Sreenu vaitla

Full Name: Sreenu Vaitla
Born: September 24, 1972
Birthplace: Kandulapalem, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter
Industry: Telugu Cinema (Tollywood)
Years Active: 1999 – present

Early Life and Education

Sreenu Vaitla was born and raised in Kandulapalem, a small village in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. From a young age, he was passionate about storytelling and cinema. After completing his early education, he pursued his studies in Hyderabad. While still in college, he was already scripting ideas and dreaming of a career in films.

Career Beginnings

Sreenu Vaitla made his directorial debut with Nee Kosam in 1999. The film starred Ravi Teja and received critical acclaim, earning him the Nandi Award for Best Debut Director. His storytelling and command over screenplay and dialogues stood out, even in his first film.

He found his true stride in the early 2000s with a series of films that combined comedy, action, and emotional drama. His unique narrative style, where humor plays a central role, soon became his trademark.

Filmography

Year	Film Title	Language	Notes
1999	Nee Kosam	Telugu	Directorial debut; won Nandi Awards for Best Debut Director & Screenplay
2001	Anandam	Telugu	Romantic drama; brought him wide recognition
2002	Sontham	Telugu	Lighthearted comedy
2004	Anandamanandamaye	Telugu	Family drama
2004	Venky	Telugu	Action-comedy; starring Ravi Teja
2005	Andarivaadu	Telugu	Action-comedy; starred Chiranjeevi
2007	Dhee	Telugu	Major commercial success; established his signature comedy style
2007	Dubai Seenu	Telugu	Hit comedy entertainer
2008	Ready	Telugu	Huge success; remade in Hindi and other languages
2008	King	Telugu	Featured Nagarjuna; stylish narration
2011	Dookudu	Telugu	Blockbuster; won multiple awards including Best Director
2013	Baadshah	Telugu	Jr. NTR-starrer; known for its sleek execution
2014	Aagadu	Telugu	Action-comedy; second collaboration with Mahesh Babu
2015	Bruce Lee: The Fighter	Telugu	Ram Charan-starrer; received mixed reviews
2017	Mister	Telugu	Romantic action drama; did not fare well at box office
2018	Amar Akbar Anthony	Telugu	Reunion with Ravi Teja; mixed reception
2024	Viswam	Telugu	Starring Gopichand and Kavya Thapar; released on October 11, 2024
2025	D And D – Double Dose	Telugu	Upcoming project; sequel to Dhee; expected release on December 30, 2025

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Category	Film
1999	Nandi Award	Best First Film of a Director	Nee Kosam
1999	Nandi Award	Best Screenplay Writer	Nee Kosam
2011	Filmfare Award South	Best Director – Telugu	Dookudu
2011	CineMAA Award	Best Director	Dookudu
2011	SIIMA Award	Best Director	Dookudu
2012	Santosham Film Award	Best Director	Dookudu