Sujeeth
Indian Film Director
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Sujeeth Reddy (born 26 October 1990) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema.[1][2] He made his directorial debut in with the Run Raja Run (2014).[3] He received SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Telugu for the film.[4]
26 October 1990
- Film director
- Screenwriter
Sujeeth Reddy | |
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| Born | Sujeeth Reddy 26 October 1990 |
| Alma mater | L. V. Prasad Film and TV Academy |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse | Pravallika Reddy |
Early life
Sujeeth started creating short films at the age of 17 under the name Sujeeth Sign. He holds a film degree from the LV Prasad Film & TV Academy in Chennai and has created over 30 short films.[3][4] In an interview Sujeeth stated that "I actually came into the film industry to work as an assistant director under Puri Jagannadh. But after meeting him, he suggested that I can start making films myself".[5]
He got an opportunity to debut under UV Creations, with Run Raja Run (2014). Starring Sharwanand and Seerat Kapoor in the lead roles, it went to become a sleeper hit at the box office. Following the instant success of his debut, he developed a story for Prabhas. He narrated it to Prabhas during the shooting of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Titled Saaho (2019), it was shot simultaneously in Telugu, Hindi and some scenes reshot in Tamil with an ensemble cast of actors from different industries. However, unlike his debut success, Saaho was made with a huge budget of ₹350 crores, making it the second-costliest film in Telugu cinema, at the time. It opened from mixed-to-negative reviews, but was an above average grosser at the box-office.
Sujeeth then collaborated with Pawan Kalyan in the film They Call Him OG. The film was released in September 2025.[6]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
- Note: All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Run Raja Run | Cameo appearance | |
| 2019 | Saaho | Simultaneously shot in Hindi | [7] |
| 2025 | They Call Him OG | Also lyricist for the song "Washi Yo Washi" | [8] |
| 2027 | Bloody Romeo † |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards South | 2015 | Best Director – Telugu | Run Raja Run | Nominated | [9] |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 2015 | Best Debut Director – Telugu | Won |