Srinu Vaitla

Srinu Vaitla is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema, particularly in the action comedy genre. He has received several accolades, including five Nandi Awards—three for Nandi Award for [Best Screenplay Writer|Best Screenplay Writer]—and a Filmfare Award South for Filmfare [Award for Best Director – Telugu|Best Director – Telugu].
Vaitla made his directorial debut with the romantic film Nee Kosam and gained recognition with Anandam, also a romantic drama. He later shifted to comedy and action-comedy films, directing projects such as Sontham, Venky, [Dhee (film)|Dhee], Dubai Seenu, Ready, King, Dookudu, and Baadshah. His films from Sontham onward are widely referenced in Telugu popular culture and have attained cult status for their comedy scenes and characters. Since Venky, he has frequently collaborated with writers Kona Venkat and Gopi Mohan.

Early life

Srinu Vaitla was born in Kandulapalem near Ramachandrapuram in the erstwhile East [Godavari district (1925–2022)|East Godavari district] of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his Education in India#Senior Secondary / [Higher Secondary / Intermediate Education|intermediate education] in Kakinada. He developed a strong interest in cinema and frequently watched films instead of attending college. Inspired by directors Mani Ratnam and Vamsy, he decided to pursue a career in the Telugu film industry. After completing his intermediate education in 1989, he boarded the Bokaro Express from Samalkot to Madras, aiming to establish himself in the industry.

;As actor