Boyapati Srinu | |
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 Boyapati in 2018 | |
| Born | Boyapati Srinivas |
| Alma mater | JKC College Nagarjuna University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | Vilekha |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Posani Krishna Murali (cousin) |
Boyapati Srinivas, commonly known as Boyapati Srinu, is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. Best known for directing action films in Telugu cinema, Boyapati has garnered two state Nandi Awards. [1] [2]
Boyapati Srinivas was born in Pedakakani in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. [3] [4] He obtained his degree from JKC College in Guntur and attended Nagarjuna University for post-graduation. His family runs a photo studio. Boyapati was interested in photography and worked as a part-time reporter for the Eenadu newspaper. [5] To pursue a career in films, he moved to Hyderabad and his cousin Posani Krishna Murali recommended Boyapati to work in the direction department of Muthyala Subbaiah studio in 1997. [6] [7] Boyapati worked with Subbaiah for films like Oka Chinna Maata, Gokulamlo Seeta , Pelli Chesukundam , Pavitra Prema , Annayya and Manasunna Maaraju . [5]
Boyapati is married to Vilekha, and the couple has three children . [8]
In 2005, Boyapati made his directorial debut with Bhadra , which starred Ravi Teja, Meera Jasmine, and Prakash Raj. Tulasi was his second film. In 2010, Boyapati's third release was Simha , starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role alongside Nayanthara and Sneha Ullal. In 2012, he made his fourth film Dammu , starring Jr NTR, Trisha and Karthika Nair. [9] [10] Later in 2014, Boyapati reunited with Balakrishna for Legend which opened to positive reviews with critics opining that he has delivered a "mass, masala entertainer with some sentimental touch that will appeal to both the classes and the masses." [9] [10]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
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| 2005 | Bhadra | Yes | Yes |
| 2007 | Tulasi | Yes | Yes |
| 2010 | Simha | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | Dammu | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | Legend | Yes | Yes |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Yes | Yes |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Yes | Yes |
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Yes | Yes |
| 2021 | Akhanda | Yes | Yes |
| 2023 | Skanda | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | Untitled film with Suriya | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | Mega 157 | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | PSPK 33 | Yes | Yes |
| TBA | AA 24 | Yes | Yes |
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