Sai Korrapati | |
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| Born | Sai Korrapati 19 June 1968 |
| Occupation(s) | Film Producer Film Distributor |
| Spouse | Rajani Korrapati |
Korrapati Ranganatha Sai, better known as Sai Korrapati, is an Indian film producer and distributor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema . [1] [2]
He is born in Pallapadu. He ventured into Telugu film distribution in 1999 with Seetaramaraju. He owns a theatre Radhika in his home town Bellary. He distributed blockbuster movies in Telugu film for over fifty feature films. He ventured into film production with Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo. He is an angel investor in Sillymonks, PGO, Nalgonda Eagles in Telangana Premier Kabaddi. In 2012, he founded the film production company Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram. [3]
| # | Year | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Eega |
| 2 | 2012 | Andala Rakshasi |
| 3 | 2014 | Legend |
| 4 | 2014 | Oohalu Gusagusalade |
| 5 | 2014 | Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya |
| 6 | 2015 | Tungabhadra |
| 7 | 2015 | Raju Gari Gadhi |
| 8 | 2015 | Jatha Kalise |
| 9 | 2016 | Raja Cheyyi Vesthe |
| 10 | 2016 | Manamantha |
| 11 | 2016 | Jyo Achyutananda |
| 12 | 2017 | Patel S. I. R. |
| 13 | 2017 | Rendu Rellu Aaru |
| 14 | 2017 | Yuddham Sharanam |
| 15 | 2018 | Vijetha |
| 16 | 2019 | NTR: Kathanayakudu |
| 17 | 2019 | NTR: Mahanayakudu |
| 18 | 2021 | Thellavarithe Guruvaram |
| 19 | 2022 | Bhala Thandanana |
| 20 | 2023 | Ustaad |
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Seetharama Raju |
| 2000 | Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo |
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 |
| 2014 | Lingaa |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion |
| 2018 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 |
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