Director

Anil Ravipudi

Anil Ravipudi is a Telugu cinema powerhouse who's mastered the art of mixing laughs with larger-than-life action sequences. Since his directorial debut with *Pataas* in 2015—which earned him the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director—he's built an impressive career scaling from action comedies like *Supreme* and *Raja The Great* to the hugely successful *F2: Fun and Frustration*. But it's his pivot toward family-friendly entertainers that really cemented his status as a bankable director; *Sarileru Neekevvaru* became a massive hit, while *Bhagvanth Kesari* went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, proving he could deliver both commercial gold and critical acclaim. What sets Ravipudi apart is his signature style: snappy dialogue, witty banter, and genuine emotional depth wrapped around action-packed sequences. He's become known for exploring themes about family bonds and women's roles in society, making his films resonate beyond just the action-comedy crowd. His recent Sankranti releases *Sankranthiki Vasthunam* (2025) and *Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu* (2026) have proven he's still got the magic touch at the box office, consistently delivering what audiences crave—smart humor, heart, and spectacle all rolled into one.