Nimmala Shankar is an Indian film director, known for his works in

Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, Hy ...

. He is known for directing blockbuster films like ''

Jayam Manade Raa ''Jayam Manadera'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by N. Shankar and produced by D. Suresh Babu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars Venkatesh, Soundarya and Bhanupriya, with music composed by Vandematara ...

''. In 2011, he directed ''

Jai Bolo Telangana ''Jai Bolo Telangana'' ( ''Hail Telangana!'') is a 2011 Telugu-language historical drama film based on the Telangana Movement, produced & directed by N.Shankar on Mahalakshmi Arts banner. Starring Jagapathi Babu, Smriti Irani, Meera Nandan, S ...

'', which won five

Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ...

and was screened at the 6th ''South Asian Film Festival'', held in Goa during September 2011.

Early life

He was born in

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, Madgulapally Mandal, Chirumarthy village,

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.The Hindu : Telangana / Nalgonda News : Movie to highlight plight of archakas
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Awards

;

Sarojini Devi Award for a Film on National Integration The Nandi Award for Sarojini Award Film on National Integration was commissioned in 1983: Winners See also * Cinema of Andhra Pradesh Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of ...

(director) -

(2011) *

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(2011)

Filmography

;Telugu #''

Encounter Encounter or Encounters may refer to: Film *''Encounter'', a 1997 Indian film by Nimmala Shankar * ''Encounter'' (2013 film), a Bengali film * ''Encounter'' (2018 film), an American sci-fi film * ''Encounter'' (2021 film), a British sci-fi film * ...

'' (1997) #''

Sri Ramulayya ''Sri Ramulayya'' is a 1999 Telugu language, Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Paritala Sriramulu, father of politician Paritala Ravindra, directed by N. Shankar. The film won two Nandi Awards. Cast * Mohan Babu * Nandamu ...

'' (1998) #''Yamajathakudu'' (1999) #''

'' (2000) #''

Bhadrachalam Bhadrachalam is a census town in Bhadradri Kothagudem district in the Indian state of Telangana. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage town with the Bhadrachalam Temple of Lord Rama, situated on the banks of Godavari river. It is located east o ...

'' (2002) #'' Aayudham'' (2003) #'' Raam'' (2006) #''

'' (2011) #''

Two Countries ''Two Countries'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written by Rafi and directed by Shafi. The film stars Dileep and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles, with Suraj Venjarammoodu, Mukesh, Aju Varghese and Jagadish appearing ...

'' (2017) ;Kannada #''

Nammanna ''Nammanna'' () is a 2005 Indian Kannada-language action-drama film directed by N. Shankar featuring Sudeep, Anjala Zaveri and Asha Saini in the lead roles. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Gurukiran. The film re ...

'' (2005)

References

External links

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