S. Gopal Reddy is an Indian cinematographer, turned screenwriter, director and producer, known for his works in

Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, ...

and

Bollywood Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...

. In 1990, he co-produced the blockbuster

Kshana Kshanam ''Kshana Kshanam'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language road thriller and heist film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Venkatesh, Sridevi, Paresh Rawal, and Rami Reddy. The plot follows Satya (Sridevi), a young woman who is ...

, under his production house ''Durga Arts''. He has received two Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award (South) for Varsham and Sri Ramadasu in 2004 and 2006 respectively.

Personal life

He is married to

Rasool Ellore Rasool Ellore Reddy (born 8 October 1964), also known as Rasool, is an Indian cinematographer, screenwriter, and director known for his works in Telugu, and Hindi films. He is the brother-in-law and cousin of noted cinematographers, S. Gopal Re ...

's sister, Michaela, and has a son and daughter (Sundeep and Sandhya). Sundeep, his son, is also a professional cinematographer.

Filmography

;As Producer or Writer * ''

Om Namo Venkatesaya ''Om Namo Venkatesaya'' is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language Hindu devotional biographical film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by A. Mahesh Reddy on AMR Sai Krupa Entertainments banner. The film stars Nagarjuna as Hathiram Bhavaji, al ...

'' (2017) * ''

Drushyam ''Drushyam'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Sripriya and jointly produced by D. Suresh Babu and Rajkumar Sethupathi. It is a remake of Jeethu Joseph 2013 Malayalam film ''Drishyam'' and features Venkate ...

'' (2015) * ''

Shirdi Sai ''Shirdi Sai'' is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, produced by A.Mahesh Reddy on AMR Sai Krupa Entertainments banner, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Nagarjuna as the 19th-20th century spiritual guru Sai Baba of Shir ...

'' (2012) * ''

Vastadu Naa Raju ''Vastadu Naa Raju'' (English: My King will Arrive) is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Hemant Madhukar. It stars Vishnu Manchu, who has also produced the film and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. While Gopal Reddy S has h ...

'' (2011) * ''

Jhummandi Naadam ''Jhummandi Naadam'' is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language musical drama film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Manoj Manchu and debutant Taapsee Pannu and Mohan Babu in a supporting role. The film has m ...

'' (2010) * ''

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'' (2007) * '' Rakhi'' (2006) (also cinematographer) * '' Sri Ramadasu'' (2006) * '' Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin'' (2004) * '' Naa Autograph'' (2004) (also cinematographer and director) * '' Varsham'' (2004) * ''

Deewaar ''Deewaar'' () is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Yash Chopra and written by Salim–Javed ( Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar). It stars Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh, Nirupa Roy and Parveen Babi. The ...

'' (2004) * '' Santosham'' (2002) * ''Prematho Raa'' (2001) * ''

Maa Balaji ''Maa Balaji'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Vadde Naveen, Maheswari, and Laya. It is produced by S. Gopal Reddy on Bhargav Art Productions. The music was composed by Vandemata ...

'' (1999) * ''

Sooryavansham ''Sooryavansham'' (, ) is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Amitabh Bachchan in dual roles, with Soundarya, Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan. The fi ...

'' (1999) * ''

Sisindri ''Sisindri'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao and produced by Nagarjuna. The film stars Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni (in his debut). Nagarjuna, Giri Babu, Tanikella Bharani, Sudhakar, Aamani, Sara ...

'' (1998) * '' Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'' (1996) * ''

Hello Brother (1994 film) ''Hello Brother'' is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, produced by K. L. Narayana and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna and Soundarya, with music composed by Raj–Koti. The film is loosely ...

'' (1996) * ''

Gharana Bullodu ''Gharana Bullodu'' () is a 1995 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and written by Vijayendra Prasad. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna, Aamani playing the lead roles and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was produ ...

'' (1995) * '' Criminal'' (1994) * ''Govindha Govindha'' (1993) * ''Nippuravva'' (1992) * ''Coolie no.1'' (1991) * ''Babai Abbai'' (1991) (also Cinematographer) * ''

'' (1991) (also cinematographer) ;As Technician * Mahakavi Kshetrayya (1976) (operatorative cameraman) * '' Bhakta Kannappa'' (1976) (operative cameraman) * '' Alluri Seetarama Raju'' (1974) (operative cameraman) * '' Andala Ramudu'' (1973) (operative cameraman) * ''

Bhakta Tukaram ''Bhakta Tukaram'' is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language biographical film based on the life of the saint-poet Tukaram, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara R ...

'' (1973) (operative cameraman) * '' Mosagallaku Mosagadu'' (1971) (Operative cameraman)

Awards

; Filmfare Awards South * Best Cinematographer (2004) – ''Varsham'' *Best Cinematographer (2006) – ''Sri Ramadasu'' ;

Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ...

(in Telugu) * Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer for ''

Ananda Bhairavi Anandabhairavi or Ananda Bhairavi (pronounced ānandabhairavi) is a very old melodious rāgam (musical scale) of Carnatic music (South Indian classical music). This rāgam also used in Indian traditional and regional musics. ''Ānandam'' (San ...

'' – 1983 * Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer for ''

'' – 1991 * Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer for '' Hello Brother'' – 1994

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Reddy, S. Gopal Living people Telugu film cinematographers 1951 births Film producers from Andhra Pradesh Telugu screenwriters Telugu film producers Filmfare Awards South winners Cinematographers from Andhra Pradesh People from Krishna district Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights 21st-century Indian dramatists and playwrights 20th-century Indian photographers 21st-century Indian photographers Hindi film cinematographers