Ravi Kinagi
Ravi Kinagi was born into a Kannada family. He learned the basics of filmmaking from his father Shankar Kinagi who was a producer and director. He was born and brought up in Mumbai. He worked with Rajshri Films when they were making Paheli, Naiyya, and Kanoon Ka Shikar. He also assisted S Ramanathan, Anil Ganguly, and Prashant Nanda. He then directed two Marathi films, Manuski and Halahal. Later he started making Odia films. His first Odia film Manini was said to be the first Silver Jubilee film in Odisha. He finally shifted to the Kolkata Bengali film industry where he has made numerous dumbed down remake films over the years. He speaks seven languages — Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, and broken Bengali.
About Ravi Kinagi
Ravi Kinagi was born into a Kannada family. He learned the basics of filmmaking from his father Shankar Kinagi who was a producer and director. He was born and brought up in Mumbai. He worked with Rajshri Films when they were making Paheli, Naiyya, and Kanoon Ka Shikar. He also assisted S Ramanathan, Anil Ganguly, and Prashant Nanda. He then directed two Marathi films, Manuski and Halahal. Later he started making Odia films. His first Odia film Manini was said to be the first Silver Jubilee film in Odisha. He finally shifted to the Kolkata Bengali film industry where he has made numerous dumbed down remake films over the years. He speaks seven languages — Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, and broken Bengali.
Filmography(2)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Sindur Niye Khela Drama | 11 Jan 2002 | Director | Released |
 Manini Action | 3 Jan 1986 | Director | Released |
Career Timeline
2 films · Debut 1986
Frequent Co-stars(6)
Ravi Kinagi – Career & Contributions to Odia Cinema
Recognized as a highly talented director, Ravi Kinagi has built an impressive portfolio of 2 Odia films within Ollywood, captivating audiences across Odisha and beyond.
Throughout their career, Ravi Kinagi has shared screen presence with some of Ollywood's finest actors and actresses, including Debu Bose, Sidhant Mohapatra, Rachana Banerjee. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with Odia audiences.
Ravi Kinagi has worked across multiple genres in Odia cinema, including Drama, Action, Comedy, Crime, Family, Fantasy. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of Ollywood productions.
Ravi Kinagi made their Odia film debut in 1986 with the film Manini. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Ollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global Odia diaspora.
Follow Ravi Kinagi's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on Ollypedia — the most comprehensive Odia cinema database online.
FAQs about Ravi Kinagi
How many Odia films has Ravi Kinagi acted in?▼
Ravi Kinagi has been part of 2 Odia films in Ollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, Action, Comedy.
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Ravi Kinagi's notable Odia films include "Sindur Niye Khela", "Manini". Visit each movie page on Ollypedia for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Ravi Kinagi's role in Odia cinema?▼
Ravi Kinagi works as a Director in the Odia film industry (Ollywood). Ravi Kinagi was born into a Kannada family. He learned the basics of filmmaking from his father Shankar Kinagi who was a producer and director. He was...
When did Ravi Kinagi debut in Ollywood?▼
Ravi Kinagi made their Ollywood debut in 1986 with the film "Manini".
What genres has Ravi Kinagi worked in?▼
Ravi Kinagi has worked in Drama (2 films), Action (1 film), Comedy (1 film), Crime (1 film), Family (1 film), Fantasy (1 film) in their Odia film career.