Srikanth Odela is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema.[1][2][3] He made his directorial debut with Dasara, which emerged as a commercial success at the box office, grossing over ₹117.50 crore worldwide.[4] He has won a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award for the film.
Srikanth Odela | |
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Born | |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Career
editOdela worked as an assistant director for Sukumar in Nannaku Prematho (2016) and Rangasthalam (2018).[5][6] He later directed his first feature, Dasara starring Nani. The film garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success, crossing the ₹100 crore mark and becoming the highest-grossing film in Nani's career.[7][8]
In 2024, Odela announced his second film with Nani again, titled NaniOdela2.[9][10][11]
Personal life
editSrikanth tied the knot on 31 May 2023 in a traditional ceremony held in his hometown of Godavarikhani.[12][13]
Filmography
edit† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | Dasara | Directorial debut | [14][15] |
2025 | NaniOdela2 † | Announced | [16][17] |
Awards and nominations
editAward | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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69th Filmfare Awards South | Best Debut Director | Dasara | Won | [18] |
12th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director – Telugu | Won | [19] | |
Best Debut Director – Telugu | Nominated | [20] |
References
edit- ^ "Prabhas to Join Hands with Dasara Fame Director Srikanth Odela?". news 18. 9 November 2023. Archived from the original on 16 November 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Sandeep Reddy Vanga, 'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela meet Chiranjeevi after receiving Padma Vibhushan". The Statesman. 28 January 2024. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "BUZZ: Nani and Janhvi Kapoor to share screen for first time in former's 33rd film directed by Dasara's Srikanth Odela". Pinkvilla. 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Dasara Hit or Flop: A Box Office Analysis of Nani's Latest Telugu Movie!". 9 May 2023. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Srikanth Odela: తొలి సినిమాతోనే బాక్సాఫీస్ వద్ద సత్తా చాటాడు.. ఇంతకీ ఎవరీ శ్రీకాంత్ ఓదెల ?" [He showed his power at the box office with his first movie.. Who is Srikanth Odela?]. TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Dasara director Srikanth Odela: More than collections, my focus is to tell a story as genuinely as possible". HT Media.
- ^ "Srikanth Odela creates an unbelievable record with Dasara". Telangana Today. 11 April 2023. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Dasara box office: Nani's blockbuster grosses Rs 100 crore worldwide, becomes actor's biggest ever hit as leading man". The Indian Express. 6 April 2023. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ PTI (31 March 2024). "Nani to reunite with 'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Nani teams up with srikanth odela again a year after dasara release". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Nani to Reunite with 'Dasara' Director Srikanth Odela". Outlook (Indian magazine). 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Dasara director Srikanth Odela ties the knot, Nani showers love and blessings". India Today. June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Srikanth Odela: సైలెంట్ గా పెళ్లి చేసేసుకున్న శ్రీకాంత్ ఓదెల.. అమ్మాయి ఎవరో తెలుసా?". Zee News. 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Nani to reunite with dasara director srikanth odela". The Telegraph (India).
- ^ "Nani reunites with director Srikanth Odela for his next". Cinema Express. 30 March 2024. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Nani and Srikanth Odela set to deliver second blockbuster with 'Nani 33'". The Hindu. 31 March 2024. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Nani 33 Big Update: Nani joins hands with Dasara director Srikanth Odela for his upcoming action drama". Pinkvilla. 30 March 2024. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Winner of filmfare awards south telugu 2024". Filmfare.
- ^ "SIIMA Winners List 2024 (Telugu, Kannada): Nani, Rakshit Shetty Win Best Actor; Mrunal Best Actress". News18. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Siima awards 2024 Nominations list". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.