Telugu Filmfare Best Director Award
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The Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. The award was first given in 1972. Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.K. Viswanath most won 6 Awards for best director.
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| 2010 58th Filmfare Awards South The 58th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners and nominees of the best of South Indian cinema in 2010 was held on July 2, 2011 in Hyderabad, India.-Tamil:*Nominations** 9 nominations: Aayirathil Oruvan... |
Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi , also known as Krish is an Indian film director, in the Telugu film industry. He made his directorial debut in 2008 with Gamyam and followed it up with Vedam in 2010, with both the films garnering widespread critical acclaim and fetching him the Filmfare Award for Best... |
Vedam Vedam Vedam in some South Indian languages meaning singular word for Vedas.Vedam is one of the Indian surnames.* Vedam Jaishankar is an experienced Cricket correspondent.* Vedam Venkataraya Sastry, was a Sanskrit and Telugu poet, critic and dramatist.... |
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| 2009 | S. S. Rajamouli S. S. Rajamouli S.S. Rajamouli is a screenwriter and film director who works in Telugu cinema. He was introduced as a director by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starting from his first venture as a director, all his movies have had great success at the box office... |
Magadheera Magadheera Magadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an... |
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| 2008 56th Filmfare Awards South The 56th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honored its selection of the best South Indian films of 2008 and was held on Friday, July 31, 2009, in Hyderabad, India.-Nominations:... |
Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi , also known as Krish is an Indian film director, in the Telugu film industry. He made his directorial debut in 2008 with Gamyam and followed it up with Vedam in 2010, with both the films garnering widespread critical acclaim and fetching him the Filmfare Award for Best... |
Gamyam Gamyam Gamyam is a 2008 Telugu film directed by Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi. Having returned from the United States with the sole intention of becoming a filmmaker, Jagarlamudi's inspiration for this film came mainly from the film Easy Rider and the book The Motorcycle Diaries... |
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| 2007 | Sekhar Kammula Sekhar Kammula Sekhar Kammula is an award-winning Indian Film director, writer and producer from Telugu cinema.-Early life:Sekhar was schooled at St. Patrick's High School, Secunderabad. He completed his intermediate studies from St... |
Happy Days Happy Days (2007 film) Happy Days is a 2007 film directed by Sekhar Kammula. The film was very popular in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. The target audience for this movie was primarily the engineering college students in these states... |
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| 2006 | Puri Jagannadh Puri Jagannadh Puri Jagannath , born 28 September 1966, is a prominent Tollywood film director and producer. He is also a two-time Nandi Award recipient.- Director :- Writer :* Bumper Offer - story, dialogues... |
Pokiri Pokiri (Telugu film) Pokiri is a 2006 Indian Telugu film directed, written, and produced by Puri Jagannadh starring Mahesh Babu and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles. Prakash Raj, Sayaji Shinde, and Ashish Vidyarthi play supporting roles.... |
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| 2005 | Trivikram Srinivas Trivikram Srinivas Trivikram Srinivas Sarma is a dialogue writer turned screenwriter and film director in Telugu Cinema.-Background:... |
Athadu Athadu - Awards :Nandi Awards* Best Actor - Mahesh Babu* Best Dialogue Writer - Trivikram SrinivasFilmfare Awards* Best Director - Trivikram SrinivasSantosham Film Awards* Best Film - M. Rammohan-Release:The film was released with 6 prints in U.S.A... |
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| 2004 | Sukumar Sukumar Sukumar Bandreddi , better known by his first name, is a Tollywood film director and screenwriter. He worked as assistant director for the films Kshemanga Velli Labhanga Randi and Dil and made his directorial debut with Arya.- Background :... |
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| 2003 | Gunasekhar Gunasekhar Gunasekhar is a Telugu film director. He directed the films Choodalani Vundi, Okkadu, Arjun, Sainikudu. In the South Indian Filmfare Awards, Gunasekhar won Filmfare Best Director Award for Okkadu and also he won several nandhi awards including national award for best children's film director for... |
Okkadu Okkadu Okkadu is a 2003 Telugu film which was directed by Gunasekhar. It stars Mahesh Babu, Bhoomika Chawla, and Prakash Raj. Music was composed by Mani Sharma and editing was done by A. Sreekar Prasad. M.S. Raju produced this film. This movie was later remade into the Tamil as Ghilli and became one of... |
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| 2002 | Krishna Vamsi Krishna Vamsi Krishna Vamsi Pasupuleti is an award-winning Indian film director in Telugu Cinema.-Early life and background:... |
Khadgam Khadgam Khadgam is a 2002 Telugu language Patriotic movie produced by Sunkara Madhu Murali under Karthikeya Movies banner. The film features Srikanth, Ravi Teja, Prakash Raj, Sangeetha, Sonali Bendre and Kim Sharma in the lead roles. Music has been composed Devi Sri Prasad. The movie released on 29... |
