P. Ravi Shankar
Biography
P. Ravi Shankar, also known as Pudipeddi Ravi Shankar Sarma, Bommali Ravi Shankar, Sai Ravi, Sai Ravi P. Ravi Sankar, and P. RaviShankar, was born on November 28, 1966, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. He is an Indian film actor, dubbing artist, director, and writer who primarily works in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. He is the brother of popular Indian actor Sai Kumar. P. Ravi Shankar has dubbed for over 2,600 films, including more than 1,000 films each in Telugu and Tamil languages, and over 150 films each in Kannada and Malayalam languages. He won seven Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for Best Male Dubbing Artist and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Durgi in 2002 and also worked as a dialogue writer.
Career overview
P. Ravi Shankar, also known as Pudipeddi Ravi Shankar Sarma, Bommali Ravi Shankar, Sai Ravi, Sai Ravi P. Ravi Sankar, and P. RaviShankar, is an Indian film actor, dubbing artist, director, and writer. Born on November 28, 1966, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, he is the brother of popular Indian actor Sai Kumar. He primarily works in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films, and his career features 88 known credits listed under acting.
As a prolific dubbing artist, he has dubbed for over 2,600 films, including more than 1,000 films each in the Telugu and Tamil languages, and over 150 films each in the Kannada and Malayalam languages. His work in this field has earned him seven Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards for Best Male Dubbing Artist and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Dubbing Artist.
In addition to his acting and dubbing work, he made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Durgi in 2002. He has also worked as a dialogue writer, penning dialogues for numerous productions throughout his career in the Indian film industry.
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90 titles- Police Complaint (2026)
- UI (2024)
- Guntur Kaaram (2024) as Kata Madhu
- Matka (2024) as Narayana Murthy
- For Regn (2024)
- Ooru Peru Bhairavakona (2024) as Rajappa
- Karataka Damanaka (2024)
- Theppa Samudram (2024) as Lawyer Viswanath
- Rony - The Ruler (2024)
- Bhaje Vaayu Vegam (2024) as David
- Geethanjali Malli Vachindi (2024) as Nataraj Shastri
- Upadhyaksha (2024)
- Nala Damayanthi (2023) as Ramprasad
- Bhagavanth Kesari (2023) as Narrator
- Bhola Shankar (2023)
- Veera Simha Reddy (2023) as Krishna Reddy
- Kranti (2023) as Narasappa
- Thaggedhe Le (2022)
- Mukhachitram (2022) as Vashishta
- Aadavaallu Meeku Johaarlu (2022)
- Window Seat (2022) as Physiotherapist
- Roberrt (2021)
- Pogaru (2021) as Shiva's step-father
- Krack (2021) as Konda Reddy
- Kotigobba 3 (2021) as Kishore
- Natasaarvabhowma (2019)
- Kurukshetra (2019) as Saguni
- Sinnga (2019) as Rudraswamy
- Odeya (2019)
- Yajamana (2019) as Pulla Reddy
- Bharaate (2019)
- Dandupalya 3 (2018) as Inspector Chalapathi
- Silukkuvarupatti Singam (2018) as Cycle Shankar
- Ananthu v/s Nusrath (2018) as Gavilingaswamy Kethamaranahallii
- Bharat Ane Nenu (2018) as MLA Damu
- Raambo 2 (2018) as Joker
- Kanaka (2018)
- Victory 2 (2018)
- Rajaratha (2018) as Uncle
- Ayogya (2018)
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) as Karikala Kattappa Nadar (Voice)
- Anjaniputra (2017) as Surya Prakash
- College Kumar (2017) as Shiva kumar
- Dhairyam (2017)
- Hebbuli (2017) as Arasikere Anjanappa
- Kotigobba 2 (2016) as ACP Kishore
- Mukunda Murari (2016)
- Jaggu Dada (2016) as Shankar Dada
- Luv U Alia (2016)
- Mungaru Male 2 (2016) as Nandini's father
- Jigarthanda (2016) as Assault Armuga
- Viraat (2016)
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) as Karikala Kattappa Nadar (Voice)
- Raja Rajendra (2015) as Bottle Mani
- Aatagara (2015) as Inspector Ravi Gowda
- Indru Netru Naalai (2015) as Kuzhandaivelu
- RX Suri (2015)
- Abhinetri (2015)
- Masterpiece (2015) as Boss
- Rudra Tandava (2015)
- Weekend With Ramesh (2014) as Himself
- Maanikya (2014) as Beera
- Bahaddur (2014)
- Adhyaksha (2014) as Shivarudre Gowda
- Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013) as Bhikshapathi
- Varadanayaka (2013) as Section Shankar
- Victory (2013) as Ravi
- Bachchan (2013) as Don Jayaraj
- Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan (2013)
- Dilwala (2013)
- Dandupalya (2012) as Chalapathi
- Chaarulatha (2012) as Samiyar
- Yaare Koogadali (2012)
- Edegarike (2012) as Police Inspector J. Nayak
- Edegarike (2012) as Police
- Narasimha (2012)
- Once Upon a Warrior (2011) as Narrator
- Dandam Dashagunam: The Police (2011) as Tamate Shiva
- Udhayan (2011)
- Kempe Gowda (2011) as Armugam
- Arundhati (2009) as Pasupathi (Voice)
- Vettaikaaran (2009) as Chella Vedanayagam
- Narasimhudu (2005) Writer
- Durgi (2004) Director
- Durgi (2004) Writer
- Johnny (2003) as Ravishankar Damle (Voice)
- Tholi Valapu (2001)
- Saptapadi (1981)
- Paradox
- Devara 2 as Bhaira (Voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is P. Ravi Shankar best known for?
P. Ravi Shankar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ananthu v/s Nusrath (2018), Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015), O Homem Proibido (1982).
When and where was P. Ravi Shankar born?
P. Ravi Shankar was born on November 28, 1966 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
How many credits does P. Ravi Shankar have?
P. Ravi Shankar has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is P. Ravi Shankar's background in cinema and television?
P. Ravi Shankar, also known as Pudipeddi Ravi Shankar Sarma, Bommali Ravi Shankar, Sai Ravi, Sai Ravi P. Ravi Sankar, and P. RaviShankar, was born on November 28, 1966, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. He is an Indian film actor, dubbing artist, director, and writer who primarily works in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films....