Sunil Kumar Reddy

P Suneel Kumar Reddy[1] is an Indian director, screenwriter, and film producer who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is well-known for directing critically acclaimed films such as Sontha Ooru, Gangaputrulu, Gulf, Oka Romantic Crime Katha and Oka Criminal Prema Katha. Suneel Kumar Reddy is associated with Sravya Films, a film production house in South. He is also managing director of Screenshot Infotainment Pvt Ltd. His films won 18 State Awards and participated in several international film festivals. He was awarded as best director and best dialogue writer for his film Gangaputrulu. He directed a film Nenem Chinnapillana for movie mogul D. Rama Naidu under the banner of Suresh Productions. He served as a jury member for International Children's Film Festival India. He rendered his services as a guest faculty for Annapurna Film School and Ramanaidu Film School and conducted several film workshops across India.

P Suneel Kumar Reddy
Born (1969-11-30) 30 November 1969
OccupationDirector, Writer & Producer
Years active2001 - present

Early life

P. Suneel Kumar Reddy is a native of Alaganipadu of Potti Sriramulu Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh. He studied in Vizag, Sompeta in the northern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering. As he was interested in journalism, he started a magazine, Kokila, and acted as editor/publisher of it. Later on he launched an evening daily newspaper, City Roundup, in Visakhapatnam.[2]

Career

Suneel Kumar Reddy started his career with a film called Silence Please, which is a love story between deaf and mute lovers. His second movie was Hero, a children's film where he shows that both education and indulging in physical activities are important to children; this movie won three Nandi Awards. Reddy also directed a documentary called Chance, which won two Nandi Awards and was screened at the Cairo Film Festival. In 2009, Reddy released Sontha Ooru, and it was received very well by the audience and also received critical acclaim. It won Best Film of the Year, and debutant actress Tirrtha received the award for Best Actress. Gangaputrulu, a film about the fisherman community, won Reddy awards for Best Director and Best Dialogue Writer. His latest Malayalam film, Marubhoomigal, won three prestigious Kerala Critics Awards for Cinematography, Lyrics and Makeup.

Filmography
Year Film Language Director Producer Writer Notes
2001Silence PleaseTeluguYesYesYesSilent film based on a love story between a deaf and mute couple.
2003HeroTeluguYesYesYesChildren's film which won three AP state Nandi Awards, including best children's film.
2003MeghamTeluguYesNoYesAction film based on Rayalaseema Factions.
2005ChanceTeluguYesYesYesWon Nandi Award of Best Documentary, participated in Cairo International Film Festival.
2006PrayatnamTeluguYesYesYesFilm based on the growing suicidal tendencies in society.
2007MissingTeluguYesYesYesHorror thriller film in the back drop of medical profession.
2007Best FriendsMalayalamYesYesYesCrime thriller.
2009Sontha OoruTeluguYesYesYesDisplacement of Villages in the name of development. Won State Nandi Awards for Best Film, Best Dialogue Writer and Best Character Artiste (L B Sriram), and Best Heroine (Tirtha). Participated in International Film Festivals.
2010GangaputruluTeluguYesYesYesBased on the exploitation of the fisherman community and impact of 'development' on their livelihoods. Won State Nandi Awards for Second Best Film, Best Dialogues and Best Direction. Screened in several International Film Festivals.
2012Oka Romantic Crime KathaTeluguYesYesYesFirst Edition of the Romantic Crime Trilogy. Film based on illegal teenage abortions and growing criminal tendencies among youth for luxurious life styles.
2013Waiting for YouTeluguYesYesYesFilm based on the lives of paramedics. It sensitises the public to the need to give way to ambulances to save lives during the golden hour.
2013Nenem... Chinna Pillanaa?TeluguYesNoNoProduced by Dr. D Ramanaidu, under the banner of Suresh Productions. Film discuss about Female Empowerment.
2014Oka Criminal Prema KathaTeluguYesYesYesSecond Edition of the Romantic Trilogy deals with domestic abuse faced by teenagers at home.
2015Miss LeelavathiTeluguYesYesYesThe film shows how an extra martial affair destroys a family. It was shot during the Hudhud natural calamity.
2017ATM Not WorkingTeluguYesYesYesFilm is a satirical take on demonetisation.
2017GulfTeluguYesYesYesFilm depicting the lives of migrant labourers from India working in gulf countries.
2019Romantic CriminalsTeluguYesYesYesThird Edition of the Romantic Crime Trilogy, it is based on drug abuse.
2019NTR Katha NayakuduTeluguNoNoNoActed in the role Legendary Director Kannappa in the film 'NTR Katha Nayakudu'
2020MarubhoomigalMalayalamYesYesYesFilm talks about Kathakali Arts in the search for the roots. To be released in theaters. Won three Kerala Critics Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, and Best Lyrics.
2020OotagadesamTamilYesNoYesCompleted shooting and film is in post-production, getting ready to be released.
2020ValasaTeluguYesYesYesValasa depicts the journey of the migrant labourers during the lockdown period with the COVID crises.
2020Welcome to Tihar CollegeTeluguYesYesYesYouthful film in the backdrop of our present education system. Deals with the aspiration of the parents and the frustration of the students.

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References
  1. "Characters real hero of films: Director Sunil Kumar".
  2. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/filmmaker-throws-light-on-migration-in-covid-times/article32462297.ece?fbclid=IwAR04c2vuDK3RseGLQh9KwjxlC135COexiKJGR3BSNbTVo59B03Fcl_qjqvA
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6190049/?ref_=fn_al_nm_3
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