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| 2001 | Teja Teja (film director) Teja is an Indian film director, writer, producer and cinematographer. He directed many blockbusters Such as Jayam, Nijam, Nuvvu Nenu, Chitram etc. He is one of the most popular and top directors of tollywood. He has won many awards. Director Teja made a slam-bang entry into Tollywood with a... |
Nuvvu Nenu Nuvvu Nenu Nuvvu Nenu was 2001 hit Telugu film directed by Teja with a love storyline of a rich boy and a poor girl. Uday Kiran and Anita Hassanandani played the lead roles. The supporting roles were done by Sunil, Benarjee, Tanikella Bharani, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Telangana Shakuntala etc... |
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| 2000 | K. Vijaya Bhaskar K. Vijaya Bhaskar K. Vijaya Bhaskar is a film director in the Telugu film industry, Most of the films he directed were blockbusters.- Filmography as Director :* Prema Kavali * Bhale Dongalu * Classmates * Jai Chiranjeeva... |
Nuvve Kavali Nuvve Kavali Nuvve Kavali is a 2000 blockbuster Telugu film under Ushakiron Movies, directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar of Swayamvaram fame. Tarun and Richa Pallod debuted with this film. In many ways the film became a catalyst for new trends in Tollywood... |
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| 1999 | B. Gopal | Samarasimha Reddy Samarasimha Reddy Samarasimha Reddy is a 1999 Tollywood action film, directed by B. Gopal, released on 13 January 1999. The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Simran.-Synopsis:... |
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| 1998 | Krishna Vamsi Krishna Vamsi Krishna Vamsi Pasupuleti is an award-winning Indian film director in Telugu Cinema.-Early life and background:... |
Anthapuram Anthapuram (1998 film) Anthahpuram is a 1998 Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamsi, which was later remade in 1999 in Tamil with the same name. The film stars Prakash Raj, Soundarya and Jagapati Babu in prominent roles. The film won three Filmfare Awards South for Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress... |
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| 1993 | K. Raghavendra Rao K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films... |
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| 1992 | K. Viswanath | Aapathbandhavudu Aapathbandhavudu Aapathbandhavudu is a 1992 Telugu film and the third collaboration between actor Chiranjeevi and director K. Viswanath after previous films like Subhalekha and Swayamkrushi... |
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| 1991 | Ram Gopal Varma Ram Gopal Varma Ram Gopal Varma is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer... |
Kshana Kshanam Kshana Kshanam Kshana Kshanam is a 1991 telugu Road movie, directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film fared well at the box office. The film was an aesthetic basis for other Indian Road movies after 1991... |
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| 1989 | Ram Gopal Varma Ram Gopal Varma Ram Gopal Varma is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer... |
Shiva Shiva (film) Shiva is a 1989 Telugu-language film. The 1989 Indian film starring Akkineni Nagarjuna and Amala which deals with violence and student politics inside the college campus. The film was written by Tanikella Bharani and directed by film-maker Ram Gopal Verma who made his debut with this film. The... |
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| 1988 | K. Balachander K. Balachander K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or... |
Rudraveena Rudraveena -References:* http://www.cineherald.com/todaynews.php?id=2207* * * http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/movie/A0000147.html* http://www.ezeelyrics.com/2009/12/rudraveena-cheppalani-undi-nenu-saitam.html... |
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| 1987 | M. V. Raghu | Kallu | |
| 1986 | K. Viswanath | Swathi Muthyam Swathi Muthyam Swathi Muthyam is a Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath,dubbed and released in tamil as Sippikul Muthu. starring Tamil actor Kamal Haasan and Raadhika. The movie won accolades at the International Asian Film Festival in both "Best Film" and "Best Actor" categories... |
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| 1985 | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao | Mayuri Mayuri (film) Mayuri is a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao, and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It was dubbed into Malayalam as Mayoori and remade as Naache Mayuri in 1986 in Hindi. The movie starred Sudha Chandran, Subhakar, P. L. Narayana, Nirmalamma, Y. Vijaya, Potti Prasad, K. K. Sharma, S. R.... |
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| 1984 | Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry | Srivariki Premalekha Srivariki Premalekha Srivariki Premalekha is a 1984 Telugu Comedy film directed by Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry and produced by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. It is also commercial hit during that period with many actors established in the Cinema field subsequently... |
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| 1983 | K. Vishwanath | Saagara Sangamam Saagara Sangamam Sagara Sangamam is a National Award–winning 1983 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Edida Nageshwara Rao, starring Kamal Haasan, Jayaprada, Geetha, Sarath Babu, S. P. Sailaja and Chakri Toleti. The movie was dubbed into Tamil as Salangai Oli... |
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| 1982 | K. Vishwanath | Subhalekha Subhalekha Subhalekha is a 1982 Telugu film which stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role and was made by K. Viswanath. It was the first time they worked together; after this success they went on to make two more movies: Swayamkrushi in 1987 and Aapathbandhavudu in 1992... |
