The life story of actor and celebrated bodybuilder AV Ravi, popularly known as Gym Ravi, will be chronicled in a new biography titled Ravi Neenu Aagasadalli. Written by Dr Manjunath Magodi, the book will be unveiled at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru on September 8.

Gym Ravi has made a name for himself in bodybuilding, winning more than 100 gold medals at state, national and international competitions. He has also received several major honours, including Mr India, Bharat Shree, Bharat Shreshta, Karnataka Shreshta, Karnataka Shree and the Ekalavya Award.

Alongside his achievements in bodybuilding, Gym Ravi has also established himself as a well-known actor in South Indian cinema. His life across competitive bodybuilding and films forms the basis of Ravi Neenu Aagasadalli.

The book will be unveiled at a ceremony at Ravindra Kalakshetra at 4pm on September 8. The event will be held in the presence of Jagadguru Sri Niranjananandapuri Swamiji of Kagenele Maha Samsthana, Kanaka Guru Peetha, Kagenele.

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Jnanpith awardee Chandrashekhara Kambara, Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara chairman Banjagere Jayaprakash, Agriculture Minister Narendra Swamy, author Dr Manjunath Magodi and actor Shiva Rajkumar are expected to attend the book launch.