Chalappurathu Raveendranatha Menon (1950 – 24 November 2007), popularly known as Ravi Menon was a veteran

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n film actor who worked in

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. He was born in

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in 1950. He completed diploma from the

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and made his debut in Malayalam movie, ''

Nirmalyam ''Nirmalyam'' ( ml, നിര്‍മ്മാല്യം, ) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring P. J. Antony, Sumithra and Ravi Menon. P. J. Antony won the National Film Award ...

''. Ravi Menon also got the state government special jury award for his role in 'Nirmalayam'. His first movie was

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's '' Duvidha for which he was nominated for the national best actor award . His notable movies includes ''

Shalini Ente Koottukari ''Shaalini Ente Koottukaari'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, written by Padmarajan and directed by Mohan. The film is loosely based on a story of Padmarajan named "Parvathikutty". The film stars Shobha, Jalaja, Sukumaran and Venu Nagavalli i ...

, Shyama,

Kilukkam ''Kilukkam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli. The story set in Ooty revolves around tourist guide Joji (Mohanlal) and photographer Nishchal (Jagathy Sree ...

Minnaram ''Minnaram'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan from a story by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobana, and Thilakan, with Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Jagathy Sreekumar, ...

''. He acted in more than 50 Malayalam movies. He hailed from Karimpuzha in

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. He died in

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, Kerala on 24 November 2007. He was 57. He was suffering from cancer for long time in his last days. He was a bachelor.

Filmography

* 2006 -

Pathaka ''Pathaaka'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Madhu. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Navya Nair, Sai Kumar and Lalu Alex in lead roles. The film had musical score by Tej. Cast *Suresh Gopi as G.T/C.M George Thariyan *Manoj K ...

As Kelappan Nair * 2004 -

Ee Snehatheerathu ''Ee Snehatheerathu'' or ''Saamam'' is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Kaviyoor Sivaprasad and written by Ramakrishnan, starring Kunchacko Boban, Umashankari Sumithra, Lal, Nedumudi Venu and Jagathy Sreekumar. Kunchacko Boban won the Special ...

* 2004 -

Parinamam ''Parinamam'' (''The Change'') is a 2003 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu, starring Nedumudi Venu, Madampu Kunjukuttan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. Plot ''Parinamam'' tackles the age old issue of loneliness and redundancy ...

* 2003 - Shingari Bolona As Bank Manager Stephen * 2002 - Swapna Halliyil Orunaal * 2002 -

Onnaman ''Onnaman'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and starring Mohanlal, N. F. Varghese, Biju Menon and Ramya Krishnan. The film features original soundtrack composed by S. P. Venka ...

* 2001 -

Vezhambal ''Vezhambal'' ( ml, വേഴാമ്പല്‍) is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Stanley Jose. The film stars Vincent, M. G. Soman, Sridevi and Ratheesh in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast ...

* 2000 - Varnakkazchchakal * 1999 -

Crime File ''Crime File'' is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language action crime thriller film by K. Madhu starring Suresh Gopi, Siddique and Sangita Madhavan Nair. The film is loosely based on the 1992 murder of Sister Abhaya in Kerala. Plot Sister Amala, a ...

As Priest * 1998 -

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As Vareed * 1995 -

Maanthrikam ''Maanthrikam'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Babu Pallassery. It stars Mohanlal, Jagadish, Priya Raman, Raghuvaran, and Rajan P. Dev. Filmed by Saloo Georg ...

As Priest * 1995 -

Oru Abhibashakante Case Diary ''Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language mystery legal drama film directed by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy.The film stars Mammootty, Heera Rajagopal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Vijayaraghavan, Rajan P. Dev an ...

* 1994 -

As Priest * 1994 - Parinayam As Krishnan * 1991 -

Raid Raid, RAID or Raids may refer to: Attack * Raid (military), a sudden attack behind the enemy's lines without the intention of holding ground * Corporate raid, a type of hostile takeover in business * Panty raid, a prankish raid by male college ...

* 1991 -

Bhoomika Bhumika Chawla (born Rachna Chawla; 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress and former model known for her work predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. She began her acting career with the Telugu film ''Yuvakudu'' (2000) and t ...

* 1990 - Indrajalam * 1990 - Sthreekku Vendi Sthree * 1989 -

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As Priest * 1989 - Aval Oru Sindhu * 1988 -

Bheekaran ''Bheekaran'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Prem. The film stars Rajkumar, Bheeman Raghu, Madhuri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Story An action film ... Beeman and other workers pr ...

* 1988 - Agnichirakulla Thumbi * 1987 - Swargam * 1987 -

Cheppu ''Cheppu'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal. This film was a huge hit. An English song in the movie, "Free and Young" was sung by famous American singer Brenda Lee. The film ...

* 1987 - Narathan Keralathil * 1986 - Thalavattom * 1986 -

Swamy Sreenarayana Guru ''Swamy Sreenarayana Guru'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Krishnaswamy. The film stars Adoor Bhavani, K. P. A. C. Azeez, Divyashree and KPAC Sunny in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Mohammed Subair. Cast *Adoor Bhav ...

* 1985 - Chorakku Chora (1985) As Paulose * 1984 -

Oru Kochu Swapnam ''Oru Kochu Swapnam'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed and shot by Vipin Das and written by Joseph Madappally. The film stars Mohanlal, Ilavarasi, Nedumudi Venu, Seema, and Unnimary. The film score was composed ...

