Boyapati Srinu
Boyapati in 2018
Born
Boyapati Srinivas

Pedakakani, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Alma materJKC College
Nagarjuna University
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
Years active2002–present
SpouseVilekha
Children3
RelativesPosani Krishna Murali (cousin)

Boyapati Srinivas, commonly known as Boyapati Srinu, is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. Best known for directing action films in Telugu cinema, Boyapati has garnered two state Nandi Awards.[1][2]

Early life

Boyapati 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

In 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

Key
† 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 Untitled film with Suriya Yes Yes
TBA Mega 157 Yes Yes
TBA PSPK 33 Yes Yes
TBA AA 23 Yes Yes

Awards

Nandi Awards

Santosham Film Awards

References

  1. ^ "Balakrishna -Boyapati Srinu Movie Titled LEGEND". timesofap.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Vasireddy, Amrutha (15 November 2017). "Andhra Pradesh government announces Nandi awards for 2014-2016". Times of India. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Boyapati Srinivas to direct Balakrishna again?". The News Minute. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Boyapati Sreenu interview - Telugu cinema director". Idlebrain.com. 25 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Boyapati Srinu Biography". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 17 May 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Posani Krishna Murali Allegations of Boyapati Srinu". Tupaki. 17 October 2016. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Boyapati Srinu is blessed with a baby boy - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ a b "Balakrishna's Legend opens to positive reviews". The Times of India. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.

External links

Nandi Award for Best Director
Films directed by Boyapati Srinu
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