Gandham Satyamurthy (24 May 1954 – 14 December 2015) was an Indian

screenwriter A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. ...

who predominantly worked in

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. He worked as a story writer for over 90 films and as a dialogue writer for over 400 films. He is the father of film composer

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and singer Sagar. ''Devatha'' (1982), '' Kirayi Kotigadu'' (1983)'', Abhilasha'' (1983)'',

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'' (1984)'', Jwala'' (1985)'', Srinivasa Kalyanam'' (1987), '' Khaidi No. 786'' (1988), ''

Bhale Donga ''Bhale Donga'' () is a 1989 Telugu-language action film produced by K. Devi Vara Prasad under the Devi Films banner, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film w ...

'' (1989)'',

Nari Nari Naduma Murari ''Nari Nari Naduma Murari'' () is a 1990 Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film was produced by K. Murari under the Yuva Chitra Arts banner. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shobana, Nirosha, and music c ...

'' (1990), '' Chanti'' (1992)'', Bangaru Bullodu'' (1993), ''

Matru Devo Bhava ''Matru Devo Bhava'' is a 1993 Telugu drama film written and directed by K. Ajay Kumar. The film won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics by Veturi for the song "Raalipoye Puvva" and Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film was dubbed in T ...

'' (1993), ''

Pedarayudu ''Pedarayudu'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and starring Mohan Babu in a dual role with Bhanupriya and Soundarya also starred in the film. Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth appears in a special appearance ...

'' (1995)'',

Amma Donga ''Amma Donga'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Sagar starring Krishna, Soundarya, Indraja, Aamani and Kota Srinivasa Rao. Koti scored and composed the film's soundtrack. The film follows a daring young man who a ...

'' (1995), '' Pelli'' (1997) were some of his notable films. Satyamurthy collaborated with

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on many of his successful films.

Early life

Gandham Satyamurthy was born on 24 May 1953/4 in

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of Rayavaram mandal,

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. He completed his B. Sc. degree in Ramachandrapuram. Later he studied

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at Andhra National College of Education in

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and started his teaching career.

Career

Literary career

Satyamurthy's passion for literature led him to start essay writing. He began his literary journey with the

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''Chaitanyam''. His works, ''Pavitrulu, Punarankitam, Edaloyala Nidurinche, Digambara Ambaram'' and ''Adhara Garalam'' have especially entertained the literary lovers. He continued his writing process by plotting the conflict in human relationships. Satyamurthy's reputation as a story writer and novelist turned him towards the film industry.

Film career

Satyamurthy started his film career as a story writer with the film ''Devatha'' (1982), directed by

K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao (born 23 May 1942) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema besides having directed a few Hindi films. He has garnered four state Nandi Awards and fiv ...

and produced by

D. Ramanaidu Daggubati Ramanaidu (6 June 1936 – 18 February 2015) was an Indian film producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He founded Suresh Productions in 1964 which became of one of the largest film production companies in India. He was placed i ...

. With the success of this film, he got wide recognition. ''Bava Maradallu, Kirayi Kotigadu, Abhilasha,

, Jwala,

, Kanchana Sita, Chanti,

, Srinivasa Kalyanam,

, Bangaru Bullodu, Pelli, Nyayam Kosam, Khaidi No. 786,

'' were his successful films. Satyamurthy played a key role in

's film career.రచయిత గొర్తి సత్యమూర్తి మృతి !
/ref> He also directed the films ''Dadar Express'', ''Chaitanyam'', ''Baava garu'', ''Palletoori Mogudu''.

Personal life

He had three children sons

, and Sagar and a daughter Padmini. He died on 14 December 2015 due to

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Filmography

References

External links

* {{Devi Sri Prasad Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh Writers from Andhra Pradesh People from East Godavari district Telugu screenwriters 2015 deaths Devi Sri Prasad