[1] He joined Kerala Kaumudi daily after the studies and started his professional career as a journalist.

Later on he joined Kalakaumudi as Sub Editor and Program selection committee member in Jeevan TV.

[citation needed] Ravikumar started his film career as a screenwriter with the movie Ottayal Pattalam in 1991.

[citation needed] He made his Directorial debut in 2008 with Oridathoru Puzhayundu.

[citation needed] Ravikumar moved legally against the makers of the 2018 film Mohanlal as per the copyright act, Ravikumar claims that the movie was based on his collection of stories titled ‘Mohanlaline Enikipol Bhayankara Pediyanu’, and had already lodged a complaint with Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) before the shooting of the film commenced.