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{{short description|Indian dance choreographer (born 1979)}}
{{Distinguish|Master Sekhar}}
{{for|child actor in Tamil films|Sekhar (actor)}}

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| name = Shekhar Master
| name = Sekhar
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|11|7|df=yes}}
| image =
| birth_place = [[Vijayawada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| birth_name = Sekhar
| occupation = [[Choreographer|Dance choreographer]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1979|11|6}}
| years_active = 1996–present
| birth_place = [[Vijayawada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]
| spouse = Sujata
| nationality = {{IND}}
| yearsactive =
| children = 2
| spouse =
| awards =
| website =
| occupation = [[Choreographer]]
| home_town =[[Vijayawada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]
| residence = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
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'''Sekhar Vulli VJ''' (born 7 November 1980), also known professionally as '''Sekhar Master''' and '''Sekhar VJ''', is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] cinema. He is a recipient of five [[Filmfare Awards South]].
'''Sekhar Master''' (Sekhar) is an Indian dance choreographer who has choreographed Telugu,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chaibisket.com/top-choreographers-tollywood|title=Here Are The Top 10 Choreographers In Tollywood Today!|publisher=chaibisket.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119114825/http://chaibisket.com/top-choreographers-tollywood/|archivedate=19 November 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Hindi and Kannada films, in a wide range of dancing styles.


==Early life==
==Early life==


He was born on 6 November 1979 in Vijayawada<ref>{{cite web |title=Sekhar |url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/sekharofficial/about/ |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}</ref>, Andhra Pradesh. He went for a crash course at a institute in Vijayawada. He got his membership card as a background dancer in 1996. He worked as a background dancer for six years and an assistant for eight years before becoming a Movie Choreographer.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web |title=Sekhar Master: Blockbuster moves |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sekhar-master-blockbuster-moves/article18457143.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=12 December 2018 |language=en-IN |date=15 May 2017}}</ref>
Sekhar was born on 7 November 1980 in [[Vijayawada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2020-11-08 |title=Here's how Dhee Champions judge Sekhar's kids celebrated his birthday - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/heres-how-dhee-champions-judge-sekhars-kids-celebrated-his-birthday/articleshow/79095935.cms |access-date= |website=The Times of India |quote=Sekhar turned a year older today (November 7)}}</ref><ref name="Hindu" /> He studied in [[Vijayawada]] until [[Pre-university course|intermediate]], and moved to [[Hyderabad]] in 1996. He met action coordinator Sambasiva Rao through his uncle, who liked his dance and advised him to pursue a career in films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-10 |title=ఆ సమయంలో నా చేతులు వణికిపోయాయి |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/sekhar-master-exclusive-interview-for-eenadu/0201/120151270 |access-date= |website=[[Eenadu]] |language=te}}</ref> He got his membership card as a [[background dancer]] in Telugu Film &TV Dance Directors Association in 1996. He was a student of a choreographer Rakesh Master. He worked as a [[background dancer]] for six years and as an assistant for eight years before becoming a [[Choreography|movie choreographer]].<ref name="Hindu">{{cite web |last=Y |first=Y Sunita Chowdhary |date=15 May 2017 |title=Sekhar Master: Blockbuster moves |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sekhar-master-blockbuster-moves/article18457143.ece |website=The Hindu |quote=the 36-year-old is now a much sought after choreographer.}}</ref>

Sekhar is married to Sujata, and the couple has two children.<ref name=":0" />


==Filmography==
==Filmography==


=== As choreographer ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of films and songs choreographed
!Year
!Title
!Song(s)
!class="unsortable"|Language
!class="unsortable"|Notes
|-
|2007
|[[Mantra (2007 film)|''Mantra'']]
|"Oohallona"
| rowspan="17" |[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
|2008
||''Nesthama''
|
|
|-
|2010
|''[[Baava]]''
|"Naa Rama Chilaka"
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2012
|''[[Shiva Manasulo Shruti]]''
|"Idhi Nijame"
|
|-
|''[[Julayi]]''
|"Julai", "Chakkani Bike Undi"
|
|-
|''[[Damarukam]]''
|"Sakku Bai"
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2013
|[[Baadshah (2013 film)|''Baadshah'']]
|"Sairo Sairo", "Banthipula Janaki"
|
|-
|''[[Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde]]''
|"Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde"
|
|-
|''[[Iddarammayilatho]]''
|"Topu Lesi Poddi"
|
|-
|''[[Prema Katha Chitram]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ramayya Vasthavayya]]''
|"O Laila"
|
|-
| rowspan="8" |2014
|''[[Yevadu]]''
|"Pimple Dimple"
|
|-
|[[Heart Attack (2014 film)|''Heart Attack'']]
|"Choopichandey"
|
|-
|''[[Alludu Seenu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Rabhasa]]''
|1)Garam Garam Silaka 2)Hawa Hawa
|
|-
|''[[Oka Laila Kosam]]''
|All songs
|
|-
|''[[Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham]]''
|"Pilla Neekosame"
|
|-
|[[Action Jackson (2014 film)|''Action Jackson'']]
|"Keeda"
|[[Hindi]]
|
|-
|''[[Chinnadana Nee Kosam]]''
|
| rowspan="38" |Telugu
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2015
|[[Temper (film)|''Temper'']]
|"Ittage Rechipodam"
|
|-
|''[[Son of Satyamurthy]]''
|"Super Machi"
|
|-
|''[[Dohchay]]''
|All songs
|
|-
|''[[Pandaga Chesko]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Bruce Lee: The Fighter]]''
|"Kung Fu Kumari"
|
|-
|[[Akhil (film)|''Akhil'']]
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2016
|''[[Nannaku Prematho]]''
|"Love Me Again"
|
|-
|''[[Sarrainodu]]''
|"Blockbuster"
|
|-
|''[[Janatha Garage]]''
|"Pakka Local", "Apple Beauty"
|
|-
|''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]''
|"Koodi Itta"
|
|-
| rowspan="8" |2017
|''[[Khaidi No. 150]]''
|"Ammadu Lets Do Kummudu", "You and Me"
|
|-
|''[[Nenu Local]]''
|"Next Enti"
|
|-
|[[Winner (2017 film)|''Winner'']]
|"Naa BC Centerlu"
|
|-
|''[[Duvvada Jagannadham]]''
|"[[Seeti Maar]]"
|
|-
|''[[Fidaa]]''
|"Vachinde"
|
|-
|''[[Jai Lava Kusa]]''
|"Swing Zara"
|
|-
|''[[Raja the Great]]''
|"Allabe Allabe"
|
|-
|''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="8" |2018
|[[Tholi Prema (2018 film)|''Tholi Prema'']]
|"Vinnane Vinnane", "Ninnila Ninnila"
|
|-
|''[[Rangasthalam]]''
|"Yentha Sakkagunnave"
|
|-
|''[[Chal Mohan Ranga]]''
|"Pedda Puli"
|
|-
|[[Paper Boy (2018 film)|''Paperboy'']]
|All songs
|
|-
|''[[Sailaja Reddy Alludu]]''
|
|
|-
|[[Devadas (2018 film)|''Devadas'']]
|
|
|-
|''[[Hello Guru Prema Kosame]]''
|
|
|-
|[[Savyasachi (2018 film)|''Savyasachi'']]
|"Ninnu Road Medha Chusi"
|
|-
| rowspan= "8" |2019
|''[[Vinaya Vidheya Rama]]''
|"Ek Baar"
|
|-
|''[[F2: Fun and Frustration]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Mr. Majnu]]''
|All songs
|
|-
|[[Kousalya Krishnamurthy|''Kausalya krishnamurthy'']]
|"Mudhabanthi"
|
|-
|''[[iSmart Shankar]]''
|"Dimakh Karab"
|
|-
|''[[Gaddalakonda Ganesh]]''
