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Sandeep Raj

Sandeep Raj
Born
Vijayawada, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • writer
  • actor
  • producer
Years active2017–present

Sandeep Raj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who works in Telugu cinema.[1][2] He made his directorial debut with the film Colour Photo which won him the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.[3][4]

Personal life

Sandeep born in Vijayawada. On 7 December 2024 he married to Chandini Rao in Tirupathi.[5][6]

Carrer

Sandeep began his career with the telugu YouTube channel Chai Bisket, where he directed several short films, including The Athidhi with Suhas, which received numerous accolades from critics and industry celebrities.[7]

He made his directorial debut with the film Colour Photo, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 68th National Film Awards and earned praise from critics. Sangeetha devi dundoo of The Hindu wrote "Director Sandeep Raj goes againt the norms of masala-laden Telugu cinema."[8] and Thadhagath Patti of Times Now stated "Sandeep Raj's use of dialogues in key scenes makes the film memorable, he will be remembered for his writing in the film."[9] Also Allu Arjun praises Sandeep Raj and the team of Colour Photo for their success.[10][11]

His upcoming film, titled Mowgli, starring Roshan Kanakala in the lead role, is currently in production.[12]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Film and television
Year Title Director Producer Writer Notes Ref.
2020 Colour Photo Yes No No premiered on Aha [13]
2021 Heads and Tales No Yes Yes [14]
Aakashavaani No No Yes premiered on SonyLIV
2022 Mukhachitram No Yes No [15]
Good Luck Sakhi No No Yes premiered on ZEE5
2025 All India Rankers † No Yes No
TBA Mowgli † Yes No Yes [16]
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Acting roles
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya Ajay
2020 Krishna and His Leela Reporter
2022 Sita Ramam Random Pedestrian
2024 Ambajipeta Marriage Band Village guy
2025 Daaku Maharaaj † [17]
Bhairavam † Puli Ravindra [18]
All India Rankers † [19]

Awards and nominations

Award Category Film Result Ref.
National Film Awards Best Feature Film in Telugu Colour Photo Won [20]
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debut Director – Telugu Nominated [21]
Aha Entertainment Awards Best director Won [22]

References

  1. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (8 October 2020). "Sandeep Raj and Suhas of 'Colour Photo', friends who dared to dream big". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Sandeep Raj: స్టార్ హీరోకోసం కథను సిద్ధం చేసిన కలర్ ఫోటో డైరెక్టర్.. ప్రముఖ నిర్మాణ సంస్థతో సినిమా". TV9 Telugu. 3 April 2021.
  3. ^ "National Award for Colour Photo shows that 'short film guys' like us are here to stay: Sandeep Raj". The Times of India. 28 July 2022. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Sandeep Raj and Sai Rajesh Received National Award for Colour Photo; 68th National Film Awards". YouTube. 30 September 2022.
  5. ^ "National Award-winning director Sandeep Raj marries actor Chandini Rao". Telangana Today. 7 December 2024.
  6. ^ "తిరుమలలో నటిని పెళ్లి చేసుకున్న టాలీవుడ్‌ దర్శకుడు | Colour Photo Movie Director Sandeep Raj Marriage at Tirumala, Wedding Photo Trending on Social Media". Sakshi (newspaper). Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Look who's making Tollywood cry!". The Indian Express. July 2017.
  8. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (24 October 2020). "'Colour Photo' review: Director Sandeep Raj and Suhas present a moving tale that addresses skin-deep issues and more". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Colour Photo Movie Review : A heartfelt fight between love and prejudice". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  10. ^ "Allu Arjun reviews Colour Photo, calls it a sweet love story". India Today. 31 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Allu Arjun showers praise on 'Colour Photo' team". The News Minute. 2 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Roshan Kanakala's Mowgli launched with a muhurtham pooja ceremony". Cinema Express. 20 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Colour Photo: 'కలర్ ఫోటో' కథను 93 సార్లు వినిపించా: సందీప్‌ రాజ్‌". eenadu.
  14. ^ "Colour Photo Director Sandeep Raj to Marry Short Film Actress Chandini Rao". Sakshi Post. 30 October 2024. Archived from the original on 30 October 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  15. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (6 December 2022). "'Mukhachitram' will spring a surprise and Vishwak Sen's role is crucial, says Sandeep Raj of 'Colour Photo' fame". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  16. ^ "Roshan Kanakala and Sandeep Raj's film titled 'Mowgli'". telugucinema.com. 7 September 2024.
  17. ^ "డాకు మహారాజ్ ట్రైలర్.. పూర్తి స్థాయి నటుడిగా మారిపోయానన్న కలర్ ఫోటో డైరెక్టర్". The Times of India.
  18. ^ "నటుడిగా మారిన మరో యువ డైరెక్టర్". 10TV. 22 November 2024.
  19. ^ "ETV Win announces AIR(All India Rankers): Cast, director, genre". OTT Play.
  20. ^ "68th National Film Awards | Updates". The Hindu. 22 July 2022. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  21. ^ "SIIMA; South India International Movie Awards". siima.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  22. ^ "Sandeep Raj Speech at Icon StAAr @Allu Arjun Presents aha 2.0 | Aha Entertainment Awards". YouTube. 2 November 2021.
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