Ilavarasu is a South Indian actor and is also well-known as a cinematographer. He was born on January 1, 1964, in Melur, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. He is well known for Jai Bhim (2021), Muthukku Muthaaga (2011) and 7 Aum Arivu (2011).
Ilavarasu starred in Kodi Parakuthu (1988), Pasumpon (1988), Porkkaalam (1997) and Thavasi (2001). Ilavarasu was critically acclaimed for his roles in successful films including Bhagavathi (2002), Bheeshmar (2003), Neranja Manasu (2004), and Thambi (2006).
He further appeared in Thirumaagan (2007), Paandi (2008), Ninaithale Inikkum (2009) and Goripalayam (2010), Ya Ya (2013), Veeram (2014) Rajathanthiram (2015), and Maanga (2015).
His 2017 release includes the drama film Kanavu Variyam. Directed by Arun Chidambaram, the movie stars Arun alongside Jiya in the lead role. In 2018, he was associated with the drama, Aan Devathai. His next project is Vaathi (2023)