T G Ravi

Acting

T G Ravi

Born 1944-05-16 · Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin

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 represented the University of Kerala in Football and Hockey. He was an artist at The All India Radio where he met Thikkodiyan, who was instrumental in introducing him to the silver screen. He is a noted industrialist and has been instrumental in developing Thrissur as a major base for the rubber based industries. He is the Managing Director of Suntec Tyres Limited. He has also served as the president of The Cochin Devaswom Board which controls the affairs of over 400 temples in Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts. He was married to (late) Dr. V. K. Subhadra, a retired government servant. He has two children: Ranjith, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and London Business School and Sreejith Ravi, a Mechanical Engineer from NIT, Surathkal, MBA from ICFAI Business School, Bangalore and an upcoming film actor. Seema & Sajitha are his daughters-in-law. Milit, Rijraswa & Mitul are his grandsons and Minal is his granddaughter.

Acting credits

Pallichattambi poster
5.5

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

Mahabali poster
7.0

Mahabali was a beloved king and very kind to his subjects in the state of Kerala. The time under his rule was considered one of great prosperity and happiness. It is in fact this success as a king that led the gods to be wary of him and bring his demise at the hands of Vamana.

Mahabali

1983

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

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

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

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

Kurishuyudham poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Kurishuyudham

1984

No artwork available
9.0

Appu works as an assistant in a theatre troupe. However, due to some unexpected turn of events, the theatre director makes him his lead actor, which changes his life for the better.

Pooram

1989

Malikappuram poster
6.4

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

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

Thudakkam poster
3.0

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

Thudakkam

2026

No artwork available
NR

Shudharil Shudhan is a 2009 Malayalam film by debutant director Jayaraj Vijay, starring Mukesh, Kalabhavan Mani and Indrans. The film is about an estate worker named Ramankutty (Indrans) who is forced to lead a strike against the estate management, leaving his family in starvation

Shudharil Shudhan

2009

No artwork available
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Idiyum Minnalum

1982

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

Dhruvam poster
6.9

Veerasimha Mannadiar gets killed by Hyder Marakkar, a notorious criminal. Thereafter, Veerasimha's brother, Narasimha Mannadiar, decides to avenge Veerasimha's death.

Dhruvam

1993

Azadi poster
2.7

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

Azadi

2025

No artwork available
10.0

Vasu and Chacko are working as drivers and low ranking workers for the Abkari contractor Sreekandan. Sreekandan is heavily involved in the smuggling of liquor from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu in order to increase the already high profits in his business. For some time the jobless youngsters try illegal brewing of hooch.

Abkari

1988

No artwork available
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Manya Mahajanangale

1985

Ayal Njanalla poster
5.2

In order to repay his uncle's debts, Prakashan goes to Bangalore from Gujarat to sell his ancestral property. His close resemblance to a celebrity takes him through several interesting situations.

Ayal Njanalla

2015

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

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

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

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

Kolakkomaban poster
6.8

No synopsis available yet.

Kolakkomaban

1983