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{{Short description|Indian screenwriter and film director}}
{{Use dmy dates|date= September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Bobby Kolli
| caption =
| other_names = K. S. Ravindra
| image = Kolli Bobby.jpg
| birth_name = Kolli Santosh Ravindra
| birth_place = [[Guntur]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| occupation = {{hlist|Film director|screenwriter|storywriter}}
| spouse = Anusha
| children = 1
| yearsactive = 2007–present
}}
'''Kolli Santosh Ravindra''', professionally known as '''Bobby Kolli''', is an Indian film director and [[screenwriter]], who primarily works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He won the Best Debut Director Award, for ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]'' (2014), at the [[Santosham Film Awards]].

==Early life and career==
Kolli Santosh Ravindra was born and brought up in [[Guntur]], India. After graduating with a [[Bachelor of Commerce|B. Com]] degree, Ravindra started his film career in 2003 and joined writer Chinna Krishna.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-09-17|title=From Guntur to Tollywood|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140916/entertainment-tollywood/article/guntur-tollywood|access-date=2021-02-16|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> He went on to work under several directors including [[Dasaradh (director)|Dasaradh]] and [[Gopichand Malineni]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=కె.ఎస్. రవీంద్ర (బాబీ)|url=http://www.zeecinemalu.com/celebrity/k-s-ravindra-bobby-59792/|website=Zee Cinemalu|language=te|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=28 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228021510/http://www.zeecinemalu.com/celebrity/k-s-ravindra-bobby-59792/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ravindra made his directorial debut with [[Power (2014 Telugu film)|''Power'']] (2014), starring [[Ravi Teja]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title=శ్రీను వైట్ల టు బాబీ..రవితేజ ప‌రిచ‌యం చేసిన డైరెక్ట‌ర్లు వీళ్లే|url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/srinu-vaitla-to-bobby-raviteja-introduces-these-directors-124091|access-date=2021-02-16|website=ntnews|language=te}}</ref>

His 2016 directorial, ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]'', starring [[Pawan Kalyan]] was a commercial failure.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-05-14|title=Pawan Kalyan starrer 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' fares miserably at box office|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pawan-kalyan-starrer-%E2%80%98sardar-gabbar-singh%E2%80%99-fares-miserably-box-office-43235|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The News Minute|language=en|archive-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113115741/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pawan-kalyan-starrer-%E2%80%98sardar-gabbar-singh%E2%80%99-fares-miserably-box-office-43235|url-status=dead}}</ref> His next film, ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' (2017) where [[Jr NTR]] essayed three roles, was a blockbuster at the box office, grossing over {{INR}}100 [[crore]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jai Lava Kusa Box Office Collection: Junior NTR's Film Is At 100 Crore And Counting On Day 6|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jai-lava-kusa-box-office-collection-junior-ntrs-film-is-at-100-crore-and-counting-on-day-6-1756273|access-date=2021-02-17|website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

In 2019, Ravindra directed ''[[Venky Mama]]'', starring [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]] and [[Naga Chaitanya]]. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film was a profitable venture.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Venky Mama' Box-Office: Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya starrer turns into a profitable venture|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/venky-mama-box-office-venkatesh-and-naga-chaitanya-starrer-turns-into-a-profitable-venture/articleshow/72992448.cms|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Karthik Kumar of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote, "Ravindra 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."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-13|title=Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya-starrer is not wholesome entertainment|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/venky-mama-movie-review-venkatesh-naga-chaitanya-starrer-is-not-wholesome-entertainment/story-hJTfgUpRro40Y36oqmgy2L.html|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-13|title=Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya's chemistry is heartwarming in an otherwise bland drama|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/venky-mama-movie-review-venkatesh-naga-chaitanyas-chemistry-is-heartwarming-in-an-otherwise-bland-drama-7778851.html|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

His next film, ''[[Waltair Veerayya]]'', starring [[Chiranjeevi]] and [[Ravi Teja]], released in January 2023, for [[Sankranti]]. This was followed by ''[[Daaku Maharaaj]]'' in January 2025.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}}

== Personal life ==
Ravindra is married to Anusha Dronavalli, the elder sister of chess [[Grandmaster (chess)|grandmaster]], [[Harika Dronavalli]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jain|first=Rupam|date=7 June 2015|title=I am uncool, but I'm cool with that: Dronavalli Harika|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/i-am-uncool-but-im-cool-with-that-dronavalli-harika/articleshow/47574020.cms|access-date=2021-02-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The couple has a daughter born in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Director Bobby throws a lavish bash for baby girl's first birthday|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/director-bobby-throws-a-lavish-bash-for-baby-girls-first-birthday/articleshow/71539868.cms|access-date=2021-02-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}

===Director===
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]''
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]''
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]''
|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Venky Mama]]''
|
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Waltair Veerayya]]''
|
|-
| 2025
| ''[[Daaku Maharaaj]]''
|
|-
| {{TBA|align=left}}<ref>{{cite news |title='Mega 158': Chiranjeevi teams up with Bobby Kolli and KVN Productions |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mega-158-chiranjeevi-bobby-kolli-kvn-productions-chiranjeevi-70th-birthday/article69965114.ece |access-date=29 October 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |department=The Hindu Bureau |date=22 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250831222946/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mega-158-chiranjeevi-bobby-kolli-kvn-productions-chiranjeevi-70th-birthday/article69965114.ece |archive-date=31 August 2025 |url-status=live |lang=en}}</ref>
| {{pending film|Mega 158}}
|
|}

===Writer===
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Writer
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Don Seenu]]''
| {{Partial|Screenplay}}
|-
| 2011
! scope="row" | ''[[Oh My Friend]]''
| {{Partial|Screenplay}}
|-
| 2012
! scope="row" | ''[[Bodyguard (2012 film)|Bodyguard]]''
| {{Partial|Screenplay}}
|-
| 2013
! scope="row" | ''[[Balupu]]''
| {{Partial|Story}}
|-
| 2014
! scope="row" | ''[[Alludu Seenu]]''
| {{Partial|Story}}
|-
| 2018
! scope="row" | ''[[Pantham]]''
| {{Partial|Screenplay}}
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=nm5725247}}
* {{Facebook|DirectorBobby}}

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[[Category:Indian male screenwriters]]
[[Category:Telugu screenwriters]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1983 births]]
[[Category:Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Film people from Guntur district]]
[[Category:Film directors from Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Telugu film directors]]
[[Category:Santosham Film Awards winners]]

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