Hyderabad: A deep sense of sorrow has gripped the Telugu film industry following the untimely demise of veteran director AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary. The noted filmmaker, who had been suffering from health issues for some time, passed away on Tuesday night due to a heart attack. His sudden passing has cast a pall of gloom over Tollywood, with several industry colleagues and fans expressing their heartfelt condolences.AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary made a remarkable debut with Gopichand's "Yagnam", a film that garnered him critical acclaim and commercial success. Over the years, he directed several popular films including:

• "Bhai" featuring Nagarjuna
• "Veerabhadra" with Balakrishna
• "Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham" starring Sai Dharam Tej
• "Soukhyam" with Gopichand
• "Aatadista" with Nithiin

His most recent work was "Tiragabadara Saamy" featuring actor Raj Tarun.Known for his commercial sensibilities and entertaining storytelling, AS Ravi Kumar Chowdary’s contributions to Telugu cinema have left a lasting impact. His loss is deeply mourned by the film fraternity and audiences alike.