* 1984 -

Nishedi ''Nishedhi'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sukumaran, Bheeman Raghu and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Cast *Sukumaran as Raju *Bheeman Raghu as ...

As Ravi * 1984 - Swantham Sarika As Raveendran Nair * 1984 - Krishna Guruvayoorappa As Srikrishnan * 1983 - Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal * 1983 -

Varanmaare Aavashyamundu ''Varanmaare Aavashyamundu'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Joy. The film stars Rajkumar, Swapna, Vincent and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Plot C ...

* 1983 -

Ahankaram ''Ahangaaram'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by D. Sasi and produced by Jose V. Mattam. The film stars M. G. Soman, Santhakumari, Ravi Menon and Prabhu. The film has musical score by Maharaja. Cast *Jayan as Suresh *M. G. ...

* 1983 - Swapname Ninakku Nandi As Mammukka/Appu * 1983 - Sandhya Vandanam As Mammathu * 1983 -

Ashtapadi ''Ashtapadis'' or ''Ashtapadi'' refers to the Sanskrit hymns of the ''Gita Govinda'', composed by Jayadeva in the 12th Century. The ''ashtapadis'', which describe the beauty of Lord Krishna and the love between Krishna and the '' gopis'', are co ...

* 1982 - Komaram * 1982 - Sahyante Makan * 1982 - Kanmanikkorumma (Ushnabhoomi) * 1981 - Orikkal Koodi * 1981 - Greeshmam * 1981 - Arathi * 1981 - Sambhavam * 1981 -

Pinneyum Pookkunna Kaadu ''Pinneyum'' (English: ''Once Again'') is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic crime drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Businessman Baby Mathew Somatheeram co-produced the film. The film portrays a love ...

* 1981 -

Vida Parayum Munpe ''Vida Parayum Munpe'' () is a 1981 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohan, written by John Paul and produced by Innocent and David Kachappilli. The film stars Prem Nazir and Nedumudi Venu in lead roles, while Lakshmi, Innocent, Bh ...

* 1980 -

Karimpana ''Karimpana'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Jayan, Seema, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was shot in Ayira, a village near Para ...

* 1980 -

Raagam Thaanam Pallavi ''Raagam Thaanam Pallavi'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. T. Abu. The film stars Srividya, Sankaradi, Janardanan and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Srividya ...

As Venu * 1980 -

* 1980 - Soorya Daaham * 1979 - Thenthulli * 1979 -

Ente Neelakasham ''Ente Neelakaasham'' is a 1979 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi. The film stars Shobha, Sukumaran, Sankaradi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for ...

* 1979 - Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi * 1979 -

Radha Enna Pennkutti ''Radha Enna Penkutti'' is a 1979 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by Krishnaswami Reddiar. The film stars Sankaradi, Sukumaran, Sumathi (actress), Baby Sumathi and Jalaja in ...

* 1979 - Pathivrutha * 1979 -

Vadaka Veedu ''Vadaka Veedu'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan and produced by Mubarak. The film stars Sukumari, Anupama, Sukumaran and Ittoop in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast *Sukumari *Anupama *S ...

* 1979 -

Iniyathra ''Iniyathra'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Srini. The film stars Srividya, Ravi Menon, Kuthiravattam Pappu and Nanditha Bose in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Srividya *Ravi Menon *Janardanan *Kuthir ...

* 1979 - Pathinalam Ravu As Moidu * 1978 - Ashwathmma * 1978 - Bhrashtu * 1978 - Sathrathil Oru Rathri * 1978 -

Manoradham ''Manoradham'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Gopikumar and produced by K. H. Khan Sahib. The film stars P. Bhaskaran, Sharada, Sankaradi and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. ...

* 1978 -

Thanal ''Thanal'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Rajeevnath and produced by Vikraman Nair. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, George Cheriyan, M. G. Soman and Rani Chandra in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Jithin Shyam. Cast *Ado ...

* 1978 - Randilonnu As Rajan * 1978 -

Uthrada Rathri ''Uthrada Rathri'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon, produced by L. Rajalekshmi Kunjamma, and starring Madhu, Shobha, Sukumaran and Nangasserry Sasi. The film has musical score by Jaya Vijaya.The movie deals with ...

* 1978 -

Ekakini ''Ekakini'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by G. S. Panicker. The film stars Shobha, Indra Balan and Ravi Menon in the lead roles. The film is an adaptation of the short story "Karutha Chandran" by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. ...

* 1977 - Niraparayum Nilavilakkum * 1977 - Choondakkari * 1976 -

Yudhabhoomi ''Yudhabhoomi'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by Thiruvonam Pictures. The film stars KP Ummer, Vidhubala, Cochin Haneefa and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. K. Shekhar. ...

* 1976 -

Chottanikkara Amma ''Chottanikkara Amma'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by Thiruvonam Pictures. The film stars Srividya, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Adoor Bhasi and Hari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. K. Shek ...

* 1975 - Velicham Akale * 1975 - Boy Friend * 1975 - Niramala * 1975 - Ullasayathra * 1975 - Thomasleeha * 1974 - Udayam Kizhakku Thanne * 1973 -

* 1973 - Duvidha

References

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Ravi Menon at MSI
Male actors in Malayalam cinema Male actors from Palakkad Indian male film actors 1950 births 2007 deaths Deaths from cancer in India Film and Television Institute of India alumni 21st-century Indian male actors 20th-century Indian male actors {{India-film-actor-stub