Ravi Teja is a popular Indian film actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. The Bollywood actor he was born on January 26, 1968, in Jaggampeta, Andhra Pradesh, India. His birth name is Ravi Shankar Raju Bhupatiraju.
Ravi Teja began his acting career in the mid-1990s with a small role in the film “Aaj Ka Goonda Raj”. Since then, he has acted in over 70 films and has become one of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at his life, career, and achievements.
Early Life and Upbringng
Ravi Teja was born in Jaggampeta in the erstwhile East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. His father, Bhoopatiraju Rajagopal Raju, was a pharmacist, and his mother, Bhoopatiraju Rajya Lakshmi, was a homemaker.
Ravi Teja is the eldest of three sons, the others being Bharath and Raghu, who are also actors. He spent most of his childhood in Northern India because of his father’s work. His schooling was done in Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bhopal.
He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Arts at Siddhartha Degree College, Vijayawada. He was fascinated with cinema right from his childhood. He idolized Amitabh Bachchan and would re-enact scenes from his films at home. Later on, he moved to Vijayawada along with his family.
Personal Life – Age, Zodiac Sign
| Personal Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bhupatiraju Ravi Shankar Raju |
| Nickname | Mass Raja |
| Alternative Names(s) (also known as) | Ravi Teja |
| Date of Birth | 26 January 1968 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 55 Years |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Jaggampeta, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Current Address | Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Arts |
| Hobbies and Interests | Watching films and Travelling |
| Languages Known | Telugu, Hindi, and English |
| Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter |
| Wikipedia Profile link | Ravi Teja – Wikipedia |
| IMDb Profile link | Ravi Teja – IMDb |
| Website link | N/A |
Physical Appearance – Height, Weight, Body Measurements
| Physical Stats | Information |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips) | 40-32-14 inches |
| Height in feet, inches, cm | 5’ 10″, 178 cm |
| Weight in kg, lbs | 70 kg, 154 lbs |
| Chest | 40 inches |
| Waist | 32 inches |
| Biceps | 14 inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Hairstyle | Short and Spiky |
| Distinctive Features | Charming Smile and Energetic Screen Presence |
| Tattoos | N/A |
Family and Relationships – Girlfriend/Wife, Affairs
On May 26, 2002, Ravi Teja married Kalyani, who hails from Ganapavaram, West Godavari District. The couple has a daughter, Mokshadha, and a son, Mahadhan.
| Relationships Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse – Wife | Kalyani Teja |
| Father | Raj Gopal Raju (Pharmacist) |
| Mother | Rajya Lakshmi Bhupatiraju |
| Children | Mokshadha Bhupatiraju (Daughter), Mahadhan Bhupatiraju (Son) |
| Siblings | Bharath Raju (Younger, Actor), Raghu Raju (Younger, Actor) |
| Affairs – Girlfriend(s) | N/A |
| Significant Relationships | N/A |
Rise to Stardom
Ravi Teja started his film career with an uncredited role in Karthavyam (1990) and then played similar minor parts in films such as Allari Priyudu (1993), Ninne Pelladatha (1996). Then he essayed meatier supporting roles in Sindhooram (1997), Manasichi Choodu (1998), Premaku Velayara (1999), Samudram (1999), Annayya (2000) among others and also worked as an assistant director for several films.
Teja’s first lead role came with Nee Kosam (1999), which was an average grosser at the box office but won him the Nandi Special Jury Award. He established himself as a leading actor with Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001), Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! (2002), and Idiot (2002).
Teja then went on to star in notable films like Khadgam (2002), Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003), Venky (2004), Naa Autograph (2004), Bhadra (2005), Vikramarkudu (2006), Dubai Seenu (2007), Krishna (2008), Neninthe (2008), Kick (2009), Sambho Siva Sambho (2010), Don Seenu (2010), Mirapakay (2011), Balupu (2013), Power (2014), Bengal Tiger (2015), Raja the Great (2017), Krack (2021), Dhamaka (2022), and Waltair Veerayya (2023). Ravi Teja is widely known for his comic timing.
