Karthi
Born: 1977-05-25
FAN SCORE
75
POPULARITY
Rising Talent
Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Tamil cinema, from action to historical epics like Thani Oruvan and Ponniyin Selvan.
Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Tamil cinema, from action to historical epics like Thani Oruvan and Ponniyin Selvan.
Ravi Mohan, popularly known as Jayam Ravi, is a leading Tamil actor born on 10 September 1980 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of renowned editor Mohan and brother of director Mohan Raja. After studying acting at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Institute in Mumbai, he made his film debut in Jayam (2003), which earned him his stage name. Over the years, he gained critical acclaim for films like Thani Oruvan, Comali, and Ponniyin Selvan. In 2025, he reintroduced himself using his birth name, Ravi Mohan, signaling a new chapter in his cinematic journey. He's known for his disciplined lifestyle, family values, and powerful screen presence.
Ravi Mohan, popularly known as Jayam Ravi, is a leading Tamil actor born on 10
September 1980 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of renowned editor Mohan and brother of director Mohan Raja. After studying acting at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Institute in Mumbai, he made his film debut in Jayam (2003), which earned him his stage name. Over the years, he gained critical acclaim for films like Thani Oruvan, Comali, and Ponniyin Selvan. In 2025, he reintroduced himself using his birth name, Ravi Mohan, signaling a new chapter in his cinematic journey. He's known for his disciplined lifestyle, family values, and powerful screen presence.
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Karthi - Filmography
Total Movies: 2
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Personal details
- Alternative names Karthi , Karthik Sivakumar
- Height 5'10' (178 cm)
- Born May 25, 1977 · Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
- Children Daughter: Umayaal (born 2013)Son: Kandhan (born 2020)
- Relatives Surya, Jothika
- Other works
- Debut Film: Paruthiveeran (2007)Notable Films: Paiyaa, Naan Mahaan Alla, Madras, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Kaithi, Ponniyin Selvan seriesSinging: Performed songs in films like Paruthiveeran and Oke Oka Jeevitham
Parents
Father: Sivakumar (veteran Tamil actor)Mother: Lakshmi Sivakumar
FAQ
Yes, Karthi is the younger brother of popular Tamil actor Suriya. Both are sons of veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar.
Karthi made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Paruthiveeran (2007), which earned him several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.
Yes, before becoming an actor, Karthi worked as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam during the making of Aayutha Ezhuthu.
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Trivia
Before acting, Karthi earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
He pursued a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University, New York, and took courses in filmmaking at SUNY.
Worked as an assistant director to Mani Ratnam before his acting debut.
Co-founded the Agaram Foundation, focusing on education for underprivileged students in Tamil Nadu.
Quotes
"I was earning about 5000 per month and found the work monotonous. That was when I thought, I should do something more."
Trademarks
Versatility in roles across action, drama, and historical genres.
Collaborations with acclaimed directors like Mani Ratnam and Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Nicknames
Karthi
Salaries
He earn's ₹8 crore per film, making him one of the highest-paid actors in Tamil cinema.
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