The sudden demise of acclaimed Telugu film director A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary has sent shockwaves through the Telugu film industry. He passed away on Tuesday night after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. Sources indicate that he had been battling serious health issues for some time.
A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary made his directorial debut with the film Yagnam, which starred Gopichand in the lead role. The movie achieved significant commercial success and brought the director widespread recognition in the Telugu film industry. Following this breakthrough, he went on to helm major projects including Mass featuring Nagarjuna and Veerabhadra starring Nandamuri Balakrishna.
He also directed Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam, the debut film of Sai Dharam Tej, a member of the Mega family, marking the actor’s entry into the film industry. The last film he directed was Tiragabadara Saami, which starred Raj Tarun in the lead role.
His passing has left fellow directors, actors, and fans deeply saddened. Many from the film fraternity are paying tribute, recalling his contributions to Telugu cinema and expressing their condolences. Mourning his loss, industry members are praying for peace to his soul and commemorating the memorable films he delivered throughout his career. Prominent figures from the film industry stated that A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary’s death is an irreplaceable loss to Telugu cinema and that his legacy will endure through the iconic films he created.
ప్రముఖ దర్శకులు శ్రీ. ఏఎస్ రవికుమార్ చౌదరి గారు ఇక లేరు. వారి కుటుంబ సభ్యులకి నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి. Its
— Raj Kandukuri (@IamRajKandukuri) June 11, 2025
sad to know that director Sri A.S. Ravi kumar chowdary garu is no more. My deepest condolences to his family members. May his soul rest in peace.pic.twitter.com/9r00NluIe3
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