Actor
Bitthiri Sathi
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Pamena Village, Chevella Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, India
Years Active
2007–Present
Bitthiri Sathi – Biography
Bitthiri Sathi – Full Information
- Full Name: Chevella Ravi Kumar (also known as Kavali Ravi Kumar)
- Popular Name: Bitthiri Sathi (also spelled Bithiri Sathi / Bitthiri Satthi)
- Profession: Actor, Television Anchor, News Presenter, Reporter, Comedian, Singer
- Industry: Telugu Film Industry (Tollywood) and Telugu Television
- Date of Birth: 5 April 1979
- Age: 47 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Pamena Village, Chevella Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Chevella, Telangana, India
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Current Residence: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Languages Known: Telugu, Hindi
- Education: Studied up to Intermediate (did not complete higher education)
- Father: Kavali Narsimhulu (folk drama performer)
- Mother: Yadamma
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: Three (2 sons and 1 daughter)
- Occupation Started: 2007
- Years Active: 2007–Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 68 kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Began acting career with the Telugu film Seema Sastry. |
| 2012 | Rose to fame portraying the Narsayya Thata character on 6 TV. |
| 2014 | Became a household name as the host of Teenmaar News on V6 News. |
| 2015 | Received the Haasya Prapurna title for his contribution to comedy. |
| 2017 | Appeared in several successful Telugu films, including Winner, Goutham Nanda, Nene Raju Nene Mantri, and Raja The Great. |
| 2018 | Featured in the coming-of-age drama Paper Boy. |
| 2019 | Played notable roles in Sita, Brochevarevarura, and starred in Thupaki Ramudu. |
| 2020 | Joined TV9 Telugu and became the anchor of iSmart News. |
| 2021 | Appeared in the critically acclaimed film Gamanam. |
| 2023 | Starred in Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu, Intinti Ramayanam, Jilebi, and Bhola Shankar. |
| 2024 | Featured in Tiragabadara Saami and Aho Vikramaarka. |
| 2026 | Appeared in the Telugu film Seetha Payanam. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Haasya Prapurna Honor | Comedy Excellence | Haasya Prapurna | Contribution to Telugu Television Comedy | Won |
| 2015 | Padmamohana TV Awards | Best Presenter | Padmamohana TV Awards | Teenmaar News | Won |
About Bitthiri Sathi
His real name is Chevella Ravi Kumar.
He is famous for hosting Teenmaar News and his unique Telangana-style comedy.
Yes, he is married and has three children.
Teenmaar News, Narsayya Thata, and iSmart News are his most popular television shows.
He made his film debut with Seema Sastry (2007).