Deva Katta | |
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| Born | May 24[1] |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University |
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Deva Katta is an Indian American film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He directed cult classics such as Vennela (2005), Prasthanam (2010), Autonagar Surya (2014) and Republic (film) (2021). In 2010, Prasthanam was showcased in the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India.[2] The film also won two Filmfare awards including Filmfare South Critics Award for Best film and Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 2010.[3]
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Early life
Katta is a naturalized American citizen.[3][additional citation(s) needed]
Career
Katta holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.[4] He worked as a vehicle crashworthiness expert at General Motors. He graduated from film school before making a digital documentary film about Indian students in the United States, which was titled Valasa. He then debuted as a successful writer and director with the romantic comedy flick Vennela, portraying Indian students in America.[5][6][7]
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Feature films
| Year | Title | Director | Screenwriter | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2005 | Vennela | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2010 | Prasthanam | Yes | Yes | International Film Festival of India Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Bronze) Filmfare South Critics Award for Best film |
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| 2014 | Autonagar Surya | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2019 | Prassthanam | Yes | Yes | Hindi film | |
| 2021 | Republic | Yes | Yes | [8] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Director | Screenwriter | Notes |
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| 2021 | Baahubali: Before the Beginning |
Yes | Yes | Netflix; Produced by Arka Media Works |
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Screenwiter | Notes |
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| 2015 | Dying to Be Me | Yes | Yes |
Acting roles
- D for Dopidi (2013) as A.C.P. Krishnamachari
References
- ↑ "Sai Dharam Tej wishes director Deva Katta on his birthday". The Times of India. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ↑ Suresh Krishnamoorthy (22 October 2010). "NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : 'Prasthanam' gets a place in Indian Panorama". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Krishnamoorthy, Suresh (22 October 2010). "'Prasthanam' gets a place in Indian Panorama". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ↑ TelanganaToday. "Deva Katta is game for experimental cinema". Telangana Today. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ↑ Dying to be Me - A Short Film by Deva Katta. YouTube. 14 August 2015.
- ↑ Subuhi Parvez (19 August 2015). "Why Every Indian Woman, and Man, Should Watch This Short Film". NDTV.com.
- ↑ "Dying to be Me - An awesome short film by Deva Katta". South Report.
- ↑ "Sai Dharam Tej And Deva Katta Film To Start Shoot In October". Sakshi Post. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
External links
- Deva Katta on IMDb