Ravi Teja

Ravi Teja (born as Ravi Shankar Raju Bhupatiraju on 26 January

Ravi Teja
1968)[2][3] is an Indian film actor known for his work in Telugu cinema.
Known for his comedic dialogue delivery, he is widely considered one of
the most popular and highest-paid actors of Telugu cinema, who has
appeared in over sixty films. He won the Nandi Special Jury Award in
1999 and 2002 for his performance in the films Nee Kosam (1999) and
Khadgam (2002) and also won the state Nandi Award for best actor for his
film Neninthe in 2008.

He started his career as a supporting artist in Karthavyam (1990) and

subsequently played small roles in the films Chaitanya (1991), Aaj Ka Ravi Teja in 2018
Goonda Raj (1992), Allari Priyudu (1993), Ninne Pelladata (1996) and Born Ravi Shankar Raju
Sindhooram (1997). Teja has also worked as an assistant director for Bhupatiraju
several Telugu films. 26 January 1968
Jaggampeta, Andhra
Ravi Teja began his professional career as a lead actor with Nee Kosam in
Pradesh, India
1999 and also received the Nandi Award for his performance. He then
starred in films such as Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001), Chiranjeevulu Residence Film Nagar, Hyderabad,
(2001), Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2002), Idiot (2002), Khadgam Telangana, India
(2002), Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003), Venky (2004), Naa Nationality Indian
Autograph (2004), Bhadra (2005), Vikramarkudu (2006), Dubai Seenu Other names Mass Maharaja, Mass Raja,
(2007), Krishna (2008), Baladur (2008), Neninthe (2008), Kick (2009), Andhra Amitabh
Anjaneyulu (2009), Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010), Don Seenu (2010),
Occupation Actor
Mirapakay (2011), Daruvu (2012), Balupu (2013), Power (2014), Kick 2
(2015) Bengal Tiger (2015), and Raja the Great (2017). Years active 1990–present
Spouse(s) Kalyani (2000–present)
In 2012, he was also listed as 50th in the Forbes India list of top 100
Children Mahadhan
Celebrities with an annual income of ₹15.5 crore (US$2.2 million).[4] In
Bhupatiraju(Son),Mokshadha
2013 he was in 68th position with earnings of ₹13 crore
Bhupatiraju(Daughter)
(US$1.8 million).[5] In 2015 he was in 74th position with earnings of
₹12.5 crore (US$1.7 million). Parent(s) Bhupatiraju Rajagopala
Raju, Bhupatiraju Rajya
Lakshmi
Family Bhupatiraju Bharath Raju
Contents
(deceased),[1] Raghu and
Early life Raju (younger brothers)
Career
1990–1996
1997–2000
2001–2005
2006–2011
2012–present
Brand endorsement
Filmography
See also
References
 External links

Early life
He was born to Raj Gopal Raju and Rajya Lakshmi Bhupatiraju in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.[6] Teja 's father was a
pharmacist and his mother was a homemaker. He is the eldest of three sons, the others being Bharath (died at June 24, 2017 in a car
accident) and Raghu, who are also actors.[7] Teja spent most of his childhood in Northern India because his father used to move very
often due to his work. His schooling was in Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai and Bhopal.[7] Teja completed his schooling at N.S.M. Public
School, Vijayawada. Later on he completed his Bachelors in Arts at Siddhartha Degree College, Vijayawada. In 1988 he went to
Chennai to start his career in films.[7]

Career

1990–1996
In his early years working in Chennai, YVS Chowdary and Gunasekhar were his roommates.[8] He had small roles in the films
Karthavyam (1990), Chaitanya (1991) and Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992). Ravi became an assistant director, working in both television
and film. As an assistant director, he worked in several Bollywood as well as Telugu projects including Prathihnbandh, Aaj Ka
Goonda Raj, and Criminal.[9] He met Krishna Vamsi and worked as an assistant director under him for the 1996 hit film Ninne
Pelladutha. Vamsi also gave Ravi the opportunity to act in asmall role in that film. He continued to work as an assistant director for a
few other films.[10]

1997–2000
In 1997, while still working as an assistant director, Ravi Teja got an opportunity to act in the film Sindhooram directed by Krishna
Vamsi as a lead actor. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.

Ravi Teja followed up with roles in the films Seetha Rama Raju, Padutha Teeyaga, Manasichhi Choodu and Krishna Reddy's
Premaku Velayara. In 1999, he was cast in a leading role by Srinu Vaitla for Nee Kosam. The film won the Silver Nandi for Best
Film. Ravi Teja won the Nandi Award for Best Actor Special Jury for his performance . Following this, he started appearing in more
significant roles such as Krishna Vamsi's Samudram, Chiranjeevi's Annayya and Budget Padmanabham. He also appeared in lead
roles in multi-starrer films such as Kshemanga Velli Labanga Randi, Tirumala Tirupathi Venkatesa, Sakuntumba Sapari Vare
Sametham and Ammayi Kosam.

2001–2005
In 2001, Teja's association with Puri Jagannadh began when he cast Ravi as the lead role in Itlu Sravani Subramanyam.[11] The
movie was a commercial hit and got Ravi Teja credibility as a solo lead actor. In 2002, his next film Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru,
directed by Vamsy and co-starring Kalyani was released. The film was a successful at the box office and won Ravi acclaim.[12] The
year also saw Ravi in Idiot. Directed by Puri Jagannadh and co-starringRakshita, it was a blockbuster hit and Ravi's performance and
[13][14]
dialogue delivery were praised by critics and movie-goers alike.

