Ravi's father was a communist and actively participated in Communist activities. Ravi was only 17 years old when his father was killed by local landlords and Factionists in Anantapur District.He went to his uncle, Kondaiah in Seerpi Kottaala village Uravakonda constituency to seek shelter. He joined hands with the Communists. Naxalites had their own ulterior motives to help Ravi and then plotted against Chenna Reddy.
He shared P.W.G in two. One was P.W.K.S group. Potula Suresh who shot Chenna Reddy was an active member of this group. The criminal elements of Andhra Pradesh politics was in full view on 24 January 2005, when assassins shot Telugu Desam Party legislator from Penukonda, Pari figures Ravindra in Anantapur town.
