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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Palnati Surya Pratap<br />
| image = Surya_Pratap_Palnati_Kumari21F.jpg<br />
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| birth_name = <br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1978|1|13}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Bhadrachalam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now [[Telangana]]), India<ref>{{cite web|title=Pratap Exclusive Interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMcNYrYxKuY|website=YouTube|publisher=idreammovies.com|access-date=30 July 2016}}</ref> <br />
| occupation = [[Film director]], [[Screenwriter]]<br />
| years_active = 2009–present<br />
| children = 2<br />
| spouse = {{marriage|Sarika Pratap|2012}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''Palnati Surya Pratap''' (born 13 January 1978) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He celebrated for his nuanced storytelling and ability to craft emotionally resonant love stories. Known as a "sensible film-maker," he brings depth and relatability to his films, setting him apart in contemporary Telugu cinema.<br />
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Pratap made his directorial debut with ''[[Current (2009 film)|Current]]'' (2009) a film that showcased a youthful narrative. He followed this success with ''[[Kumari 21F]]'' (2015), which gained acclaim for its fresh take on romance, earning him recognition as a sensitive storyteller. His recent directorial work was ''[[18 Pages]]'' (2022).<ref>{{cite news|title=Kumari 21 F |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/kumari-21-f/article7897446.ece|access-date=30 July 2016|agency=The Hindu|work=The Hindu|date=2015-11-20}}</ref><br />
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== Early and personal life ==<br />
After his graduation, Pratap worked with [[All India Radio]] for over an year. To pursue a career in film making, he discontinued his post-graduation and started as an [[Assistant Director]] for [[Suresh Productions]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Palnati Surya Pratap Interview|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/interview-palnatisuryapratap.html|website=idlebrain.com|publisher=Copyright 1999 - 2015 Idlebrain.com. All rights reserved|access-date=30 July 2016}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
After ''Current'', he earned acclaim for ''Kumari 21F''. However, both ''Current'' and ''[[18 Pages]]'' (2022) were released to mixed reviews.<br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
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! scope="col" | Year<br />
! scope="col" | Film<br />
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| 2009<br />
| ''[[Current (2009 film)|Current]]''<br />
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| 2015<br />
| ''[[Kumari 21F]]''<br />
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|-<br />
| 2022<br />
| ''[[18 Pages]]''<br />
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|- <br />
| 2026<br />
| ''[[Working Project]]''<br />
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|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{IMDb name|7709337}}<br />
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[[Category:1978 births]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Telugu film directors]]<br />
[[Category:Telugu screenwriters]]<br />
[[Category:Film directors from Telangana]]<br />
[[Category:Screenwriters from Telangana]]<br />
[[Category:People from Bhadradri Kothagudem district]]</div>Kristie5701