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href="/wiki/File:Jandhyala_Subramanya_Sastry.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d6/Jandhyala_Subramanya_Sastry.jpg/220px-Jandhyala_Subramanya_Sastry.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="225" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d6/Jandhyala_Subramanya_Sastry.jpg/330px-Jandhyala_Subramanya_Sastry.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d6/Jandhyala_Subramanya_Sastry.jpg/440px-Jandhyala_Subramanya_Sastry.jpg 2x" data-file-width="992" data-file-height="1015" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Born</th><td class="infobox-data"><div style="display:inline" class="nickname">Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry<sup id="cite_ref-TOI_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TOI-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></div><br /><span style="display:none">(<span class="bday">1951-01-14</span>)</span>14 January 1951<sup id="cite_ref-guardian_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-guardian-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><br /><div style="display:inline" class="birthplace"><a href="/wiki/Narsapuram" class="mw-redirect" title="Narsapuram">Narsapuram</a>, <a href="/wiki/Madras_State" title="Madras State">Madras State</a>, India (present-day <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a>)</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Died</th><td class="infobox-data">19 June 2001<span style="display:none">(2001-06-19)</span> (aged 50)<sup id="cite_ref-guardian_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-guardian-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><br /><div style="display:inline" class="deathplace"><a href="/wiki/Hyderabad" title="Hyderabad">Hyderabad</a>, <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a>, India (present-day <a href="/wiki/Telangana" title="Telangana">Telangana</a>)</div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Other names</th><td class="infobox-data nickname">Hasya Brahma</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Occupations</th><td class="infobox-data role"><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1129693374">.mw-parser-output .hlist dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist ol,.mw-parser-output .hlist ul{margin:0;padding:0}.mw-parser-output .hlist dd,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt,.mw-parser-output .hlist li{margin:0;display:inline}.mw-parser-output .hlist.inline,.mw-parser-output .hlist.inline dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist.inline ol,.mw-parser-output .hlist.inline ul,.mw-parser-output .hlist dl dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist dl ol,.mw-parser-output .hlist dl ul,.mw-parser-output .hlist ol dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist ol ol,.mw-parser-output .hlist ol ul,.mw-parser-output .hlist ul dl,.mw-parser-output .hlist ul ol,.mw-parser-output .hlist ul ul{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .hlist 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dd:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt dt:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt li:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist li dd:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist li dt:last-child::after,.mw-parser-output .hlist li li:last-child::after{content:")";font-weight:normal}.mw-parser-output .hlist ol{counter-reset:listitem}.mw-parser-output .hlist ol>li{counter-increment:listitem}.mw-parser-output .hlist ol>li::before{content:" "counter(listitem)"\a0 "}.mw-parser-output .hlist dd ol>li:first-child::before,.mw-parser-output .hlist dt ol>li:first-child::before,.mw-parser-output .hlist li ol>li:first-child::before{content:" ("counter(listitem)"\a0 "}</style><div class="hlist"><ul><li><a href="/wiki/Film_director" title="Film director">Film director</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Screenwriter" title="Screenwriter">screenwriter</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Playwright" title="Playwright">playwright</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Actor" title="Actor">actor</a></li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry</b> (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously as <b>Jandhyala</b>, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and playwright known for his work in <a href="/wiki/Telugu_cinema" title="Telugu cinema">Telugu cinema</a> and <a href="/wiki/Telugu_theatre" title="Telugu theatre">theatre</a>. Popularly referred to as "Hasya Brahma" (<abbr title="translation">transl.</abbr><span> "<a href="/wiki/Brahma" title="Brahma">Brahma</a> of comedy"</span>), Jandhyala was celebrated for his exceptional contributions to comedy films. In a career spanning twenty five years, he directed more than 40 films and wrote dialogues for over 300 films.<sup id="cite_ref-:11_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:11-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Jandhyala's interest in theatre began at a young age, and during his college years, he wrote several successful plays. He entered the film industry in 1976 and quickly established himself as a versatile writer. He penned commercial blockbusters such as <i><a href="/wiki/Adavi_Ramudu_(1977_film)" title="Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)">Adavi Ramudu</a></i> (1977), and <i><a href="/wiki/Vetagadu" title="Vetagadu">Vetagadu</a></i> (1979) as well as critically-acclaimed films like <i><a href="/wiki/Siri_Siri_Muvva" title="Siri Siri Muvva">Siri Siri Muvva</a></i> (1976), and <i><a href="/wiki/Sankarabharanam_(1980_film)" title="Sankarabharanam (1980 film)">Sankarabharanam</a></i> (1980). His skill in crafting sharp dialogues and creating engaging characters earned him widespread recognition.<sup id="cite_ref-:9_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:9-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Jandhyala transitioned to directing, and helmed several notable films such as <i><a href="/wiki/Ananda_Bhairavi_(film)" title="Ananda Bhairavi (film)">Ananda Bhairavi</a></i> (1983)<i>, <a href="/wiki/Srivariki_Premalekha" title="Srivariki Premalekha">Srivariki Premalekha</a></i> (1984)<i>, <a href="/wiki/Chantabbai" title="Chantabbai">Chantabbai</a></i> (1986), <i><a href="/wiki/Padamati_Sandhya_Ragam" title="Padamati Sandhya Ragam">Padamati Sandhya Ragam</a></i> (1987), <i><a href="/wiki/Aha_Naa-Pellanta!_(1987_film)" class="mw-redirect" title="Aha Naa-Pellanta! (1987 film)">Aha Naa Pellanta!</a></i> (1987), <i><a href="/wiki/Vivaha_Bhojanambu_(1988_film)" title="Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988 film)">Vivaha Bhojanambu</a></i> (1988), <i><a href="/wiki/Choopulu_Kalasina_Subhavela" title="Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela">Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela</a></i> (1988), and <a href="/wiki/Jayammu_Nischayammu_Raa_(1989_film)" title="Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)"><i>Jayammu Nischayammu Raa</i></a> (1989).