Satish Vegesna is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema.[1] His film Shatamanam Bhavati received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and the state Nandi Awards for Best Direction, and Best Home Viewing Feature Film.[2][3][4]
Satish Vegesna | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tanuku, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Education | B.A |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter |
Early life
editVegesna was born in Tanuku of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his BA and worked as a composer in the news daily Eenadu for 7 years.[5] He quit his job to become a writer.
Filmography
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Vegesna initially worked as a writer and became a director. In 1999, he started working with director Muppalaneni Shiva for a few films like Speed Dancer and Priya O Priya. He worked with E. V. V. Satyanarayana for the film Thotti Gang.[3] This along with Kabaddi Kabaddi gave him a break as a writer. Later he worked with Allari Naresh for several films.
Dongala Bandi was his first film as a director starring Allari Naresh. But this film did not do well at the box office. He worked for director Harish Shankar for the films Gabbar Singh, Ramayya Vastavayya, and Subrahmanyam for Sale. After that he approached producer Dil Raju with the story of Shatamanam Bhavati which became a hit at the box office also garnering a National award and state Nandi award. The film received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for "in appreciation of providing a feeling of jubilation by respecting family values in an unexplored manner".[6]
As a director
edit- Dongala Bandi (2008)
- Raamadandu (2012)
- Kulumanali (2012)
- Shatamanam Bhavati (2017)
- Srinivasa Kalyanam (2018)
- Entha Manchivaadavuraa (2020)
- Kothi Kommachhi (2021)
- Sri Sri Sri Rajaavaaru (2022)
As a writer
edit| Year | Film | Credits | Awards | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Subhalekhalu | Dialogue | - | - |
| 2000 | Maa Pelliki Randi | Dialogue | ||
| 2000 | Hyderabad | Dialogue | ||
| 2001 | Prema Sakshiga | Dialogue | ||
| 2002 | Raghava | Dialogue | ||
| 2002 | Nee Premakai | Story | ||
| 2002 | Kanulu Moosina Nuvve | Dialogue | ||
| 2002 | Yuva Rathna | Story, dialogue | ||
| 2002 | Hai | Dialogue | ||
| 2002 | Thotti Gang | Dialogue | ||
| 2003 | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Dialogue | ||
| 2003 | Satyam | Dialogue | ||
| 2003 | Nenu Seetamahalakshmi | Dialogue | ||
| 2003 | Nenu Pelliki Ready | Dialogue | ||
| 2004 | Naa Autograph | Dialogue | ||
| 2004 | Leela Mahal Center | Dialogue | ||
| 2005 | Pandem | Story, dialogue | ||
| 2005 | Nuvvante Naakishtam | Dialogue | ||
| 2005 | Paandu | Dialogue | ||
| 2006 | Kithakithalu | Dialogue | ||
| 2006 | Rajababu | Dialogue | ||
| 2007 | Athili Sattibabu LKG | Dialogue, screenplay | ||
| 2007 | Pellaindi Kaani | Dialogue | ||
| 2008 | Blade Babji | Story, dialogues | ||
| 2008 | Dongala Bandi | Story, screenplay, dialogue | ||
| 2008 | Mangataayaru Tiffin Centre | Dialogue | ||
| 2010 | Burudi | Dialogues | ||
| 2011 | Madatha Kaja | Story, screenplay, dialogue | ||
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Screenplay | ||
| 2012 | Rama Dandu | Story, screenplay, dialogue | ||
| 2012 | Kulu Manali | Story, screenplay, dialogue | ||
| 2013 | Kevvu Keka | Story, dialogue | ||
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Screenplay | ||
| 2015 | Subramanyam for Sale | Screenplay | ||
| 2015 | Paisalo Paramatma | Dialogues | ||
| 2017 | Shatamanam Bhavati | Story, screenplay, dialogue | National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | |
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Story, screenplay, dialogue | ||
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Story, screenplay, dialogue | ||
| 2021 | Kothi Komachi | Story, screenplay, dialogue | ||
| 2022 | Sri Sri Sri Rajaavaaru | Story, screenplay, dialogue |
References
edit- ^ Y., Sunita Chowdhary (20 January 2017). "Human emotions never get outdated". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014-2016". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "I don't want to be preachy any more, says Satish Vegesna". The Hans India. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Satish Vegesna to direct Sai Dharam Tej". Deccan Chronicle. Deccan Chronicle. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ Nelluri, Maya. "Interview with Satish Vegesna about Shatamanam Bhavati by Maya Nelluri - Telugu cinema director". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "64th National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.