Kona Venkat ( born 19 February 1965) is an Indian screenwriter and producer known for his works in

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cinema. He is known for his works in box office hits such as ''

Alludu Seenu ''Alludu Seenu'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak. Produced by Bellamkonda Suresh on his banner Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions, the film marks the debut of his son Bellamkonda Sreenivas with ...

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Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Ravi Teja, Jayasudha, Asin Thottumkal (in her major Telugu debut), and Prakash Raj, while Ali, and Subbaraju play ...

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Dookudu ''Dookudu'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla and written by Vaitla, Kona Venkat, and Gopimohan. It is produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under the banner 14 Reels Entertainmen ...

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Adhurs ''Adhurs'' ( Marvelous) is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak who co-wrote the film with Kona Venkat. Produced by Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan, the film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role alongside Na ...

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Dhee ''Dhee'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vytla and produced by Siri Venkateswara Films. The film stars Vishnu Manchu and Genelia D'Souza while Srihari and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. It was r ...

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Venky ''Venky'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Srinu Vaitla, and produced by Atluri Purnachandra Rao. The film stars Ravi Teja, Sneha, and Ashutosh Rana while Devi Sri Prasad composed music. The film m ...

'', '' Geethanjali'', ''

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Ninnu Kori ''Ninnu Kori'' () is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film directed by debutant Shiva Nirvana from a screenplay written by Kona Venkat. Produced by DVV Danayya under DVV Entertainments, the film stars Nani, Nivetha Thomas a ...

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Jai Lava Kusa ''Jai Lava Kusa'' is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by K. S. Ravindra and produced by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under his banner N. T. R. Arts. The film stars Jr. NTR in a triple role, alongside Raashi Khanna and Ni ...

'' and has recently completed 50 films and 20 years in the film industry.

Selected filmography

As a writer

He started his journey in the film industry in 1997, and, before making his debut as a full-fledged screenwriter in 2003, he has worked as a "telugu dubbing" writer for Hindi films such as

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As producer

He established the production company ''Kona Film Corporation'' and produced several movies. *''

Gully Rowdy ''Gully Rowdy'' is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language romantic action comedy film directed by G. Nageswara Reddy. Produced by Kona Venkat, M. V. V. Satyanarayana under Kona Film Corporation and MVV Cinemas, the film features Sundeep Kishan, Neha S ...

'' (2021) *''

Nishabdham ''Nishabdham'' () is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language mystery film directed by Hemant Madhukar and co-produced by Kona Venkat and T. G. Vishwa Prasad. The film stars R. Madhavan, Michael Madsen, Anushka Shetty, Anjali, Shalini Pandey and Subbara ...

'' (2020) *''

Neevevaro ''Neevevaro'' () is a 2018 Telugu language Romance film, romantic action thriller film directed by Hari Nath and produced by Kona Venkat and M.V.V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Aadhi, Taapsee Pannu and Ritika Singh. This film i ...

'' (2018) *''

'' (2017) *''

Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo ''Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language romantic action thriller film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. It was produced by Miryala Ravinder Reddy, under ''Dwaraka Creations''. The film stars Naga Chaitanya a ...

'' (2016) *'' Abhinetri'' (2016) *'' Shankarabharanam'' (2015) *'' Geethanjali'' (2014) *''Thoka Leni Pitta'' (1997)

As actor

* '' Endukante... Premanta!''

As director

His debut directional film was shelved and unreleased because of unknown reasons. * ''

Naan Aval Adhu ''Naan Aval Adhu'' () is an unreleased Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by Kona Venkat. Madhavan, Shamita Shetty and Sadha featured in the leading roles, while the film had songs and score composed by four music directors including G ...

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Nenu Tanu Aame ''Naan Aval Adhu'' () is an unreleased Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by Kona Venkat. Madhavan, Shamita Shetty and Sadha featured in the leading roles, while the film had songs and score composed by four music directors including G ...

'' (2008)

Awards

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'': Best Writer(2008) for the movie ''

References

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