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Krishnamoorthy Subbiah Ravikumar

Born: May 30, 1958

FAN SCORE

86

POPULARITY

9

K. S. Ravikumar is one of Tamil cinema's most successful commercial filmmakers, celebrated for his versatility and consistency. Known for delivering box-office blockbusters like Muthu, Padayappa, Then... Read more

ROLES

Director

HEIGHT

5'6"/82 kg

BIRTH PLACE

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Quick Info

Born May 30, 1958

Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5'6"/82 kg

Fan Score 86

Popularity 9

Roles Director

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Videos

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Personal Details

Alternative Names KS Ravi ,KSR ,Krishnamoorthy Ravikumar

Children Kirthika Ravikumar ,Roshini Ravikumar

Parents Karpurasundharam,Radhika Ravikumar

Did You Know

Trivia

K. S. Ravikumar began his career as an assistant director in the early 1980s.

He is known for blending action, comedy,Worked with all top Tamil stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Ajith, and Sarathkumar.

His film Muthu (1995) became a blockbuster in Japan, popularizing Tamil cinema overseas.

He often appears in cameo roles in his own movies.

Quotes

"Cinema is about emotion - if the audience laughs and cries, you've done your job right."

"Every star has a rhythm a director's duty is to tune it perfectly."

Trademarks

Fast-paced screenwriting and strong commercial appeal.

Signature blend of mass entertainment and family sentiment.

Frequent collaborations with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

Comedy-driven dialogues and high emotional climaxes.

Nicknames

KS Ravi , Commercial Hitmaker

Salaries

Estimated RS:2-4 crores per film (as director, peak years).

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is K. S. Ravikumar?

He is a Tamil film director, actor, and producer known for his blockbuster commercial films with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

02

What are his most famous movies?

Muthu, Padayappa, Thenali, Dasavathaaram, Aadhavan, and Lingaa.

03

Has he worked in other languages?

Yes, he directed films in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, including Policegiri (2013) with Sanjay Dutt.

04

When did K. S. Ravikumar start his career?

He started in the early 1980s and made his directorial debut with Puriyaadha Puthir (1990).

05

How popular is he in Tamil cinema?

He is regarded as one of the most bankable directors in Tamil cinema with a career spanning over three decades.

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