Nizhalgal Ravi
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Nizhalgal Ravi is an Indian actor who has performed in Tamil
, Malayalam and Telugu
films. He started his career in 1980 with the film Nizhalgal
.
for the program Kaun Banega Crorepati in Tamil. He acted in more than 25 movies in Malayalam during the 80s.
He was born as Ravichandran to Shyamanna and D. Rajammal in an orthodox family. He did his B.A. in Economics in P.S.G. Arts, Coimbatore.
He is married to Vishnupriya and has one son, Rahul.
He acted in director K. Balachander
's telefilm Rayil Sneham, which became a hit in the late 80s and early 90s. He also acted in Nayagan , which became one of the best tamil movie of all time.
His performance in the TV serial "Jannal" is a fantastic and memorable one in which he acted the character of a normal middle age business man who has more negative pages in his personal life. The last climax episode of this serial is a master piece of his performance, as well as director Mr.K.Balachander's distinct directorial feat.
In Tamil speaking community, the program "KBC" got huge reception, due to the dubbing voice performed by Nizhalgal ravi. The voice exactly matched Mr. Amithab Bachan's stiff and rigid voice. When asked about how he could deliver such a suitable voice in the program, in an interview for a Tamil weekly, he replied, "I was delighted when i got a call for dubbing opportunity for Amitabhji.. but when i saw the original program... i thought of how to match his voice familiarity...then i foundo ut that, during early morning when i wake up, my voice used to be little bit above normal vocal.. so i decided to do the dubbing by early morning 5.00 am in the studio...for which i wake up at 4.00 and get ready and go.. and this is how it has happened".
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Malayalam and Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
films. He started his career in 1980 with the film Nizhalgal
Nizhalgal
Nizhalgal is a 1980 Indian Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja and written by Manivannan, starring Nizhalgal Ravi, in his debut venture, Rohini, Chandrasekar and Rajasekar.-Plot:...
.
Career
Nizhalgal Ravi, one of the versatile and handsome actors of South Indian film industry, started his illustrious career under the baton of veteran director Bharathiraja in the Tamil film Nizhalgal which fetched him his sobriquet Nizhalgal. He played the role of an aspiring hero who falls in love, a subtle and appreciable performance which took him to the pinnacle of glory. But despite his good looks he was not blessed with a good break as a top hero. Not losing hope this tall charming man entertained his audience with his memorable character roles including films Vedam Puthithu, Nayakan, Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi, Annamalai, Marupadiyam , Aasai, and more. He portrayed his roles with excellence either it is a kind hearted father, a ruthless villain, or a ditcher, he played with élan. He dubbed for Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
for the program Kaun Banega Crorepati in Tamil. He acted in more than 25 movies in Malayalam during the 80s.
He was born as Ravichandran to Shyamanna and D. Rajammal in an orthodox family. He did his B.A. in Economics in P.S.G. Arts, Coimbatore.
He is married to Vishnupriya and has one son, Rahul.
He acted in director K. Balachander
K. Balachander
K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or...
's telefilm Rayil Sneham, which became a hit in the late 80s and early 90s. He also acted in Nayagan , which became one of the best tamil movie of all time.
Television
- ThendralThendralThendral is a Tamil drama serial directed by S. Kumaran. It premiered on December 7, 2009 and is being aired on weekdays on Sun TV Thendral stars Shruthi Raj, Deepak Dinkar and Sri Vidya in the lead roles and revolves around a girl's struggle in a middle-class family, focusing on the importance of...
- Emergency Action
- Rail Sneham
- Appavukkaaga
- "Jannal"
- Nallador Veenai
His performance in the TV serial "Jannal" is a fantastic and memorable one in which he acted the character of a normal middle age business man who has more negative pages in his personal life. The last climax episode of this serial is a master piece of his performance, as well as director Mr.K.Balachander's distinct directorial feat.
Filmography
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(malayalam) - Kumara
- Aadu PuliAadu PuliAadu Puli is a 2011 Indian Tamil masala–action film written and directed by newcomer Vijay Prakash. Starring Aadhi, Poorna, Prabhu Ganesan and Suresh, the film released on 18 February 2011.-Cast:* Aadhi as Idhayakanni Bhagyanathan...
- Varmam
- Vaada Poda Nanbargal
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- Mudhal Kadhal MazhaiMudhal Kadhal MazhaiMudhal Kadhal Mazhai is a 2010 Indian Tamil language drama film written and directed by K.R.Mathivaanan. It stars debutants Mahendran and Suja in the lead roles and also stars Nizhalgal Ravi. Chanakya has composed the music.-Soundtrack:...
- Singam
- Azhagana Ponnuthan
- Maanja VeluMaanja VeluMaanja Velu is a 2010 Tamil language action film directed by A. Venkatesh. It stars Arun Vijay, Karthik Muthuraman and Dhansika in the lead, with Prabhu Ganesan, Vijayakumar and Riyaz Khan playing supporting roles and Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu providing comical relief...
- Mandabam
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- Oru Naal Oru KanavuOru Naal Oru KanavuOru Naal Oru Kanavu is a 2005 South Indian Tamil film directed by Fazil. Srikanth, Sonia Agarwal and Nizhalgal Ravi play the lead roles.-Plot:...
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- Indian
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- Soora SamhaaramSoora SamhaaramSoora Samhaaram is a 1988 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the role of police officer, ACP Athi Veerapandiyan. This medium budget action film also stars Nirosha as Sudha, Nizhalgal Ravi as Police officer Arun, Pallavi, Janakaraj and Kitti. Mani Rathnam's long time associate...
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As dubbing artist
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)
In Tamil speaking community, the program "KBC" got huge reception, due to the dubbing voice performed by Nizhalgal ravi. The voice exactly matched Mr. Amithab Bachan's stiff and rigid voice. When asked about how he could deliver such a suitable voice in the program, in an interview for a Tamil weekly, he replied, "I was delighted when i got a call for dubbing opportunity for Amitabhji.. but when i saw the original program... i thought of how to match his voice familiarity...then i foundo ut that, during early morning when i wake up, my voice used to be little bit above normal vocal.. so i decided to do the dubbing by early morning 5.00 am in the studio...for which i wake up at 4.00 and get ready and go.. and this is how it has happened".