|"[[Elluvochi Godaramma]]", "Jarra Jarra"
|
|-
|''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]''
|"O Sye Raa"
|
|-
|''[[Arjun Suravaram]]''
|Kanne Kanne
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2020
|''[[Sarileru Neekevvaru]]''
|"Daang Daang", "Mind Block"
|
|-
|''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''
|"[[Ramuloo Ramulaa]]"
|
|-
|''[[Orey Bujjiga]]''
|All songs
|
|-
|''[[Soorarai Pottru]]''
|
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|
|-
|''[[Solo Brathuke So Better]]''
|"Amrutha"
| rowspan="12" |Telugu
|
|-
| rowspan="11" |2021
|''[[30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela]]''
|"Meeko Dhandam"
|
|-
|''[[Gaali Sampath]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Rang De]]''
|"Emito Idhi"
|
|-
|''[[Alludu Adhurs]]''
|
|
|-
|[[Maestro (2021 film)|''Maestro'']]
|"Vennello Aadapilla", "La La La"
|
|-
|[[Love Story (2021 film)|''Love Story'']]
|"[[Saranga Dariya]]", "Evo Evo Kalale"
|
|-
|''[[Acharya (2022 film)|Acharya]]''
|"Neelambari"
|
|-
|''[[Pushpa: The Rise (soundtrack)|Pushpa: The Rise]]''
|"[[Saami Saami]]"
|
|-
|''[[Pelli SandaD]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Varudu Kaavalenu]]''
|"Digu Digu"
|
|-
|''Dharmapuri''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2022
|''[[James (2022 film)|James]]''
|"Trademark"
|[[Kannada]]
|
|-
|''[[Sarkaru Vaari Paata]]''
|"Kalaavathi", "Penny", "Ma Ma Mahesha"
| rowspan="9" |Telugu
|
|-
|''[[The Warriorr|The Warrior]]''
|"Bullet Song", "Colours Song"
|
|-
|[[Dhamaka (2022 film)|''Dhamaka'']]
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2023
|''[[Waltair Veerayya]]''
|"Boss Party", "Sridevi Chiranjeevi", "Neekemo Andamekkuva", "Poonakalu Loading"
|Cameo appearance in the song "Poonakalu Loading"
|-
|''[[Veera Simha Reddy]]''
|"Maa Bava Manobhavalu", "Suguna Sundari"
|
|-
|''[[Ravanasura]]''
|All songs
|
|-
|''[[Bhagavanth Kesari]]''
|"Ganesh Anthem"
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2024
|''[[Guntur Kaaram]]''
|"Oh My Baby", "Mawaa Enthaina", "[[Kurchi Madathapetti]]"
|
|-
|''[[Mr. Bachchan]]''
|"Sitar Song"
|
|-
|''[[Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi]]''
|"Dwapara"
|Kannada
|
|-
|''[[The Greatest of All Time]]''
|"Matta"
|Tamil
|
|-
|''[[Devara: Part 1]]''
|"Daavudi"
| rowspan="5" |Telugu
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-05 |title=Devara Third Single ‘Daavudi’ Video Song Out! Jr NTR’s Graceful Dance Moves Are A Treat To Watch |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/devara-third-single-daavudi-video-song-out-jr-ntrs-graceful-dance-moves-are-a-treat-to-watch-article-113071581 |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Pushpa 2: The Rule]]''
|"[[Peelings]]"
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2025
|''Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi''
|"Le Le Le Le"
|
|-
|''[[Robinhood (2024 film)|Robinhood]]''
|"One More Time", "Adhi Dha Surprisu"
|
|-
|''[[Daaku Maharaaj]]''
|"Dabidi Dibidi"
|
|-
|{{Pending film|[[Thalapathy 69]]}}
|
|Tamil
|<ref>{{Cite news |first=Hridyambika A |last=Manu |url=https://www.desimartini.com/movies/trending/thalapathy-69-vijay-kickstarts-shooting-for-h-vinoths-film-with-a-song-sequence-deets-inside/dc98b0dd14467/ |title=Thalapathy 69: Vijay kickstarts shooting for H Vinoth’s film with a song sequence {{!}} Deets inside |date=5 October 2024 |website=[[Desimartini]]}}</ref>
|}


