In Tollywood, Anil Ravipudi is one of those directors who can always be relied upon for a hit. His style and approach to filmmaking can be best described as commercial rather than artistic, i.e. he sticks to a particular technique that has been tried and tested. Not only has the director gained acceptance through the years, but he has also made a name for himself by delivering films that revive actors’ careers which are in a low phase. For many actors who suffer from a series of flops, a project with Ravipudi is synonymous with box-office safety.

He was in the news for his association with Kalyan Ram through Pataas, which was a turning point for the actor after a long dry spell. Later, at the time of almost half a dozen consecutive failures, Ravi Teja got a major boost in his career with Raja The Great, the film that was released coincidentally with the actor’s bad luck. Both these movies turned out to be very big and impactful boosts in their careers.

Venkatesh and Varun Tej also faced a series of flops before the hit of F2. Though Venkatesh had to go through the major loss of Saindhav in 2024, Ravipudi lit up Sankranthi 2025 again with a winning Sankranthiki Yaalaan, giving Venky a hit at the right time. Beyond actors, producer Dil Raju has also consistently benefited from Ravipudi’s success, with most of the director’s biggest hits coming under his banner.

Now, all eyes are on Megastar Chiranjeevi. Following the disappointing outcome of Bhola Shankar, Chiranjeevi has placed his trust in Anil Ravipudi for a surefire commercial entertainer. Ignoring the expensive Vishwambhara, the artist has proceeded with the Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu project, relying on Ravipudi’s confirmed formula.

Ravipudi’s greatest asset is the capacity to mix comedy with mass appeal that wins over a large audience. His narration does not go through hard experimentation but is still delivering stories that attract the crowd. The fact that flops victims are coming to him is a strong indication of his successful career.

Mega fans have strong belief in Ravipudi and they are hopeful that Chiranjeevi will too, through this partnership, go back to the shining side of the box office.