Maruthi Explained

Maruthi
Birth Place:Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Yearsactive:2005 - present

Maruthi Dasari, known mononymously as Maruthi, is an Indian director, screenwriter, producer who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is known for directing low budget films like Ee Rojullo and Bus Stop. Maruthi is associated with Maruthi Talkies, a film production house in the Telugu film industry.

Personal life

Maruthi was born in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his education in Machilipatnam. Later Maruthi moved to Hyderabad after his graduation. He learnt animation and later joined DQ Entertainment International, where he was part of the first batch of animators in the city.[1]

Career

Maruthi embarked on his professional journey as a co-producer for the films Premisthe and A Film by Aravind. He then transitioned into film distribution, handling various movie releases. Subsequently, he ventured into the realm of designing ads and creative content.

During this time, Chiranjeevi became aware of Maruthi's skills and enlisted him to design a flag for the Praja Rajyam Party. Maruthi also contributed promotional ads for the party and created a logo for Athadu. In 2011, Ram Gopal Varma made Dongala Mutha using a 5D camera on a tight budget, a move that caught Maruthi's attention. Inspired, he decided to venture into low-budget filmmaking.

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.[2] It emerged as one of the most successful Tollywood films in 2012. Shortly after, in November 2012, his second directorial venture, Bus Stop, was released and declared a Hit.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5] His collaboration with Nani on Bhale Bhale Magadivoy in 2015 proved to be a super hit, gaining praise for Nani's outstanding performance.[6]

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.[7]

Filmography

Films
Year Title DirectorWriter Producer Notes
2012Ee Rojullo
Bus Stop
2013 Prema Katha Chitram
Romance
2014 Love You Bangaram
Green Signal
Lovers
Kotha Janta
2015Best Actors
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy
2016 Bhadram Be Careful Brotheru
Babu Bangaram
Rojulu Marayi
2017 London Babulu
Mahanubhavudu
2018 Brand Babu
Shailaja Reddy Alludu
2019Prati Roju Pandage [8]
2021Manchi Rojulochaie [9]
3 RosesAha web series
2022Pakka Commercial [10]
2025The Raja Saab[11]

Cameo appearances

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyCategoryFilmResult
20132nd South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Debut Director (Telugu)Ee Rojullo[12]
20165th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Director (Telugu)Bhale Bhale Magadivoy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: timesofindia.indiatimes.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20130703201716/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-29/news-interviews/40271274_1_maruthi-bunny-vasu-tollywood. dead. 3 July 2013. The Times of India. 29 June 2013.
  2. Web site: timesofap.com.
  3. Web site: youtube.com. Interview With Maruthi Director of 'E Rojullo'.
  4. Web site: everydaypopcorn.com. dead. A Director is One Who Could Cover The Minuses and Highlight The Pluses – Maruthi. 28 November 2013. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203000234/http://everydaypopcorn.com/a-director-is-one-who-could-cover-the-minuses-and-highlight-the-pluses-maruthi/.
  5. Web site: Idlebrain.com. Maruthi to direct Venkatesh's Radha. 2013-12-27.
  6. Web site: which is released and garnered positive reviews world wide Digitalbytes,Retrieved 03.02.2015 . 3 March 2015 . 2 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150302055438/http://www.digitalbytes.in/blog/films/bhale-bale-magaadivoy-is-hero-nani-new-movie-with-director-maruthi/ . dead .
  7. Web site: - Telugu News. https://web.archive.org/web/20151215193442/http://www.indiaglitz.com/big-movies-which-got-shelved-after-launch-telugu-news-117460.html-slide9. dead. 15 December 2015. IndiaGlitz.com.
  8. News: Chowdhary . Y. Sunita . 2019-12-17 . Director Maruthi promises an entertaining film with 'Prati Roju Pandage' . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-05-07 . 0971-751X.
  9. Web site: Maruthi Manchi Rojulu Vachayi: 30 రోజుల్లో సినిమా తీయడం ఎలా.. మారుతి 'మంచి రోజులు వచ్చాయి..'. 2021-08-03. News18 Telugu. te.
  10. News: 'Pakka Commercial' goes on floors in Hyderabad: Sathyaraj joins Gopichand in maiden schedule. en. The Times of India. 2021-08-03.
  11. Web site: Prabhas - Maruthi Movie First look on Sankranthi 2024. Manamnews . 2023-12-29.
  12. Web site: entertainment.oneindia.in. SIIMA Awards 2013: Telugu Winners List. 14 September 2013. 14 September 2013.