Owing to the current pandemic situation, all the leading actors including Ajith, Vijay, Suriya, Mahesh Babu requested their respective fans not to gather in crowds for their birthdays. All of their birthdays were celebrated on a lowkey note only on social media and we witnessed it. The latest to join that list is actor Jayam Ravi. Yes! The talented actor is celebrating his birthday on September 10 and ahead of the special day, the Thani Oruvan actor has shared an official statement requesting his fans to stay safe and not gather in crowds. He requested all his fans to help the people in need during this testing time.

Ravi’s official statement read, “My dear fans, I feel humbled and blessed to see that there has been a countdown to my birthday over the last few weeks. It's your love and only your love that has made every year special for me. And this year, I wouldn't want it any other way, especially with the global pandemic we are facing. I sincerely request you to refrain from any celebrations or gatherings so we can keep ourselves and those around us safe. Instead, please show the love to those in need just as I would be doing this year. God bless and let's fight this pandemic together. Love, Jayam Ravi".

On the work front, Ravi’s next release happens to be Bhoomi which is his 25th film. Notably, the makers of Bhoomi had recently revealed that there is a surprise for Jayam Ravi’s birthday and the fans are eagerly waiting for that. Directed by Lakshman of Romeo Juliet and Bogan fame, Bhoomi has music scored by D Imman and cinematography by Dudley. Produced by Home Movie Makers, Bhoomi features Nidhhi Agerwal as the female lead. Recent reports suggest that the film could be directly released on OTT platform due to the pandemic, but an official word regarding that is awaited.

Apart from Bhoomi, Jayam Ravi has Jana Gana Mana, an intense action thriller directed by I Ahmed of Endrendrum Punnagai fame. Ravi will also be seen playing one of the leads in Mani Ratnam’s historical epic, Ponniyin Selvan and notably, Ravi is said to play the titular character. Produced by Madras Talkies in association with Lyca Productions, Ponniyin Selvan’s star cast also includes Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Prabhu, Jayaram, Sarath Kumar, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashwin Kakamanu, Sobhita Dhulipala, and others. For now, check out Jayam Ravi's official statement below: