Vamsy (born Nallamilli Bavireddy) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, littérateur, composer, poet, producer, actor and cartoonist known for his works in Telugu cinema, and television.[1][2][3][4] He got breakthrough with Sitaara (1984), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 32nd National Film Awards.[5]
Vamsy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nallamilli Bavireddy 20 November 1956 |
| Alma mater | Andhra University |
| Occupation(s) | Director, actor, producer, screenwriter |
| Awards | National Film Awards Nandi Awards |
Early life
editVamsy was born on 20 November 1956 in Balabhadrapuram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh into a Telugu speaking family.[6]
Career
editVamsy started writing stories at the age of 15. His first story, "Satya Sundari Navvindi", was read on All India Radio in 1975. He wrote two novels, "Manchu Pallaki" and "Karma Sakshi", which were published in "Andhra Jyothy Weekly" before beginning his film career. In 1976, Vamsy worked with V. Madhusudhana Rao in Madras, as assistant director for many films, and later worked as an assistant director to K. Viswanath on Sankarabharanam, Bharathiraja on Seethakoka Chilaka.[1]
In 1982, he made his first film Manchupallaki, a remake of the Tamil film Palaivana Solai.[2] In 1984, Vamsy made the critically acclaimed Sitaara, which starred Bhanupriya in her first role. The movie was adapted from Vamsy's own novel Mahal lo Kokila (The Nightingale in the Palace). The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. In 1985, Vamsy made Preminchu Pelladu[7]
Television
editVamsy directed a ethnographic film Bommarshi Bapu, which won a Nandi Documentary Award for Best Director in 1996. He also directed a TV serial named Lady Detective for ETV (Telugu), which was aired every Thursday in 1995–96.[8][9] For a significant period of his career, Vamsy collaborated with the music director Ilayaraja. The two were so attuned to each other's way of thinking that for a song in his movie Ladies Tailor, Vamsy shot the music video ("Ekkada Ekkada") before the song had been recorded by the music director.[10]
Literary works
editVamsy has published a short story compilation called Maa Pasalapudi Kathalu, and has written a wide variety of short stories since 1974. His major works include Mahallo kokila, Manchupallaki, Aa Naati Vaana Chinukulu, Venditera Kathalu, Vennela Bomma, Gokulam lo Radha, Ravvala konda, Sree seetarama lanchi service Rajahmundry, Manyam rani, and Rangularatnam. He has written around 360 short stories published in Swathi (magazine) weekly under the title Maa Diguwa Godavari Kathalu For his contributions to storytelling with a native approach, he was awarded with Sripada Puraskhaara at Rajamundry on 17 April 2011.[11]
Filmography
editDirector
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Manchupallaki | Remake of Palaivana Solai |
| 1984 | Sitaara | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu |
| 1985 | Anveshana | |
| Preminchu Pelladu | ||
| Aalaapana | ||
| 1986 | Ladies Tailor | |
| 1987 | Lawyer Suhasini | |
| Maharshi | ||
| 1988 | Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe | |
| 1989 | Chettu Kinda Pleader | Remake of Thanthram |
| Swarakalpana | ||
| 1991 | April 1st Vidudhala | |
| 1992 | Detective Narada | |
| 1993 | Joker | Remake of Kilukkampetti |
| 1994 | Prema & Co | |
| Neeku 16 Naaku 18 | ||
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | |
| 1997 | Wife of V. Varaprasad | |
| 2002 | Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru | |
| 2003 | Donga Ramudu and Party | |
| 2004 | Konchem Touchlo Vunte Cheputanu | |
