Satish Vegesna is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in

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. His film ''

Shatamanam Bhavati ''Sathamanam Bhavati'' () is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language family drama written and directed by Satish Vegesna. The film is produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations and stars Sharwanand, Anupama Parameswaran, Prakash Raj and Jayas ...

'' received the

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Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards are named after the monolithic ...

for

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, and Best Home Viewing Feature Film.

Early life

Vegesna was born in

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. He completed his BA and worked as a composer in the news daily

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for 7 years. He quit his job to become a writer.

Filmography

Vegesna initially worked as a writer and became a director. In 1999, he started working with director

Muppalaneni Shiva Muppalaneni Shiva is an Indian film director and writer who works in Telugu cinema. He has directed movies for production houses like Suresh Productions, Super Good Films, Sravanthi Movies, Ramakrishna Cine Studios & Etharam films etc. His succ ...

for a few films like '' Speed Dancer'' and ''Priya O Priya''. He worked with E. V. V. Satyanarayana for the film ''

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 ...

''. This along with '' Kabaddi Kabaddi'' gave him a break as a writer. Later he worked with Allari Naresh for several films. Dongala Bandi was his first film as a director starring Allari Naresh. But this film did not do well at the box office. He worked for director Harish Shankar for the films Gabbar Singh, Ramayya Vastavayya, and Subrahmanyam for Sale. After that he approached producer

Dil Raju Velamakucha Venkata Ramana Reddy (born 18 December 1970), known professionally as Dil Raju, is an Indian film producer and distributor, who is known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has also financed some Tamil cinema, Tamil and Hindi cinema, ...

with the story of Shatamanam Bhavati which became a hit at the box office also garnering a National award and state Nandi award. The film received the

for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for "in appreciation of providing a feeling of jubilation by respecting family values in an unexplored manner".

As a Director

* ''

Dongala Bandi ''Dongala Bandi'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Satish Vegesna and starring Allari Naresh and newcomer Tanya. The plot is treasure hunt of Nizam's looted treasury by the heirs of the robbers. Cast * Allari Nar ...

'' (2008) * ''Raamadandu'' (2012) * ''Kulumanali'' (2012) * ''

'' (2017) * ''Srinivasa Kalyanam'' (2018) * ''

Entha Manchivaadavuraa ''Entha Manchivaadavuraa'' () is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Satish Vegesna. It is an official remake of Gujarati film ''Oxygen'' (2018 film). The film stars Kalyan Ram and Mehreen Pirzada, with the music compos ...

'' (2020) * ''Kothi Kommachhi'' (2021) * '' Sri Sri Sri Rajaavaaru'' (2022)

As a Writer

References

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