The year also saw the release of Krishna Vamsi's Khadgam. The movie was a huge success at the box office and won the Sarojini
Devi Award for a Film on National Integration. Ravi's portrayal of a young wannabe actor won him the Nandi Special Jury Award for
the second time.[15] In 2003, Ravi again worked with director Puri Jagannadh for Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi. The film co-
starring Asin became a blockbuster hit and Jeevi of Idlebrain praised him: "Ravi Teja did well. His strength lies in his dialogue
delivery and reckless body language".[16] The year also saw Ravi working in commercially successful films such as Dongodu, co-
starring Kalyani and directed by Srinivas Bheemineni and Veede, co-starring Aarthi Agarwal and directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. In
the same year, Ravi was also seen in films such as Ee Abbayee Chala Manchodu, Anveshana and Oka Raju Oka Rani, which failed to
do well at the box office.[17][18][19]

In 2004, Ravi Teja co-starred in Venky, directed by Srinu Vaitla. Idlebrain wrote: "His comedy is very good in the first half. His antics
with Siddanthi and the way he curses himself in front of the mirror is hilarious".[20] He appeared in Naa Autograph directed by
cinematographer turned director S. Gopal Reddy. A critic from nowrunning.com wrote: "Ravi Teja delivers a stunning performance
as a dejected lover".[21] Chanti was directed by Sobhan. In 2005, Ravi Teja's work included Bhadra, directed by Boyapati Srinu and
Bhageeratha, directed by Rasool Ellore. He also worked in the crime film Shock, directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Ram
Gopal Varma.

2006–2011
In 2006, Teja worked with directorS. S. Rajamouli for Vikramarkudu. This Film proved to be the highest-grossing film in Ravi Teja's
career till then. Jeevi praised his performance: "Vikramarkudu is the best film of Ravi Teja so far in histrionics aspect. He did both
characters of Athali Sathi Babu and Vikram Rathod equally well, His mannerism of "jintata" is simply superb".[22] Later in 2006,
Ravi Teja acted in Khatarnak. In 2007, Ravi Teja worked for the third time with director Srinu Vaitla for Dubai Seenu. In 2008, Ravi
Teja acted in Krishna[23] directed by V. V. Vinayak. In August 2008, Ravi Teja acted in Baladur.[24] Later in that year, Ravi Teja
again collaborated with director Puri Jagganath for Neninthe.[25] Although the film was not successful at the box office, Ravi Teja's
[26]
portrayal of an up-and-coming assistant director in the film received acclaim.

In 2009, Ravi Teja worked with director Surender Reddy for Kick. Later that year, he appeared in Anjaneyulu. In 2010, his films
included Shambo Shiva Shamboand Don Seenu, directed by Gopichand Malineni.

His first release in 2011 was Harish Shankar's Mirapakay. He later starred in Ram Gopal Varma's Dongala Mutha and made a cameo
appearance in Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju, also directed by Ram Gopal Varma. His last release of the year was
Ramesh Varma's Veera. Later after this film, he went on to become "Mass Maharaja' for his mass action scenes and nasty fights

2012–present
His first release in 2012 was Gunasekhar's Nippu. His next release was Siva's Daruvu. His next release was Puri Jagannadh's Devudu
Chesina Manushulu. His last release in 2012 was Parasuram's Sarocharu Rediff.com wrote: "Ravi Teja is in a different avatar, a more
T makes the transition fairly well".[27]
subdued one. A change of image and role is necessary for an actor and Ravieja

His release in 2013 was Gopichand Malineni's action entertainer Balupu. The Times of India wrote "Ravi Teja has come up with an
entertaining performance. His characterization and the flashback episode as Kancharapalem Shankar looked very powerful on the
screen. He gets into the skin of the character and has done well."[28] The film turned one of the biggest critical and commercial
success of the year.[29][30]

In 2014, he made a cameo appearance in Sairam Shankar'sRomeo and Power with debutant directorK. S. Ravindra.

In 2015 he starred in Kick 2, directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.[31] Despite huge expectations,
the film was a box office failure. After this he started a film titled Bengal Tiger, directed by Sampath Nandi.[32] This film grossed
nearly ₹40.5 crore (US$5.6 million)s globally and also became the 8th highest grossing elugu
T film of the year.[33] [34]

After taking a sabbatical for one year, he started two films Touch Chesi Chudu and Raja the Great (2017). While Raja The Great was
a huge hit, becoming Ravi Teja's career's highest grosser, Touch Chesi Chudu was a big flop in both domestic and overseas.

Brand endorsement
Ravi Teja was signed in as brand ambassador for Lunar – footwear and sandals in two states, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[35] He
.[36][37]
later endorsed the liquor brand Lord & Master
Filmography
Below is a selected filmography of Ravi Teja.

1997: Sindhooram as Chanti

1999: Nee Kosam as Ravi
2001: Itlu Sravani Subramanyamas Subramanyam
2002: Idiot as Chanti
2002: Khadgam as Koti
2003: Ee Abbai Chala Manchoduas Vivekananda
2003: Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Chandu
2004: Venky as Venky
2004: Naa Autograph as Srinu
2005: Bhadra as Bhadra
2006: Vikramarkudu as Athili Sathi Babu/ASP Vikram Singh Rathod
2007: Dubai Seenu as Srinivas
2008: Krishna as Krishna
2009: Kick as Kalyan
2009: Aanjaneyulu as Aanjaneyulu
2010: Don Seenu as Don Seenu
2011: Mirapakay as Rishi
2012: Devudu Chesina Manushuluas Ravi Teja
2012: Sarocharu as Karthik
2013: Balupu as Ravi/Balupu Shankar
2014: Power as Thirupathi/ACP Baldev Sahay
2015: Kick 2 as Robin Hood
2015: Bengal Tiger as Akash Narayan
2017: Raja the Great as Raja
2018: Touch Chesi Chudu as Karthikeya

2018: Nela ticket as Nela ticket

See also
List of Indian film actors

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