| 2007 | Anumanaspadam | |
| 2009 | Gopi Gopika Godavari | |
| 2010 | Saradaga Kasepu | |
| 2016 | Vennello Hai Hai | |
| 2017 | Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor |
Assistant Director
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chilaka | |
| 1980 | Subhodayam | |
| 1980 | Sankarabharanam | |
| 1979 | Tayaramma Bangarayya | |
| 1979 | Pagadala Padava | 1 Schedule |
| 1978 | Vichitra Jeevitham | |
| 1977 | Edureeta |
Lyricist
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe | |
| 1989 | Swarakalpana | |
| 1990 | Gali Kondapuram Railway Gate | |
| 1992 | Detective Narada | |
| 2007 | Anumanaspadam |
Singer
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Saradaga Kasepu | Oohalo Sundara, Manimaala |
| 2009 | Gopi Gopika Godavari | Balagodari |
Writer
edit| Book Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Manchu Pallaki - మంచుపల్లకి | Novel |
| Vennela Bomma - వెన్నెల బొమ్మ | Novel |
| Mahallo Kokila - మహల్లో కోకిల | Novel - Sitaara Movie |
| Gokulamlo Radha - గోకులంలో రాధ | Novel |
| Gali Kondapuram Railway Gate - గాలికొండపురం రైల్వేగేటు | Novel |
| Ravvala Konda - రవ్వలకొండ | Novel |
| Venditera Navalalu - వెండితెర నవలలు | |
| Maa Pasalapudi Kadhalu - మా పసలపూడి కధలు | Collection of stories |
| Maa Diguva Godaari Kadhalu - మా దిగువగోదారి కధలు | Collection of stories |
| Aakupachhani Gnyaapakam - ఆకుపచ్చని జ్ఞ్యాపకం | Collection of stories |
| Aanati Vaana Chinukulu - ఆనాటి వానచినుకులు | Collection of stories. This has been combined with Aakupachhani Gnyaapakam later |
| Manyam Rani - మన్యం రాణి | Novel |
| Rangula Ratnam - రంగుల రాట్నం | Novel |
| Vamsy ki Nachhina Kadhalu - Part 1 - వంశీకి నచ్చిన కధలు 1 | Collection of stories by popular writers, edited by Vamsy |
| Vamsy ki Nachhina Kadhalu - Part 2 - వంశీకి నచ్చిన కధలు 2 | Collection of stories by popular writers, edited by Vamsy |
| Matlade Gnyaapakalu - మాట్లాడే జ్ఞ్యాపకాలు | Collection of stories |
| Nallamillori Palem Kadhalu - నల్లమిల్లోరిపాలెం కధలు | Collection of stories |
| Khachhitamgaa Naku Telsu - ఖచ్చితంగా నాకు తెల్సు కధలు (No Stock) | Collection of stories |
| Polamaarina Gnyaapakalu - పొలమారిన జ్ఞ్యాపకాలు | The first in Indian Literature to write the real-life incidents with a nostalgic story narration with supporting pictures. |
| Evo Konni Gurthukostunnayi - ఏవో.. కొన్ని గుర్తుకొస్తున్నాయి | Collection of his movie flash backs |
Music director
edit| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Joker |
| 1993 | Kannayya Kittayya |
| 1994 | Prema & Co |
| 1994 | Neeku 16 Naaku 18 |
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story |
References
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- ^ a b "Home". www.vamsy.net.
- ^ "Telugu cinema real stars - Velugu Needalu - Vamsi by Srinivas Kanchibhotla". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ "WELCOME :: GREATANDHRA.COM..MBS Article". telugu.greatandhra.com.
- ^ "32nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- ^ "Tollywood Director Vamsi Bavireddy Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- ^ ""Preminchu Pelladu on vamsy.net"". Archived from the original on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2008.
- ^ "Telugu Tv Serial Lady Detective Synopsis Aired On ETV Telugu Channel". nettv4u.
- ^ Jonnalagedda, Pranita (24 May 2017). "This film is a blessing: Manali Rathod". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Telugu cinema real stars - Velugu Needalu - Vamsi by Srinivas Kanchibhotla". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ Veronica, Shreya (15 December 2022). "Director Vamsy's tale of experiences". The New Indian Express.