicts the three different types of hunger of human life: that of body, spirit, and mind.

The Imprints

2008

Alibhai poster
3.8

Ali Bhai, a goon, is the saviour of the poor in his dominion, Palayam market. However, when his enemies try to take over the market, he goes to great lengths to protect his stronghold and his people.

Alibhai

2007

Abraham And Lincoln poster
NR

Abraham returns home to find his brother's killer. He joins forces with Lincoln, a police officer, who is on a similar mission to take down the criminals.

Abraham And Lincoln

2007

Positive poster
5.7

A group of college students form a music troupe. However, their dreams of becoming musicians come to a halt when the main singer of the troupe falls in love with a girl.

Positive

2008

1980s · 22 titles

No artwork available
7.5

B. G. Menon recruits Vikrman, a criminal and the lookalike of Jayamohan, an honest cop who was killed by Lion C. Menon's men, to nab him.

Pathamudayam

1985

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Uyirthezhunnelppu

1985

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil

1989

No artwork available
9.0

Darappan is assigned to help Vivek, a researcher, and tell him about the culture and life of the local tribes. Vivek gets deeply affected by the plight of the tribals and decides to help them.

Uyarum Njan Nadake

1985

Padayani poster
8.0

A remake of the 1973 Bollywood classic 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat', the movie stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Devan as long-lost brothers. In the end, they reunite to take revenge for their parents's death.

Padayani

1986

Kolakkomaban poster
6.8

No synopsis available yet.

Kolakkomaban

1983

Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram poster
NR

A woman named Thulsi arrives in the life of a man and makes repeated appearances. It begins to wreck his family life.

Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram

1985

Guru Dakshina poster
NR

After rejection from Valli, an uneducated Kannan vows to gain literacy and win over Valli's love. Issues evolve when people misunderstand Kannan's relationship with his teacher Devaki.

Guru Dakshina

1983

Kadamattathachan poster
8.0

Kadamattathachan is a biopic of a priest named Kadamattath Kathanar, who believed to have magical powers. He was a priest and once sent to forest and learn magical tricks from a wild tribe and promise to stay with them.

Kadamattathachan

1984

Makan Ente Makan poster
9.0

The once happy couple, Prakasan and Sujatha bicker, and fight after the arrival of the orphan child. What is the reason?

Makan Ente Makan

1985

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Karinagam

1986

Vetta poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Vetta

1984

No artwork available
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Vilichu Vilikettu

1985

Iniyenkilum poster
7.2

Extraordinary and long-drawn out melodrama contrasting conditions in Kerala with those in Japan. A group of performers from Kerala are invited to Japan, but they are left stranded when their criminal host disappears. With the assistance of Nambiar (Nair), a benevolent Tokyo-based Malayali, they learn about the Japanese economy, initiating - on their return - a series of reformist movements that end up with the revolutionary overthrow of corrupt leadership.

Iniyenkilum

1983

Thirakil Alppam Samayam poster
10.0

Khadir Haji helps two lovers, Sarala and Antony, to unite. When Haji's daughter, Safia, faces a similar situation, he seeks the advice of Sarala and Antony. They help Safia to marry her lover.

Thirakil Alppam Samayam

1984

No artwork available
8.2

Aattakalasam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Joy Thomas. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mohanlal, Lakshmi and Sukumari in lead roles. The film had musical score by Raveendran.

Aattakalasham

1983

Oru Mukham Pala Mukham poster
7.5

No synopsis available yet.

Oru Mukham Pala Mukham

1983

Naayakan poster
NR

Krishnadas is fond of Parvathy but he decides to express his love after getting a good job. What happens when he comes to know that Parvathy is in a relationship with Mohanan?

Naayakan

1985

Ee Nadu poster
7.0

Spurious liquor supplied by governmental arrack outlets kills several poor people in Kerala. People hit the streets to demand justice. They want the culprits to be brought to book.

Ee Nadu

1982

No artwork available
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Vamban

1987

Angadikkappurathu poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Angadikkappurathu

1985

No artwork available
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ithrayum Kalam

1987

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