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

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and introduced many actors to

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. He was well known for making

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and

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films. In 2000, he established his own

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, E. V. V. Cinema. He died in 2011.

Biography

Early life

Satyanarayana was born on 10 June 1956 in Korumamidi village of

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in present-day

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, 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 Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously as Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and playwright known for his work in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre, theatre. Popularly referred to a ...

for about 8 years and made 22 films like '' Nalugu Stambhalata'' (1982), ''

Rendu Jella Seetha ''Rendu Jella Sita'' is a 1983 Indian Telugu comedy film, written and directed by Jandhyala. The film stars Naresh, Rajesh, Pradeep Kondiparthi, Subhakar and Mahalakshmi in lead roles, while Allu Ramalingaiah appears in a prominent role. ...

'' (1983), '' Nelavanka'' (1983), '' Rendu Rella Aaru'' (1985), '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) and ''

Hai Hai Nayaka ''Hai Hai Nayaka'' is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy drama film, co-written and directed by Jandhyala, starring Naresh and Sri Bharati. Madhavapeddi Suresh composed the music for this film. The film released on 23 February 1989. The film deals ...

'' (1989). He also worked as co-director for the movie ''

Indrudu Chandrudu ''Indrudu Chandrudu'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language black comedy film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by D. Ramanaidu, starring Kamal Haasan, Vijayashanti and Charan Raj. It was released on 24 November 1989. The film is based on th ...

''. 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 ''Prema Khaidi'' ( ) is 1990 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Harish, Malashri, Sharada. It was Satyanarayana's first film. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Vaazhnthal Unnoduthan'' in 199 ...

'', 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 ''Appula Appa Rao'' () is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Rajendra Prasad and Shobana, with music composed by Rajan–Nagendra. Released on 24 January 1992, the film became a blockbuster ...

'', followed by ''

Aa Okkati Adakku ''Aa Okkati Adakku'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and produced by M. Saravanan and M. Balasubramaniam under the AVM Productions banner. The film stars Rajendra Prasad, Rambha, and Rao ...

'' and ''

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''. He also directed family sentiment films, most prominent among them the 1994 super hit film ''

Aame ''Aame'' () is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Srikanth, Ooha and Naresh. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Thaliya Sowbhagya'' (1995) and in Tamil as '' Thaali Pudhusu'' (1997). The film won tw ...

'', starring Srikanth and

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. He also directed movies like '' Hello Brother'', ''

Alluda Majaka ''Alluda Majaka!'' is a 1995 Telugu-language action comedy film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by K. Devi Varaprasad under the Devi Films banner. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna, and Rambha, with supporting roles ...

'', '' Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu'', ''

Goppinti Alludu ''Goppinti Alludu'' () is a 2000 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Nandamuri Rama Krishna on Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran, Sanghavi, Sadhika and m ...

'', and ''

Varasudu ''Varasudu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by D. Kishore under the Sri Jayabheri Art Productions banner, presented by Murali Mohan, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. It star ...

'', and the Hindi movie ''

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

'', which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Soundarya. He also directed critically acclaimed movies like ''

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'', '' Kanyadanam'' and ''

Ammo! Okato Tareekhu ''Ammo! Okato Tareekhu'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language black comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and produced by K. Chandrasekhar under A. A. Arts. The film features an ensemble cast including Srikanth, Raasi, ...

''.

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

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in 1994 for the film ''Aame''.

Filmography

Director

Writer

*''

Maavidaakulu ''Maavidaakulu'' () is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film, produced by J. Bhagavan and D.V.V. Danayya under the Sri Balaji Art Creations banner, directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. It stars Jagapati Babu, ...

'' (1998) (story) *''

Maa Nannaki Pelli ''Maa Nannaku Pelli'' () is a 1997 Telugu-language drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and written by Janardhana Maharshi. The film features Krishnam Raju, Srikanth, Simran and Ambika in the lead roles. It was the first film to b ...

'' (1997) (screen adaptation) *'' Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'' (1996) (writer) *''

'' (1994) (story) *''

Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu ''Alibaba Ara Dozen Dongalu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Rajendra Prasad, Ravali, and Srikanya, with music composed by Vidyasagar. The film was released on 31 Decem ...

'' (1994) (story) *'' Hello Brother'' (1994) (story) *''

'' (1993) (writer) *''

'' (1993) (story) *''420'' (1992) (screenplay) (story) *''

'' (1991) (story)

Associate director

*''Hai Hai Nayaka'' (1989) *''

'' (1989) *'' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) *''Nalugu Stambhaalaata'' (1982)

Assistant director

*'' Rendu Rella Aaru'' (1986) *''

'' (1983)

Actor

*''

'' (1989) ... Police Inspector

Producer

*''

Chala Bagundi ''Chala Bagundi'' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language film directed and produced by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Srikanth, Vadde Naveen, Malavika and Asha Saini. The film was a hit at the box office and was remade in Kannada as '' Ba ...

'' (2000) *''Maa Aavida Meedottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi'' (2001) *''

Thotti Gang ''Thotti Gang'' is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language comedy film produced and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Allari Naresh, Prabhu Deva, Sunil, Gajala and Anita Hassanandani. The movie was released on 6 December 2002 to positive ...

'' (2002) *''Nuvvante Naakistam'' (2003) *''Aaruguru Pativratalu'' (2004) *''

Kithakithalu ''Kithakithalu'' ( Telugu: కితకితలు) is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film starring Allari Naresh, Geetha Singh and Madhu Shalini. The film is made by Allari Naresh's home banner under the direction of his father ...

'' (2005) *''

Athili Sattibabu LKG ''Athili Sattibabu LKG'' is a 2007 Telugu comedy film starring Allari Naresh and Kausha Rach, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. Allari Naresh played a Pawnbroker in the film, while Raghu Babu and Sunil played his wayward brothers. Plot A ...

'' (2007) *''

Fitting Master ''Fitting Master'' is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, featuring his son Allari Naresh in the title role of Fitting Master, along with Madalsa Sharma, Sayaji Shinde, Chandra Mohan, Ali, Srinivasa ...

'' (2008)

References

External links

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E V V Satyanarayana Photo Gallery – Telugu Cinema Director
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