Anil Ravipudi
| Anil Ravipudi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chilukurivari Palem, Eddanapudi, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh[1] |
| Residence | Hyderabad |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater |
Vignan University, Guntur Viswa Bharathi Residential School, Addanki |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Anil Ravipudi is an Indian screenwriter and director who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. He worked as a dialogue writer for films like Souryam, Sankham, Kandireega, Masala and made his directorial debut with Pataas (2015).
Career
After completing B.Tech in 2005, Anil joined as an assistant director to his uncle P. A. Arun Prasad. He then worked as a dialogue writer for films like Souryam (2008), Sankham (2009), Kandireega (2011) and co-wrote the script for films Masala (2013) and Aagadu (2014). Anil Ravipudi worked with Santosh Srinivas in the latter's directorial debut Kandireega (2011) as a writer and wrote the script of Pataas.[2] He later approached Nandamuri Kalyan Ram through a friend.[3] After completing with the writing, he again approached Kalyan Ram and both began working on the film.[4] Ravipudi said in an interview that the film runs in the pattern of Singam (2010) with Telugu nativity and is about a corrupt cop who changes for the good, adding that it would be an image makeover for Kalyan Ram.[4] Ravipudi revealed in an interview that the film was shot in 70 working days and added that he directed the film without a scene paper on hand and knew every dialogue of each character and scene in hand.[4] The film received positive reviews from critics and became successful at box-office.[5]
Filmography
As Writer
| Year | Film | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Souryam | Dialogue Writer |
| 2009 | Sankham | Dialogue Writer |
| 2011 | Kandireega | Script / Dialogue Writer |
| 2011 | Ala Modalaindi | Dialogue Writer |
| 2012 | Daruvu | Dialogue Writer |
| 2012 | Sudigadu | Dialogue Writer |
| 2013 | Masala | Dialogue Writer |
| 2014 | Aagadu | Script / Dialogue Writer |
| 2015 | Pandaga Chesko | Script Writer |
As Director
| Year | Title | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pataas | Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Shruti Sodhi | Debut film as Director Blockbuster |
| 2016 | Supreme | Sai Dharam Tej, Rashi Khanna | Hit |
| 2017 | Raja The Great | Ravi Teja, Mehreen Pirzada | Filming |
References
- ↑ "Anil Ravipudi Interview". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ↑ "Kalyan Ram did a hyper role in 'Pataas' : Anil Ravipudi (Interview)". IndiaGlitz. 22 January 2015. Archived from the original on 31 January 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (16 January 2015). "A techie’s dream comes true". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 31 January 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 Sunita Chowdary, Y. (18 December 2014). "Change in direction". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 January 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ "Patas jeevi review". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 26 January 2015.