Sekhar Kammula
Sekhar Kammula | |
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Born | [1][2] Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India | 4 February 1972
Alma mater | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (B.Tech) Rutgers University (M.S) Howard University (M.F.A) |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse | Sri Vidya |
Awards | National Film Award |
Website | www |
Sekhar Kammula (born 4 February 1972) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works in
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Early life and education
Sekhar Kammula was born in
Film career
Kammula made his film directorial debut with the independent film
His second film, Anand (2004) was a commercial success and was among highest grossing Telugu films of that year.[10] His next film, Godavari, was praised by critics and was a commercial success.[citation needed]
In 2007, his directed
In 2012, Kammula written, produced and directed
In 2017, his romantic comedy film Fidaa, starring Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi, grossed over ₹90 crore worldwide at the box office.[14] In 2021, Kammula's Telugu film, Love Story, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi was released to mostly positive reviews.[15]
In 2024, film DNS, directed by Kammula, has started filming and features Tamil star Dhanush in the lead role.[16]
Film directorial style
Sekhar Kammula’s films often focuses on the relationship between men and women in their routine life circumstances filled with both happiness and hardships. Sankeertana Varma of
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Credited as | Notes | ||
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Director | Writer | Producer | ||||
2000 | Dollar Dreams |
Telugu English |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Directorial debut |
2004 | Anand | Telugu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also choreographer |
2006 | Godavari | Telugu | Yes | Yes | No | |
2007 | Happy Days | Telugu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also choreographer |
2008 | Avakai Biryani | Telugu | No | No | Yes | |
2010 | Leader | Telugu | Yes | Yes | No | |
2012 | Life Is Beautiful | Telugu | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
2014 | Anaamika | Telugu Tamil |
Yes | Screenplay | No | Released in Tamil as Nee Enge En Anbe |
2017 | Fidaa | Telugu | Yes | Yes | No | |
2021 | Love Story | Telugu | Yes | Yes | No | |
TBA | Kubera † | Tamil Telugu Hindi |
Yes | Yes | No | Pre-production [19][20] |
- Cameo appearances
- Dollar Dreams(2000)
- Anand (2004) as Auto driver[21]
- Godavari (2006) as Kotigadu, a stray dog (voice role)[22]
- Avakai Biryani (2008) as Hotel Customer
- Mukunda (2014) as Bus traveller[21]
Awards and nominations
Year | Awards | Category | Film | Result |
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1999 | National Film Awards | Best Debut Film of a Director | Dollar Dreams | Won |
2004 | Nandi Awards | Best Director | Anand | Won |
Second Best Film | Won | |||
2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film | Nominated | |
Best Director | Nominated | |||
2006 | Nandi Awards | Best Director | Godavari | Won |
Second Best Film | Won | |||
2006 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Nominated | |
2007 | Nandi Awards | Best Film - Silver | Happy Days | Won |
2008 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film | Won | |
Best Director | Won | |||
2008 | CineMAA Awards | Best Film | Won | |
Best Director | Won | |||
Best Story | Won | |||
Best Screenplay | Won | |||
2009 | Nandi Awards | Best Story Writer | Leader | Won |
2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film | Nominated | |
Best Director | Nominated | |||
2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film | Fidaa | Nominated |
Best Director | Nominated | |||
2018 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu[23] | Best Director | Won |
References
- ^ Hymavathi, Ravali (4 February 2020). "Happy Birthday Shekar Kammula: First Look Poster Of NC20". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Priceless Gesture! GHMC sanitation workers show their gratitude towards Sekhar Kammula". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ Sangeetha Devi Dundoo (12 August 2012). "Life & Style : Return to innocence". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ "Sekhar Kammula supports Samantha". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Kammula". Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Prashanth Bhat (12 May 2011). "Sekhar Kammula at Cannes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
- ^ a b "47th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ETV Telugu. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Telugu Cinema interview - Sekhar Kammula - Telugu film director". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ Ganeshan, Balakrishna (23 May 2020). "'Happy Days': Revisiting a Telugu film that depicted something close to college life". The News Minute. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ Rajamani, Radhika. "Review: Leader comes at the right time". Rediff. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "'Life Is Beautiful' - 2012 version of 'Happy Days' (Telugu Movie Review) - Fwire News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (17 December 2017). "Tollywood in 2017: 15 highest grossing Telugu movies of the year - Baahubali 2, Khaidi No 150, JLK, DJ and others". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (1 February 2024). "Nagarjuna to play a grey shaded role in 'DNS!'". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- Film Companion.
- ^ "Sekhar Kammula watched and much appreciated the recent Telugu hit Vijay's Vaarasudu high on emotions". The Times of India. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Latest: Rashmika Mandanna to romance Dhanush in D 51". 123telugu.com. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ Arikatla, Venkat (14 August 2023). "Dhanush's 51: First, Yet Crazy Combo". greatandhra.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Shekar Kammula's cameo in Varun's Mukunda?". The Times of India. 17 January 2017.
- ^ "Postmortem - Godavari by Sekhar Kammula". Idlebrain.com.
- ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (1 January 2018). "Zee Telugu Golden Awards 2017 winners list and photos". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 15 June 2020.