Pradeep Shakthi (25 July 1954 – 20 February 2016) was an Indian Telugu actor, director and businessman. Pradeep Shakthi, born as Raja Vasireddy, was from the

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district of

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. He was introduced to Telugu cinema by director

Vamsy Vamsy (born Nallamilli Bavireddy) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, littérateur, composer, poet, producer, actor and cartoonist known for his works in Telugu cinema, and television. He got breakthrough with ''Sitaara'' (1984), which wo ...

in the film ''

Aalaapana Vamsy (born Nallamilli Bavireddy) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, littérateur, composer, poet, producer, actor and cartoonist known for his works in Telugu cinema, and television. He got breakthrough with '' Sitaara'' (1984), which w ...

'' (1985). He acted in many Telugu and Tamil films in negative roles. He directed a politically controversial film, ''1990 Kaliyuga Viswamithra'' (1989). He migrated to the US in 1993 and settled in

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, New York, where he became a full-time restauranteur.

Filmography

Actor

; Telugu * ''

Anthuleni Katha ''Anthuleni Katha'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Jaya Prada, with Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Rajinikanth and Sripriya in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan played a cameo. The film is a remake of the ...

'' (1976) * '' Pantulamma'' (1977) *''

Maa Bhoomi ''Maa Bhoomi'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language social problem film directed by Goutam Ghose in his debut. The film is produced by B. Narsing Rao, who also wrote the film with Goutam Ghose. The film is based on the novel ''Jab Khet Jage'' by ...

''(1979) * ''

'' (1985) * ''

Ladies Tailor ''Ladies Tailor'' is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Sarada Devi under the Sri Sravanthi Movies banner, presented by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore and written and directed by Vamsy. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Archana, with ...

'' (1986) * ''

Lawyer Suhasini ''Lawyer Suhasini'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language legal drama film directed by Vamsy. The film stars Bhanu Chander, Suhasini and Rajendra Prasad, with music composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. It was released on 6 March 1987. Plot Suhasi ...

'' (1987) * '' Saradhamba'' (1987) * '' Rakshasa Samharam'' (1987) as Jackal * '' Thene Manasulu'' (1987) as Photographer * '' Bazaar Rowdy'' (1988) * ''Anna Chellelu'' (1988) * ''

Janaki Ramudu ''Janaki Ramudu'' is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by K. Murari under Yuva Chitra Arts. The film stars Nagarjuna, Vijayashanti and Jeevitha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was dubbed ...

'' (1988) * Veguchukka Pagatichukka (1988) dubbed in Edutha Sabatham Mudipen * ''

Aakhari Poratam ''Aakhari Poratam'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao based on the novel of the same name by Yandamuri Veerendranath. Produced by C. Aswini Dutt, it starred Nagarjuna, Sridevi ...

'' (1988) * ''

Raktha Tilakam ''Raktha Tilakam'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by B. Gopal and produced by K. Ashok Kumar under the Sri Usha Art Productions banner. It stars Venkatesh and Amala, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a ...

'' (1988) *

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(1988) * ''

Donga Kollu ''Donga Kollu'' is a 1988 Telugu-language comedy film directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Sumalatha, with music composed by Vasu Rao. It is produced by Gutta Madhusudana Rao under the M. R. C. Movie Creations banner. The ...

'' (1988) * ''

Marana Mrudangam ''Marana Mrudangam'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language action crime film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the Creative Commercials banner, it stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, Suhasini, and Naga Babu in lead roles ...

'' (1988) * ''

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 ...

'' (1989) * '' Chettu Kinda Pleader'' (1989) * ''

Simha Swapnam ''Simha Swapnam'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language crime film, produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad under the Jagapathi Art Pictures banner and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, Jagapathi Babu, Vani Viswan ...

'' (1989) * '' Two Town Rowdy'' (1989) * ''

Prema Prema may refer to: Film * ''Prema'' (1952 film), an Indian Telugu-language film * ''Prema'' (1989 film), an Indian Telugu-language film, starring Venkatesh and Revathi * ''Prema'' (2002 film), an Indian Kannada-language film Music * ''Prema'' (a ...

'' (1989) * '' Vintha Dongalu'' (1989) as Kareem Bhai * ''Raktha Kanneeru'' (1989) as Srinivasulu * '' Rajakeeya Chadarangam'' (1989) * ''

Koduku Diddina Kapuram ''Koduku Diddina Kapuram'' () is a 1989 Telugu-language action drama film, produced and directed by Krishna under his Padmalaya Studios banner. It stars Krishna, Vijayashanti, Mahesh Babu and music composed by Raj–Koti. Mahesh Babu played a d ...

