Satish Vegesna

Satish Vegesna
Born
Tanuku, Andhra Pradesh, India
EducationB.A
OccupationsDirector, screenwriter
Years active1998–present

Satish Vegesna is an Indian film director and screenwriter who 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]

Early life

Vegesna 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.

Career

Vegesna (right) receiving award from President Pranab Mukherjee (middle) at the 64th National Film Awards, 2017

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]

Filmography

YearFilm DirectorWriterNotesRef.
1998Subhalekhalu NoDialogue
2000Maa Pelliki Randi NoDialogue
Hyderabad NoDialogue
2001Prema Sakshiga NoDialogue
2002Raghava NoDialogue
Nee Premakai NoStory
Kanulu Moosina Nuvve NoDialogue
Yuva Rathna NoStory, dialogue
Hai NoDialogue
Thotti Gang NoDialogue
2003Kabaddi Kabaddi NoDialogue
Satyam NoDialogue
Nenu Seetamahalakshmi NoDialogue
Nenu Pelliki Ready NoDialogue
2004Naa Autograph NoDialogue
Leela Mahal Center NoDialogue
2005Pandem NoStory, dialogue
Nuvvante Naakishtam NoDialogue
That is Pandu NoDialogue
2006Kithakithalu NoDialogue
Rajababu NoDialogue
2007Athili Sattibabu LKG NoScreenplay, dialogue
Pellaindi Kaani NoDialogue
2008Blade Babji NoStory, dialogue
Dongala Bandi YesYes
Mangataayaru Tiffin Centre NoDialogue
2009Fitting Master NoDialogue
2010Burudi NoDialogues
2011Madatha Kaja NoScreenplay, dialogue
2012Gabbar Singh NoScreenplay
Ramadandu YesYes
Kulu Manali YesYes
2013Kevvu Keka NoStory, dialogue
Ramayya Vasthavayya NoScreenplay
2015Subramanyam for Sale NoScreenplay
Paisalo Paramatma NoDialogue
2017Shatamanam Bhavati YesYesNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
Nandi Award for Best Director
2018Srinivasa Kalyanam YesYes
2020Entha Manchivaadavuraa YesScreenplay, dialogue
2024Mr. Bachchan NoScreenplay
2025Sri Sri Sri Raja Vaaru YesYes

References

  1. ↑ Y., Sunita Chowdhary (20 January 2017). "Human emotions never get outdated". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014-2016". The Times of India.
  3. 1 2 "I don't want to be preachy any more, says Satish Vegesna". The Hans India. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "Satish Vegesna to direct Sai Dharam Tej". Deccan Chronicle. Deccan Chronicle. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  5. ↑ Nelluri, Maya. "Interview with Satish Vegesna about Shatamanam Bhavati by Maya Nelluri - Telugu cinema director". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "64th National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
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