Eedara Veera Venkata Satyanarayana (10 June 1956 21 January 2011) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed a total of 51 films in

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and Hindi and introduced many actors to

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. He was well known for making

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and

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films. In 2000, he established his own

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, E. V. V. Cinema. He died in 2011.

Biography

Early life

Satyanarayana was born on 10 June 1956 in Korumamidi village of West Godavari district in present-day

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, India. His parents were Venkat Rao and Venkata Ratnam. He has two brothers who worked in the film industry as still photographers. His passion for films did not let him concentrate on his studies. Deciding to test his luck in the Telugu film industry, E V V discontinued his studies after Intermediate and moved to

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Film career

E. V. V. faced many hardships during his early days in Chennai. His passion for films, relentless approach, persistence and determination to make it big in the industry attracted the attention of noted producer Navatha Krishnam Raju, with whose help he joined Devadas Kanakala as assistant director for the film ''O inti Bhagavatam''. Later, he worked under director

Jandhyala Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously by his surname Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is popula ...

for about 8 years and made 22 films like '' Nalugu Stambhalata'' (1982), '' Rendu Jella Seetha'' (1983), ''

Nelavanka ''Nelavanka'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Jandhyala. Cast * Gummadi as Srirama Raju *J. V. Somayajulu as Raheem *Rajesh as Saleem *Kiran as Kiran *Tulasi as Lalita *Rajyalakshmi as Savitri *Master Ali as Ali *Muddali Su ...

'' (1983), ''

Rendu Rella Aaru ''Rendu Rellu Aaru'' ( stylised as ''2X2=6'') is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Gogineni.Subba Rao under Vijaya Creations banner and directed by Jandhyala. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Chandra Mohan, Rajani, Preethi and ...

'' (1985), '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) and ''

Hai Hai Nayaka Hai Hai Nayaka is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy drama film, co-written and directed by Jandhyala, starring Naresh and Sri Bharati. Madhavapeddi Suresh composed the music for this film. The film released on 23 February 1989. The film deals wit ...

'' (1989). He also worked as co-director for the movie ''

Indrudu Chandrudu ''Indrudu Chandrudu'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language black comedy film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by D. Ramanaidu, starring Kamal Haasan, Vijayashanti and Charan Raj. It was released on 24 November 1989. The film is based on the ...

''. Satyanarayana's directorial debut, ''Chevilo Puvvu'', was a major flop. He was so depressed that he contemplated leaving the film industry. His destiny changed when producer

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gave him a chance to direct ''

Prema Khaidi Prema Khaidi ( Love prisoner) is 1990 Indian Telugu-language romantic film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Harish Kumar, Malashri, Sharada. It was the first hit film of E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Pre ...

'', which screened successfully in all centers. He followed in the path of his teacher, Jandhyala, and made successful comedy movies. His first movie in the comedy genre was ''

Appula Appa Rao ''Appula Appa Rao'' is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by B. Suresh under the Kamadhenu Creations banner, presented by Rama Prabha and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Shobana and music composed by Raja ...

'', followed by ''

Aa Okkati Adakku ''Aa Okkati Adakku'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and produced by M. Saravanan and M. Balasubramaniam under the AVM Productions banner. It stars Rajendra Prasad, Rambha, and ...

'' and '' Jamba Lakidi Pamba''. He also directed family sentiment films, most prominent among them the 1994 super hit film ''

Aame ''Aame'' () is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Ooha, Naresh and Srikanth. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Thaliya Sowbhagya'' (1995) starring Ramkumar and Shruthi and in Tamil as ''Thaali Pudhu ...

'', starring Srikanth and

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. He also directed movies like '' Hello Brother'', ''

Alluda Majaka ''Alluda Majaka'' is a 1995 Telugu-language action comedy film produced by Devi Vara Prasad under the Devi Films banner. The film starred Chiranjeevi, Ramya Krishna and Rambha, with Kota Srinivasa Rao, Lakshmi and Ooha playing supporting rol ...

