Radha Ravi
Radha Ravi | |
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Radha Ravi in 2016 | |
| Born | Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan Ravi 29 July 1953 Tiruchirapalli, Madras State, India |
| Alma mater | The New College, Chennai |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, politician |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Bhagyalakshmi |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | M. R. Radha Dhanalakshmi |
| Relatives | Radha family |
| Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Preceded by | V. Perumal |
| Succeeded by | G. Senthamizhan |
| Constituency | Saidapet |
Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan Ravi mononymously called as Radha Ravi is an Indian actor and politician who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of veteran actor M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and half-brother of Radhika. He is a former chief member of the Tamil Nadu Film Artistes' Association. He is known for his roles as antagonists in Tamil films and a he acted in the serial Chellamae. He is also known for his controversial criticism of other film personalities.
He was elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Saidapet in 2001 as a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He is one of the current state executive members of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party.