Srinu Vaitla (born 24 September 1972) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema, particularly in the action comedy genre. He has received several accolades, including five Nandi Awards—three for Best Screenplay Writer—and a Filmfare Award South for Best Director – Telugu.
Vaitla made his directorial debut with the romantic film Nee Kosam (1999) and gained recognition with Anandam (2001), also a romantic drama. He later shifted to comedy and action-comedy films, directing projects such as Sontham (2002), Venky (2004), Dhee (2007), Dubai Seenu (2007), Ready (2008), King (2008), Dookudu (2011), and Baadshah (2013). His films from Sontham onward are widely referenced in Telugu popular culture and have attained cult status for their comedy scenes and characters. Since Venky, he has frequently collaborated with writers Kona Venkat and Gopi Mohan.
Early life Srinu Vaitla was born in Kandulapalem near Ramachandrapuram in the erstwhile East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his intermediate education in Kakinada. He developed a strong interest in cinema and frequently watched films instead of attending college. Inspired by directors Mani Ratnam and Vamsy, he decided to pursue a career in the Telugu film industry. After completing his intermediate education in 1989, he boarded the Bokaro Express from Samalkot to Madras, aiming to establish himself in the industry.
Filmography + Films as director Year TitleDirectorStoryScreenplayDialogues1999Nee Kosam2001Anandam2002Sontham2004AnandamanandamayeVenky2005Andarivaadu2007DheeDubai Seenu2008ReadyKing2010Namo Venkatesa2011Dookudu2013Baadshah2014Aagadu2015 Bruce Lee - The Fighter2017 Mister 2018Amar Akbar Anthony2024 Viswam
As actor Rainbow (2008)
Awards Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Nee Kosam) Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director (Nee Kosam) Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer (Nee Kosam) Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer (Dhee) Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer (Dookudu) Filmfare Award for Best Director - Telugu (Dookudu) CinemAA Awards – Best Director (Dookudu) South Indian International Movie Awards – Best Director (Dookudu) Times of India Film Awards – Best Director (Dookudu)
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