RAVI APPATHURAI
Executive Producer
Head of South East Asia Operations
Ravi Appathurai launched Global Films Malaysia in 2005, establishing the company as a leading force in international commercial production. Drawing on his experience in high-end beauty and hair campaigns, he quickly positioned Global Films as the go-to partner for global brands.
Under Ravi’s leadership, the Kuala Lumpur office became a trusted base for clients such as P&G, Unilever, Toyota Motor Corporation, and many others. His ability to align creative standards with seamless execution helped cement
Malaysia’s status as a production destination of choice across Southeast Asia.
Over the years, Ravi has built a showreel that speaks for itself — a body of work defined by polish, scale, and consistency. But more than the work, it’s the relationships he’s cultivated that define his approach: long-term,
collaborative, and built on mutual trust.
Alongside his role in Southeast Asia, Ravi also collaborates closely with Global Films’ Saudi operations — co-leading regional productions with Ziad Sarrouh, and regularly deploying highly trained Malaysian crews to support
premium TV commercial shoots on the ground in the Kingdom.