Ravi Teja – Debut Film – Karthavyam (1990)
Ravi Teja – Successful Film – Gatta Kusthi (2022)
Career, Awards, and Achievements
Ravi Teja has won three state Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award South. He was featured by Forbes India in the list of top 100 Celebrities in 2012, 2013, and 2015. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry.
| Career Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actor and Producer |
| Debut Film | Karthavyam (1990) |
| Notable Roles | Subramanyam in Itlu Sravani Subramanyam, Chanti in Idiot, Radha Krishna in Khadgam, Chandu in Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Venky in Venky, Ravi in Naa Autograph, Vikram Rathod in Vikramarkudu, Seenu in Dubai Seenu, Krishna in Krishna, Ravi in Neninthe, Kalyan in Kick, Seenu in Don Seenu, Rishi in Mirapakay, Ravi in Balupu, Baldev Sahay in Power, Akash Narayan in Bengal Tiger, Raja in Raja the Great, Pothuraju Veera Shankar in Krack |
| Recent Films – New Movies | Krack (2021), Khiladi (2021) |
| Upcoming Films | Dhamaka (2022), Waltair Veerayya (2023) |
| Popular Television Series | N/A |
| Awards and Achievements | Nandi Special Jury Award for Nee Kosam (1999) and Khadgam (2002), Nandi Award for Best Actor for Neninthe (2008), Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Neninthe (2008), Santosham Best Actor Award for Krishna (2008), SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Balupu (2013), Zee Cine Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Raja the Great (2017) |
| Endorsements/Brand Collaborations | Lunar Walkmate, Navratna Oil, Himani Fast Relief, Malabar Gold, Manappuram Gold Loan, Yepme.com, Rainbow Hospitals |
| Philanthropy/Charity Work | Donated Rs. 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the Hudhud cyclone in Andhra Pradesh, Donated Rs. 5 lakh to the family of his deceased fan, Donated Rs. 20 lakh to the Corona Crisis Charity for film workers, Donated Rs. 10 lakh to the family of his deceased co-star Bharath |
| Professional Associations | Movie Artists Association, Telugu Film Producers Council, Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce |
| Training and Education | Learned acting from Krishna Nagar Cultural Association |
| Production Company | Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions |
| Box Office Success – Hit Movies | Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001), Idiot (2002), Khadgam (2002), Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003), Venky (2004), Bhadra (2005), Vikramarkudu (2006), Dubai Seenu (2007), Krishna (2008), Kick (2009), Don Seenu (2010), Mirapakay (2011), Balupu (2013), Power (2014), Bengal Tiger (2015), Raja the Great (2017), Krack (2021) |
| Critical Acclaim Movies | Sindhooram (1997), Nee Kosam (1999), Khadgam (2002), Neninthe (2008), Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010), Daruvu (2012), Nela Ticket (2018) |
Assets and Finances – Net Worth
| Financial Profile | Information |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 450 crore, $60 million |
| Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 10-12 crore, $1.3-1.6 million |
| Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 1-2 crore, $0.13-0.27 million |
| Sponsorship Deals | N/A |
| Business Ventures | N/A |
| Investments | N/A |
| Real Estate Holdings | A luxurious bungalow in Film Nagar, Hyderabad |
| Luxury Items/Properties Owned | N/A |
| Cars Collection | BMW X5, Audi A6, Skoda Octavia, Mercedes Benz S Class |
Favorite Things, Likes and Dislikes
| Favorite Things | Information |
|---|---|
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Actress | Sridevi |
| Favorite Film | Sholay |
| Favorite Music Bands | N/A |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Books | N/A |
| Favorite Color | White |
| Favorite Food | Pulao |
| Things s/he like | Acting, Comedy, Dancing |
| Things s/he dislike | Smoking, Drinking, Gossiping |
Top 5 Best Films – Ravi Teja
| Film Name | Year of Release | Character Played |
|---|---|---|
| Itlu Sravani Subramanyam | 2001 | Subramanyam |
| Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! | 2002 | Unknown |
| Idiot | 2002 | Unknown |
| Khadgam | 2002 | Koti |
| Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | 2003 | Chandu |
Controversies – Ravi Teja
- Krack Controversy: There was a controversy where 80 theaters of his film Krack were replaced in a crucial Nizam region.
- Tollywood Drugs Case: Ravi Teja appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the 2017 drug case.
- Ravanasura Scene Leak: A sneak peek of Ravi Teja’s dialogue was leaked on social media, where he was captured passing a degrading remark to women.
- Comments about Yash: Ravi Teja faced criticism for his recent comments about Yash, the star of the movie KGF.
- Unprofessional Behavior: Stories of Ravi’s unprofessional behavior have been doing the rounds of Tollywood for some time now.
Interesting Facts – Ravi Teja
- Ravi Teja was born with the name of Ravi Shankar Raju Bhupatiraju.
- He is associated with director Puri Jagannadh five times.
- He also worked for the Bollywood film Criminal as one of the assistant directors.
- He prefers living a simple lifestyle.
- He loves dedicating time to charity work.
- He was fascinated with cinema right from his childhood.
