Venkatesh Maha | |
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 Maha at C/o Kancharapalem success meet in 2018 | |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Organization | Mahayana Motion Pictures LLP |
Roopa Venkatesh Gaddigopula, popularly known as Venkatesh Maha is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor who works in Telugu-language films. He's the designated partner of Mahayana Motion Pictures LLP.
Career
Maha left his house at the age of sixteen and worked at various jobs. He worked as a spot boy for the film Teen Maar (2011) before he made his acting debut with Aakasame Haddu that same year. He made his directorial debut with the film C/o Kancharapalem (2018) which was shot in the suburb of the same name. The cast of the film comprised entirely newcomers.[1] Regarding his work in the film one critic noted that "Full marks to Venkatesh for not only coming up with a different kind of film but successfully carrying off the experiment of roping in locals for a film which is about themselves" whilst another stated that "If the director Venkatesh Maha is the brain behind this idea, he deserves credit yes".[2][3] His next film was Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, the remake of the Malayalam film Maheshinte Prathikaaram.[4] The film featured Satyadev Kancharana in the lead role and was shot extensively in the Araku valley.[5] Regarding his casting in the film, a critic wrote that "And a big shout to Venkatesh Maha’s casting choices, which makes the movie more relatable".[6] Venkatesh Maha started Write Right Club for creative writers along with Puja Kolluru and other team members.
Filmography
- All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | C/o Kancharapalem | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2020 | Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2021 | C/o Kaadhal | No | Yes | Tamil film; remake of C/o Kancharapalem |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Aakasame Haddu | Narayana's friend | ||
| 2020 | Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya | Tea vendor | Cameo appearance |
Awards and nominations
| Date | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director – Telugu | C/o Kancharapalem | Nominated | [7] |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director – Telugu | Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya | Nominated |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (February 27, 2018). "Venkatesh Maha bats for original, real-life inspired stories". The Hindu.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (September 9, 2018). "C/o Kancharapalem movie review: This realistic film is worth a watch". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "C/o Kancharapalem Movie Review {4/5}: Let these voices raise!". The Times of India.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (June 5, 2020). "Venkatesh Maha to showcase another close-to-reality story with Satyadev starrer 'Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya'". The Hindu.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (July 13, 2020). "Appu Prabhakar: Venkatesh Maha didn't want anything glossed over". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya movie review: Satyadev Kancharana delivers the goods". July 30, 2020.
- ↑ "Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019". Filmfare. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
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