Rasool Ellore Reddy (born 8 October 1964), also known as Rasool, is an Indian

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, screenwriter, and director known for his works in

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films. He is the brother-in-law and cousin of noted cinematographers, S. Gopal Reddy and Sameer Reddy, respectively. He is known for his works in films such as '' Gaayam'', '' Gulabi'', '' Chitram'', and others. He made his debut as a director with the

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Okariki Okaru ''Okariki Okaru'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by cinematographer Rasool Ellore in his directorial debut. It stars Sriram and Aarthi Chhabria. The film was praised for the non-vulgarity and classiness carrie ...

''. He has garnered three state

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Filmography

Awards

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– '' Gaayam'' (1993). * Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer – ''

Nuvvu Nenu ''Nuvvu Nenu'' is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Teja who co-wrote it with Dasaradh. The film stars Uday Kiran and Anita while Sunil, Banerjee, Tanikella Bharani, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, and Telangana Shak ...

'' (2001). * Nandi Award for Best Debut Director – ''

'' (2003).

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ellore, Rasool 1968 births Living people Telugu film directors Writers from Rajahmundry Nandi Award winners Cinematographers from Andhra Pradesh Telugu film cinematographers Telugu screenwriters 20th-century Indian photographers 21st-century Indian photographers 21st-century Indian film directors Film directors from Andhra Pradesh Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh