Satish Vegesna is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in

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Sathamanam Bhavati ''Sathamanam Bhavati'' () is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Satish Vegesna. The film is produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations and stars Sharwanand, Anupama Parameswaran, Prakash Raj and Jayasu ...

'' directed by him received the

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, and Best Home Viewing Feature Film.

Early life

Vegesna was born in Tanuku of West Godavari district,

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. He completed his BA and worked as a composer in the news daily

Eenadu ''Eenadu'' () is the largest circulated Telugu-language daily newspaper of India sold mostly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He quit his job to become a writer.

Filmography

Vegesna initially worked as a writer and became a director. In 1999, he started working with director

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for a few films like Speed Dancer, Priya O Priya. He worked with

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for the film

Thotti Gang ''Thotti Gang'' is a 2002 Telugu-language comedy film produced and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Allari Naresh, Prabhu Deva, Sunil, Gajala and Anita Hassanandani. The movie was released on 6 December 2002 to positive review ...

. This along with Kabaddi Kabaddi gave him a break as a writer. Later he worked with Allari Naresh for several films. Dongala Bandi was his first film as a director starring Allari Naresh. But this film did not do well at the box office. He worked for director Harish Shankar for the films Gabbar Singh, Ramayya Vastavayya, and Subrahmanyam for Sale. After that he approached producer

Dil Raju Velamakucha Venkata Ramana Reddy (born 17 December 1970), known professionally as Dil Raju, is an Indian film producer and distributor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has also financed some Tamil and Hindi films and owns the production ...

with the story of Sathamanam Bhavati which became a hit at the box office also garnering a National award and state Nandi award. The film received the

for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for "in appreciation of providing a feeling of jubilation by respecting family values in an unexplored manner".

As a director

* ''

Dongala Bandi ''Dongala Bandi'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Satish Vegesna and starring Allari Naresh and newcomer Tanya. Cast * Allari Naresh as Krish * Tanya as Aishwarya *Malishka *Ali as Tantia Tope / Tribal leader * V ...

'' (2008) * ''Raamadandu (2012)'' * ''Kulumanali'' (2012) * ''

(2017)'' * ''Srinivasa Kalyanam'' ''(2018)'' * ''

Entha Manchivaadavuraa ''Entha Manchivaadavuraa'' () is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Satish Vegesna. It is an official remake of Gujarati film ''Oxygen'' (2018 film). The film stars Kalyan Ram and Mehreen Pirzada, with the music compose ...

(2020)'' * ''Kothi Kommachhi'' (2021) * '' Sri Sri Sri Rajaavaaru''(2022)

As a writer

References

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