Known by his stage name Attakathi Dinesh and born as Dinesh Ravi, he is one of the leading stars in Tamil cinema. He forayed into the acting industry by playing minor roles but made his breakthrough with the film Attakathi (2012). His maverick acting skills, garnered him praises from veteran actor Kamal Haasan and well-known media portals such as Times Of India, IANS and Rediff. With his phenomenal acting skills, he has carved his name in Tamil movie industry with brilliant performances in his films.