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Ravi Mohan

Born: 1980-09-10
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Indian actor known as Jayam Ravi, famous for roles in Tamil action and historical films like Thani Oruvan and Ponniyin Selvan.

Indian actor known as Jayam Ravi, famous for roles in Tamil action and historical films like Thani Oruvan and Ponniyin Selvan.

Ravi Mohan, popularly known as Jayam Ravi, is a prominent Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil cinema. Born on September 10, 1980, in Tirumangalam, Tamil Nadu, he made his film debut in 2003 with Jayam, directed by his brother Mohan Raja. Known for his versatility, Ravi has starred in a wide range of genres, including action, romance, and historical dramas. His critically acclaimed roles in films like Thani Oruvan, Comali, and Ponniyin Selvan have solidified his position as a bankable star in South Indian cinema. Off-screen, he is known for his disciplined lifestyle and philanthropic efforts.
Ravi Mohan, popularly known as Jayam Ravi, is a prominent Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil cinema. Born on September 10, 1980, in Tirumangalam, Tamil Nadu, he made his film debut in 2003 with Jayam, directed by his brother Mohan Raja. Known for his versatility, Ravi has starred in a wide range of genres, including action, romance, and historical dramas. His critically acclaimed roles in films like Thani Oruvan, Comali, and Ponniyin Selvan have solidified his position as a bankable star in South Indian cinema. Off-screen, he is known for his disciplined lifestyle and philanthropic efforts.

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Official sites youtube.com logo youtube
Alternative names Jayam Ravi
Height 180 cm (5 feet 11 inches)
Born September 10, 1980 · Tirumangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Children Two sons: Aarav Ravi and Ayaan Ravi
Parents Father: Editor MohanMother: Varalakshmi Mohan
Relatives Aarti Ravi (married in 2009; currently undergoing divorce proceedings)
Other works
Ravi Mohan has starred in numerous Tamil films, including:Jayam (2003)M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)Unakkum Enakkum (2006)Santhosh Subramaniam (2008)Thani Oruvan (2015)

FAQ

His real name is Ravi Mohan, but he is widely known by his stage name Jayam Ravi, which he adopted after his debut film Jayam.

Jayam Ravi is best known for his performances in Thani Oruvan, Comali, Jayam, and the historical epic Ponniyin Selvan directed by Mani Ratnam.

Yes, Mohan Raja is Jayam Ravi’s elder brother, and they have collaborated on several successful films including Jayam and Thani Oruvan.

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Trivia

Ravi Mohan adopted the stage name "Jayam Ravi" after the success of his debut film Jayam in 2003.

In 2025, he announced that he would drop the "Jayam" prefix and be known professionally as Ravi Mohan.

Quotes

"This decision wasn't made in haste." — Ravi Mohan on his divorce announcement

Trademarks

Versatile acting in Tamil cinema

Collaborations with his brother, director Mohan Raja

Nicknames

Jayam Ravi

Salaries

Specific salary details are not publicly disclosed.

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