Ravi Teja

Introduction

Ravi Teja is also known as Ravi Shankar Raju Bhupatiraju. He was born on January 26, 1968. He is an Indian actor and producer of films who primarily appears in Telugu cinema. He is known for his roles in comedic action films. He is well-known by the nickname "Mass Maharaja." Teja is one of the highest-paid performers in Telugu cinema and has received three state-level Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award South. In 2012, 2013, and 2015, Forbes India included him in their list of the top 100 Celebrities.

Teja started his acting career in 1990 with an uncredited appearance in Karthavyam. He played similar supporting roles in films like Allari Priyudu (1993) and Ninne Pelladata (1996). After that, he took on more substantial supporting parts in films like Annayya (2000), Premaku Velayara (1999), Manasichi Choodu (1998), and Sindhooram (1997). He also served as an assistant director for a number of films.

In 1999, Teja got his first leading role in Nee Kosam, an unimpressive box office earner that still brought him the Nandi Special Jury Award. His roles in Itlu Sravani Subramanyam (2001), Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! (2002), and Idiot (2002) solidified him as a star actor. Following this, Teja starred in a number of well-known movies, including 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).

Information

• Real Name: Ravi Shankar Raju Bhupatiraju
• Profession: Actor and Producer
• Nickname: Mass Maharaja
• Date of birth: January 26, 1968
• Birthplace: Jaggampeta, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Age (As of 2023): 55 years
• Zodiac Sign/ Sun Sign: Aquarius
• Hometown: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Nationality: India
• School: N.S.M. Public School, Vijayawada
• Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts
• Collage: Siddartha degree collage, Vijayawada
• Debut: karthavyam(1990)
• Religion: Hindu
• Family:
  
  • Mother: rajya Lakshmi bhupatiraju
  • Father: Raj Gopal Raju (pharmacist)
  • Brother:
    
    • Bharath Raju(Younger, Actor)
    • Raghu Raju(Younger, Actor)
  • Sister: Not Available
• Hobbies: Watching Films and Traveling
• Address: Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Favourite Things

• Favorite Actor: Amitabh Bachchan
• Favorite Director: Puri Jagannadh
• Favorite Cricketer: Suryakumar Yadav
• Favorite Sports: Cricket
• Favorite Cars: Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW
• Favorite Colors: Black
• Favorite Food: Pulao

Girlfriend, Affairs, and More

• Affairs/girlfriend: Not Available
• Wife: Kalyani Teja
• Marital Status: Married
• Children:
  
  • Son: Mahadhan Bhupatiraju
  • Daughter: Mokshadha Bhupatiraju

Money Factor

• Net Worth: 60 Crore
• Salary: 7 Crore/Film

Physical State and More

• Weight:
  
  • In Pounds: 154 Lbs
  • In Kilograms: 70 Kg
• Height:
  
  • In Meters: 1.78 M
  • In Centimetres: 178 Cm
  • In Feet Inches: 5'10
• Body Measurements: 40-32-14
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black

Early Life

Ravi Teja was born in Jaggampeta. His mother, Bhoopatiraju Rajya Lakshmi, was a housewife, and his father, Bhoopatiraju Rajagopal Raju, worked as a chemist. Ravi has two younger siblings, Bharath and Raghu. They both are also actors.

He completed his education in Bhopal, Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur. He has a lifelong fascination with films, even as a young child. He looked up to Amitabh Bachchan and would act out the sequences from his movies at his house. Later on, he and his family relocated to Vijayawada. He graduated from Siddhartha Degree College in Vijayawada with a bachelor's degree in the arts. He speaks Telugu and Hindi easily.

Wife

Kalyani is the spouse of Ravi Teja. Ravi Teja's mother believed that her son would discover the perfect wife in Kalyani. It was thus a carefully thought-out union. Kalyani Teja's birthplace is in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. She resides in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

They got married in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, on May 26, 2002, and have been happy together ever since. There aren't many pictures of Kalyani and her kids online because they have avoided the spotlight for years. Kalyani's primary occupation is being a housewife.

Struggles

In 1988, Ravi left his studies to pursue a career in movies and moved to Madras. He shared a room with Gunasekhar and Y.V.S. Choudhury during his early years in Madras. In the 1990 films Karthavyam, Abhimanyu, Chaitanya, Collector Gari Alludu, and Aaj Ka Gunda Raj (1992), he had supporting roles. Ravi Teja worked as an assistant director in several films and television.

He served as an associate director on many Telugu and Bollywood films, including Criminal, Aaj Ka Gunda Raj, and Prashanth. He assisted Krishna Vamsi as an associate director in the popular 1996 film Ninne Peladatta. Vamsi also gave Ravi Teja a chance to play a small role in the film.

Conclusion

Ravi Teja, also known as "Mass Maharaja," is a renowned Indian actor and film producer in Telugu cinema. He has carved his niche with a successful career spanning over three decades. With a penchant for comedic action roles, Ravi Teja has become one of the highest-paid actors in the Telugu film industry. His journey from uncredited appearances to leading roles reflects his dedication and passion for cinema. Alongside his prolific acting career, Ravi Teja is a family man, happily married to Kalyani Teja, with two children. His contributions to the film industry, coupled with his unique style, have solidified his status as a "Mass Maharaja" in the hearts of his fans.