=== Other ===
'''As Dance choreographer'''

1. Kung Fu Kumari – Bruce Lee

2. Janatha Garage – Pakka Local

3. Love Me Again – Nannaku Prematho

4. Blockbuster – Sarrainodu

5. Topu Lesi Poddi – Iddarammayilatho

6. Naan Yada Pudithe Neeketannay- Julayi

7. Sairo Sairo – Baadshah

8. Super Machi – Son of Satyamurthy

9. Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde – Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde

10. Idhi Nijame – SMS

11. Choopichandey – Heart Attack

12. Pimple Dimple – Yevadu

13. Pilla Neekosame – Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham

14. Sakku Bai – Dhamarukam

15. Ammadu lets do kummudu – Khaidi No. 150

16. You and Me - Khaidi No. 150

17. Vachinde – Fidaa

18. Seeti Maar – Duvvada Jagannadham

19. Next Enti – Nenu Local

20. Swing Zara – Jai Lava Kusa

21. Pedda Puli - Chal Mohan Ranga

22. Yentha Sakkagunnave – Rangasthalam

23. Ninnu road medha chusi – Savyasachi

24. Naa BC centerlu - Winner

25. All Songs - Paper Boy

26. Ek baar - Vinaya Vidheya Ramma

27. Keeda - Action Jackson

28. Ismart Shankar - Dimakh karab

29. Ala Vaikunthapurramloo - Ramuloo Ramulaa

== TV shows and appearances ==

{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+

!Year
! Year !! Show !! Channel !! Notes
!Title
!Song(s)
!Role
!Notes
|-
|-
|2013
| 2009 || ''[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee 2]]'' || [[ETV Network]] || Choreographer.
|''[[Krrish 3]]''
|"God Allah Aur Bhagwan"
|Himself
|Cameo appearance in the song
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2023
| 2012||[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee-5 (Jodi Special)]]|| [[ETV Network]] || Choreographer
|{{Ndash}}
|"Zari Zari Panche Uttu"
|Choreographer
|Choreographed dance sequences in the independent song "Zari Zari Panche Uttu"
|-
|-
|{{Ndash}}
| 2014 ||[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee Juniors-1 (Dhee-7)]]|| [[ETV Network]] || Judge
|"Sweet Palakova"
| rowspan="8" |Producer
| rowspan="8" |Produced the song and music video
|-
|-
|{{Ndash}}
| 2015||[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee Juniors-2 (Dhee-8)]]|| [[ETV Network]] || Judge
|"Unnale Neekosam"
|-
|-
| rowspan="6" |2024
| 2016 ||[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee Jodi Special (Dhee-9)]]|| [[ETV Network]] || Judge
|{{Ndash}}
|"Vihari"
|-
|-
|{{Ndash}}
| 2017 ||[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee 10]]|| [[ETV Network]] || Judge
|"Sokuladi Sittammi"
|-
|-
|{{Ndash}}
| 2018||[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee Jodi (Dhee 11)]]|| [[ETV Network]] || Judge
|"Middle Class Abbai"
|-
|-
|{{Ndash}}
| 2019||[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee Champions (Dhee 12)]]|| [[ETV Network]] || Judge
|"Sarah"
|-
|-
|{{Ndash}}
{|
|"Manasukintha Alajadi"
|-
|{{Ndash}}
|"Drug Of Dance"
|}


