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Pavan Sadineni is a film director and screenwriter associated with Telugu cinema. His directorial credits include films Prema Ishq Kaadhal (2013), Savitri (2016) and Senapathi (2021). Additionally, he has directed web series PillA (2017), Ee Office Lo (2018), Commitmental (2020), and Dayaa (2023).[1]
Pavan Sadineni | |
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| Born | Pavan Kumar Sadineni Vijayawada |
| Education | M.S., Computer science |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Writer |
| Years active | 2013 - Present |
Early life and education
editPavan was born in Vijayawada, India. His father, S.V. Ramana, runs a building construction business. Pavan studied at Siddhartha School, Vijayawada. He studied B.Tech degree at J.B.I.E.T, Hyderabad. He pursued masters in Computer science in the US.[2] He worked as an intern at a film school in the US.[2]
Career
editIn the early stages of Sadineni's career, he directed several short films, including Interview, Love Formula 31 and Bewars. Pavan has directed a total of ten short films, with his debut work titled Toorpu Padamara.[2]
In 2013, Sadineni directed the film Prema Ishq Kaadhal as his debut. It is a romantic comedy film, featuring Harshvardhan Rane, Harish Varma, Sree Vishnu, Ritu Varma, Vithika Sheru and Sree Mukhi in lead roles.[2] In 2014, he directed Savitri featuring Nanditha and Nara Rohit.[3] In 2017, he directed a mini web series titled PillA, a science fiction thriller starring Dhanya Balakrishnan.[4]
In 2018, Pavan directed Ee Office Lo, a new-age drama with Chaitanya Krishna and Rakendu Mouli as leads.[5]
In 2020, Pavan directed Commitmental, a romantic comedy and a remake of Hindi Web-series Permanent Roommates.[6]
On 31 December 2021, Senapathi, directed by Sadineni, was released in Aha. This is a remake of the Tamil film 8 Thottakkal.[7]
Awards
editPavan was awarded Best Director of a Series by the OTT Play Awards 2023 for Dayaa.[9]
Filmography
editAs director
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Prema Ishq Kaadhal |
| 2016 | Savitri |
| 2021 | Senapathi |
| 2026 | Aakasamlo Oka Tara[10] |
| Year | Title |
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| 2017 | PillA |
| 2018 | Ee Office Lo |
| 2020 | Commitmental |
| 2023 | Dayaa |
As writer
edit| Year | Title |
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| 2024 | Paruvu |
Awards
editFor The Best Director
edit| Year | Movie | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dayaa | OTT Play Awards[9] |
References
edit- ^ "Pavan Sadineni Movies". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Tollywood Director Pavan Sadineni Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Savitri review: A pedestrian show". The Hindu. 1 April 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "The Intense, Suspense Thriller 'Pilla' - Filmy Focus". Filmy Focus. 14 May 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (20 October 2018). "Director Pavan Sadineni's web series 'Ee Office Lo' tracks entrepreneurial spirits and challenges". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Kumar, Hemanth (14 November 2020). "CommitMental review: Permanent Roommates' Telugu remake is too tedious to engage viewers". Firstpost. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ Sing, Bobby (January 2022). "Senapathi review: This Naresh Agastya, Rajendra Prasad-starrer is in parts an entertaining thriller and emotional drama". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Dayaa Review: JD Chekravarthy is the star of this thriller that's stretched in parts". India Today. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ a b "OTTplay Awards 2023 full list of winners: Rajkummar Rao wins big, Darlings is Best Film, Ayali Best Web Series". Hindustan Times. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Dulquer Salmaan's next Telugu film to be announced soon. Director Pavan Sadineni hints on social media". The Times of India. 24 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 October 2024.