Chintha Ravi | |
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| Born | K. Ravindran 1945 Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Died | 4 July 2011 (aged 65) Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, film critic, screenwriter, film director |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graduation in History, Diploma in Journalism |
| Alma mater | Malabar Christian School (Kozhikode), Malabar Christian College (Kozhikode), Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Mumbai) |
| Notable awards | Best Film – Kerala State Film Awards 1988 Ore Thooval Pakshikal Best Book on Cinema – Kerala State Film Awards 1990 Cinemayude Rashtreeyam Best Travelogue – Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award 2009 Ente Keralam |
K. Ravindran (1945–2011), better known by his pen-name Chintha Ravi, was an Indian writer, journalist, film critic and film director.