Ravi Shankar P.

Ravi Shankar P.

Facts

1. Ravi Shankar has an impressive track record as a dubbing artist. He has lent his voice to over 3500 films, with more than 1000 each in Telugu and Tamil, and over 150 in Kannada. His expressive voice has brought life to numerous characters on the silver screen.

2. Born on November 28, 1966, Ravi Shankar is the son of actor P. J. Sarma and the younger brother of actor Sai Kumar. His father was also an accomplished actor and dubbing artist, contributing to Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil films. The family’s artistic legacy runs deep.

3. In 2004, Ravi Shankar made his directorial debut with the Kannada film “Durgi”. His foray into direction showcased his multifaceted talent beyond acting and dubbing.

4. Ravi Shankar’s pen has crafted dialogues for over 75 Telugu films and their 150 Tamil counterparts. His knack for impactful lines has left an indelible mark in the industry.

5. His role in the 2011 Kannada film “Kempe Gowda” garnered critical acclaim. For this performance, he clinched the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada.

6. Ravi Shankar grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His mother, Krishna Jyothy Pudipeddi, was a Telugu actress who shared the screen with legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar. Ravi Shankar is married to Suchil, and the couple has a son named Adhvey. Interestingly, Ravi Shankar plans to launch Adhvey as an actor in his own directorial venture in Kannada.