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| 1981 | Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions... |
Premabhishekam Premabhishekam Premabhishekam may refer to:* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Venu Madhav... |
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| 1980 | Bapu Bapu (artist) Bapu is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema.He is a music artist, painter, cartoonist, and designer... |
Vamsa Vriksham | |
| 1979 | Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions... |
Gorintaku Gorintaku (1979 film) Gorintaku is a 1979 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is family sentimental film starring Shobhan Babu and Sujatha. The title song Gorinta Poochindi Komma Lekunda written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri casting Savitri is remembered even today.... |
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| 1978 | K. Balachander K. Balachander K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or... |
Maro Charithra Maro Charithra Maro Charithra is a 1978 Telugu-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan, Saritha, Madhavi and Sarath Babu. The film still remains as one of the biggest blockbusters... |
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| 1977 | K. Raghavendra Rao K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films... |
Prema Lekhalu | |
| 1976 | Bapu Bapu (artist) Bapu is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema.He is a music artist, painter, cartoonist, and designer... |
Seetha Kalyanam | |
| 1975 | K. Viswanath | Jeevana Jyothi | |
| 1974 | K. Viswanath | O Seeta Katha O Seeta Katha O Seeta Katha was a 1974 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. Based on this movie K. Balachandar made "Moondru Mudichu " in tamil starring Kamal Hasan, Rajanikath, and Sridevi and was released on 22 October 1976.-Story:... |
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| 1973 | T. Rama Rao T. Rama Rao Rama Rao Tatineni , also known as T. Rama Rao, is a prolific Indian filmmaker. He has directed 65 Hindi and Telugu feature films between 1966 and 2000.... |
Jeevana Tharangaalu | |
| 1972 | Kadiri Venkata Reddy | Sri Krishna Satya Sri Krishna Satya -Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Lord Rama, Ravana and Lord Krishna* J. Jayalalitha ... Chandra Sena and Satyabahama* Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao ... Narada* S. V. Ranga Rao .... Myravana, Duryodhana... |
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- 2010: S. S. RajamouliS. S. RajamouliS.S. Rajamouli is a screenwriter and film director who works in Telugu cinema. He was introduced as a director by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starting from his first venture as a director, all his movies have had great success at the box office...
- MagadheeraMagadheeraMagadheera is a 2009 Telugu film. The film is a historical drama love tale, directed by S. S. Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film stars Ram Charan Tej and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, while actors Sri Hari Raghumundri and Dev Gill play other prominent roles. The film features an...
- Gautham MenonGautham MenonGautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
- Ye Maaya ChesaveYe Maaya ChesaveYe Maaya Chesave is a 2010 Telugu-language romantic drama written and directed by Gautham Menon. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It was produced by Manjula Ghattamaneni under the banner Indira Productions, and features a very successful music soundtrack... - Boyapati SeenuBoyapati Seenu- Career :In 2005, Boyapati Seenu made his directorial debut with Bhadra, which starred Ravi Teja, Meera Jasmine, and Prakash Raj. The film went on to become a box office success. Two years later in 2007, his next film, Thulasi, released. Starring Venkatesh and Nayantara, this film also was widely...
- SimhaSimhaSimha could be:* The name Singh.*Simha , a 2010 Telugu movie featuring Nandamuri Bala Krishna*Simha a mumbai based fusion group composed of Harold Fernandes, Shyamala Sajnani and Prasad Ruparel performing a fusion of carnatic, jazz, rock and Hindustani classical... - Radhakrishna JagarlamudiRadhakrishna JagarlamudiRadhakrishna Jagarlamudi , also known as Krish is an Indian film director, in the Telugu film industry. He made his directorial debut in 2008 with Gamyam and followed it up with Vedam in 2010, with both the films garnering widespread critical acclaim and fetching him the Filmfare Award for Best...
- VedamVedamVedam in some South Indian languages meaning singular word for Vedas.Vedam is one of the Indian surnames.* Vedam Jaishankar is an experienced Cricket correspondent.* Vedam Venkataraya Sastry, was a Sanskrit and Telugu poet, critic and dramatist.... - Sekhar KammulaSekhar KammulaSekhar Kammula is an award-winning Indian Film director, writer and producer from Telugu cinema.-Early life:Sekhar was schooled at St. Patrick's High School, Secunderabad. He completed his intermediate studies from St...
- LeaderLeaderA leader is one who influences or leads others.Leader may also refer to:- Newspapers :* Leading article, a piece of writing intended to promote an opinion, also called an editorial* The Leader , published 1909–1967... - Vamsi PaidipallyVamsi PaidipallyVamsi Paidipally is a Tollywood film director, who recently delivered a hit film Brindavanam.He has been assistant director for many films such as Eeshwar, Varsham, Mass and Bhadra....
- Brindavanam
- Gautham Menon
See also
- Filmfare Awards (Telugu)
- Cinema of Andhra Pradesh