Chevilo Puvvu

Eedara Veera Venkata Satyanarayana (ఈదర వీర వెంకట సత్యనారాయణ; 10 June 1956 21 January 2011) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed a total of 51 films in Telugu films and introduced many actors to Telugu cinema. He was well known for making comedy and melodrama films. In 2000, he established his own production company, E. V. V. Cinema. He died in 2011.

Biography

Early life

Satyanarayana was born on 10 June 1956 in Korumamidi village of West Godavari district in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India. His parents were Venkat Rao and Venkata Ratnam.

Film career

E. V. V. faced many hardships during his early days in Chennai. His passion for films, relentless approach, persistence, and determination to make it big in the industry attracted the attention of noted producer Navatha Krishnam Raju, with whose help he joined Devadas Kanakala as assistant director for the film ''O inti Bhagavatam''. Later, he worked under director Jandhyala for about 8 years and made 22 films like '' Nalugu Stambhalata'' (1982), ''Rendu Jella Seetha'' (1983), '' Nelavanka'' (1983), '' Rendu Rella Aaru'' (1985), '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) and '' Hai Hai Nayaka'' (1989). He also worked as co-director for the movie '' Indrudu Chandrudu''.

Satyanarayana's directorial debut, ''Chevilo Puvvu'', was a major flop. He was so depressed that he contemplated leaving the film industry. His destiny changed when producer D. Ramanaidu gave him a chance to direct '' Prema Khaidi'', which screened successfully in all centers. He followed the path of his teacher, Jandhyala, and made successful comedy movies. His first movie in the comedy genre was '' Appula Appa Rao'', followed by '' Aa Okkati Adakku'' and ''Jamba Lakidi Pamba''. He also directed family sentiment films, most prominent among them the 1994 super hit film '' Aame'', starring Srikanth and Ooha. He also directed movies like '' Hello Brother'', '' Alluda Majaka'', '' Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu'', '' Goppinti Alludu'', and '' Varasudu'', and the Hindi movie '' Sooryavansham'', which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Soundarya. He also directed critically acclaimed movies like '' Thaali'', '' Kanyadanam'' and ''Ammo! Okato Tareekhu''.

Death

E. V. V. Satyanarayana died on 21 January 2011, following multiple complications from chemotherapy for throat cancer, which led to sepsis and cardiac arrest.

Awards

Satyanarayana was presented a Nandi Award in 1994 for the film ''Aame''.

Filmography

Director

Writer

*''Maavidaakulu'' (1998) (story)
*'' Maa Nannaki Pelli'' (1997) (screen adaptation)
*'' Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'' (1996) (writer)
*'' Aame'' (1994) (story)
*''Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu'' (1994) (story)
*'' Hello Brother'' (1994) (story)
*'' Aa Okkati Adakku'' (1993) (writer)
*''Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' (1993) (story)
*''420'' (1992) (screenplay) (story)
*'' Appula Appa Rao'' (1991) (story)

Associate director

*''Hai Hai Nayaka'' (1989)
*'' Indrudu Chandrudu'' (1989)
*'' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987)
*''Nalugu Stambhaalaata'' (1982)

Assistant director

*'' Rendu Rella Aaru'' (1986)
*''Rendu Jella Seetha'' (1983)

Actor

*'' Indrudu Chandrudu'' (1989) ... Police Inspector

Producer

*'' Chala Bagundi'' (2000)
*''Maa Aavida Meedottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi'' (2001)
*'' Thotti Gang'' (2002)
*''Nuvvante Naakistam'' (2003)
*''Aaruguru Pativratalu'' (2004)
*'' Kithakithalu'' (2005)
*'' Athili Sattibabu LKG'' (2007)
*'' Fitting Master'' (2008)

References

External links

*
E V V Satyanarayana Photo Gallery – Telugu Cinema Director

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1956 births
2011 deaths
Telugu film producers
Telugu film directors
Deaths from oral cancer
Deaths from cancer in India
Film people from West Godavari district
Telugu screenwriters
Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh
Film directors from Andhra Pradesh
Indian male screenwriters
20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights
Indian male dramatists and playwrights
Film producers from Andhra Pradesh
20th-century Indian male writers