Sunil Kumar Reddy

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| yearsactive = 2001 - present
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'''P Suneel Kumar Reddy'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/characters-real-hero-of-films-director-sunil-kumar/articleshow/22157762.cms|title=Characters real hero of films: Director Sunil Kumar - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> is an [[India|Indian]] [[Film director|director]], [[screenwriter]], and [[film producer]] who works primarily in [[Telugu cinema]]. He is well-known for directing critically acclaimed films such as ''[[Sontha Ooru]]'', ''Gangaputrulu'', ''Gulf'', ''Oka Romantic Crime Katha'' and ''[[Oka Criminal Prema Katha]]''. Suneel Kumar Reddy is associated with Sravya Films, a film production house in South.
He is also managing director of Screenshot Infotainment Pvt Ltd.
His films won 18 State Awards and participated in several international film festivals.
He was awarded as best director and best dialogue writer for his film ''Gangaputrulu''.
He directed a film ''Nenem Chinnapillana'' for movie mogul D. Rama Naidu under the banner of Suresh Productions.
He served as a jury member for International Children's Film Festival India.
He rendered his services as a guest faculty for Annapurna Film School and Ramanaidu Film School and conducted several film workshops across India.

==Early life==
P. Suneel Kumar Reddy is a native of Alaganipadu of Potti Sriramulu Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
He studied in Vizag, Sompeta in the northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh.
He completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering. As he was interested in journalism, he started a magazine, ''Kokila'', and acted as editor/publisher of it. Later on he launched an evening daily newspaper, ''City Roundup'', in Visakhapatnam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/filmmaker-throws-light-on-migration-in-covid-times/article32462297.ece|title=Filmmaker throws light on migration in COVID times|first=Sumit|last=Bhattacharjee|date=28 August 2020|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

==Career==
Suneel Kumar Reddy started his career with a film called ''Silence Please'', which is a love story between deaf and mute lovers. His second movie was ''Hero'', a children's film where he shows that both education and indulging in physical activities are important to children; this movie won three [[Nandi Awards]]. Reddy also directed a documentary called ''Chance'', which won two Nandi Awards and was screened at the [[Cairo Film Festival]].
In 2009, Reddy released [[Sontha Ooru]], and it was received very well by the audience and also received critical acclaim. It won Best Film of the Year, and debutant actress Tirrtha received the award for Best Actress.
''Gangaputrulu'', a film about the fisherman community, won Reddy awards for Best Director and Best Dialogue Writer.
His latest Malayalam film, ''Marubhoomigal'', won three prestigious Kerala Critics Awards for Cinematography, Lyrics and Makeup.

==Filmography==
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!Year
!Film
!Language
!Director
!Producer
!Writer
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| 2001 || '''Silence Please''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Silent film based on a love story between a deaf and mute couple.
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| 2003 || '''Hero''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || Children's film which won three AP state Nandi Awards, including best children's film.
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| 2003 || '''Megham''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} ||Action film based on Rayalaseema Factions.
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| 2005 || '''Chance''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Won:[[Nandi Award for Best Documentary Film]] participated in Cairo International Film Festival.
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| 2006 || '''Prayatnam''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Film based on the growing suicidal tendencies in society.
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| 2007 || '''Missing''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Horror thriller film in the back drop of medical profession.
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| 2007 || '''Best Friends''' || [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Crime thriller.
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| 2009 || ''[[Sontha Ooru]]'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Displacement of Villages in the name of development. Won State Nandi Awards for Best Film, Best Dialogue Writer and Best Character Artiste (L B Sriram), and Best Heroine (Tirtha). Participated in International Film Festivals.
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| 2010 || '''Gangaputrulu''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Based on the exploitation of the fisherman community and impact of 'development' on their livelihoods. Won State Nandi Awards for Second Best Film, Best Dialogues and Best Direction. Screened in several International Film Festivals.
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| 2012 || '''Oka Romantic Crime Katha''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||First Edition of the Romantic Crime Trilogy. Film based on illegal teenage abortions and growing criminal tendencies among youth for luxurious life styles.
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| 2013 || '''Waiting for You''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Film based on the lives of paramedics. It sensitises the public to the need to give way to ambulances to save lives during the golden hour.
|-
| 2013 || '''Nenem... Chinna Pillanaa?''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{No}} ||Produced by Dr. D Ramanaidu, under the banner of Suresh Productions. Film discuss about Female Empowerment.
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| 2014 || ''[[Oka Criminal Prema Katha]]'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Second Edition of the Romantic Trilogy deals with domestic abuse faced by teenagers at home.
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| 2015 || ''[[Miss Leelavathi]]'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || The film shows how an extra martial affair destroys a family. It was shot during the Hudhud natural calamity.
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| 2017 || '''ATM Not Working''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Film is a satirical take on demonetisation.
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| 2017 || '''Gulf (2017 film)|Gulf''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Film depicting the lives of migrant labourers from India working in gulf countries.
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| 2019 || '''Romantic Criminals (2019 Telugu film)|Romantic Criminals''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Third Edition of the Romantic Crime Trilogy, it is based on drug abuse.
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| 2019 || ''[[NTR: Kathanayakudu]]'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{No}} || {{No}} || {{No}} ||Acted in the role Legendary Director Kannappa in the film 'NTR Katha Nayakudu'
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| 2020 || '''Marubhoomigal''' || [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || Film talks about Kathakali Arts in the search for the roots. To be released in theaters. Won three Kerala Critics Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, and Best Lyrics.
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| 2020 || '''Ootagadesam''' || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} ||Completed shooting and film is in post-production, getting ready to be released.
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| 2020 || '''Valasa''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||''Valasa'' depicts the journey of the migrant labourers during the lockdown period with the COVID crises.
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| 2020 || '''Welcome to Tihar College''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} ||Youthful film in the backdrop of our present education system. Deals with the aspiration of the parents and the frustration of the students.
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| 2021 || '''Honey Trap''' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || {{Yes}} || {{No}} || {{Yes}} ||Honey Trap is a film is based on the crimes that happen to trap people in power and people with wealth
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