Ravi Mariya

S. Ravi Mariya (born August 4, 1979) is an Indian film director and actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He appears in villainous and supporting roles.

Career

Ravi Mariya started working as S. J. Suryah assistant with cameo in the movie Kushi (2000) which had Vijay in the lead. He made his debut directing Jiiva in Aasai Aasaiyai (2003). Ravi Mariya's directorial debut was meant to be Nee Naan Kaadhal starring Prashanth for Super Good Films, but the project was later stalled.

He was later seen in New (2004), Anbe Aaruyire (2005), Veyil (2006), Pazhani (2008). He also dialogue writer in Aalwar (2007) and Sandai (2008). Mariya ventured in Malayalam cinema with Major Ravi's Mission 90 Days (2007) and Kurukshetra (2008). He collaborated with Rasu Madhuravan and acted in the dramas films Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) and Goripalayam (2010). He directed his second film Milaga in 2010.

He appeared in Jilla (2014), starring Mohanlal and Vijay as a comedic bald villain. Ravi Mariya took to some negative roles and made his mark as actor.

Director Ezhil explored his humor quotient and cast him in humorous roles in Manam Kothi Paravai (2012), Desingu Raja (2013), Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016), Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017) and Desingu Raja 2 (2025).

Filmography

Tamil films

Year Film Role Notes 2000 Kushi Man at temple Also associate director 2003 Aasai Aasaiyai Ravi Also director 2004 New Math professor Cameo appearance 2005 Anbe Aaruyire Doctor 2006 Veyil Bose 2008 Pazhani Ekadasi Sandai Kamaraj's cousin 2009 Mayandi Kudumbathar Chokkan Virumandi 2010 Goripalayam Viruman Milaga Gajendra Also director Maathi Yosi Baby's uncle 2012 Manam Kothi Paravai Natraj Yugam Inspector 2013 Azhagan Azhagi Vathikuchi Benny's friend Desingu Raja Chithappa 2014 Jilla Paandi Lingaa Hotel manager 2015 Vanna Jigina Bhooloham Thiruvengadam 2016 Enna Pidichirukka Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Bhootham Muthina Kathirika Ravikumar Ennama Katha Vudranunga Pagiri Ilami Verayyan 2017 Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Maudeswaran Guest appearance Thupparivaalan Mallika's uncle Hara Hara Mahadevaki Thalaivar Ippadai Vellum Kanthuvatti Murugan Kadaisi Bench Karthi "Love" Guru 2018 Pakka Magizhchi Minor Santhoshathil Kalavaram Ragupathi 2019 Charlie Chaplin 2 Bullet Pushparaj Oviyavai Vitta Yaru Boomerang Councillor Gurkha Harris Jayaraj Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 Pazhani 2020 Naan Sirithal Sakaradas Irandam Kuththu Dr. Thambidurai 2021 Michaelpatty Raja Raja's brother-in-law Jail Perumal 2022 Idiot Thiru Don Sekar Hostel Indran Kaatteri Kaliyurunda Gurumoorthi Selvam Oh My Ghost 2023 Unnaal Ennaal Saandrithazh Tamil Kudimagan Sudalaiyandi's advocate Chandramukhi 2 Ranganayaki's elder brother's son Sarakku 2024 Vadakkupatti Ramasamy Kaalaiyan Vasco Da Gama Politician 2025 Otha Votu Muthaiya Sai Krishna Leg Piece Rasalingam Desingu Raja 2 Minister Nangooram 2026 Sweety Naughty Crazy Warden Yaarra Andha Paiyan Naan Dhan Andha Paiyan Sub-Inspector R. Sukumar Breakfast

Other language films Year Film Role Language Notes 2007 Mission 90 Days Chempayya Malayalam 2008 Kurukshetra Krishna 2010 Toofan Police Inspector Hindiuncredited 2013 3G Third Generation Malayalam

Other crew positions Year Film Director Writer 2002 Aasai Aasaiyai 2007 Aalwar 2008 Sandai 2010 Milaga