Vasanth undertook his degree in
MB BS and master's degree in
Health Care Management in
Manchester, United Kingdom before turning to acting. He received his first acting opportunity in 2013 through film director
Ram, who is widely known for his films including
Kattradhu Thamizh and
Thanga Meengal. Vasanth Ravi agreed to sign up the project with director Ram for the film
Taramani which started its production venture in 2013 but underwent production delays before its actual release in August 2017. His debut feature film
Taramani received positive reviews and his performance in the film along with
Andrea Jeremiah in the lead role lauded praises from the audience. His maiden scintillating performance for the breakthrough film,
Taramani also helped him to earn the Best male actor on debut (in the lead role) at the
2017 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards. Vasanth was also awarded the
Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor at the
2018 Vijay Awards. At the 2018
65th Filmfare Awards South which was held on 16 June, he was awarded the Best Debut Actor which was his second career award for the breakthrough film
Taramani. After his debut project, his second film was
Rocky, which was written and directed by debutante
Arun Matheswaran. The film received positive reviews from critics.
Rocky, and Vasanth Ravi has played 'intense' characters. A critic from
Pinkvilla stated that "Vasanth Ravi has done a great performance. He will make you shiver and give you chills in your spine. His performance is top notch and will definitely win your the hearts." Post-
Rocky, Ravi had a two year hiatus and joined a new genre psychological horror film titled
Asvins. The film received "A" certification from
CBFC India. A critic of
Times of India wrote that "Vasanth Ravi has delivered an intense performance, yet again, especially in the climax." That same year, he acted in the film
Jailer directed by
Nelson Dilipkumar portraying
Rajinikanth and
Ramya Krishnan's son. Vasanth Ravi acted in the romantic film
Pon Ondru Kanden co-starring
Ashok Selvan and
Aishwarya Lekshmi, the action film
Weapon co-starring
Sathyaraj, and the thriller film
Indra, all of which released to mixed reviews. == Filmography ==