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Revision as of 09:51, 1 November 2024
Vivek Athreya | |
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| Born | 18 October 1989[1][2] Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | Sastra University |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Spouse | Sreeja Gouni |
| Relatives | Hasith Goli |
Rayaprolu Vishnu Vivek popularly known as Vivek Athreya is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema.
Early life
Vivek Athreya is from Guntur. Both his parents work in India Post. He is an electronics engineering graduate from Sastra University and worked at IBM, Chennai for five years before resigning to pursue a career as film director. Before entry into cinema he likes his Gotra namam Athreyasa rather than his surname Rayaprolu. Thus christened himself as Vivek Athreya. [3][4]
Career
In 2017, Athreya debuted as a director with Mental Madhilo, a romantic comedy produced by Raj Kandukuri of Pelli Choopulu fame. The film stars Sree Vishnu and Nivetha Pethuraj as the main leads.[citation needed]
Aathreya's second film Brochevarevarura was praised for the writing and the message the movie has for women. The film stars Nivetha Thomas, Sree Vishnu, Satyadev Kancharana, Nivetha Pethuraj, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Priyadarshi.[citation needed]
Both the films were commercially successful.[5][6]
His third directorial was Ante Sundaraniki, which co-starred Nani and Nazriya Nazim, released on 10 June 2022, another romantic comedy which tells the story of an inter religious couple, woven upon lies, which leads to more complex problems. This film also received positive reviews from critics.[7]
Athreya is also a lyricist. He wrote songs in his films Mental Madhilo, and Tharun Bhascker's Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi (2018) and Keedaa Cola (2023).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mental Madhilo | Directorial Debut | |
| 2019 | Brochevarevarura | ||
| 2022 | Ante Sundaraniki | [8] | |
| 2024 | Saripodhaa Sanivaaram |
Discography
As lyricist
- Mental Madhilo (2017): "Gummadikaya Halwa", "Oohale" and "Manavi Alakincharadate" (along with Hasith Goli)
- Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi (2018): "Maarey Kalaley" and "Veediponidhi Okateley"
- Keedaa Cola (2023): "Bring It On"
Awards and nominations
| Date of ceremony | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7th SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Director – Telugu | Mental Madhilo | Nominated | [9] |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Screenplay | Brochevarevarura | Won | [10] |
| Critics Choice Film Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [11] | ||
| Best Writing | Won |
References
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita. "Vivek Athreya's birthday celebrated on sets of Ganesh Bellamkonda's debut - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Director Vivek Athreya's next to be a thriller?". The Indian Express. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ Ranjith, AuthorGabbeta. "Vivek Athreya kick-starts his film journey". Telangana Today. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Interview with Vivek Athreya".
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (28 June 2019). "'Brochevarevarura' review: Hop on for a fun ride". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Brochevarevarura Is An Entertaining Movie That Defies Formula". Film Companion. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ Kumar R, Manoj (12 June 2022). "Ante Sundaraniki movie review: Nani, Nazriya Fahadh share crackling chemistry in this hilarious rom-com". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "Nani-starrer 'Ante Sundaraniki' shoot wrapped up". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Nominations list for the SIIMA 2017 announced!". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2017.
- ^ "Zee Cine awards Telugu 2020: Samantha Akkineni, Chiranjeevi and Nani win top laurels". Hindustan Times. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Critics Choice Film Awards 2020: Complete nominations list". The Indian Express. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.