Sashi Kiran Tikka
Sashi Kiran Tikka | |
|---|---|
| Education | New York Film Academy |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Sashi Kiran Tikka is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is known for directing Goodachari (2018) and Major (2022).
Early life and education
Tikka studied filmmaking and direction at the New York Film Academy.[1]
He later worked as an assistant director to Sekhar Kammula on the political drama Leader (2010).[2]
Career
Tikka made his directorial debut with Goodachari (2018), a spy thriller that received critical attention and was discussed in national media for its narrative style.[3][4]
He later directed Major (2022), a biographical action film based on the life of Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The film received extensive national media attention.[5][6][7][8]
He also appeared in broader industry articles discussing trends in South cinema.[9][10]
He served as presenter and screenplay writer for Satyabhama (2024).[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Goodachari | Director |
| 2022 | Major | Director |
| 2024 | Satyabhama | Presenter; Screenplay |
References
- ↑ "Sashi Kiran Tikka discusses his journey from New York Film Academy to directing Goodachari". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Sashi Kiran Tikka on approaching Goodachari and Major like an American indie". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Adivi Sesh pushed us to do our best despite constraints, says Goodachari director Sashi Kiran Tikka". Firstpost.
- ↑ "Meet the gunslinger girls of Goodachari". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Major is a natural story that allows the audience to soak in the emotions, says director Sashi Kiran Tikka". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Director Sashi Kiran Tikka: 'Major is Adivi Sesh's best work thus far'". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Premiere of Major to bring defence personnel, kin together". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Directors Take: Watch interviews with emerging directors of Telugu cinema". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Venkatesh Maha, Sashi Kiran Tikka and Gowtam Tinnanuri's wish list for Telugu cinema in the 2020s". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Flipping the script in South cinema". The Hindu.
- ↑ "I made a new attempt in my career with Satyabhama, Kajal Aggarwal in press meet". Telugu Times.