Mallidi Vassishta

Mallidi Vassishta
Born
Mallidi Venkata Narayana Reddy

(1986-01-08) 8 January 1986 (age 38)
India
Alma materSt. Mary's College, Hyderabad
Occupations
Years active2005–present

Mallidi Venkata Narayana Reddy, professionally known as Mallidi Vassishta, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor who works in Telugu cinema. He is the son of film producer Mallidi Satyanarayana Reddy.[1][2]

Early life

Mallidi Vassishta was born on 8 January 1986. He had his primary education in Chennai and shifted afterwards to Hyderabad to complete his secondary education at Nalanda Educational Institutions. He eventually graduated from St. Mary's College.[3]

Career

He initially worked as an assistant director for several films in the 2000s, including Naa Autograph (2004), Sakhiya (2004), Bhageeratha (2005), Bunny (2005), Dhee (2007), and Bodyguard (2012).[3][4] He also acted in a film called Premalekha Raasa (2007).[5]

He made his directorial debut in 2022 with the fantasy action drama, Bimbisara starring Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under N. T. R. Arts and was released to positive reviews. He received the 2023 SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director - Telugu for this film.[6]

His second film, Vishwambhara, starring Chiranjeevi as the protagonist is currently being filmed and is being bankrolled by UV Creations.[7][8]

Filmography

  • All films are in Telugu, unless mentioned otherwise.
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
As a director
Year Title Notes
2022 Bimbisara SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Telugu
2025 Vishwambhara †
As an actor
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2007 Premalekha Raasa credited as Venkat Mallidi [9]

References

  1. ^ P, Ram (8 January 2024). "Mallidi Vassishta : Actor Turned Superhit Director". cinejosh.com. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Vasishta Director Movies List 2024 (Filmography)". 22 August 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Mallidi Vasishta : Biography, Age, Movies, Family, Photos, Latest News". Filmy Focus. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Mallidi Vasishta - Credits (text only)". IMDb. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  5. ^ B, Satya (7 August 2022). "The Interesting Back Story Of Bimbisara Director". Gulte. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  6. ^ "SIIMA 2023 winners: Honouring the brightest stars of Telugu and Kannada cinema". The Times of India. 16 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  7. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (22 September 2023). "Director Vassishta: The audience can expect to see Chiranjeevi in an entertaining fantasy film like 'Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  8. ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (19 January 2024). "Without Chiru Sir, I would not have attempted Vishwambara". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Audio Launch - Premalekha Raasa..." idlebrain.com. 7 August 2006. Retrieved 4 April 2024.