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Bobby Kolli
Bobby in 2024
Born
Kolli Santosh Ravindra

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Other nameK. S. Ravindra
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2007–present
SpouseAnusha
Children1

Kolli Santosh Ravindra, professionally known as 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.

Early life and career

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Kolli Santosh Ravindra was born and brought up in Guntur, India. His father's name was Kolli Mohana Rao (died in 2022).[1] After graduating with a B. Com degree, Ravindra started his film career in 2003 and joined writer Chinna Krishna.[2] He went on to work under several directors including Dasaradh and Gopichand Malineni.[3] Ravindra made his directorial debut with Power (2014), starring Ravi Teja.[4]

His 2016 directorial, Sardaar Gabbar Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan was a commercial failure.[5] His next film, Jai Lava Kusa (2017) where Jr NTR essayed three roles, was a blockbuster at the box office, grossing over ₹100 crore.[6]

In 2019, Ravindra directed Venky Mama, starring Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film was a profitable venture.[7] 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."[8] 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."[9]

His next film, Waltair Veerayya, starring Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja, released in January 2023, for Sankranti. This was followed by Daaku Maharaaj in January 2025.[10]

Personal life

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Ravindra is married to Anusha Dronavalli, the elder sister of chess grandmaster, Harika Dronavalli.[11] The couple has a daughter born in 2018.[12]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Director

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Year Title Notes
2014 Power
2016 Sardaar Gabbar Singh
2017 Jai Lava Kusa
2019 Venky Mama
2023 Waltair Veerayya
2025 Daaku Maharaaj
TBA[13] Mega 158 †

Writer

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Year Title Writer
2007 Thayiya Madilu Screenplay
2008 Bhadradri Story
2008 Chaitrada Chandrama Screenplay
2009 Chickpete Sachagalu Screenplay
2010 Don Seenu Screenplay
2011 Oh My Friend Screenplay
2012 Bodyguard Screenplay
2013 Balupu Story
2014 Alludu Seenu Story
2018 Pantham Screenplay

References

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  1. ^ "'Waltair Veerayya' director Bobby's father Kolli Mohana Rao passes away". The Times of India. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  2. ^ "From Guntur to Tollywood". Deccan Chronicle. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  3. ^ "కె.ఎస్. రవీంద్ర (బాబీ)". Zee Cinemalu (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  4. ^ "శ్రీను వైట్ల టు బాబీ..రవితేజ ప‌రిచ‌యం చేసిన డైరెక్ట‌ర్లు వీళ్లే". ntnews (in Telugu). 17 January 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "'Venky Mama' Box-Office: Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya starrer turns into a profitable venture". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya-starrer is not wholesome entertainment". Hindustan Times. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Venky Mama movie review: Venkatesh, Naga Chaitanya's chemistry is heartwarming in an otherwise bland drama". Firstpost. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Nandamuri Balakrishna action thriller teaser out titled 'Daaku Maharaaj'; set for a January release". The Times of India. 15 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  11. ^ Jain, Rupam (7 June 2015). "I am uncool, but I'm cool with that: Dronavalli Harika". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Director Bobby throws a lavish bash for baby girl's first birthday". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  13. ^ "'Mega 158': Chiranjeevi teams up with Bobby Kolli and KVN Productions". The Hindu Bureau. The Hindu. 22 August 2022. Archived from the original on 31 August 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
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