K. S. Ravindra, popularly known as Bobby, is an Indian screenwriter and story writer who works in the Telugu and Kannada film industries. Ravindra completed his schooling in Bhashyam High School at Guntur. His professional career is associated with directors such as Dasaradh and Gopichand Malineni. He worked in the direction department for Aadinarayana's film Political Rowdy. He wrote screenplays for Don Seenu, Mr. Perfect and Bodyguard. He is the story writer for director Gopichand Malineni and for Ravi Teja's combination 2013 movie Balupu. Ravindra and Kona Venkat have worked together on multiple screenplays. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
August 1, 1983
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Kolli Santosh Ravindra, better known as K. S. Ravindra or Bobby, is a prominent Indian film director and screenwriter in the Telugu film industry. He gained recognition for his work, particularly for his debut film, Power, released in 2014, which earned him the Best Debut Director Award at the Santosham Film Awards.
Ravindra was born in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree before embarking on his film career in 2003. Initially, he worked with writer Chinna Krishna and later collaborated with various directors, including Dasaradh and Gopichand Malineni, to hone his skills in filmmaking.
His directorial journey began with the action film Power, which starred Ravi Teja. Following this success, Ravindra faced challenges with his next project, Sardaar Gabbar Singh in 2016, featuring Pawan Kalyan, which did not perform well at the box office. However, he bounced back with the 2017 release Jai Lava Kusa, where actor Jr NTR played three distinct roles. This film became a massive hit, grossing over ₹100 crore.
In 2019, he directed Venky Mama, starring well-known actors Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya. Although the film received mixed reviews, it was financially successful. Critics noted Ravindra's effort to portray the genuine familial bond between the lead actors, despite some reviews describing the film as lacking a strong narrative.
Ravindra's more recent work includes Waltair Veerayya, which featured Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja and released in January 2023 during the Sankranti festival. He is also set to release Daaku Maharaaj in January 2025.
On a personal note, K. S. Ravindra is married to Anusha Dronavalli, who is the elder sister of notable chess player Harika Dronavalli. The couple is blessed with a daughter, born in 2018.
Here is a selection of his filmography:
With a career spanning over a decade, K. S. Ravindra continues to make significant contributions to Telugu cinema, showcasing his talent and passion for storytelling through film.
