Srikanth Odela

Srikanth Odela
Born (1990-12-14) 14 December 1990 (age 33)
Godavarikhani, Telangana
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2016–present

Srikanth Odela is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema.[1][2][3] He made his directorial debut with the film Dasara, which emerged as a commercial success at the box office, grossing over ₹117.50 crore worldwide.[4] He won Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director - South for his directorial venture Dasara.[5]

Career

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Srikanth Odela worked as an assistant director for the films Nannaku Prematho and Rangasthalam.[6][7] He later directed his first feature, Dasara starring Nani. The film garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success, crossing the ₹100 crore mark and becoming the highest-grossing film in Nani's career.[8][9]

In 2024, a second film project starring Nani titled Nani33 was announced.[10][11][12]

Personal life

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Srikanth tied the knot on 31 May 2023 in a traditional ceremony held in his hometown of Godavarikhani.[13][14]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Notes Ref.
2023 Dasara Directorial debut [15][16]
TBA Nani33 † Announced [17][18]

Awards and nominations

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Award Category Work Result Ref.
69th Filmfare Awards South Best Debut Director Dasara Won [19]
12th South Indian International Movie Awards Best director Nominated [20]

References

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  1. ^ "Prabhas to Join Hands with Dasara Fame Director Srikanth Odela?". news 18. 9 November 2023. Archived from the original on 16 November 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Sandeep Reddy Vanga, 'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela meet Chiranjeevi after receiving Padma Vibhushan". The Statesman. 28 January 2024. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  3. ^ "BUZZ: Nani and Janhvi Kapoor to share screen for first time in former's 33rd film directed by Dasara's Srikanth Odela". Pinkvilla. 17 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Dasara Hit or Flop: A Box Office Analysis of Nani's Latest Telugu Movie!". 9 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  5. ^ https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2024/telugu/winners
  6. ^ "Srikanth Odela: తొలి సినిమాతోనే బాక్సాఫీస్ వద్ద సత్తా చాటాడు.. ఇంతకీ ఎవరీ శ్రీకాంత్ ఓదెల ?" [He showed his power at the box office with his first movie.. Who is Srikanth Odela?]. TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 31 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Dasara director Srikanth Odela: More than collections, my focus is to tell a story as genuinely as possible". HT Media.
  8. ^ "Srikanth Odela creates an unbelievable record with Dasara". Telangana Today. 11 April 2023. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Dasara box office: Nani's blockbuster grosses Rs 100 crore worldwide, becomes actor's biggest ever hit as leading man". The Indian Express. 6 April 2023. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  10. ^ PTI (31 March 2024). "Nani to reunite with 'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Nani teams up with srikanth odela again a year after dasara release". Hindustan Times.
  12. ^ "Nani to Reunite with 'Dasara' Director Srikanth Odela". Outlook (Indian magazine). 31 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Dasara director Srikanth Odela ties the knot, Nani showers love and blessings". India Today. June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Srikanth Odela: సైలెంట్ గా పెళ్లి చేసేసుకున్న శ్రీకాంత్ ఓదెల.. అమ్మాయి ఎవరో తెలుసా?". Zee News. 31 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Nani to reunite with dasara director srikanth odela". The Telegraph (India).
  16. ^ "Nani reunites with director Srikanth Odela for his next". Cinema Express. 30 March 2024. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  17. ^ "Nani and Srikanth Odela set to deliver second blockbuster with 'Nani 33'". The Hindu. 31 March 2024. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Nani 33 Big Update: Nani joins hands with Dasara director Srikanth Odela for his upcoming action drama". Pinkvilla. 30 March 2024. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Winner of filmfare awards south telugu 2024". Filmfare.
  20. ^ "Siima awards 2024 Nominations list". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
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