Srikanth Odela Explained

Srikanth Odela
Birth Date:14 December 1990
Birth Place:Godavarikhani, Telangana
Years Active:2016present
Nationality:Indian

Srikanth Odela is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema.[1] [2] [3] He made his directorial debut with the film Dasara, which emerged as a commercial success at the box office, grossing over ₹117.50 crore worldwide.[4] He won Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director - South for his directorial venture Dasara.[5]

Career

Srikanth Odela worked as an assistant director for the films Nannaku Prematho and Rangasthalam.[6] [7] 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.[8] [9]

In 2024, a second film project starring Nani titled Nani33 was announced.[10] [11] [12]

Personal life

Srikanth tied the knot on 31 May 2023 in a traditional ceremony held in his hometown of Godavarikhani.[13] [14]

Filmography

!Year!Title!Notes!Ref.
2023DasaraDirectorial debut [15] [16]
Announced[17] [18]

Awards and nominations

AwardCategoryWorkResult
69th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Debut DirectorDasara[19]
12th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest director[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prabhas to Join Hands with Dasara Fame Director Srikanth Odela? . . 9 November 2023 . 25 July 2024 . 16 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231116194418/https://www.news18.com/movies/prabhas-to-join-hands-with-dasara-fame-director-srikanth-odela-8655557.html . live .
  2. Web site: Sandeep Reddy Vanga, 'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela meet Chiranjeevi after receiving Padma Vibhushan . . 28 January 2024 . 25 July 2024 . 28 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240128103508/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/sandeep-reddy-vanga-dasara-director-srikanth-odela-meet-chiranjeevi-after-receiving-padma-vibhushan-1503264049.html . live .
  3. Web site: BUZZ: Nani and Janhvi Kapoor to share screen for first time in former's 33rd film directed by Dasara's Srikanth Odela. . 17 July 2024.
  4. Web site: Dasara Hit or Flop: A Box Office Analysis of Nani's Latest Telugu Movie! . 9 May 2023 . 20 July 2023 . 20 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230720163352/https://topmovierankings.com/box-office/dasara-hit-or-flop . live .
  5. https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2024/telugu/winners
  6. Web site: Srikanth Odela: తొలి సినిమాతోనే బాక్సాఫీస్ వద్ద సత్తా చాటాడు.. ఇంతకీ ఎవరీ శ్రీకాంత్ ఓదెల ? . Telugu . He showed his power at the box office with his first movie.. Who is Srikanth Odela?. TV9 Telugu. 31 March 2023 .
  7. Web site: Dasara director Srikanth Odela: More than collections, my focus is to tell a story as genuinely as possible . HT Media.
  8. Web site: Srikanth Odela creates an unbelievable record with Dasara . . 11 April 2023 . 25 July 2024 . 11 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230411073037/https://telanganatoday.com/srikanth-odela-creates-an-unbelievable-record-with-dasara . live .
  9. Web site: Dasara box office: Nani's blockbuster grosses Rs 100 crore worldwide, becomes actor's biggest ever hit as leading man . . 6 April 2023 . 26 July 2024 . 1 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230601210742/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/dasara-box-office-nani-blockbuster-grosses-rs-100-crore-worldwide-8541917/ . live .
  10. Web site: PTI . 2024-03-31 . Nani to reunite with 'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela . 2024-07-25 . . en . 1 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240701013730/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2024/Mar/31/nani-to-reunite-with-dasara-director-srikanth-odela-2 . live .
  11. Web site: Nani teams up with srikanth odela again a year after dasara release. Hindustan Times.
  12. Web site: Nani to Reunite with 'Dasara' Director Srikanth Odela . Outlook (Indian magazine). 31 March 2024 .
  13. Web site: Dasara director Srikanth Odela ties the knot, Nani showers love and blessings . . June 2023 . 25 July 2024 . 2 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230602022643/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dasara-director-srikanth-odela-ties-the-knot-nani-showers-love-and-blessings-2387400-2023-06-01 . live .
  14. Web site: Srikanth Odela: సైలెంట్ గా పెళ్లి చేసేసుకున్న శ్రీకాంత్ ఓదెల.. అమ్మాయి ఎవరో తెలుసా? . Zee News. 31 May 2023 .
  15. News: Nani to reunite with dasara director srikanth odela. The Telegraph (India).
  16. Web site: Nani reunites with director Srikanth Odela for his next . . 30 March 2024 . 25 July 2024 . 8 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240408174853/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2024/Mar/30/nani-reunites-with-director-srikanth-odela-for-his-next . live .
  17. News: Nani and Srikanth Odela set to deliver second blockbuster with 'Nani 33' . . 31 March 2024 . 25 July 2024 . 5 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405132455/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nani-and-srikanth-odela-set-to-deliver-second-blockbuster-with-nani-33/article68012454.ece . live .
  18. Web site: Nani 33 Big Update: Nani joins hands with Dasara director Srikanth Odela for his upcoming action drama . . 30 March 2024 . 25 July 2024 . 16 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240416073817/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nani-joins-hands-with-dasara-director-srikanth-odela-for-his-upcoming-action-drama-nani33-1290891 . live .
  19. News: Winner of filmfare awards south telugu 2024. Filmfare.
  20. News: Siima awards 2024 Nominations list. Hindustan Times. 25 July 2024. 17 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240717183923/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/siima-awards-2024-full-list-of-nominees-dasara-jailer-kaatera-2018-top-the-list-101721228225405.html. live.