In 2008 , Ravi appeared in three films . Following a cameo appearance in '' Velli Thirai '' , he acted in the family drama '' Santhosh Subramaniam '' , once again under his brother 's direction in a remake . In the Tamil version of the 2006 Telugu film '' Bommarillu '' , starring opposite Genelia D'Souza , he played a young man , whose choices and wishes are continually subdued by his father . Ravi received a nomination for the Best Tamil Actor Award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South . Next , he starred in the action thriller '' Dhaam Dhoom '' , directed by cinematographer-director Jeeva , who died in the midst of the film 's shooting in Russia . Completed by Jeeva 's assistant Manikandan , his wife Aneez Tanveer and his guru P. C. Sreeram , '' Dhaam Dhoom '' released in mid-2008 in which he portrayed Gautham Subramaniyam , a man accused in a murder he did not commit . Sify 's reviewer wrote that he was " simply amazing in his role " , label the film as an " out and out Jayam Ravi movie " , while Indiaglitz noted that Ravi was " probably the perfect choice to play the character "
56th Filmfare Awards South
56th Filmfare Awards South
Jayam Ravi