Kolli Santosh Ravindra, popularly known as K. S. Ravindra, Bobby, and 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), at the Santosham Film Awards.
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| Born | Kolli Santosh Ravindra Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Bobby, Bobby Kolli |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Anusha |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and career edit
Kolli Santosh Ravindra was born and brought up in Guntur, India. After graduating with a B. Com degree, 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 directorial debut 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 three roles, was a blockbuster 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, "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."[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]
His next film, Waltair Veerayya, starring Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja, released in January 2023, for Sankranti.
Personal life edit
Ravindra married to Anusha Dronavalli, the elder sister of chess player, Harika Dronavalli.[9] The couple has a daughter born in 2018.[10]
Filmography edit
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| Year | Title | Direction | Screenplay | Story |
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| 2010 | Don Seenu | 
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| 2011 | Oh My Friend |
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| 2012 | Bodyguard |
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| 2013 | Balupu |
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| 2014 | Alludu Seenu |
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| 2014 | Power |
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| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh |
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| 2017 | Jai Lava Kusa |
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| 2018 | Pantham |
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| 2019 | Venky Mama |
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| 2023 | Waltair Veerayya |
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| 2024 | NBK109 † |
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TBA | TBA |
References edit
- ^ "From Guntur to Tollywood". Deccan Chronicle. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "కె.ఎస్. రవీంద్ర (బాబీ)". Zee Cinemalu (in Telugu).
- ^ "శ్రీను వైట్ల టు బాబీ..రవితేజ పరిచయం చేసిన డైరెక్టర్లు వీళ్లే". ntnews (in Telugu). 17 January 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Pawan Kalyan starrer 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' fares miserably at box office". The News Minute. 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'Venky Mama' Box-Office: Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya starrer turns into a profitable venture". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya-starrer is not wholesome entertainment". Hindustan Times. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya's chemistry is heartwarming in an otherwise bland drama". Firstpost. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ Jain, Rupam (7 June 2015). "I am uncool, but I'm cool with that: Dronavalli Harika". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Director Bobby throws a lavish bash for baby girl's first birthday". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2021.