'' (1989) * ''

Ashoka Chakravarthy ''Ashoka Chakravarthy'' is a 1989 Telugu-language action film produced by Smt. Kaaja Venkataravamma under the Sri Venkateswara Art Productions banner and directed by S. S. Ravi Chandra. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bhanupriya and music compos ...

'' (1989) * '' Geethanjali'' (1989) * ''Kondaveeti Rowdy'' (1990) * '' Bobbili Raja'' (1990) * Raktha Jwala (1990) * '' Chinnari Muddula Papa'' (1990) * '' Neti Siddhartha'' (1990) * '' Ghatana'' (1990) * ''

Aggiramudu ''Aggiramudu'' is a 1990 Telugu-language film directed by S. S. Ravichandra and produced by M. Krishna and Shekar under the Sri Raghavendra Pictures banner. Venkatesh is in a dual role, Gautami and Amala played the lead roles. Music was compo ...

'' (1990) * ''

April 1 Vidudala ''April 1 Vidudala'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Vamsy. An adaptation of the novel ''Harischandrudu Abaddhamaadithe'', the film stars Rajendra Prasad and Shobana in lead roles. The music was composed by Il ...

'' (1991) * '' Agni Nakshatram'' (1991) * ''Shri Edukondalu Swamy'' (1991) as

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* '' Chitram Bhalare Vichitram'' (1992) * ''Brahma'' (1992) * '' Chakravyuham'' (1992) * ''Samarpana'' (1992) * '' Vasthavam'' (1993) * ''Nakshatra Poratam'' (1993) * ''Kirayi Gunda'' (1993) * '' Kalikalam Aadadhi'' (1994) * '' Parugo Parugu'' (1994) * ''

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'' (1994) * ''

Chintakayala Ravi ''Chintakayala Ravi'' is a 2008 Telugu-language romantic comedy film produced by Nallamalupu Bujji and directed by Yogi. The cross over cinema, starring Venkatesh, and Anushka Shetty in lead roles, while Mamta Mohandas and Venu Thottempudi ...

'' (2008) * '' Gopi Gopika Godavari'' (2009) * '' Chinna Cinema'' (2013) * ''

Subramanyam for Sale ''Subramanyam For Sale'' is a 2014 Telugu language, Telugu-language action film, action romantic comedy film written and directed by Harish Shankar, produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The film stars Sai Dharam Tej, Murali ...

'' (2015) ;Tamil * ''

Nayakan ''Nayakan'' ( ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language epic crime drama film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan and Saranya (in her feature debut) in the lead, with Janagaraj, Karth ...

'' (1987) * '' Jeeva'' (1988) * '' Kaliyugam'' (1988) * '' Sathya'' (1988) * '' Pen Puthi Mun Puthi'' (1988) * '' Rajadhi Raja'' (1989) * '' Aadi Velli'' (1990) * ''

Idhaya Thamarai ''Idhaya Thamarai'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Rajeshwar, starring Karthik and Revathi. It was released on 14 January 1990. Plot Vijay is an impulsive, angry, orphaned youth who falls in love with ...

'' (1990) * '' Maruthu Pandi'' (1990) * ''

Michael Madana Kama Rajan ''Michael Madana Kama Rajan'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and written by Kamal Haasan, with Crazy Mohan penning the dialogues. The film stars Haasan in four roles alongside Khushbu, Urvasi a ...

'' (1990) * ''

Bramma ''Bramma'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film directed by K. Subash and produced by M. Ramanathan. The film stars Sathyaraj, Khushbu Sundar, Khushbu and Bhanupriya. Goundamani, Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijay ...

'' (1991) * ''

Gunaa ''Gunaa'' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language psychological Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both consciousness, conscious and Unconscious mind, uncon ...

'' (1991) * ''

Thalapathi ''Thalapathi'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language gangster drama film written and directed by Mani Ratnam, and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Rajinikanth and Mammootty with Arvind Swamy in his feature-film debut, Jaishankar, ...

'' (1991) * ''

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'' (1992) * ''

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'' (1993) * '' Madurai Meenakshi'' (1993) ;Malayalam * ''

Chamaram ''Chamaram'' is a 1980 Malayalam film written by John Paul Puthusery and directed by Bharathan, starring Nedumudi Venu, Zarina Wahab, Prathap Pothan and Ratheesh. The story is about the tumultuous affair between a student and his college lect ...

'' ;Hindi * '' Khatron Ke Khiladi'' (1988) ;Kannada * '' Lockup Death'' (1994)

Director

* ''Kaliyuga Vishwamitra'' (1989)

References

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