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Born | 4 July 1951 72) Krishna District, India | (age
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Spouse | Michaela Reddy |
S. Gopal Reddy is an Indian cinematographer, screenwriter, director and producer, known for his works in Telugu cinema and Bollywood. [1] [2] In 1991, he co-produced the blockbuster Kshana Kshanam , under his production house Durga Arts. He has received two Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award (South) for Varsham and Sri Ramadasu in 2004 and 2006 respectively. [3]
He is married to Rasool Ellore's sister, Michaela, and has a son and daughter (Sundeep and Sandhya). Sundeep, his son, is also a professional cinematographer. [4]
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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1994 | Hello Brother | No | No | Presenter | Also cinematographer |
1999 | Maa Balaji | No | No | Yes | |
2004 | Deewaar | No | Story | No | Hindi film |
Naa Autograph | Yes | No | No |
Year | Title | Notes |
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2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | |
2012 | Shirdi Sai | |
2011 | Vastadu Naa Raju | |
2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | |
2014 | Drushyam | |
2013 | Jagadguru Adi Shankara | |
2007 | Don | |
2006 | Rakhi | |
2006 | Sri Ramadasu | |
2004 | Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin | |
2004 | Varsham | |
2002 | Santosham | |
2001 | Manasantha Nuvve | |
2001 | Prematho Raa | |
1999 | Sooryavansham | |
1998 | Sisindri | |
1996 | Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | |
1995 | Gharana Bullodu | |
1994 | Criminal | |
1994 | Govinda Govinda | |
1993 | Nippu Ravva | |
1991 | Kshana Kshanam | |
1991 | Coolie No. 1 | |
1990 | Aggi Ramudu | |
1989 | Siva | |
1989 | State Rowdy | |
1989 | Vijay | |
1989 | Dhruva Nakshatram | |
1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | |
1988 | Raktha Tilakam | |
1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | |
1987 | Ramu | |
1987 | Collector Gari Abbai | |
1987 | Satyagraham | |
1987 | Aha Naa Pellanta | |
1986 | Aakhree Raasta | |
1986 | Prathidhvani | |
1986 | Dilwaala | |
1985 | Babai Abbai | |
1985 | Siksha | |
1984 | Kathanayakudu | |
1984 | Inquilaab | |
1984 | Jada Gantalu | |
1984 | Srivariki Premalekha | |
1983 | Moodu Mullu | |
1983 | Ananda Bhairavi | Simultaneously shot in Kannada |
1983 | Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye | |
1983 | Nelavanka | |
1983 | Rendu Jella Seetha | |
1982 | Nalugu Sthambalata | |
1981 | Mudda Mandaram | |
1981 | Kodeeswaran Magal | Tamil film |
1980 | Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi | |
1980 | Samsara Bandam |
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