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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 = K. S. Ravindra
| other_names = Bobby
| image =
| image_size =
| birth_place = [[Guntur]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Film director|screenwriter}}
| spouse = Anusha
| children = 1
| yearsactive = 2007–present
}}
'''K. S. Ravindra''', popularly known as '''Bobby''', is an Indian film director and [[screenwriter]] who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] cinema. He won Best Debut Director Award for ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]'' (2014) at [[Santosham Film Awards]].

==Early life and career==
K. S. Ravindra was born and brought up in [[Guntur]]. After graduating in [[Bachelor of Commerce|B. Com]], 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/|url-status=live|website=Zee Cinemalu|language=te}}</ref> Ravindra made his debut a director 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}}</ref> His next film, ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]'' (2017) where [[Jr NTR]] essayed a triple role was successful 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 - Times of India|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, "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."<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|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

As of February 2021, Ravindra is working on his upcoming film, starring [[Chiranjeevi]] under the production of [[Mythri Movie Makers]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Confirmed: Chiranjeevi will team up with director Bobby for his 154th film|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/confirmed-chiranjeevi-will-team-up-with-director-bobby-for-his-154th-film/articleshow/80733655.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Ravindra is married to Anusha, the elder sister of chess player [[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 {{!}} Chess News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/i-am-uncool-but-im-cool-with-that-dronavalli-harika/articleshow/47574020.cms|url-status=live|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 - Times of India|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}}
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Direction
! scope="col" | Screenplay
! scope="col" | Story
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2008
! scope="row" | ''Bhadradri''
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
|
|
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Veera Parampare]]''
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
| {{ya}}
|[[Kannada]] film
|
|-
| 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Don Seenu]]''
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
| {{na}}
|
|
|-
| 2011
! scope="row" | ''[[Oh My Friend]]''
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
| {{na}}
|
|
|-
| 2012
! scope="row" | ''[[Bodyguard (2012 film)|Bodyguard]]''
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
| {{na}}
|
|
|-
| 2013
! scope="row" | ''[[Balupu]]''
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
|
|
|-
| 2014
! scope="row" | ''[[Alludu Seenu]]''
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
|
|
|-
| 2014
! scope="row" | ''[[Power (2014 Telugu film)|Power]]''
| {{ya}}
| {{ya}}
| {{ya}}
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/news/2013/balupu-writer-set-direct-ravi-teja-his-next-film-118897.html|title=Balupu Writer Set To Direct Ravi Teja In His Next Film|date=3 September 2013|publisher=[[Oneindia.in|Oneindia Entertainment]]|accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref>
|-
| 2016
! scope="row" | ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]''
| {{ya}}
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com//entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Why-Pawan-Kalyan-sacked-Sampath-Nandi/articleshow/45241109.cms|title=Why Pawan Kalyan sacked Sampath Nandi?|work=timesofindia}}</ref>
|-
| 2017
! scope="row" | ''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]''
| {{ya}}
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/raashi-khanna-roped-in-for-jr-ntrs-next-with-bobby-4504559/| title=Raashi Khanna roped in for Jr NTR's next with Bobby|work=TheIndianExpress| date=2 February 2017}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
! scope="row" | ''[[Pantham]]''
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
| {{na}}
|
|
|-
| 2019
! scope="row" | ''[[Venky Mama]]''
| {{ya}}
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apnewscorner.com/en/film-news/bobby-to-direct-venky-and-chai-venky-mama-as-title-386117|title=Bobby to direct Venky and Chai, 'Venky Mama' as Title|work=AP NEWS CORNER|access-date=3 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213112246/http://www.apnewscorner.com/en/film-news/bobby-to-direct-venky-and-chai-venky-mama-as-title-386117|archive-date=13 December 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| {{Pending film|Untitled film starring [[Chiranjeevi]]|no}}
| {{ya}}
| {{na}}
| {{ya}}
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mega-154-pre-look-poster-of-chiranjeevis-next-with-director-bobby-released/articleshow/85534855.cms|title=Mega 154: Pre-look poster of Chiranjeevi's next with director Bobby released|work=Times of India| access-date=22 August 2021|archive-date=22 August 2021}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|
<ref name="movies.dosthana.com">{{cite web|author= |url=http://movies.dosthana.com/profile/k-s-ravindra-0 |title=K.S. Ravindra Biography, Profile, Date of Birth, Star Sign, Height, Siblings |publisher=Movies Dosthana |date=1983-08-01 |accessdate=2017-01-27}}</ref>
}}

==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:People from Guntur district]]
[[Category:Film directors from Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Telugu film directors]]
[[Category:Santosham Film Awards winners]]

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