<sup id="cite_ref-:2_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Though best known for his contributions to comedy, his directorial works reflect versatility, spanning multiple genres. Jandhyala was also instrumental in launching the careers of actors like <a href="/wiki/Naresh_(actor)" title="Naresh (actor)">Naresh</a>, <a href="/wiki/Dharmavarapu_Subramanyam" title="Dharmavarapu Subramanyam">Dharmavarapu Subramanyam</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Suthivelu" class="mw-redirect" title="Suthivelu">Suthi Velu</a> and played a key role in shaping the careers of actors such as <a href="/wiki/Brahmanandam" title="Brahmanandam">Brahmanandam</a>, <a href="/wiki/Rajendra_Prasad_(actor)" title="Rajendra Prasad (actor)">Rajendra Prasad</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Kota_Srinivasa_Rao" title="Kota Srinivasa Rao">Kota Srinivasa Rao</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-:10_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:10-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In addition to directing, Jandhyala continued to write for other filmmakers. He contributed dialogues to <a href="/wiki/National_Film_Awards" title="National Film Awards">National Award</a>-winning films such as <i><a href="/wiki/Saptapadi_(1981_film)" title="Saptapadi (1981 film)">Saptapadi</a></i> (1981), <i><a href="/wiki/Seethakoka_Chilaka" title="Seethakoka Chilaka">Seethakoka Chilaka</a></i> (1981), <i><a href="/wiki/Sagara_Sangamam" title="Sagara Sangamam">Sagara Sangamam</a></i> (1983), and <i><a href="/wiki/Swathi_Kiranam" title="Swathi Kiranam">Swathi Kiranam</a></i> (1992). He also wrote for other notable films like <i><a href="/wiki/Nireekshana" title="Nireekshana">Nireekshana</a></i> (1986), <i><a href="/wiki/Aakhari_Poratam" title="Aakhari Poratam">Aakhari Poratam</a></i> (1988), <i><a href="/wiki/Jagadeka_Veerudu_Athiloka_Sundari" title="Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari">Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari</a></i> (1990), and <i><a href="/wiki/Aditya_369" title="Aditya 369">Aditya 369</a></i> (1991).<sup id="cite_ref-:3_7-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Throughout his career, he received several accolades, including three <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Awards" title="Nandi Awards">Nandi Awards</a>—one each for <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Director" title="Nandi Award for Best Director">Best Director</a>, <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Story_Writer" title="Nandi Award for Best Story Writer">Best Story Writer</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Dialogue_Writer" title="Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer">Best Dialogue Writer</a>—and a <a href="/wiki/Filmfare_Awards_South" title="Filmfare Awards South">Filmfare Award</a> for <a href="/wiki/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Director_%E2%80%93_Telugu" title="Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu">Best Director – Telugu</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-:4_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:4-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Early_life">Early life</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Early life"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Jandhyala Veera Venkata Durga Siva Subrahmanya Sastry, known mononymously as Jandhyala, was born on 14 January 1951 in <a href="/wiki/Narasapuram" title="Narasapuram">Narasapuram</a>, <a href="/wiki/West_Godavari_district" title="West Godavari district">West Godavari district</a>, <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Pradesh" title="Andhra Pradesh">Andhra Pradesh</a> into a middle-class family.<sup id="cite_ref-TOI_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TOI-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:3_7-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He completed his <a href="/wiki/Bachelor_of_Commerce" title="Bachelor of Commerce">Bachelor of Commerce</a> (B.Com) in SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College in <a href="/wiki/Vijayawada" title="Vijayawada">Vijayawada</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_5-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/C._Aswini_Dutt" title="C. Aswini Dutt">C. Aswini Dutt</a>, who would later go on to become a noted producer, was Jandhyala's childhood friend. They were classmates from fourth standard through their graduation and also lived in neighbouring houses.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>From a young age, Jandhyala was deeply involved in theatre, acting as a child artist in the drama troupe of Vinnakota Ramanna Pantulu. His passion continued during his college years, where he won the Best Actor prize for his performance in <i>Tasmath Jagratha</i> at an inter-university drama competition in 1969. At the age of 12, he published his first short story in <a href="/wiki/Andhra_Prabha" title="Andhra Prabha"><i>Andhra Prabha</i></a>. Influenced by plays like <i><a href="/wiki/Kanyasulkam" title="Kanyasulkam">Kanyasulkam</a></i> and <i>Keerthi Seshulu</i>, he wrote his first play, <i>Jeevana Jyothi</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-:7_10-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:7-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> His subsequent plays, including <i>Ek Din Ka Sultan</i>, <i>Gundelu Marchabadunu</i>, <i>O Cheekati Ratri</i>, and <i>Mandodari Mahila Mandali</i>, gained popularity.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_11-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i>Ek Din Ka Sultan</i> earned him accolades and was translated into several languages, while his social play <i>Sandhyaraagamlo Sankhaaraavam</i> was particularly acclaimed and marked his entry into the film industry.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_12-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Career">Career</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Career"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Entry_into_film_industry">Entry into film industry</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Entry into film industry"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In 1974, Jandhyala moved to <a href="/wiki/Chennai" title="Chennai">Madras</a> (now Chennai) to stage his acclaimed play <i>Sandhyaraagamlo Sankhaaraavam</i>. Impressed by his work, veteran filmmaker <a href="/wiki/B.N._Reddi" title="B.N. Reddi">B. N. Reddi</a> signed him to adapt the <a href="https://te.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B0%AC%E0%B1%80%E0%B0%A8%E0%B0%BE%E0%B0%A6%E0%B1%87%E0%B0%B5%E0%B0%BF" class="extiw" title="te:బీనాదేవి">Beena Devi</a> novel <i>O Punya Bhoomi Kallu Theru</i> into a film. However, the project did not materialise due to Reddi's ill health.<sup id="cite_ref-:8_13-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:8-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Subsequently, A. Ananda Mohan signed Jandhyala for <a href="https://te.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B0%AA%E0%B1%86%E0%B0%B3%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%B3%E0%B0%BF_%E0%B0%95%E0%B0%BE%E0%B0%A8%E0%B0%BF_%E0%B0%AA%E0%B1%86%E0%B0%B3%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%B3%E0%B0%BF" class="extiw" title="te:పెళ్ళి కాని పెళ్ళి"><i>Pelli Kani Pelli</i></a>, and V. Hanuman Prasad engaged him for <a href="https://te.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B0%A6%E0%B1%87%E0%B0%B5%E0%B1%81%E0%B0%A1%E0%B1%81_%E0%B0%9A%E0%B1%87%E0%B0%B8%E0%B0%BF%E0%B0%A8_%E0%B0%AC%E0%B1%8A%E0%B0%AE%E0%B1%8D%E0%B0%AE%E0%B0%B2%E0%B1%81" class="extiw" title="te:దేవుడు చేసిన బొమ్మలు"><i>Devudu Chesina Bommalu</i></a>. His first released film was <i>Devudu Chesina Bommalu</i> (1976), followed by <i>Pelli Kani Pelli</i> (1977).<sup id="cite_ref-:1_11-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Jandhyala gained recognition as a writer with <a href="/wiki/K._Viswanath" title="K. Viswanath">K. Viswanath</a>'s <i><a href="/wiki/Siri_Siri_Muvva" title="Siri Siri Muvva">Siri Siri Muvva</a></i> (1976), which was a major hit.