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K.S. Ravikumar

K.S. Ravikumar

Actor, director and writer · Born June 4, 1954 (72) · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram (2008) went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Ravikumar began his career as an assistant to director Bharathi Raja and subsequently directed his first film Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 4, 1954 (72)
From
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor, director and writer
Titles
19 on MovieCove · 101 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 35% in 30 days

What are K.S. Ravikumar's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
49%
Self
19%
Bonds
15%
Survival
9%
Society
4%
Ideas
3%
Power
2%
Justice8 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 4 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 8 · Intense 8

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 15 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 13 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 8 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 3
Threshold guardian
1 of 3
  • Mentoras Nellaiappan in Cobra (2022)
  • Threshold guardianas Minister Pazhanisamy in Japan (2023)
  • Mentoras Kanthasaami in Kara (2026)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
14
Melancholic
8
Joyful
4
Thrilling
5
Absurd
4
Other
15

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch K.S. Ravikumar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for K.S. Ravikumar's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

101 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Karathey Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Love Oh Love(2026)

    as Rajendran

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Kara(2026)

    as Kanthasaami

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • School (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Inspector Kaleshwaran

  • Dragon(2025)

    as Parasuram

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Rajabheema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Minister Mandranayagam

  • Kanguva(2024)

    as Nolasco Raposo

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Andhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Dr Sami

  • Vasco Da Gama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Hit List (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Presenter · Producer

  • Saamaniyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Murugavel

  • Aranmanai 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Kadhale Kadhale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Lal Salaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Sathyamoorthy

  • Annapoorani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • 80s Buildup(2023)

    as Yemadharmaraja

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Japan(2023)

    as Minister Pazhanisamy

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Ghosty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Das

  • Varalaru Mukkiyam(2022)

    as Gopal

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Miral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Rama's Father

  • Cobra(2022)

    as Nellaiappan

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Maayon(2022)

    as Vasudevan

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Koogle Kuttappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Producer · as Subramani

  • Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal(2022)

    as Arivazhagan

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Maaligai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Mathil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Laxmikanthan

  • Naan Sirithal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Dilli Babu

  • Ayya Ullen Ayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Ruler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Comali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Dharmaraj

  • Ayogya(2019)

    as Head Constable Abdul Kader

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Jai Simha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Director

  • Maayavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Minister

  • Palli Paruvathile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as A Politician

  • Rekka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Ratna, Shiva's Father

  • Remo(2016)

    as Arun's Father

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Kotigobba 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Actor

  • Thangamagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Vijayraghavan

  • Lingaa(2014)

    Director · Screenplay · Story · as "Finishing" Kumar

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Aadama Jaichomada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Sigaram Thodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Ravi

  • Kochadaiiyaan(2014)

    Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Inga Enna Solluthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as K.S. Ravikumar

  • Policegiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Director · Producer · Actor

  • Onbadhule Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Balram Naidu

  • Manmadhan Ambu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Director · as Guest Appearance

  • Jaggubhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Director · Actor

  • Aadhavan(2009)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Writer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Dasavatharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Director

  • Thottal Poo Malarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Special Appearance

  • Varalaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · as Special Appearance as Doctor

  • Thalaimagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Cameo

  • Thalai Nagaram(2006)

    as ACP Ravikumar

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Saravana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Director · Writer · as man in the train

  • Maha Nadigan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Special Appearance

  • Arul(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Aethiree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Director · Screenplay · Story · as Tenant (Special Appearance)

  • Villain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Paarai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Director

  • Villain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · as Self

  • Panchatanthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director · Screenplay · as Co-Pilot Kumar

  • Thamizh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Vadh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Editor

  • Samuthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Writer

  • Bava Nachadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director

  • Thenali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Director · Screenplay · as Self (Cameo)

  • Kannaal Pesavaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Pattali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director

  • Minsara Kanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Suyamvaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director

  • Padayappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · as Guest at Anitha's birthday (Cameo Appearence)

  • Ponnu Veetukkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Manogar

  • Sneham Kosam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen(1998)

    as Cameo Appearance

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Natpukkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Golmaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Producer · as ACP Bike Pandian (Periya Pandi)/ Chinna Pandi

  • Santhosham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Kondattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director · Writer · as Photographer

  • Pagaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Durairaj

  • Pistha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director · as Cameo

  • Dharma Chakkaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Avvai Shanmugi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Director · Screenplay · as Spectator

  • Parambarai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Director

  • Muthu(1995)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · as Tamil-speaking Malayali (Cameo Appearance)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Periya Kudumbam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · Actor

  • Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Nattamai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Sakthivel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Actor

  • Purusha Lakshanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Band Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director

  • Suriyan Chandiran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · Actor

  • Pondatti Rajyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Oor Mariyadhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Putham Pudhu Payanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Cheran Pandiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Puriyaadha Pudhir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Writer

  • Pudhu Vasantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Watchman (Cameo appearance)

  • Raaja Raajathan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Priest (uncredited)

  • Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 101 titles, 100 of them dated from 1986 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Cobra (2022)

$4.9M worldwide

Highest rated

Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Kara (2026)

Film career

Top draw in 1 MovieCove title.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting82 of 101: 53 only acting, 29 with another role · typical Midcredits score57thDirecting43 of 101: 8 only directing, 35 with another roleWriting29 of 101: 1 only writing, 28 with another roleProducing4 of 101: 0 only producing, 4 with another roleEditing1 of 101: 1 only editing, 0 with another roleOther crew1 of 101: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

101 titles, 38 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 27 of them.

By decade

1980s2 · acting1990s30 · 23 acting · 25 crew2000s20 · 12 acting · 13 crew2010s20 · 17 acting · 8 crew2020s28 · 27 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do K.S. Ravikumar's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 51st percentile, the median of all 19; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 19 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Japan (2023)

99th percentile spread · 52% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022)

Midcredits 97th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is K.S. Ravikumar's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 24 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does K.S. Ravikumar work with?

People who share at least 2 of K.S. Ravikumar's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Motta Rajendran shares the most, 4.

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers