Maruthi
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Maruthi Dasari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 October 1981 Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Spouse | Veenaraga Spandana |
| Children | 2 |
Maruthi Dasari is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works in Telugu cinema. He started out directing low-budget films Ee Rojullo and Bus Stop (both 2012), that were well-liked for their young themes and relatable humor.
Career
[edit]In 2012, Maruthi's directorial debut, Ee Rojullo, hit the screens to positive acclaim from critics. Despite being made on a modest budget of 50 lakhs, the film surpassed expectations by grossing over 10 crores.[1] It emerged as one of the most successful Telugu films in 2012. Shortly after, in November 2012, his second directorial venture, Bus Stop, was released and declared a hit.[2]
In 2013, Maruthi wrote and produced Prema Katha Chitram under Maruthi Talkies, introducing his cameraman J. Prabhakar Reddy as the director. The film turned out to be a sudden hit, grossing 20 crores. Maruthi continued his production journey with films like Prema Katha Chitram, Romance, Mahesh, Villa-2, Love You Bangaram, and Green Signal.[3]
His subsequent directorial projects included Kotha Janta with Allu Sirish and Babu Bangaram with Venkatesh. Maruthi also contributed as a writer and screenwriter for Bhadram Be Careful Brotheru, which received critical acclaim.[4] His collaboration with Nani on Bhale Bhale Magadivoy in 2015 proved to be a super hit, gaining praise for Nani's outstanding performance.[5]
In 2014, Maruthi announced a project titled Radha starring Venkatesh and Nayantara. However, the film faced a setback when a writer accused Maruthi of copying his story, leading to the project being shelved.[6]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As director
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ee Rojullo | |
| Bus Stop | ||
| 2014 | Kotha Janta | |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | |
| 2016 | Babu Bangaram | |
| 2017 | Mahanubhavudu | |
| 2018 | Shailaja Reddy Alludu | |
| 2019 | Prati Roju Pandage | [7] |
| 2021 | Manchi Rojulochaie | [8] |
| 2022 | Pakka Commercial | [9] |
| 2026 | The RajaSaab | [10] |
Other roles
[edit]| Year | Title | Producer | Writer | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ee Rojullo | Yes | No | No | |
| 2013 | Prema Katha Chitram | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Romance | Presenter | No | No | ||
| 2014 | Love You Bangaram | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Green Signal | Yes | No | No | ||
| Lovers | Yes | Screenplay | No | ||
| 2015 | Best Actors | Yes | No | No | |
| 2016 | Bhadram Be Careful Brotheru | No | Yes | No | |
| Rojulu Marayi | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2017 | London Babulu | Yes | No | No | |
| 2018 | Brand Babu | No | Yes | No | |
| 2021 | 3 Roses | No | Creator | No | Aha web series |
| 2022 | Pakka Commercial | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2025 | Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama | No | No | Yes | |
| Tribanadhari Barbarik | Distributor | No | No |
Personal life
[edit]In 2003, Maruthi wed Veenaraga Spandana. The couple has a daughter, Hiya Dasari and a son. After relocating to Hyderabad, he first worked as a animator and painted number plates and signboards to supplement his income.
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director (Telugu) | Ee Rojullo[11] | Won |
| 2016 | 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director (Telugu) | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ↑ "timesofap.com".
- ↑ "youtube.com". Interview With Maruthi Director of 'E Rojullo'.
- ↑ "everydaypopcorn.com". A Director is One Who Could Cover The Minuses and Highlight The Pluses – Maruthi. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Idlebrain.com". Maruthi to direct Venkatesh's Radha. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "which is released and garnered positive reviews world wide Digitalbytes, Retrieved 03.02.2015". Archived from the original on 2 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "- Telugu News". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2015.
- ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (17 December 2019). "Director Maruthi promises an entertaining film with 'Prati Roju Pandage'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ↑ "Maruthi Manchi Rojulu Vachayi: 30 రోజుల్లో సినిమా తీయడం ఎలా.. మారుతి 'మంచి రోజులు వచ్చాయి..'". News18 Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ↑ "'Pakka Commercial' goes on floors in Hyderabad: Sathyaraj joins Gopichand in maiden schedule". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ↑ "Prabhas - Maruthi Movie First look on Sankranthi 2024". Manamnews. 29 December 2023.
- ↑ "Oneindia". SIIMA Awards 2013: Telugu Winners List. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 21st-century Indian people
- Telugu film directors
- 1981 births
- People from Machilipatnam
- Writers from Krishna district
- Film people from Krishna district
- Telugu film producers
- Film directors from Andhra Pradesh
- Film producers from Andhra Pradesh
- Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh
- Indian film producers
- South Indian International Movie Awards winners