<sup id="cite_ref-guardian_2-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-guardian-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He quickly established himself as a versatile writer, contributing to both commercial hits like <i><a href="/wiki/Adavi_Ramudu_(1977_film)" title="Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)">Adavi Ramudu</a></i> (1977), and <i><a href="/wiki/Vetagaadu" class="mw-redirect" title="Vetagaadu">Vetagadu</a></i> (1979) and critically acclaimed films such as <i><a href="/wiki/Seetamalakshmi" title="Seetamalakshmi">Seetamalakshmi</a></i> (1976) and <i><a href="/wiki/Sankarabharanam_(1980_film)" title="Sankarabharanam (1980 film)">Sankarabharanam</a></i> (1980). He was a very busy writer from 1976–1981 and wrote nearly 200 films in those five years. He worked in various roles as a story writer, screenplay writer, and dialogue writer. He was working on four or five films at any given time during that period.<sup id="cite_ref-:8_13-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:8-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Directorial_career">Directorial career</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Directorial career"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Jandhyala made his directorial debut with <i><a href="/wiki/Mudda_Mandaram" title="Mudda Mandaram">Mudda Mandaram</a></i> in 1981.<sup id="cite_ref-:3_7-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> While directing his films, he continued to write for other directors.<sup id="cite_ref-:6_14-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:6-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Over the years, he directed a total of 42 films and wrote over 150 films from 1981 to 2001.<sup id="cite_ref-:6_14-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:6-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> After <i>Mudda Mandaram</i>, he directed the <a href="/wiki/Romantic_Drama" class="mw-redirect" title="Romantic Drama">romantic drama</a> <i><a href="/wiki/Nalugu_Stambhalata_(film)" title="Nalugu Stambhalata (film)">Nalugu Stambhalata</a></i> (1982) and the Telugu-Kannada bilingual dance film <i><a href="/wiki/Ananda_Bhairavi_(film)" title="Ananda Bhairavi (film)">Ananda Bhairavi</a></i> (1983), which was showcased at the <a href="/wiki/International_Film_Festival_of_India" title="International Film Festival of India">International Film Festival of India</a> and won <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Awards" title="Nandi Awards">Nandi Awards</a> for <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Feature_Film" title="Nandi Award for Best Feature Film">Best Feature Film</a>, <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Director" title="Nandi Award for Best Director">Best Direction</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Story_Writer" title="Nandi Award for Best Story Writer">Best Story</a>. </p><p>Jandhyala's directorial success continued with <a href="/wiki/Comedy_drama" title="Comedy drama">comedy dramas</a> such as <i><a href="/wiki/Rendu_Jella_Sita" title="Rendu Jella Sita">Rendu Jella Sita</a></i> (1983), <i><a href="/wiki/Srivariki_Premalekha" title="Srivariki Premalekha">Srivariki Premalekha</a></i>, (1984), <i><a href="/wiki/Rendu_Rellu_Aaru" title="Rendu Rellu Aaru">Rendu Rellu Aaru</a></i> (1986), <i><a href="/wiki/Chantabbai" title="Chantabbai">Chantabbai</a></i> (1986), <i><a href="/wiki/Padamati_Sandhya_Ragam" title="Padamati Sandhya Ragam">Padamati Sandhya Ragam</a></i> (1987), <i><a href="/wiki/Vivaha_Bhojanambu_(1988_film)" title="Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988 film)">Vivaha Bhojanambu</a></i> (1988), <i><a href="/wiki/Choopulu_Kalasina_Subhavela" title="Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela">Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela</a></i> (1988).<sup id="cite_ref-:9_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:9-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <i>Padamati Sandhya Ragam</i> received the <a href="/wiki/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Film_%E2%80%93_Telugu" title="Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu">Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu</a> and the <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Story_Writer" title="Nandi Award for Best Story Writer">Nandi Award for Best Story Writer</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-archive.org_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-archive.org-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Other films he directed during this time include a film on national integration called <i><a href="/wiki/Nelavanka" title="Nelavanka">Nelavanka</a></i> (1983), <a href="/wiki/Amarajeevi_(1983_film)" title="Amarajeevi (1983 film)"><i>Amarajeevi</i></a> (1983), and <i><a href="/wiki/Seetharama_Kalyanam_(1986_film)" title="Seetharama Kalyanam (1986 film)">Seetharama Kalyanam</a></i> (1986). The last film he directed was <i>Vichitram</i> (1998) which starred <a href="/wiki/Ghazal_Srinivas" title="Ghazal Srinivas">Ghazal Srinivas</a> in the lead role.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_11-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Later_career">Later career</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Later career"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In addition to his directorial achievements, Jandhyala wrote dialogues for several <a href="/wiki/National_Film_Awards" title="National Film Awards">National Award</a>-winning films, including <i><a href="/wiki/Sankarabharanam_(1980_film)" title="Sankarabharanam (1980 film)">Sankarabharanam</a></i> (1980), <i><a href="/wiki/Saptapadi_(1981_film)" title="Saptapadi (1981 film)">Saptapadi</a></i> (1981), <i><a href="/wiki/Seethakoka_Chiluka_(1981_film)" class="mw-redirect" title="Seethakoka Chiluka (1981 film)">Seethakoka Chiluka</a></i> (1981), <i><a href="/wiki/Sagara_Sangamam" title="Sagara Sangamam">Sagara Sangamam</a></i> (1983), and <i><a href="/wiki/Swathi_Kiranam" title="Swathi Kiranam">Swathi Kiranam</a></i> (1992).<sup id="cite_ref-auto1_16-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto1-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> His other significant writing credits include <i><a href="/wiki/Sommokadidi_Sokokadidi" class="mw-redirect" title="Sommokadidi Sokokadidi">Sommokadidi Sokokadidi</a></i> (1978), <i><a href="/wiki/Nireekshana" title="Nireekshana">Nireekshana</a></i> (1986), <i><a href="/wiki/Aakhari_Poratam" title="Aakhari Poratam">Aakhari Poratam</a></i> (1988), <i><a href="/wiki/Jagadeka_Veerudu_Athiloka_Sundari" title="Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari">Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari</a></i> (1990), and <i><a href="/wiki/Aditya_369" title="Aditya 369">Aditya 369</a></i> (1991). Among his dialogue-writing work, he listed <i>Sankarabharanam</i>, <i>Saptapadi</i>, and <i>Adavi Ramudu</i> as his favourite films.<sup id="cite_ref-:11_3-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:11-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Throughout his 25-year film career, Jandhyala earned several accolades including three state <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Awards" title="Nandi Awards">Nandi Awards</a> and a <a href="/wiki/Filmfare_Awards_South" title="Filmfare Awards South">Filmfare Award South</a>. He frequently collaborated with directors <a href="/wiki/K._Raghavendra_Rao" title="K. Raghavendra Rao">K. Raghavendra Rao</a> and <a href="/wiki/K._Viswanath" title="K. Viswanath">K. Viswanath</a>, contributing to many successful films.<sup id="cite_ref-:7_10-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:7-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/E._V._V._Satyanarayana" title="E. V. V. Satyanarayana">E. V. V. Satyanarayana</a>, who worked as Jandhyala’s assistant director for 22 films over eight years, later became a prominent director himself.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Beyond films, Jandhyala wrote children's stories, and authored more than 27 stage and radio plays. He acted in numerous stage plays, was a popular television anchor, and occasionally served as a dubbing artist. His diverse contributions to Telugu cinema, theatre, and television have left a lasting impact on the industry.<sup id="cite_ref-guardian_2-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-guardian-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:7_10-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:7-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Death">Death</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Death"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Following a massive heart attack, he died on 19 June 2001, aged 50. He had completed his silver jubilee year in film industry.<sup id="cite_ref-:4_8-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:4-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:2_5-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Filmmaking_style">Filmmaking style</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Filmmaking style"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Jandhyala was renowned primarily for his work in comedy, but his directorial portfolio spans several genres. Notable films beyond comedy include the drama <i>Nelavanka</i>, the dance film <i>Ananda Bhairavi</i>, and romance films such as <i>Amarajeevi</i> and <i>Seetha Rama Kalyanam</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-:7_10-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:7-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Jandhyala had a distinct aversion to <a href="/wiki/Ribaldry" title="Ribaldry">ribald</a> comedy and preferred using simple, natural dialogues. He believed that conversations in films should reflect realistic scenarios that audiences could easily relate to and enjoy.<sup id="cite_ref-:7_10-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:7-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> According to A. Saye Sekhar of <i>The Hindu</i>, Jandhyala's comedic style involved "taking sensitive potshots at the doings of assorted nabobs, stuffed shirts in typical Telugu families, village footpads, miserable misers, secret polluters, tax evaders, preening lawyers, idiosyncratic doctors, oily accountants, defendants who got off too easily and celebrities who talked too much."<sup id="cite_ref-:0_12-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>As a screenwriter, Jandhyala was known for his versatility. He contributed to a wide range of films, from commercial blockbusters like <i>Adavi Ramudu</i> and <i>Vetagadu</i> to critically acclaimed works such as <i>Siri Siri Muvva</i> and <i>Sankarabharanam</i>.<sup id="cite_ref-:6_14-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:6-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> His versatility extended across genres including action (<i>Aakhari Poratam</i>), fantasy (<i>Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari</i>), science fiction (<i>Aditya 369</i>), and supernatural thrillers (<i>Govinda Govinda</i>). His films also explored classical art forms, evident in <i>Siri Siri Muvva</i>, <i>Sankarabharanam</i>, <i>Sagara Sangamam</i>, and <i>Swathi Kiranam</i>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Legacy">Legacy</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Legacy"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Jandhyala,_Tummalapalli_Kshetrayya_Kalakshetram_Vijayawada.JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Jandhyala%2C_Tummalapalli_Kshetrayya_Kalakshetram_Vijayawada.JPG/237px-Jandhyala%2C_Tummalapalli_Kshetrayya_Kalakshetram_Vijayawada.JPG" decoding="async" width="237" height="178" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Jandhyala%2C_Tummalapalli_Kshetrayya_Kalakshetram_Vijayawada.JPG/356px-Jandhyala%2C_Tummalapalli_Kshetrayya_Kalakshetram_Vijayawada.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Jandhyala%2C_Tummalapalli_Kshetrayya_Kalakshetram_Vijayawada.JPG/474px-Jandhyala%2C_Tummalapalli_Kshetrayya_Kalakshetram_Vijayawada.JPG 2x" data-file-width="4320" data-file-height="3240" /></a><figcaption>Bronze bust of Jandhyala at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada</figcaption></figure><p>Jandhyala earned the moniker "Hasya Brahma" (<abbr title="translation">transl.</abbr><span> "<a href="/wiki/Brahma" title="Brahma">Brahma</a> of comedy"</span>) for his exceptional contributions to comedy films. He is celebrated as the 'King of Comedy in Tollywood' by <i><a href="/wiki/The_Hindu" title="The Hindu">The Hindu</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-TOI_1-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TOI-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto1_16-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto1-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> His films, known for their clean entertainment and <a href="/wiki/Family-friendly" title="Family-friendly">family-friendly</a> content, established comedy as a significant genre in Telugu cinema. Before his influence, comedy often played a secondary role, with comedians typically relegated to sidekick positions. Jandhyala's success demonstrated that comedy could be a central, full-length subject in films.<sup id="cite_ref-:9_4-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:9-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Among his acclaimed works, <i>Aha Naa Pellanta!</i> is regarded as one of the best comedy films in Telugu cinema.<sup id="cite_ref-:7_10-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:7-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-guardian_2-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-guardian-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Jandhyala introduced <a href="/wiki/Naresh_(actor)" title="Naresh (actor)">Naresh</a>, <a href="/wiki/Dharmavarapu_Subramanyam" title="Dharmavarapu Subramanyam">Dharmavarapu Subramanyam</a>, <a href="/wiki/Suthivelu" class="mw-redirect" title="Suthivelu">Suthi Velu</a> to Telugu cinema.<sup id="cite_ref-:6_14-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:6-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:10_6-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:10-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He also helped establish comic actors such as <a href="/wiki/Rajendra_Prasad_(actor)" title="Rajendra Prasad (actor)">Rajendra Prasad</a>, <a href="/wiki/Brahmanandam" title="Brahmanandam">Brahmanandam</a>, <a href="/wiki/Kota_Srinivasa_Rao" title="Kota Srinivasa Rao">Kota Srinivasa Rao</a>, <a href="/wiki/Suthi_Veerabhadra_Rao" title="Suthi Veerabhadra Rao">Suthi Veerabhadra Rao</a>, <a href="/wiki/Gundu_Hanumantha_Rao" title="Gundu Hanumantha Rao">Gundu Hanumantha Rao</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Sri_Lakshmi_(actress)" title="Sri Lakshmi (actress)">Sri Lakshmi</a> through his films.<sup id="cite_ref-:3_7-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:10_6-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:10-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>His impact on the film industry is further underscored by the admiration of his peers. Brahmanandam regarded Jandhyala as the best comedy director he ever worked with.<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Noted screenwriter <a href="/wiki/V._Vijayendra_Prasad" title="V. Vijayendra Prasad">V. Vijayendra Prasad</a> expressed his admiration for Jandhyala.<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Filmmaker <a href="/wiki/Tharun_Bhascker" title="Tharun Bhascker">Tharun Bhascker</a> mentioned Jandhyala as one of the inspirations on his directorial sensibilities.<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Director and screenwriter Anil Ravipudi cited Jandhyala as the biggest inspiration in his career. Ravipudi stated, "I grew up watching Jandhyala films. I have watched video cassettes of all his films. He provided healthy comedy. I took inspiration from him to provide entertainment in all my films."<sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In January 2005, a bronze bust of Jandhyala was erected at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in <a href="/wiki/Vijayawada" title="Vijayawada">Vijayawada</a>, honouring his contributions to the industry.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_12-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Filmography">Filmography</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Filmography"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><b>Director</b> </p> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Filmography_chart_of_the_films_done_per_year_by_Director_Jandhyala.png" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Filmography_chart_of_the_films_done_per_year_by_Director_Jandhyala.png/296px-Filmography_chart_of_the_films_done_per_year_by_Director_Jandhyala.png" decoding="async" width="296" height="211" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Filmography_chart_of_the_films_done_per_year_by_Director_Jandhyala.png/444px-Filmography_chart_of_the_films_done_per_year_by_Director_Jandhyala.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Filmography_chart_of_the_films_done_per_year_by_Director_Jandhyala.png/592px-Filmography_chart_of_the_films_done_per_year_by_Director_Jandhyala.png 2x" data-file-width="1540" data-file-height="1097" /></a><figcaption>Filmography chart of the films directed per year by Jandhyala (click to expand)</figcaption></figure> <table class="wikitable"> <tbody><tr> <th>Year </th> <th>Film </th> <th>Notes </th></tr> <tr> <td>1981 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Mudda_Mandaram" title="Mudda Mandaram">Mudda Mandaram</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1982 </td> <td><i>Malle Pandiri</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1982 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Nalugu_Stambhalata_(film)" title="Nalugu Stambhalata (film)">Nalugu Stambhalata</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1983 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Nelavanka_(film)" class="mw-redirect" title="Nelavanka (film)">Nelavanka</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1983 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Rendu_Jella_Sita" title="Rendu Jella Sita">Rendu Jella Sita</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1983 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Amarajeevi_(1983_film)" title="Amarajeevi (1983 film)">Amarajeevi</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1983 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Moodu_Mullu" title="Moodu Mullu">Moodu Mullu</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1984 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Ananda_Bhairavi_(Telugu_film)" class="mw-redirect" title="Ananda Bhairavi (Telugu film)">Ananda Bhairavi</a></i> </td> <td>Simultaneously shot in Kannada </td></tr> <tr> <td>1984 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Srivariki_Premalekha" title="Srivariki Premalekha">Srivariki Premalekha</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1984 </td> <td><i>Rama Rao Gopal Rao</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1985 </td> <td><i>Puttadi Bomma</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1985 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Babayi-Abbayi" class="mw-redirect" title="Babayi-Abbayi">Babai Abbai</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1985 </td> <td><i>Srivari Sobhanam</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1985 </td> <td><i>Mogudu Pellalu</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1985 </td> <td><i>Muddula Manavaralu</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1986 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Rendu_Rella_Aaru" class="mw-redirect" title="Rendu Rella Aaru">Rendu Rella Aaru</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1986 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Seetharama_Kalyanam_(1986_film)" title="Seetharama Kalyanam (1986 film)">Seeta Rama Kalyanam</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1986 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Chantabbai" title="Chantabbai">Chantabbai</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1987 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Padamati_Sandhya_Ragam" title="Padamati Sandhya Ragam">Padamati Sandhya Ragam</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1987 </td> <td><i>Raga Leela</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1987 </td> <td><i>Satyagraham</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1987 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Aha_Naa_Pellanta_(1987_film)" title="Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 film)">Aha Naa Pellanta</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1988 </td> <td><i>Chinni Krishnudu</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1988 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Vivaha_Bhojanambu_(1988_film)" title="Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988 film)">Vivaha Bhojanambu</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1988 </td> <td><i>Neeku Naaku Pellanta</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1988 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Choopulu_Kalasina_Subhavela" title="Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela">Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1989 </td> <td><i>Hai Hai Nayaka</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1989 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Jayammu_Nischayammu_Raa_(1989_film)" title="Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)">Jayammu Nischayammu Raa</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1990 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Prema_Zindabad" title="Prema Zindabad">Prema Zindabad</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1991 </td> <td><i>Ladies Special</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1991 </td> <td><i>Bava Bava Panneru</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1991 </td> <td><i>Prema Enta Madhuram</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1991 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Vichitra_Prema" title="Vichitra Prema">Vichitra Prema</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1992 </td> <td><i><a href="/wiki/Babai_Hotel" title="Babai Hotel">Babai Hotel</a></i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1994 </td> <td><i>Aa Aaa E Ee</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1994 </td> <td><i>Shhh. Gup Chup</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1996 </td> <td><i>Oho Naa Pellanta</i> </td> <td> </td></tr> <tr> <td>1998 </td> <td><i>Vichitram</i> </td> <td> </td></tr></tbody></table> <dl><dt>Dialogue writer</dt></dl> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Siri_Siri_Muvva" title="Siri Siri Muvva">Siri Siri Muvva</a></i> (1976)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Adavi_Ramudu_(1977_film)" title="Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)">Adavi Ramudu</a></i> (1977)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Amara_Deepam_(1977_film)" title="Amara Deepam (1977 film)">Amara Deepam</a></i> (1977)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Seetamalakshmi" title="Seetamalakshmi">Seetamalakshmi</a></i> (1978)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sommokadidi_Sokokadidi" class="mw-redirect" title="Sommokadidi Sokokadidi">Sommokadidi Sokokadidi</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Tayaramma_Bangarayya" title="Tayaramma Bangarayya">Tayaramma Bangarayya</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Driver_Ramudu" title="Driver Ramudu">Driver Ramudu</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i>Viyyala vari Kayyalu</i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Vetagaadu" class="mw-redirect" title="Vetagaadu">Vetagadu</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i>Burripalem Bullodu</i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Bhale_Krishnudu" title="Bhale Krishnudu">Bhale Krishnudu</a></i> (1980)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sankarabharanam_(1980_film)" title="Sankarabharanam (1980 film)">Sankarabharanam</a></i> (1980)</li> <li><i>Mama Allulla Saval</i> (1980)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Amavasya_Chandrudu" class="mw-redirect" title="Amavasya Chandrudu">Amavasya Chandrudu</a> (1980)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Rowdy_Ramudu_Konte_Krishnudu" title="Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu">Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu</a></i> (1980)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Subhodhayam" class="mw-redirect" title="Subhodhayam">Subhodhayam</a></i> (1980)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Saptapadi_(1981_film)" title="Saptapadi (1981 film)">Saptapadi</a></i> (1981)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Seethakoka_Chilaka" title="Seethakoka Chilaka">Seethakoka Chilaka</a></i> (1981)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sagara_Sangamam" title="Sagara Sangamam">Sagara Sangamam</a></i> (1983)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Vijetha" title="Vijetha">Vijetha</a></i> (1985)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Pasivadi_Pranam" title="Pasivadi Pranam">Pasivadi Pranam</a></i> (1987)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aakhari_Poratam" title="Aakhari Poratam">Aakhari Poratam</a></i> (1988)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Jagadeka_Veerudu_Athiloka_Sundari" title="Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari">Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari</a></i> (1990)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aditya_369" title="Aditya 369">Aditya 369</a></i> (1991)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Swathi_Kiranam" title="Swathi Kiranam">Swathi Kiranam</a></i> (1992)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aapadbandhavudu" title="Aapadbandhavudu">Aapadbandhavudu</a></i> (1992)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Abbayigaru" title="Abbayigaru">Abbayigaru</a></i> (1993)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Govinda_Govinda_(1994_film)" title="Govinda Govinda (1994 film)">Govinda Govinda</a></i> (1994)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sri_Sita_Ramula_Kalyanam_Chootamu_Raarandi" title="Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi">Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi</a></i> (1998)</li></ul> <dl><dt>Actor</dt></dl> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Rendu_Rellu_Aaru" title="Rendu Rellu Aaru">Rendu Rellu Aaru</a></i> (1986)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aapadbandhavudu" title="Aapadbandhavudu">Aapadbandhavudu</a></i> (1992)</li></ul> <dl><dt>Dubbing artist</dt></dl> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Gandhi_(film)" title="Gandhi (film)">Gandhi</a> (1982) – Telugu dubbing for <a href="/wiki/Roshan_Seth" title="Roshan Seth">Roshan Seth</a> as <a href="/wiki/Jawaharlal_Nehru" title="Jawaharlal Nehru">Jawaharlal Nehru</a><sup id="cite_ref-guardian_2-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-guardian-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Padamati_Sandhya_Ragam" title="Padamati Sandhya Ragam">Padamati Sandhyaragam</a></i> (1987) – for Meer Abdulla who plays uncle</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Choopulu_Kalasina_Subhavela" title="Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela">Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela</a></i> (1988) – for <a href="/wiki/Suthi_Veerabhadrarao" class="mw-redirect" title="Suthi Veerabhadrarao">Sutti Veerabhadra Rao</a><sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><i>Donga Donga</i> (1993) – Telugu version of Mani Ratnam's <i><a href="/wiki/Thiruda_Thiruda" title="Thiruda Thiruda">Thiruda Thiruda</a></i> (for <a href="/wiki/Salim_Ghouse" title="Salim Ghouse">Salim Ghouse</a>)</li> <li><i>Bharateeyudu</i> (1996) – Telugu version of <i><a href="/wiki/Indian_(1996_film)" title="Indian (1996 film)">Indian</a></i> (for <a href="/wiki/Nedumudi_Venu" title="Nedumudi Venu">Nedumudi Venu</a>)</li> <li><i>Bhama Ne Satyabhama Ne</i> (1996) – Telugu version of <i><a href="/wiki/Avvai_Shanmughi" class="mw-redirect" title="Avvai Shanmughi">Avvai Shanmughi</a></i> (for <a href="/wiki/Gemini_Ganesan" title="Gemini Ganesan">Gemini Ganesan</a>)</li> <li><i>Iddaru</i> (1997) – Telugu version of <i><a href="/wiki/Iruvar" title="Iruvar">Iruvar</a></i> (for <a href="/wiki/Prakash_Raj" title="Prakash Raj">Prakash Raj</a>)</li> <li><i>Arunachalam</i> (1997) – Telugu version of <i><a href="/wiki/Arunachalam_(film)" title="Arunachalam (film)">Arunachalam</a></i> (for <a href="/wiki/Visu" title="Visu">Visu</a>)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Minsara_Kanavu" title="Minsara Kanavu">Merupu Kalalu</a></i> (1997) – for <a href="/wiki/Girish_Karnad" title="Girish Karnad">Girish Karnad</a></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Awards">Awards</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Awards"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <dl><dt><a href="/wiki/Nandi_Awards" title="Nandi Awards">Nandi Awards</a></dt></dl> <ul><li>1984, <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Director" title="Nandi Award for Best Director">Best Director</a> – <i><a href="/wiki/Ananda_Bhairavi_(Telugu_film)" class="mw-redirect" title="Ananda Bhairavi (Telugu film)">Ananda Bhairavi</a></i><sup id="cite_ref-:5_26-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:5-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>1987, <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Story_Writer" title="Nandi Award for Best Story Writer">Best Story Writer</a> – <i><a href="/wiki/Padamati_Sandhya_Ragam" title="Padamati Sandhya Ragam">Padamati Sandhya Ragam</a><sup id="cite_ref-:5_26-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:5-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></i></li> <li>1992, <a href="/wiki/Nandi_Award_for_Best_Dialogue_Writer" title="Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer">Best