Ravi Teja, also known as Bhupatiraju Ravi Shankar Raju, is a renowned Indian film actor and producer. He is widely regarded as the "King of Action Comedies" and has earned the prestigious title of "Mass Maharaja" due to his exceptional performance and captivating dance moves, which have garnered him a massive following among the youth across India.
Born to a pharmacist father and a homemaker mother, Ravi Teja has a strong family background in the entertainment industry. His two brothers, Raghu and Bharath, have also pursued careers in acting, making the Teja family a notable presence in the Telugu film industry.
Ravi Teja's childhood was spent in various parts of northern India due to his father's job, which exposed him to different cultures and languages. He is proficient in speaking both Hindi and Telugu. He received his education in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, and Jaipur before completing his studies at Siddhartha Degree College in Vijayawada. In 1988, he relocated to Madras to pursue a career in the film industry.
Ravi Teja began his journey in the film industry as a director's assistant, working on various Telugu and Bollywood films. He made his acting debut with a small role in the popular 1996 movie Ninne Pelladatha, which was directed by Krishna Vamsi. He also served as the assistant director for the film.
As his career progressed, Ravi Teja appeared in supporting roles in films such as Annayya, Manasichi Choodu, and Idiot. He landed his first leading role in the 1999 film Nee Kosam, which earned him a Special Jury Award Nandi despite being an average box office performer.
Today, Ravi Teja is considered one of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry. He has won several awards, including a Filmfare Award South and three state Nandi Awards for his performance in the film "Khadgam." He was also nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Throughout his illustrious career, Ravi Teja has been a part of several notable films, including Vikramarkudu, Kick, Venky, Dubai Seenu, Krishna: The Power of Indrakeeladri, Neninthe, and Bengal Tiger.