==Awards==
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of television shows and roles
! Year !! Title !! Network !! Role !! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|Dhee 2]]'' || rowspan="5" | [[ETV (Telugu)|ETV]] || rowspan="2" | Choreographer ||
|-
| 2012 || [[Dhee Ultimate Dance Show|''Dhee 5'']]||
|-
| 2014–2023 || [[Dhee (TV series)|''Dhee'']]|| Judge ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
| [[Jabardasth (TV series)|''Jabardasth'']] || rowspan="2" | Guest judge || <ref>{{Cite news|title=Jabardasth update, August 22: Dhee Jodi Sekhar Master steps into the shoes of Roja as judge; Three teams emerge as Best Performers - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/jabardasth-update-august-22-dhee-jodi-sekhar-master-steps-into-the-shoes-of-roja-as-judge-three-teams-emerge-as-best-performers/articleshow/70803544.cms|access-date=2020-05-05|website=The Times of India|date=23 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Extra Jabardasth]]''|| <ref>{{cite web|title=Avinash & Karthik Performance {{!}} Extra Jabardasth{{!}} 5th April 2019 {{!}} ETV Telugu| website=[[YouTube]] | date=5 April 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7jRJdwGkrc|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2020–2021 || ''Comedy Stars''|| [[Star Maa]]|| rowspan="2" | Judge ||
|-
|2023
|''Dance Ikon''
|[[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
|
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of awards and nominations
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
! Award
! Award
! Category
! Category
! Film
! Work
! Result
! Result
! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|-
| 2012
| 2012
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| ''[[Julai]]''
| ''[[Julai]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|-
|
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2013
| [[Nandi Award for Best Choreographer]]
| [[Nandi Awards of 2013]]
| Best Choreographer
| [[Nandi Award for Best Choreographer|Best Choreographer]]
| ''[[Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde]]''
| ''[[Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2014
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South]]
| [[61st Filmfare Awards South]]
| rowspan="3" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Choreography – South|Best Choreography]]
| Best Choreographer
| ''[[Iddarammayilatho]]''
| ''[[Iddarammayilatho]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2016
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South]]
| [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]]
| ''[[Bruce Lee – The Fighter]]''
| Best Choreographer
| ''[[Bruce Lee - The Fighter]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| 2016
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South]]
| [[64th Filmfare Awards South]]
| Best Choreographer
| ''[[Janatha Garage]]''
| ''[[Janatha Garage]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|date=20 June 2017|title=Sekhar Master wins his third Filmfare|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sekhar-master-wins-his-third-filmfare/articleshow/59229737.cms|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 49th Cinegoers Awards
| 2017
| Best Choreography
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South]]
| ''[[Khaidi No. 150]]''
| Best Choreographer
| {{won}}
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018
| [[65th Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Choreography – South|Best Choreography]]
| ''[[Khaidi No. 150]], [[Fidaa]]''
| ''[[Khaidi No. 150]], [[Fidaa]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018_-28887-2.html | title=Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 | date=16 June 2018 | work=Filmfare | access-date=9 December 2018 }}</ref>
|-
| [[16th Santosham Film Awards]]
| Best Choreographer
| ''[[Khaidi No. 150]]''
| {{won}}
|
|-
|-
|2022
|[[67th Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Choreography – South|Best Choreography]]
|''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''
|{{won}}
|
|}
|}


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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|name=Sekhar|id=5368853}}
* {{Facebook|sekharofficial}}
* {{Facebook|sekharofficial}}
{{Filmfare Award for Best Choreography – South}}{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:South Indian International Movie Awards winners]]
[[Category:Santosham Film Awards winners]]
[[Category:Nandi Award winners]]

Latest revision as of 14:11, 9 January 2025

For child actor in Tamil films, see Sekhar (actor).

Sekhar
Born (1980-11-07) 7 November 1980 (age 44)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
OccupationDance choreographer
Years active1996–present
SpouseSujata
Children2

Sekhar Vulli VJ (born 7 November 1980), also known professionally as Sekhar Master and Sekhar VJ, is an Indian dance choreographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. He is a recipient of five Filmfare Awards South.

