Telugu Director AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary Passes Away – Industry Mourns His Loss

Popular Telugu filmmaker AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary, renowned for his work on films such as Yagnam and Bhai, has sadly passed away following a prolonged illness. While reports indicate that he may have suffered a heart attack, an official confirmation on the cause of death is still awaited.

Ravi Kumar Chowdary was a well-respected figure in the Telugu film industry, known for crafting mass entertainers that resonated with audiences. He made his directorial debut with Yagnam, starring Gopichand, which earned him critical acclaim and commercial success. Over the years, he collaborated with several top actors, directing films like Veerabhadra with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Bhai featuring Akkineni Nagarjuna.

His filmography also includes titles like Soukhyam, Aatadistha, and Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham—the latter marking the debut of actor Sai Dharam Tej. His most recent directorial venture was Tiragabadara Swamy, with Raj Tarun in the lead role.

Ravi Kumar Chowdary is survived by his wife and children. According to reports, he had been living alone in recent times.

The Telugu film fraternity and fans are mourning the loss of a director who brought energy and emotion to the big screen. His contributions to Tollywood will be remembered for years to come.

Our heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.