Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti is an

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cinematographer, turned director, screenwriter, editor and producer known for his works in

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, and

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cinema. In 1999, Reddy made his foray into cinema as assistant director of photography under

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with Telugu films such as

Raja Kumarudu ''Rajakumarudu'' (translated in promotional material as ''The Prince'') is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Mahesh Babu and Preity Zinta. The film was produced by C. Aswani Dutt under ...

, and Yamajathakudu.

Background

Reddy was born on 23 March 1976 in

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into a Telugu speaking family. Reddy holds A

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from

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, Hyderabad, and post graduate diploma in

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from

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, Pune.

Career

Reddy ventured into

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with the 2003 short film ''Ek Aakash'' for which Reddy received the National Film Award – Special Jury Award – "For starting off as a simple rivalry of two kids from different backgrounds; in kite flying, becomes a battle of one-upmanship. Both are led by their ego and aggressive instincts, but eventually reach a point when they need others help" as cited by the Jury. ''Ek Aakash'' has also garnered various international accolades such as Best Youth and Children's film at the

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, Special Mention at International Film Festival for Young and Children,

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, and was featured at Four

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. In 2018 he directed the Marathi feature film Naal for which he received the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director trophy.

Filmography

;As a co-producer * 2018: '' Naal'' (Marathi film; also director) * 2019: '' George Reddy'' ;As short film director * 2003: ''Ek Aakash'' (Silent film) * 2007: ''II Rewind'' * 2015: ''Road Safety Film: Jyada Akalmandi'' ;As assistant director of photography * 1999: ''

Rajakumarudu ''Rajakumarudu'' (translated in promotional material as ''The Prince'') is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Mahesh Babu and Preity Zinta. The film was produced by C. Aswani Dutt under t ...

'' (assistant director of photography) * 1999: ''Yamajathakudu'' (assistant director of photography) ;As cinematographer

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