Telugu film director Ravi Kumar, known for his movies such as Yagnam, Veerabhadra, Aatadista, and Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham, has passed away due to a heart stroke.
Telugu film director AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary, known for crafting mass entertainers and launching several young talents, passed away on Tuesday night. He had been suffering from a serious illness and reportedly succumbed to a heart attack.
Ravi Kumar made a strong debut with the film Yagnam starring Gopichand, which became a surprise hit and earned him recognition for delivering impactful commercial cinema. He later directed Veerabhadra with Nandamuri Balakrishna and went on to helm projects with several prominent actors.
One of his notable successes was Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham, which marked Sai Dharam Tej's debut and showcased Ravi Kumar's ability to balance youth-centric narratives with mass appeal. He also directed films like Bhai, Soukhyam, Aatadista, and more, with varying degrees of success.
His last directorial venture was Tiragabadara Swamy, which featured Raj Tarun as the lead. Though some of his films didn't perform well at the box office, Ravi Kumar carved a niche for himself in Telugu cinema, especially for his catchy music albums and dialogues that resonated with the masses.
It has been reported that the director had been living alone for some time. He is survived by his wife and children.
