Boyapati Srinu
Boyapati Srinu | |
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Born | Boyapati Srinivas[1] |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse(s) | Vilekha |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Posani Krishna Murali (cousin) |
Boyapati Srinivas, commonly known as Boyapati Srinu or Boyapati Sreenu, is an Indian film director and screenwriter. Best known for directing masala films in Telugu cinema, Boyapati has garnered two state Nandi Awards.[3][4]
Early life[edit]
Boyapati completed his intermediate from JKC College in Guntur and attended Nagarjuna University.[5][6] His family runs a photo studio. Boyapati was interested in photography and worked as a part-time reporter for the Eenadu newspaper. His cousin Posani Krishna Murali recommended Boyapati to work in the direction department of Muthyala Subbaiah studio in 1997 after requesting him for a while.[7][8] Boyapati worked with him for films like Oka Chinna Maata, Gokulamlo Seeta, Pelli Chesukundam, Pavitra Prema, Annayya and Manasunna Maaraju.[citation needed]
Boyapati is married to Vilekha, and the couple has three children.[9]
Career[edit]
In 2005, Boyapati made his directorial debut with Bhadra, which starred Ravi Teja, Meera Jasmine, and Prakash Raj. Tulasi was his second film. In 2010, Boyapati's third release was Simha, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role alongside Nayanthara and Sneha Ullal. In 2012, he made his fourth film Dammu, starring Jr NTR, Trisha and Karthika Nair.[5][6]
Filmography[edit]
Year | Title | Cast |
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2005 | Bhadra | Ravi Teja, Meera Jasmine |
2007 | Tulasi | Venkatesh, Nayanthara |
2010 | Simha | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Sneha Ullal, Namitha |
2012 | Dammu | Jr. NTR, Trisha, Karthika Nair |
2014 | Legend | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Jagapathi Babu, Radhika Apte, Sonal Chauhan |
2016 | Sarrainodu | Allu Arjun, Srikanth, Aadhi Pinisetty, Rakul Preet Singh, Catherine Tresa |
2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Rakul Preet Singh, Jagapathi Babu |
2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Vivek Oberoi, Prashanth, Sneha |
2021 | Akhanda | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, srikanth,Poorna |
Awards[edit]
Nandi Awards[edit]
- Nandi Award for Best Director - Legend - (2014)[4]
- B. N. Reddy National Award - (2016)[4]
Santosham Film Awards[edit]
- Best Director - Sarrainodu at 15th Santosham Film Awards in 2017
References[edit]
- ↑ "Boyapati Srinivas to direct Balakrishna again?". The News Minute. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ↑ "ఎందరో మహానుభావులు... అందరూ కృష్ణా, గుంటూరు వారే". Andhra Jyothi (in తెలుగు). 26 July 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ↑ "Balakrishna -Boyapati Srinu Movie Titled LEGEND". timesofap.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Vasireddy, Amrutha (15 November 2017). "Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014-2016". Times of India. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "'Legend' Review Roundup: Complete Commercial Package; Real Treat for Balakrishna's Fans". International Business Times India. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Balakrishna's Legend opens to positive reviews". The Times of India. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ↑ "Boyapati Srinu Biography". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Posani Krishna Murali Allegations of Boyapati Srinu". Tupaki. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Boyapati Srinu is blessed with a baby boy - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
External links[edit]
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- Telugu film directors
- Living people
- Masala films
- Telugu screenwriters
- Nandi Award winners
- Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh
- Film directors from Andhra Pradesh
- People from Guntur district
- 21st-century Indian film directors
- Indian film directors
- Indian directors
- Santosham Film Awards winners