Dialogue Writer</a> – <i><a href="/wiki/Aapadbandhavudu" title="Aapadbandhavudu">Aapadbandhavudu</a><sup id="cite_ref-:5_26-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:5-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></i></li></ul> <dl><dt><a href="/wiki/Filmfare_Awards_South" title="Filmfare Awards South">Filmfare Awards South</a></dt></dl> <ul><li>1984, <a href="/wiki/Filmfare_Award_for_Best_Director_%E2%80%93_Telugu" title="Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu">Best Director – Telugu</a> – <i><a href="/wiki/Srivariki_Premalekha" title="Srivariki Premalekha">Srivariki Premalekha</a><sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></i></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Jandhyala&action=edit&section=11" 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exist)">Malle Pandiri</a></i> (1982)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Nalugu_Stambhalata_(film)" title="Nalugu Stambhalata (film)">Nalugu Stambhalata</a></i> (1982)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Nelavanka" title="Nelavanka">Nelavanka</a></i> (1983)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Rendu_Jella_Sita" title="Rendu Jella Sita">Rendu Jella Sita</a></i> (1983)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Amarajeevi_(1983_film)" title="Amarajeevi (1983 film)">Amarajeevi</a></i> (1983)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Moodu_Mullu" title="Moodu Mullu">Moodu Mullu</a></i> (1983)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Ananda_Bhairavi_(film)" title="Ananda Bhairavi (film)">Ananda Bhairavi</a></i> (1984)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Srivariki_Premalekha" title="Srivariki Premalekha">Srivariki Premalekha</a></i> (1984)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Rao_Gopal_Rao_(film)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Rao Gopal Rao (film) (page does not exist)">Rao Gopal Rao</a></i> (1984)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Puttadi_Bomma&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Puttadi Bomma (page does not exist)">Puttadi Bomma</a></i> (1984)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Babai_Abbai" title="Babai Abbai">Babai Abbai</a></i> (1985)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Srivari_Sobhanam&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Srivari Sobhanam (page does not exist)">Srivari Sobhanam</a></i> (1985)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Mogudu_Pellalu&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Mogudu Pellalu (page does not exist)">Mogudu Pellalu</a></i> (1985)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Muddula_Manavaralu&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Muddula Manavaralu (page does not exist)">Muddula Manavaralu</a></i> (1985)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Rendu_Rellu_Aaru" title="Rendu Rellu Aaru">Rendu Rellu Aaru</a></i> (1986)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Seetharama_Kalyanam_(1986_film)" title="Seetharama Kalyanam (1986 film)">Seetharama Kalyanam</a></i> (1986)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Chantabbai" title="Chantabbai">Chantabbai</a></i> (1986)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Padamati_Sandhya_Ragam" title="Padamati Sandhya Ragam">Padamati Sandhya Ragam</a></i> (1987)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Raga_Leela&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Raga Leela (page does not exist)">Raga Leela</a></i> (1987)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Satyagraham_(film)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Satyagraham (film) (page does not exist)">Satyagraham</a></i> (1987)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aha_Naa_Pellanta_(1987_film)" title="Aha Naa Pellanta (1987 film)">Aha Naa Pellanta!</a></i> (1987)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinni_Krishnudu&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Chinni Krishnudu (page does not exist)">Chinni Krishnudu</a></i> (1988)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Vivaha_Bhojanambu_(1988_film)" title="Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988 film)">Vivaha Bhojanambu</a></i> (1988)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Neekoo_Naakoo_Pellanta&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Neekoo Naakoo Pellanta (page does not exist)">Neekoo Naakoo Pellanta</a></i> (1988)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Choopulu_Kalasina_Subhavela" title="Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela">Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela</a></i> (1988)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Hai_Hai_Nayaka" title="Hai Hai Nayaka">Hai Hai Nayaka</a></i> (1989)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Jayammu_Nischayammu_Raa_(1989_film)" title="Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)">Jayammu Nischayammu Raa</a></i> (1989)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Prema_Zindabad" title="Prema Zindabad">Prema Zindabad</a></i> (1990)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bava_Bava_Panneru&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Bava Bava Panneru (page does not exist)">Bava Bava Panneru</a></i> (1991)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Prema_Enta_Madhuram&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Prema Enta Madhuram (page does not exist)">Prema Enta Madhuram</a></i> (1991)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Vichitra_Prema" title="Vichitra Prema">Vichitra Prema</a></i> (1991)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Babai_Hotel" title="Babai Hotel">Babai Hotel</a></i> (1992)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ladies_Special_(film)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Ladies Special (film) (page does not exist)">Ladies Special</a></i> (1993)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=A_Aa_E_Ee_(1994_film)&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="A Aa E Ee (1994 film) (page does not exist)">A Aa E Ee</a></i> (1994)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Sh..._Gup_Chup&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Sh... Gup Chup (page does not exist)">Sh... Gup Chup</a></i> (1994)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Oho_Naa_Pellanta&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Oho Naa Pellanta (page does not exist)">Oho Naa Pellanta</a></i> (1996)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Vichitram&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Vichitram (page does not exist)">Vichitram</a></i> (1998)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Written only</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Devudu_Chesina_Bommalu&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Devudu Chesina Bommalu (page does not exist)">Devudu Chesina Bommalu</a></i> (1976)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Siri_Siri_Muvva" title="Siri Siri Muvva">Siri Siri Muvva</a></i> (1976)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Adavi_Ramudu_(1977_film)" title="Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)">Adavi Ramudu</a></i> (1977)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Amara_Deepam_(1977_film)" title="Amara Deepam (1977 film)">Amara Deepam</a></i> (1977)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Aalu_Magalu&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Aalu Magalu (page does not exist)">Aalu Magalu</a></i> (1977)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Devathalara_Deevinchandi" title="Devathalara