Madala Ravi
Madala Ravi (Birth name Madala Ravichand ) is an Indian actor & film producer. He is the son of Madala Ranga Rao who is a very popular revolutionary actor & film maker. Madala Ravi debuted in the film industry as a child actor in Erra Mallelu,[2] which earned him awards. He is known for his charitable works and his social welfare events.[3] He actively participates in politics. He is also a Doctor Gastroenterologist and known for his social services. He debuted as a hero in Nenu Saitham (movie).
Madala Ravi | |
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Born | Madala Ravi Chand 28 July[1] |
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Spouse(s) | Madala Geetha |
Children | Madala Bharat (Son) Madala Amrutha (Daughter) |
Parent(s) | Madala Ranga Rao (father) Madala Padmavathi (mother) |
Early life
Ravi studied at Kesari Higher Secondary School in Mylapore, Chennai. After appearing as a child artist in Erra Mallelu & Swarjyam.His song Nampally station kadi was very popular and considered among the best songs in Telugu film Industry. Ravi pursued higher education in medicine at Rostov State Medical University and continued to live there as a practicing gastroenterologist and managing director of a pharmaceutical company for 14 years.
Career
He returned to India in 2003[4] and started a film production company Bharat Productions in which he produced and acted in the lead role, film Nenu Saitham (movie)[5][6] directed by Dhavala Satyam . Later Ravi appeared in Maa Ilavelpu[7] and Veeragaadha .He came back to film industry with the well-received Broker 2.[8][9] and Panchamukhi,[10][11] Aloukika, Aaj Ka Inquilaab[12] and Naag Laxmi.
Personal life
In 2017, Ravi's father Madala Ranga Rao had a cardiac arrest,[13] after which he lived with his son.
In early 2018, Ravi lost his father to multiple organ failure[14] on 27 May 2018.
Politics
In his youth, he worked in AISF and SFI in India as a social activist. He worked as a secretary in the Department of Cultural Affairs in Russia. After returning to India he advanced his father's ideals. Ravi participated and lead many movements led by CPI and CPM.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Erra Mallelu | Child artist In song Nampally Station Kaada | |
1983 | Swaragyam | Child artist | |
2004 | Nenu Saitham | Debut film, also producer | |
2004 | Aaj Ka Inquilaab | Hindi Film | |
2005 | Maa Ilavelpu | ||
2014 | Broker 2 | Come back film | |
2014 | Panchamukhi | ||
2015 | Naag Laxmi | Bhojpuri Film | |
2015 | Aloukika | ||
2015 | Nagkanya | Hindi Film | |
See also
References
- https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/madala-ravi.html
- Shalimar Telugu & Hindi Movies (8 November 2014), Erra Mallelu Movie || Naampalli Tesanukaadi Video Song || Madala Ranga Rao, Murali Mohan, retrieved 27 November 2018
- "Madala Ravi Demands Special Status for AP".
- "In his father's footsteps".
- "Seeing red".
- "Nenusaitham Preview".
- "Madala Ravi Speaks Out".
- "Madala Ravi comeback to Tollywood".
- "Madala Ravi open to mainstream roles".
- "Madala Ravi and Aryan Rajesh gave best performance in Panchamukhi movie".
- "Madala Ravi's performance in Panchamukhi".
- http://www.rkdstudios.com/action/aajkainqlaab.php
- "Madala Ranga Rao battling for life".
- "Senior actor-producer Madala Ranga Rao dies at 71".