Boyapati Sreenu | |
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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 Sreenu, is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing over-the-top action films in Telugu cinema and 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 film or TV productions 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 |
2025 | Akhanda 2: Thaandavam† | Yes | Yes |