G. Neelakanta Reddy

G. Neelakanta Reddy

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G. Neelakanta Reddy Biography

G. Neelakanta Reddy is a National award winning film maker and screen writer associated with Telugu cinema. One of the most talented and experienced film directors of Telugu cinema at present, many of his films has been screened in many international film festivals. 2002 film Show and 2011 film Virodhi are his best works till now and both the movies were screened at the International Film Festival of India. Show earned National award for best regional film and Reddy received National award for best screenplay. Virodhi was also screened at Melbourne International Film Festival-2011. The psychological thriller, Nandanavanam 120km is one of his finest movies, though not a box office hit.

 

He is a native of Kadapa and his full name is G Neelakanta Reddy. His screen name is Neelakanta. He completed graduation from Loyola College in Vijayawada. Since he was keen in directing movies since childhood, he moved to Chennai soon after graduation. He has been a great fan of filmmaker Bapu since childhood, an interest he got from his brother. He later got attracted to K Bala Chandar movies. In Chennai he worked as an assistant director under Vallabhaneni Janardhan. Later he started a production house and roped in hero Krishna and director Bharati Raja to make Jamadagni film. The movie was a major setback.

 

In 1994 he made his film debut as a director through Tami film – Priyanka, starring Prabhu, Jayaram and Revathi, remake of Hindi hit – Damini and later settled with Telugu film industry. In 2002, with the movie, Show and 2003 film – Missamma, he established himself as a talented director of Telugu film industry. Chammak Challo, Maaya, Virodhi, Sadaa Mee Sevalo, Mr. Medhavi, Missamma and Nandanavanam 120km are other releases. Missamma received 4 Nandi awards including best feature film.

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Updated: January 30, 2016

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