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Maruthi | |
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| Born | 8 October 1976 Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Spouse | Veenaraga Spandana |
| Children | 2 |
Maruthi Dasari is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works in Telugu cinema. He started out directing low-budget films Ee Rojullo and Bus Stop (both 2012), that were well-liked for their young themes and relatable humor.
In 2012, Maruthi's directorial debut, Ee Rojullo , hit the screens to positive acclaim from critics. Despite being made on a modest budget of 50 lakhs, the film surpassed expectations by grossing over 10 crores. [1] It emerged as one of the most successful Telugu films in 2012. Shortly after, in November 2012, his second directorial venture, Bus Stop , was released and declared a hit. [2]
In 2013, Maruthi wrote and produced Prema Katha Chitram under Maruthi Talkies, introducing his cameraman J. Prabhakar Reddy as the director. The film turned out to be a sudden hit, grossing 20 crores. Maruthi continued his production journey with films like Prema Katha Chitram, Romance , Mahesh , Villa-2, Love You Bangaram , and Green Signal . [3]
His subsequent directorial projects included Kotha Janta with Allu Sirish and Babu Bangaram with Venkatesh. Maruthi also contributed as a writer and screenwriter for Bhadram Be Careful Brotheru, which received critical acclaim. [4] His collaboration with Nani on Bhale Bhale Magadivoy in 2015 proved to be a super hit, gaining praise for Nani's outstanding performance. [5]
In 2014, Maruthi announced a project titled Radha starring Venkatesh and Nayantara. However, the film faced a setback when a writer accused Maruthi of copying his story, leading to the project being shelved. [6]
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ee Rojullo | |
| Bus Stop | ||
| 2014 | Kotha Janta | |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | |
| 2016 | Babu Bangaram | |
| 2017 | Mahanubhavudu | |
| 2018 | Shailaja Reddy Alludu | |
| 2019 | Prati Roju Pandage | [7] |
| 2021 | Manchi Rojulochaie | [8] |
| 2022 | Pakka Commercial | [9] |
| 2026 | The RajaSaab | [10] |
| Year | Title | Producer | Writer | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ee Rojullo | Yes | No | No | |
| 2013 | Prema Katha Chitram | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Romance | Presenter | No | No | ||
| 2014 | Love You Bangaram | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Green Signal | Yes | No | No | ||
| Lovers | Yes | Screenplay | No | ||
| 2015 | Best Actors | Yes | No | No | |
| 2016 | Bhadram Be Careful Brotheru | No | Yes | No | |
| Rojulu Marayi | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2017 | London Babulu | Yes | No | No | |
| 2018 | Brand Babu | No | Yes | No | |
| 2021 | 3 Roses | No | Creator | No | Aha web series |
| 2022 | Pakka Commercial | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama | No | No | Yes | |
| Tribanadhari Barbarik | Distributor | No | No |
In 2003, Maruthi wed Veenaraga Spandana. The couple has a daughter, Hiya Dasari and a son. After relocating to Hyderabad, he first worked as a animator and painted number plates and signboards to supplement his income.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director (Telugu) | Ee Rojullo [11] | Won |
| 2016 | 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director (Telugu) | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Nominated |