In 2008, Ravi appeared in three films. Following a cameo appearance in "Velli Thirai", he acted in the family drama "Santhosh Subramaniam", once again under his brother's direction in a remake. In the Tamil version of the 2006 Telugu film "Bommarillu", starring opposite Genelia D'Souza, he played a young man, whose choices and wishes are continually subdued by his father. Ravi received a nomination for the Best Tamil Actor Award at the 56th Filmfare Awards South. Next, he starred in the action thriller "Dhaam Dhoom", directed by cinematographer-director Jeeva, who died in the midst of the film's shooting in Russia. Completed by Jeeva's assistant Manikandan, his wife Aneez Tanveer and his guru P. C. Sreeram, "Dhaam Dhoom" released in mid-2008 in which he portrayed Gautham Subramaniyam, a man accused in a murder he did not commit. Sify's reviewer wrote that he was "simply amazing in his role", label the film as an "out and out Jayam Ravi movie", while Indiaglitz noted that Ravi was "probably the perfect choice to play the character".