Boyapati Srinivas, commonly known as Boyapati Srinu, is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. Best known for directing over-the-top action films in Telugu cinema, Boyapati has garnered two state Nandi Awards.[1][2]
Boyapati Srinu | |
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 Boyapati in 2018 | |
| Born | Boyapati Srinivas |
| Alma mater | JKC College Nagarjuna University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | Vilekha |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Posani Krishna Murali (cousin) |
Early life
editBoyapati Srinivas was born in Pedakakani in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.[3][4] He obtained his degree from JKC College in Guntur and attended Nagarjuna University for post-graduation. His family runs a photo studio. Boyapati was interested in photography and worked as a part-time reporter for the Eenadu newspaper.[5] To pursue a career in films, he moved to Hyderabad and his cousin Posani Krishna Murali recommended Boyapati to work in the direction department of Muthyala Subbaiah studio in 1997.[6][7] Boyapati worked with Subbaiah for films like Oka Chinna Maata, Gokulamlo Seeta, Pelli Chesukundam, Pavitra Prema, Annayya and Manasunna Maaraju.[5]
Boyapati is married to Vilekha, and the couple has three children.[8]
Career
editIn 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.[9][10] Later in 2014, Boyapati reunited with Balakrishna for Legend which opened to positive reviews with critics opining that he has delivered a "mass, masala entertainer with some sentimental touch that will appeal to both the classes and the masses."[9][10]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bhadra | Yes | Yes |
| 2007 | Tulasi | Yes | Yes |
| 2010 | Simha | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | Dammu | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | Legend | Yes | Yes |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Yes | Yes |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Yes | Yes |
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Yes | Yes |
| 2021 | Akhanda | Yes | Yes |
| 2023 | Skanda | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | Akhanda 2: Thaandavam † | Yes | Yes |
Awards
editNandi Awards
edit- Nandi Award for Best Director - Legend - (2014)[2]
- B. N. Reddy National Award - (2016)[2]
Santosham Film Awards
edit- Best Director - Sarrainodu at 15th Santosham Film Awards in 2017
References
edit- ^ "Balakrishna -Boyapati Srinu Movie Titled LEGEND". timesofap.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ^ a b c Vasireddy, Amrutha (15 November 2017). "Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014-2016". Times of India. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "ఎందరో మహానుభావులు... అందరూ కృష్ణా, గుంటూరు వారే". Andhra Jyothi (in Telugu). 26 July 2016. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Boyapati Srinivas to direct Balakrishna again?". The News Minute. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Boyapati Sreenu interview - Telugu cinema director". Idlebrain.com. 25 April 2013.
- ^ "Boyapati Srinu Biography". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 17 May 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Posani Krishna Murali Allegations of Boyapati Srinu". Tupaki. 17 October 2016. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Boyapati Srinu is blessed with a baby boy - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b "'Legend' Review Roundup: Complete Commercial Package; Real Treat for Balakrishna's Fans". International Business Times India. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Balakrishna's Legend opens to positive reviews". The Times of India. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.