Anil Ravipudi
Anil Ravipudi | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Screwball comedy |
| Children | 2 |
Anil Ravipudi is an Indian film Dialogue writer turned director, and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has worked with industry biggies like Mahesh Babu, Venkatesh and Ravi Teja. He made his debut with the comedy Pataas (2015).[2] He then directed the dramedy works such as Supreme (2016), Raja The Great (2017), F2: Fun and Frustration (2019), featured in the "Indian Panorama" Mainstream section of the 50th International Film Festival of India,[3] and Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020).
Career
After completing B.Tech in 2004, Anil joined as an assistant director to his uncle P. A. Arun Prasad. He then worked as a dialogue writer for films like 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.[4] He later approached Nandamuri Kalyan Ram through a friend.[5] After completing the writing, he again approached Kalyan Ram and both began working on the film.[6][6] The film received positive reviews from critics and became successful at box-office and it was produced by Kalyan Ram.[7]
Filmography
As writer
| Year | Film | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Souryam | Dialogue writer and special appearance |
| 2009 | Sankham | Dialogue writer |
| 2010 | Happy Happy ga | Dialogue writer |
| 2011 | Mr. Perfect | Dialogue writer |
| 2012 | Kandireega | Script and dialogue writer |
| 2012 | Daruvu | Dialogue writer |
| 2012 | Sudigadu | Dialogue writer |
| 2013 | Masala | Dialogue writer |
| 2014 | Aagadu | Script and dialogue writer |
| 2015 | Pandaga Chesko | Script writer |
As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Pataas | |
| 2016 | Supreme | |
| 2017 | Raja The Great | |
| 2019 | F2: Fun and Frustration | |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru |
References
- ^ "Anil Ravipudi Interview". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ "'F2' review: A little fun and a lot of frustration from Venkatesh's latest film". The News Minute. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "IFFI 2019 Announces Official Films Selection for Indian Panorama 2019". 6 October 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.