'', ''

Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu ''Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu'' ( Wife at home, Lover in the kitchen) is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by K. L. Narayana under the Sri Durga Arts banner. It stars Dagg ...

'', ''

Goppinti Alludu ''Goppinti Alludu'' () is a 2000 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Nandamuri Rama Krishna on Ramakrishna Horticultural Cine Studios banner and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Simran, Sanghavi, S ...

'', and ''

Varasudu ''Varasudu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by D. Kishore under the Sri Jayabheri Art Productions banner, presented by Murali Mohan, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. It stars N ...

'', and the Hindi movie ''

Sooryavansham ''Sooryavansham'' (, ) is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical drama film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. It stars Amitabh Bachchan in dual roles, with Soundarya, Jayasudha, Rachna Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan. The fi ...

'', which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Soundarya. He also directed critically acclaimed movies like ''

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'', '' Kanyadanam'' and ''

Ammo! Okato Tareekhu ''Ammo! Okato Tareekhu'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language black comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and produced by K. Chandrasekhar under A. A. Arts. The film features an ensemble cast including Srikanth, Raasi, Su ...

''.

Death

E. V. V. Satyanarama died on 21 January 2011, following multiple complications from chemotherapy for throat cancer, which led to sepsis and cardiac arrest.

Awards

E. V. V. Satyanarayana was presented a

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in 1994 for the film ''Aame''.

Filmography

Director

Writer

*''

'' (1999) (screenplay) *'' Maavidaakulu'' (1998) (story) *'' Maa Nannaki Pelli'' (1997) (screen adaptation) *'' Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi'' (1996) (writer) *''

'' (1994) (story) *''

Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu ''Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by K. Chinni under the Melody Movies banner and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Rajendra Prasad, Ravali and Srikanya, with music composed by Vid ...

'' (1994) (story) *'' Hello Brother'' (1994) (story) *''

'' (1993) (writer) *'' Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' (1993) (story) *''420'' (1992) (screenplay) (story) *''

'' (1991) (story)

Associate director

*''Hai Hai Nayaka'' (1989) *''

'' (1989) *'' Aha Naa Pellanta'' (1987) *''Nalugu Stambhaalaata'' (1982)

Assistant director

*''

'' (1985) *'' Rendu Jella Seetha'' (1983)

Actor

*''

'' (1989) ... Police Inspector

Producer

*''

Chala Bagundi ''Chala Bagundi'' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language film directed and produced by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Srikanth, Vadde Naveen, Malavika and Asha Saini. The film was a hit at the box office and was remade in Kannada as ''Bahala ...

'' (2000) *''Maa Aavida Meedottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi'' (2001) *''

Thotti Gang ''Thotti Gang'' is a 2002 Telugu-language comedy film produced and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Allari Naresh, Prabhu Deva, Sunil, Gajala and Anita Hassanandani. The movie was released on 6 December 2002 to positive reviews and ...

'' (2002) *''Nuvvante Naakistam'' (2003) *''Aaruguru Pativratalu'' (2004) *''

Kithakithalu ''Kithakithalu'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film starring Allari Naresh, Geetha Singh, Madhu Shalini and Jayalalitha. The film is made by Allari Naresh's home banner under the direction of his father E. V. V. Satyanaray ...

'' (2005) *''

Athili Sattibabu LKG ''Athili Sattibabu LKG'' is a 2007 Telugu comedy film starring Allari Naresh and Kausha Rach, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. Allari Naresh played a Pawnbroker in the film, while Raghu Babu and Sunil played his wayward brothers. Plot At ...

'' (2007) *''

Fitting Master ''Fitting Master'' is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, featuring his son Allari Naresh in the lead titular role of Fitting Master, along with Madalsa Sharma, Sayaji Shinde, Chandra Mohan, Ali, Srin ...

'' (2008)

References

External links

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E V V Satyanarayana Photo Gallery – Telugu Cinema Director
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