Quick Info
| Profession | Film director and screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Chilukurivaripalem, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Anil Ravipudi
25/08/2026
Anil Ravipudi publicly denied reports of a film collaboration with Mahesh Babu, whom he previously directed in Sarileru Neekevvaru. He said he was busy shooting his next film with Venkatesh, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty, which is slated for the Sankranti release.
12/01/2026
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh and Nayanthara, was released for the Sankranti season. The action comedy became a major box office success, with reported collections of over Rs 300 crore worldwide.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Anil Kumar Ravipudi is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for Telugu cinema, particularly action comedies and later family entertainers. |
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| Debut | Made his directorial debut with the action comedy Pataas (2015), which earned a SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director (Telugu). |
| Style | Known mainly for writing and directing action comedies with fast-paced humour and mass appeal. His films typically combine repartee and humorous content with action elements and themes about relationships and the role of women in society. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | B.Tech |
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| Institution | Vignan College |
| Graduation Year | 2005 |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Bhargavi |
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Relationships & More
| Mentor | Uncle P. A. Arun Prasad, a film director under whom he worked as an assistant director |
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Family
| Uncle | P. A. Arun Prasad (film director) |
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| Spouse | Bhargavi |
Career
| Early career | After B.Tech, joined the film industry as an assistant director, then worked as a dialogue writer and screenwriter on films including Sankham (2009), Kandireega (2011), Masala (2013), Aagadu (2014) and Pataki (2017). |
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| Recognition | F2: Fun and Frustration was featured in the Indian Panorama Mainstream section of the 50th International Film Festival of India; Bhagavanth Kesari earned a Filmfare South Best Director nomination; Bhagavanth Kesari is credited with winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. |
| Upcoming work | A live-action film with Venkatesh, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty was in production in 2026, aimed at the Sankranti 2027 release window. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Briefly worked as an actor in small roles. | |
| 2. Worked as an assistant director under his uncle P. A. Arun Prasad after completing his B.Tech in 2005. | |
| 3. Known for helming multiple films that crossed the 100-crore mark at the box office. |