Early life

[edit]

Sekhar was born on 7 November 1980 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] He studied in Vijayawada until intermediate, and moved to Hyderabad in 1996. He met action coordinator Sambasiva Rao through his uncle, who liked his dance and advised him to pursue a career in films.[3] He got his membership card as a background dancer in Telugu Film &TV Dance Directors Association in 1996. He was a student of a choreographer Rakesh Master. He worked as a background dancer for six years and as an assistant for eight years before becoming a movie choreographer.[2]

Sekhar is married to Sujata, and the couple has two children.[1]

Filmography

[edit]

As choreographer

[edit]
List of films and songs choreographed
Year Title Song(s) Language Notes
2007 Mantra "Oohallona" Telugu
2008 Nesthama
2010 Baava "Naa Rama Chilaka"
2012 Shiva Manasulo Shruti "Idhi Nijame"
Julayi "Julai", "Chakkani Bike Undi"
Damarukam "Sakku Bai"
2013 Baadshah "Sairo Sairo", "Banthipula Janaki"
Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde "Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde"
Iddarammayilatho "Topu Lesi Poddi"
Prema Katha Chitram
Ramayya Vasthavayya "O Laila"
2014 Yevadu "Pimple Dimple"
Heart Attack "Choopichandey"
Alludu Seenu
Rabhasa 1)Garam Garam Silaka 2)Hawa Hawa
Oka Laila Kosam All songs
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham "Pilla Neekosame"
Action Jackson "Keeda" Hindi
Chinnadana Nee Kosam Telugu
2015 Temper "Ittage Rechipodam"
Son of Satyamurthy "Super Machi"
Dohchay All songs
Pandaga Chesko
Bruce Lee: The Fighter "Kung Fu Kumari"
Akhil
2016 Nannaku Prematho "Love Me Again"
Sarrainodu "Blockbuster"
Janatha Garage "Pakka Local", "Apple Beauty"
Santhu Straight Forward "Koodi Itta"
2017 Khaidi No. 150 "Ammadu Lets Do Kummudu", "You and Me"
Nenu Local "Next Enti"
Winner "Naa BC Centerlu"
Duvvada Jagannadham "Seeti Maar"
Fidaa "Vachinde"
Jai Lava Kusa "Swing Zara"
Raja the Great "Allabe Allabe"
Middle Class Abbayi
2018 Tholi Prema "Vinnane Vinnane", "Ninnila Ninnila"
Rangasthalam "Yentha Sakkagunnave"
Chal Mohan Ranga "Pedda Puli"
Paperboy All songs
Sailaja Reddy Alludu
Devadas
Hello Guru Prema Kosame
Savyasachi "Ninnu Road Medha Chusi"
2019 Vinaya Vidheya Rama "Ek Baar"
F2: Fun and Frustration
Mr. Majnu All songs
Kausalya krishnamurthy "Mudhabanthi"
iSmart Shankar "Dimakh Karab"
Gaddalakonda Ganesh "Elluvochi Godaramma", "Jarra Jarra"
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy "O Sye Raa"
Arjun Suravaram Kanne Kanne
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru "Daang Daang", "Mind Block"
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo "Ramuloo Ramulaa"
Orey Bujjiga All songs
Soorarai Pottru Tamil
Solo Brathuke So Better "Amrutha" Telugu
2021 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela "Meeko Dhandam"
Gaali Sampath
Rang De "Emito Idhi"
Alludu Adhurs
Maestro "Vennello Aadapilla", "La La La"
Love Story "Saranga Dariya", "Evo Evo Kalale"
Acharya "Neelambari"
Pushpa: The Rise "Saami Saami"
Pelli SandaD
Varudu Kaavalenu "Digu Digu"
Dharmapuri
2022 James "Trademark" Kannada
Sarkaru Vaari Paata "Kalaavathi", "Penny", "Ma Ma Mahesha" Telugu
The Warrior "Bullet Song", "Colours Song"
Dhamaka
2023 Waltair Veerayya "Boss Party", "Sridevi Chiranjeevi", "Neekemo Andamekkuva", "Poonakalu Loading" Cameo appearance in the song "Poonakalu Loading"
Veera Simha Reddy "Maa Bava Manobhavalu", "Suguna Sundari"
Ravanasura All songs
Bhagavanth Kesari "Ganesh Anthem"
2024 Guntur Kaaram "Oh My Baby", "Mawaa Enthaina", "Kurchi Madathapetti"
Mr. Bachchan "Sitar Song"
Krishnam Pranaya Sakhi "Dwapara" Kannada
The Greatest of All Time "Matta" Tamil
Devara: Part 1 "Daavudi" Telugu [4]
Pushpa 2: The Rule "Peelings"
2025 Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi "Le Le Le Le"
Robinhood "One More Time", "Adhi Dha Surprisu"
Daaku Maharaaj "Dabidi Dibidi"
Thalapathy 69 † Tamil [5]

