Prem Rakshith
Prem Rakshith | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thomas Satish 14 December 1977 Puducherry, India |
| Occupation | Choreographer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Prem Rakshith (born Thomas Satish) is an Indian choreographer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1] He is recipient of a National Film Award, three Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards.[2][3]
Early life and career
Prem Rakshith was born in Puducherry and raised in Chennai.[4] His real name is Thomas Satish, and was actually born as a Hindu, before his grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic.[5]
Prem received acclaim for his work on "Naatu Naatu" from RRR (2022). The hook step involving N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan dancing together became popular.[6][7] "Naatu Naatu" became the first song from an Indian film to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Rakshith was credited as a choreographer at the ceremony, where "Naatu Naatu" went on to win.[8] It has also won the Best Original Song award at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, making it the first Asian as well as the first Indian song to win the award.[9][10] He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in June 2024.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Songs | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | "Dooranga" | |
| 2007 | Madhumasam | ||
| Satyabhama | |||
| Yamadonga | "Nachore", "Nuvvu Muttukunte" | ||
| Mantra | All Songs | ||
| Pourudu | |||
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | "Ellappugazhum" | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Aatadista | Style Style | Telugu |
| Bhale Dongalu | |||
| Kalidasu | |||
| Kuruvi | "Dandana Darna", "Mozha Mozhannu" | Tamil | |
| Parugu | Telugu | ||
| Ready | |||
| Baladoor | |||
| Avakai Biryani | |||
| Hero | |||
| 2009 | Billa | "Bommalee" | |
| Current | |||
| Magadheera | |||
| Ganesh | |||
| Rechipo | "Orori Devuda", "Pathikella Ne Fire" | ||
| Mahathma | |||
| Kasko | |||
| Kurradu | |||
| Arya 2 | "Mr.Perfect" | ||
| 2010 | Kedi | ||
| Adhurs | "Assalaam Valekhum", "Pilla Naa Valla Kaadu" | ||
| Darling | |||
| Varudu | |||
| Simha | |||
| Sura | "Thanjavur Jilla Kaari" | Tamil | |
| Maryada Ramanna | Udhyogam | Telugu | |
| Don Seenu | "Raja Raja Raviteja" | ||
| Brindaavanam | "Chinnadho Vypo", "Vachadura" | ||
| Khaleja | "Makathika", "Taxi" | ||
| 2011 | 100% Love | ||
| Badrinath | "Nath Nath", "Omkareswari", "Ambadari" | ||
| Shakti | "Yamaga Unde", "Taliya Taliya" | ||
| Seema Tapakai | "Kandi Chenu", "I Love You Baby" | ||
| Dhada | "Telugu Bengali", "Bhoome Gundaranga" | ||
| Kandireega | "Naakodithey" | ||
| Bezawada | |||
| Velayudham | "Rathathin Rathamay" | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Poola Rangadu | "Okkade Okkade" | Telugu |
| Ishq | "Lachhamma" | ||
| Naa Ishtam | |||
| Lovely | "Dolare Dola" | ||
| Rachcha | "Title Song" | ||
| Dhammu | "Vaastu Bagunde", "O Lilly" | ||
| Endhukante Premanta | |||
| Saguni | "Kandha Khara Vadai" | Tamil | |
| Tuneega Tuneega | Telugu | ||
| Dhenikaina Ready | "Panche Kattu" | ||
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | ||
| Baadshah | "Welcome Kanakam" | ||
| Doosukeltha | "Appudappudu", "2010 Summerlo", "Soodimande", "Doosukeltha" | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | Tamil | |
| 1: Nenokkadine | All Songs | Telugu | |
| Aagadu | All Songs | ||
| Alludu Sreenu | "Title Song", "Labbara Bomma" | ||
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | ||
| 2016 | Dictator | "Gam Gam Ganesha", "Tingo Tingo" | |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | ||
| Mersal | "Mersal Arasan" | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | "Rangamma Mangamma" | Telugu |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Tamil | |
| Gully Rowdy | Telugu | ||
| 2022 | RRR | "Naatu Naatu" | |
| Acharya | "Bhale Bhale Banjara" | ||
| 2023 | Veera Simha Reddy | "Mass Mogudu" | |
| Dasara | "Dhoom Dhaam Dhosthaan", "Chamkeela Angeelesi" | ||
| Skanda | "Nee Chuttu Chuttu", "Gandarabai", "Cult Mama" | ||
| 2024 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | "Gango Renuka Thalli" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Films | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CineMAA Awards | Best Choreographer | Yamadonga ("Nachore Nachore") | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Azhagiya Tamil Magan ("Ella Pugazhum") | Won | |
| 2008 | Kantri ("Vayasunami") | Won | ||
| Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Kantri and Takkari | Won | |
| Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Kantri | Won | |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Dance Choreographer | Arya 2 ("Mr. Perfect") | Won |
| 2010 | Nandi Award | Best Choreography | Adhurs ("Assalaam Valekum") | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Badrinath ("Nath Nath Badrinath") | Won |
| 2014 | Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Aagadu | Won |
| 2015 | Best Choreographer | Baahubali: The Beginning | Won | |
| Santosham Film Awards | Won | |||
| 2018 | Best Choreographer | Rangasthalam ("Rangamma Mangamma") | Won | |
| 2023 | National Film Awards | Best Choreography | RRR ("Naatu Naatu") | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Won | |
| Dasara ("Dhoom Dhaam Dosthaan") | Won |
References
- ^ "Prem rakshit, lawrence, prabhu deva, dance master turns hero, another choreographer turns hero, prem rakshit hero entry, tollywood dancer, prem rakshit movies, KRK pawan director, KRK pawan directs prem rakshit". 17 July 2013.
- ^ "Prem Rakshit's special dance moves for Vishnu". 17 October 2012.
- ^ "Prem Rakshit impresses Mahesh Babu". 12 February 2013.
- ^ Ghosh, Devarsi (15 January 2023). "The story behind the award-winning song 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "When The Naatu Naatu Choreographer Wanted To Die". Rediff.com. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
I'm a Christian. I started praying to Saibaba because a friend told me that would help, and I said, okay, let me try it out. I was actually born as a Hindu, but my grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic when I was in Standard 6. My real name is Thomas Satish.
- ^ "SS Rajamouli gifts himself a swanky car worth Rs 44 lakhs after the glorious success of RRR, PICS". 30 April 2022.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (14 April 2022). "'RRR' to 'Beast': Why filmmakers are creating a hook step". The Hindu.
- ^ Willman, Chris (24 January 2023). "'Naatu Naatu' From 'RRR' Becomes First Song From an Indian Film to Land a Best Song Oscar". Variety. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' song bags Golden Globe beating Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga". Onmanorama. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Chan, Anna (10 January 2023). "'Naatu Naatu' Wins in an Upset Over Taylor Swift, Rihanna & Lady Gaga for Golden Globes' Best Original Song in a Movie". MSN. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Oscar-winning 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli invited to join the Academy Awards as a honorable member". Firstpost. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
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