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 Template:INR100 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 | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bhadradri | Template:Na | Template:Na | Template:Ya | ||
| 2010 | Veera Parampare | Template:Na | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | Kannada film | |
| 2010 | Don Seenu | Template:Na | Template:Ya | Template:Na | ||
| 2011 | Oh My Friend | Template:Na | Template:Ya | Template:Na | ||
| 2012 | Bodyguard | Template:Na | Template:Ya | Template:Na | ||
| 2013 | Balupu | Template:Na | Template:Na | Template:Ya | ||
| 2014 | Alludu Seenu | Template:Na | Template:Na | Template:Ya | ||
| 2014 | Power | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | [12] | |
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Template:Ya | Template:Na | Template:Na | [13] | |
| 2017 | Jai Lava Kusa | Template:Ya | Template:Na | Template:Ya | [14] | |
| 2018 | Pantham | Template:Na | Template:Ya | Template:Na | ||
| 2019 | Venky Mama | Template:Ya | Template:Na | Template:Ya | [15] | |
| 2022 | Template:Pending film | Template:Ya | Template:Na | Template:Ya | [16] |
References
- ↑ From Guntur to Tollywood. Deccan Chronicle(2014-09-17). Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ↑ కె.ఎస్. రవీంద్ర (బాబీ). Zee Cinemalu.
- ↑ శ్రీను వైట్ల టు బాబీ..రవితేజ పరిచయం చేసిన డైరెక్టర్లు వీళ్లే. ntnews(2021-01-17). Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ↑ Pawan Kalyan starrer 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' fares miserably at box office. The News Minute(2016-05-14). Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ Jai Lava Kusa Box Office Collection: Junior NTR's Film Is At 100 Crore And Counting On Day 6. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ 'Venky Mama' Box-Office: Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya starrer turns into a profitable venture - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya-starrer is not wholesome entertainment. Hindustan Times(2019-12-13). Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya's chemistry is heartwarming in an otherwise bland drama. Firstpost(2019-12-13). Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ Confirmed: Chiranjeevi will team up with director Bobby for his 154th film. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ I am uncool, but I'm cool with that: Dronavalli Harika | Chess News - Times of India, Jain, Rupam. The Times of India(7 June 2015). Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ↑ Director Bobby throws a lavish bash for baby girl's first birthday - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ↑ Balupu Writer Set To Direct Ravi Teja In His Next Film. Oneindia Entertainment(3 September 2013).
- ↑ Why Pawan Kalyan sacked Sampath Nandi?.
- ↑ Raashi Khanna roped in for Jr NTR's next with Bobby(2 February 2017).
- ↑ Bobby to direct Venky and Chai, 'Venky Mama' as Title. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ↑ Mega 154: Pre-look poster of Chiranjeevi's next with director Bobby released. Retrieved 22 August 2021.