Maruthi
Maruthi | |
|---|---|
| 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 was born on October 8, 1981. He started out directing low-budget movies that were well-liked for their young themes and relatable humor. With successful commercial films like Ee Rojullo (2012) and Bus Stop (2012), Maruthi became well-known. He has gained recognition for his unique storytelling style in Telugu cinema by directing a number of noteworthy films over the years that combine comedy and family drama.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]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. In the Telugu film industry, Maruthi is connected to his production companies, Marthi Talkies and Marthi Associates.[1]
Career
[edit | edit source]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 Telugu 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
[edit | edit source]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
As director
[edit | edit source]| 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 | [8] |
| 2021 | Manchi Rojulochaie | [9] |
| 2022 | Pakka Commercial | [10] |
| 2026 | The RajaSaab † | [11] |
Other roles
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Producer | Writer | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ee Rojullo | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Prema Katha Chitram | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Romance | Presenter | No | No | ||
| 2014 | Love You Bangaram | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Legend | No | 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 |
Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director (Telugu) | Ee Rojullo[12] | Won |
| 2016 | 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director (Telugu) | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Nominated |
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External links
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- 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