K. S. Ravindra

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K. S. Ravindra
Born
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Other namesBobby
Occupation
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2007–present
Spouse(s)Anusha
Children1

K. S. Ravindra, popularly known as Bobby, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He won Best Debut Director Award for Power (2014) at Santosham Film Awards.

Early life and career[]

K. S. Ravindra was born and brought up in Guntur. After graduating in B. Com, Ravindra started his film career in 2003 and joined writer Chinna Krishna.[1] He went on to work under several directors including Dasaradh and Gopichand Malineni.[2] Ravindra made his debut a director with Power (2014), starring Ravi Teja.[3]

His 2016 directorial, Sardaar Gabbar Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan was a commercial failure.[4] His next film, Jai Lava Kusa (2017) where Jr NTR essayed a triple role was successful at the box office, grossing over ₹100 crore.[5]

In 2019, Ravindra directed Venky Mama, starring Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film was a profitable venture.[6] Karthik Kumar of Hindustan Times wrote, "Ravindran tries to milk the real life family bond between Venkatesh and Chaitanya in Venky Mama, which relies heavily on the camaraderie between its lead actors."[7] Hemanth Kumar in his review for Firstpost opined, "In his attempt to blend humour and sentiment, KS Ravindra (Bobby) turns Venky Mama into a bland drama, where the narrative moves from one set piece to another without leaving a strong impression."[8]

As of February 2021, Ravindra is working on his upcoming film, starring Chiranjeevi under the production of Mythri Movie Makers.[9]

Personal life[]

Ravindra is married to Anusha, the elder sister of chess player Harika Dronavalli.[10] The couple has a daughter born in 2018.[11]

Filmography[]

Year Film Direction Screenplay Story Notes Ref.
2008 Bhadradri No No Yes
2010 Veera Parampare No Yes Yes Kannada film
2010 Don Seenu No Yes No
2011 Oh My Friend No Yes No
2012 Bodyguard No Yes No
2012 Balupu No No Yes
2014 Alludu Seenu No No Yes
2014 Power Yes Yes Yes [12]
2016 Sardaar Gabbar Singh Yes No No [13]
2017 Jai Lava Kusa Yes No Yes [14]
2018 Pantham No Yes No
2019 Venky Mama Yes No Yes [15]

References[]

  1. ^ "From Guntur to Tollywood". Deccan Chronicle. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  2. ^ "కె.ఎస్. రవీంద్ర (బాబీ)". Zee Cinemalu (in Telugu).
  3. ^ "శ్రీను వైట్ల టు బాబీ..రవితేజ ప‌రిచ‌యం చేసిన డైరెక్ట‌ర్లు వీళ్లే". ntnews (in Telugu). 17 January 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Pawan Kalyan starrer 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' fares miserably at box office". The News Minute. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Jai Lava Kusa Box Office Collection: Junior NTR's Film Is At 100 Crore And Counting On Day 6". NDTV.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  6. ^ "'Venky Mama' Box-Office: Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya starrer turns into a profitable venture - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya-starrer is not wholesome entertainment". Hindustan Times. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya's chemistry is heartwarming in an otherwise bland drama". Firstpost. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Confirmed: Chiranjeevi will team up with director Bobby for his 154th film". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  10. ^ Jain, Rupam (7 June 2015). "I am uncool, but I'm cool with that: Dronavalli Harika | Chess News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Director Bobby throws a lavish bash for baby girl's first birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Balupu Writer Set To Direct Ravi Teja In His Next Film". Oneindia Entertainment. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  13. ^ "Why Pawan Kalyan sacked Sampath Nandi?". timesofindia.
  14. ^ "Raashi Khanna roped in for Jr NTR's next with Bobby". TheIndianExpress.
  15. ^ "Bobby to direct Venky and Chai, 'Venky Mama' as Title". AP NEWS CORNER. Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  16. ^ "K.S. Ravindra Biography, Profile, Date of Birth, Star Sign, Height, Siblings". Movies Dosthana. 1 August 1983. Retrieved 27 January 2017.

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