Prem Rakshith | |
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Born | Thomas Satish 14 December 1977 Puducherry, India |
Occupation | Choreographer |
Years active | 1993–present |
Prem Rakshith (born Thomas Satish) is an Indian choreographer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. [1] He is recipient of a National Film Award, three Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards. [2] [3]
Prem Rakshith was born in Puducherry and raised in Chennai. [4] His real name is Thomas Satish, and was actually born as a Hindu, before his grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic. [5]
Prem received acclaim for his work on "Naatu Naatu" from RRR (2022). The hook step involving N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan dancing together became popular. [6] [7] "Naatu Naatu" became the first song from an Indian film to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Rakshith was credited as a choreographer at the ceremony, where "Naatu Naatu" went on to win. [8] It has also won the Best Original Song award at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, making it the first Asian as well as the first Indian song to win the award. [9] [10] He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in June 2024. [11]
Year | Title | Songs | Language |
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2005 | Chatrapathi | Telugu | |
2006 | Vikramarkudu | Dooranga | |
2007 | Madhumasam | ||
Satyabhama | |||
Yamadonga | 1)Nachore 2)Nuvvu Muttukunte | ||
Mantra | All Songs | ||
Pourudu | |||
Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Ellappugazhum | Tamil | |
2008 | Aatadista | Style Style | Telugu |
Bhale Dongalu | |||
Kalidasu | |||
Kuruvi | 1)Dandana Darna 2)Mozha Mozhannu | Tamil | |
Parugu | Telugu | ||
Ready | |||
Baladoor | |||
Avakai Biryani | |||
Hero | |||
2009 | Billa | Bommalee | |
Current | |||
Magadheera | |||
Ganesh | |||
Rechipo | 1)Orori Devuda 2)Pathikella Ne Fire | ||
Mahathma | |||
Kasko | |||
Kurradu | |||
Arya 2 | Mr perfect | ||
2010 | Kedi | ||
Darling | |||
Varudu | |||
Adhurs | 1)Assalaam Valekhum 2)Pilla Naa Valla Kaadu | Telugu | |
Simha | Telugu | ||
Sura | Thanjavur Jilla Kaari | Tamil | |
Maryada Ramanna | Udhyogam | Telugu | |
Don Seenu | Raja Raja Raviteja | ||
Khaleja | 1)Makathika 2)Taxi | ||
2011 | Velayudham | Rathathin Rathamay | Tamil |
100% Love | Telugu | ||
Badrinath | 1)Nath Nath 2)Omkareswari 3)Ambadari | ||
2012 | Shakti | 1)Yamaga Unde 2)Taliya Taliya | |
Brindaavanam | 1Chinnadho Vypo 2)Vachadura | ||
Seema Tapakai | 1)Kandi Chenu 2)I Love You Baby | ||
Dhada | 1)Telugu Bengali 2)Bhoome Gundaranga | ||
Kandireega | Naakodithey | ||
Bezawada | |||
Poola Rangadu | Okkade Okkade | ||
Ishq | Lachhamma | ||
Naa Ishtam | |||
Lovely | Dolare Dola | ||
Rachcha | Racha Title Song | ||
Dhammu | 1)Vaastu Bagunde 2)O Lilly | ||
Endhukante Premanta | |||
Saguni | Kandha Khara Vadai | Tamil | |
Tuneega Tuneega | Telugu | ||
Dhenikaina Ready | Panche Kattu | ||
2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | ||
Baadhah | Welcome Kanakam | ||
doosukeltha | 1)Appudappudu 2)2010 Summerlo 3)Soodimande 4)doosukeltha | ||
2014 | Veeram | Tamil | |
1 | All Songs | Telugu | |
Aagadu | All Songs | ||
Alludu seenu | 1)Alludu Seenu Title Song 2)Labbara Bomma | ||
2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | ||
2016 | Dictator | 1)Tingo Tingo 2)Gam Gam Ganesha | |
2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||
Mersal | Mersal Arasan | Tamil | |
2018 | Rangasthalam | Rangamma Mangamma | Telugu |
2021 | Annaatthe | Tamil | |
Gully Rowdy | Telugu | ||
2022 | RRR | Naatu Naatu | |
Acharya | Bhale Bhale Banjara | ||
2023 | Dasara | Chamkeela Angeelesi | |
Skanda |
Year | Award | Category | Films | Result |
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2007 | CineMAA Awards | Best Choreographer | Yamadonga ("Nachore Nachore") | Won |
Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Azhagiya Tamil Magan ("Ella Pugazhum") | Won | |
2008 | Kantri ("Vayasunami") | Won | ||
Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Kantri and Takkari | Won | |
Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Kantri | Won | |
2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Dance Choreographer | Arya 2 ("Mr. Perfect") | Won |
2010 | Nandi Award | Best Choreography | Adhurs ("Assalaam Valekum") | Won |
2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Badrinath ("Nath Nath Badrinath") | Won |
2014 | Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Aagadu | Won |
2015 | Best Choreographer | Baahubali: The Beginning | Won | |
Santosham Film Awards | Won | |||
2018 | Best Choreographer | Rangasthalam ("Rangamma Mangamma") | Won | |
2023 | National Film Awards | Best Choreography | RRR ("Naatu Naatu") | Won |
2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Won | |
Dasara ("Dhoom Dhaam Dosthaan") | Won | |||
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I'm a Christian. I started praying to Saibaba because a friend told me that would help, and I said, okay, let me try it out. I was actually born as a Hindu, but my grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic when I was in Standard 6. My real name is Thomas Satish.