Ravi Mariya

• Name — Ravi Mariya • Born — 4 August 1979 • Birthplace — Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India • Occupation — Director, actor, writer • Years Active — 2000–present • Honours — Kalaimamani (2020)

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).

• Year — Film — Director — Writer — Ref. Reference(s) • 2002 — Aasai Aasaiyai • 2007 — Aalwar — Dialogues • 2008 — Sandai — Dialogues • 2010 — Milaga