Deevinchandi">Devathalara Deevinchandi</a></i> (1977)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Driver_Ramudu" title="Driver Ramudu">Driver Ramudu</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sommokadidi_Sokokadidi" class="mw-redirect" title="Sommokadidi Sokokadidi">Sommokadidi Sokokadidi</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Vetagadu" title="Vetagadu">Vetagadu</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Tayaramma_Bangarayya" title="Tayaramma Bangarayya">Tayaramma Bangarayya</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sankarabharanam_(1980_film)" title="Sankarabharanam (1980 film)">Sankarabharanam</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/w/index.php?title=Bomma_Boruse_Jeevitam&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Bomma Boruse Jeevitam (page does not exist)">Bomma Boruse Jeevitam</a></i> (1979)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Alludu_Pattina_Bharatam" title="Alludu Pattina Bharatam">Alludu Pattina Bharatam</a></i> (1980)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Bhale_Krishnudu" title="Bhale Krishnudu">Bhale Krishnudu</a></i> (1980)</li> <li><i>Sirimalle Navvindi</i> (1980)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Rowdy_Ramudu_Konte_Krishnudu" title="Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu">Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu</a></i> (1980)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Maha_Purushudu" title="Maha Purushudu">Maha Purushudu</a></i> (1981)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Talli_Kodukula_Anubandham" title="Talli Kodukula Anubandham">Talli Kodukula Anubandham</a></i> (1982)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Nireekshana" title="Nireekshana">Nireekshana</a></i> (1982)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sagara_Sangamam" title="Sagara Sangamam">Sagara Sangamam</a></i> (1983)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Vijetha" title="Vijetha">Vijetha</a></i> (1985)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Ramu_(1987_film)" title="Ramu (1987 film)">Ramu</a></i> (1987)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Gandhinagar_Rendava_Veedhi" title="Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi">Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi</a></i> (1987)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Antima_Teerpu_(1988_film)" title="Antima Teerpu (1988 film)">Antima Teerpu</a></i> (1988)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aakhari_Poratam" title="Aakhari Poratam">Aakhari Poratam</a></i> (1988)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Raktabhishekam" title="Raktabhishekam">Raktabhishekam</a></i> (1988)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Jagadeka_Veerudu_Athiloka_Sundari" title="Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari">Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari</a></i> (1990)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aditya_369" title="Aditya 369">Aditya 369</a></i> (1991)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Minor_Raja" title="Minor Raja">Minor Raja</a></i> (1991)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Killer_(1992_film)" title="Killer (1992 film)">Killer</a></i> (1992)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Aapadbandhavudu" title="Aapadbandhavudu">Aapadbandhavudu</a></i> (1992)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Pillalu_Diddina_Kapuram" title="Pillalu Diddina Kapuram">Pillalu Diddina Kapuram</a></i> (1993)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Govinda_Govinda_(1994_film)" title="Govinda Govinda (1994 film)">Govinda Govinda</a></i> (1994)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Prema_Sikharam" title="Prema Sikharam">Prema Sikharam</a></i> (1994)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Sri_Sita_Ramula_Kalyanam_Chootamu_Raarandi" title="Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi">Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi</a></i> (1998)</li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="navbox-styles"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1129693374"><link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236075235"></div><div role="navigation" class="navbox" aria-labelledby="Nandi_Award_for_Best_Director" 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Visweswar Rao">U. Visweswar Rao</a> (1982)</li> <li><a class="mw-selflink selflink">Jandhyala</a> (1983)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/K._Raghavendra_Rao" title="K. Raghavendra Rao">K. Raghavendra Rao</a> (1984)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Singeetam_Srinivasa_Rao" title="Singeetam Srinivasa Rao">Singeetam Srinivasa Rao</a> (1985)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/K._Viswanath" title="K. Viswanath">K. Viswanath</a> (1986)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/K._Viswanath" title="K. Viswanath">K. Viswanath</a> (1987)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Suresh_Krissna" title="Suresh Krissna">Suresh Krissna</a> (1988)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ram_Gopal_Varma" title="Ram Gopal Varma">Ram Gopal Varma</a> (1989)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Kranthi_Kumar" title="Kranthi Kumar">Kranthi Kumar</a> (1990)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">1991–2000</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Ram_Gopal_Varma" title="Ram Gopal Varma">Ram Gopal Varma</a> (1991)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/C._Umamaheswara_Rao" title="C. Umamaheswara Rao">C. Umamaheswara Rao</a> (1992)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/K._Raghavendra_Rao" title="K. Raghavendra Rao">K. Raghavendra Rao</a> (1993)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Singeetam_Srinivasa_Rao" title="Singeetam Srinivasa Rao">Singeetam Srinivasa Rao</a> (1994)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/K._Raghavendra_Rao" title="K. Raghavendra Rao">K. Raghavendra Rao</a> (1995)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Gangaraju_Gunnam" class="mw-redirect" title="Gangaraju Gunnam">Gangaraju Gunnam</a> (1996)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/K._Raghavendra_Rao" title="K. Raghavendra Rao">K. Raghavendra Rao</a> (1997)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Dasari_Narayana_Rao" title="Dasari Narayana Rao">Dasari Narayana Rao</a> (1998)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ram_Gopal_Varma" title="Ram Gopal Varma">Ram Gopal Varma</a> (1999)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/S._V._Krishna_Reddy" title="S. V. Krishna Reddy">S. V. 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S. Rajamouli">S. S. Rajamouli</a> (2009)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sunil_Kumar_Reddy" class="mw-redirect" title="Sunil Kumar Reddy">Sunil Kumar Reddy</a> (2010)</li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">2011–present</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even hlist" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/N._Shankar" title="N. Shankar">N. Shankar</a> (2011)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/S._S._Rajamouli" title="S. S. Rajamouli">S. S. Rajamouli</a> (2012)</li> <li>Daya Kodavaganti (2013)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Boyapati_Srinu" title="Boyapati Srinu">Boyapati Srinu</a> (2014)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/S._S._Rajamouli" title="S. S. Rajamouli">S. S. 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