Ravichandran (Kannada actor)

In this Indian name, the name Veeraswamy is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ravichandran.
V. Ravichandran
Born
Veeraswamy Ravichandran

(1961-05-30) 30 May 1961 (age 63)
Thirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesCrazy Star, Kanasugara, Ravi Mama
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
  • composer
  • Lyricist
  • Television Presenter
Years active1982–present
Spouse
Sumathy
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(m. 1986)​
Children3, including Manoranjan[1]
FatherN. Veeraswamy[2]
RelativesBalaji (brother)[3]

Veeraswamy Ravichandran (born 30 May 1961), known mononymously as Ravichandran, is an Indian actor, director, producer, music director, lyricist and editor working predominantly in Kannada cinema. The son of film producer N. Veeraswamy, he continues to produce and distribute films under his father's production house, Sri Eswari Productions.[4] He is popularly referred to as "Crazy Star" by the media and his followers.[5]

Starting his acting career as a child artist in Kula Gowrava (1971), Ravichandran started early as a co-producer for films such as Khadeema Kallaru (1982) and Chakravyuha (1983) besides acting in supporting roles. His lead role films started with Premigala Saval (1984), Pralayanthaka (1984) and Swabhimana (1985). He got his career best breakthrough with the film Premaloka in 1987 for which he directed, produced and acted in the lead role. Since then, Ravichandran films are considered to be technically savvy and lavish in production.[6]His subsequent films such as Ranadheera (1988), Anjada Gandu (1988), Yuddha Kanda (1989), Ramachaari (1991), Mane Devru (1993), Putnanja (1995), Sipayi (1996), Yaare Neenu Cheluve (1998), Preethsod Thappa (1998), Kanasugara (2001), Ekangi (2002), Malla (2004) , Drishya (2014) among others have been successful at the box office and made him one of the most prominent personalities in Kannada cinema.

In 2002, for the film Ekangi, Ravichandran won Best Director, Best Actor and Best Music director awards at the Karnataka State Film Awards. Besides he has won Special Jury Award for Shanti Kranti (1991). In addition to these, Ravichandran has been honored with Karnataka State Puttanna Kanagal Award for Lifetime Achievements, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South, Kannada Rajyotsava Award on 2010, Udaya Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Aham Premasmi (2005) and NTR National Award in 2013.[7] He has been honored with Doctorate twice, from Bangalore University and CMR University, in his career.[8]

  1. ^ "Ravichandran to direct son Vikram Ravichandran". The Times of India. India. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Passion for the reel". Deccan Herald. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Did you know Naagarahavu turned Vishnuvardhan into a star overnight?". The New Indian Express. India. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  4. ^ "An ode to Ravichandran as he turns 61". Deccan Herald.com. 31 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Happy Birthday Ravichandran: Rare Pics of 'Crazy Star'!". 30 May 2015.
  6. ^ "Ravichandran: Big dreamer who sometimes lost his way". Deccan Herald.com. 29 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Kannada star V Ravichandran gets emotional on reality TV show". The News Minute.com. 29 November 2017.
  8. ^ "Ravichandran gets honorary doctorate from Bengaluru university". The Times of India. 10 April 2022.