Srikanth Odela
Indian film director, writer
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Srikanth Odela is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He is born in Karimnagar, Telangana.[1][2][3] He made his directorial debut with Dasara, which emerged as a commercial success at the box office, grossing over ₹121 crore worldwide.[4] He won a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award for the film.
- Film director
- screenwriter
Srikanth Odela | |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Career
Odela worked as an assistant director for Sukumar in Nannaku Prematho (2016) and Rangasthalam (2018).[5][6] 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.[7][8]
In 2024, Odela announced his second film with Nani again, titled The Paradise.[9][10][11] In December the same year, he announced his third film with Chiranjeevi, tenatively titled Mega157, which is being presented by Nani and produced again by Sudhakar Cherukuri, under SLV Cinemas.
Personal life
Srikanth tied the knot on 31 May 2023 in a traditional ceremony held in his hometown of Godavarikhani.[12][13]
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 69th Filmfare Awards South | Best Debut Director | Dasara | Won | [18] |
| 12th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director – Telugu | Won | [19] | |
| Best Debut Director – Telugu | Nominated | [20] | ||