Chandrika Ravi is an Indian actress, dancer, producer, host and activist born in Melbourne, Australia to Tamil, Malayalee parents from Singapore. 

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In 2018, Chandrika made her debut in the Indian film industry with the Tamil comedy hit Irattu Arayil Murattu Kuthu, quickly establishing herself as a rising star. Over the next year, she starred in three more Indian films, building a strong presence in the industry. Her performance in the 2023 Telugu blockbuster Veera Simha Reddy earned widespread acclaim, with the performance amassing over 30 million views on YouTube. The film had a remarkable 365-day run in theaters and also joined the prestigious 100 Crore Club, grossing over 100 million in its first weekend. In October 2024 she completed her 9th film, and is continued to be celebrated for her exceptional talent and unwavering passion globally.

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Co-creating and starring as the legendary Silk Smitha in her official biopic, Silk Smitha: Queen of the South, set to begin production in 2025, demonstrates Chandrika's passion for both performing as well as her dedication to the art of storytelling.​ 

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In June 2024, The Chandrika Ravi Show made its debut in collaboration with leading American networks iHeart Radio and Rukus Avenue Radio. Hosted and co-produced by Chandrika, the show quickly gained global acclaim, leading to a second season renewal. Chandrika's hosting experience also extends to live events and segments across prominent television and radio platforms worldwide, partnering with renowned clients such as NBC Universal, SBS Australia, and ABC Australia. Currently, she is developing an exciting original unscripted series that blends her passions for travel and food.​​

Chandrika began her journey in acting and dancing at the age of 3, training in classical Indian dance forms of Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, also Bollywood, Indian folk dance and theatre at The Temple of Fine Arts, as well as jazz, ballet and musical theatre at The Australian National Youth Performing Arts Group. She began studying ‘English and Creative Arts’ at Murdoch University in Western Australia before leaving for Los Angeles where she graduated from the prestigious New York Film Academy with a diploma in Acting for Film. In December 2024, she was invited back to speak at the school's commencement ceremony, where she was honored with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting for Film—making history as the first Indian actress to receive an honorary degree in the United States.

Chandrika's talent, passion and humility combined with her commitment to representing Indians and their stories on a global stage, have opened doors to countless opportunities in entertainment, captivating audiences worldwide. Through her achievements she has become a role model to young women and men of colour everywhere, one of the biggest blessings she could ever ask for, instilling hope and determination that they too can break the mold.

Chandrika uses her growing voice to advocate equality and rights for women and children around the world, especially in India; along with being a spokesperson for mental illness and advocates to help break the taboos that surround it in South Asian Communities. She currently works with UNICEF India and various other NGO'S in India to help bring relief to the needy.

The multihyphenate resides in Los Angeles, continuing to leave her mark on the world as an Indian bombshell.

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Art, just for the love of it.