Other

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Year Title Song(s) Role Notes
2013 Krrish 3 "God Allah Aur Bhagwan" Himself Cameo appearance in the song
2023 – "Zari Zari Panche Uttu" Choreographer Choreographed dance sequences in the independent song "Zari Zari Panche Uttu"
– "Sweet Palakova" Producer Produced the song and music video
– "Unnale Neekosam"
2024 – "Vihari"
– "Sokuladi Sittammi"
– "Middle Class Abbai"
– "Sarah"
– "Manasukintha Alajadi"
– "Drug Of Dance"

Television

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List of television shows and roles
Year Title Network Role Ref.
2009 Dhee 2 ETV Choreographer
2012 Dhee 5
2014–2023 Dhee Judge
2019 Jabardasth Guest judge [6]
Extra Jabardasth [7]
2020–2021 Comedy Stars Star Maa Judge
2023 Dance Ikon Aha

Awards and nominations

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List of awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2012 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Choreographer Julai Won
2013 Nandi Awards of 2013 Best Choreographer Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde Won
2014 61st Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography Iddarammayilatho Won
2016 63rd Filmfare Awards South Bruce Lee – The Fighter Won
2017 64th Filmfare Awards South Janatha Garage Won [8]
49th Cinegoers Awards Best Choreography Khaidi No. 150 Won
2018 65th Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography Khaidi No. 150, Fidaa Won [9]
16th Santosham Film Awards Best Choreographer Khaidi No. 150 Won
2022 67th Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Won

References

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  1. ^ a b "Here's how Dhee Champions judge Sekhar's kids celebrated his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 November 2020. Sekhar turned a year older today (November 7)
  2. ^ a b Y, Y Sunita Chowdhary (15 May 2017). "Sekhar Master: Blockbuster moves". The Hindu. the 36-year-old is now a much sought after choreographer.
  3. ^ "ఆ సమయంలో నా చేతులు వణికిపోయాయి". Eenadu (in Telugu). 10 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Devara Third Single 'Daavudi' Video Song Out! Jr NTR's Graceful Dance Moves Are A Treat To Watch". Times Now. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  5. ^ Manu, Hridyambika A (5 October 2024). "Thalapathy 69: Vijay kickstarts shooting for H Vinoth's film with a song sequence | Deets inside". Desimartini.
  6. ^ "Jabardasth update, August 22: Dhee Jodi Sekhar Master steps into the shoes of Roja as judge; Three teams emerge as Best Performers - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Avinash & Karthik Performance | Extra Jabardasth| 5th April 2019 | ETV Telugu". YouTube. 5 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Sekhar Master wins his third Filmfare". The Times of India. 20 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018". Filmfare. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
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