Trivikram Srinivas | |
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![]() Trivikram in 2016 | |
Born | Akella Naga Srinivasa Sarma 7 November 1971 Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Other names | Maatala Maantrikudu, Guruji, 3V |
Alma mater | Andhra University |
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Years active | 1999–present |
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Spouse |
Sai Soujanya (m. 2002) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Akella Uday Bhaskar Rao Akella Narsamma |
Awards | Nandi Awards Filmfare Awards South |
Trivikram Srinivas (born Akella Naga Srinivasa Sarma; 7 November 1971) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. Recognised for his witty dialogues, humour, and philosophical themes, he is among the highest-paid directors in South Indian cinema.[7] He has received six Nandi Awards for Best Dialogue Writer and two Filmfare Awards for Best Director. In 2015, he received the BN Reddy National Award for his contributions to Indian cinema.[8]
A university gold medalist with a master's degree in nuclear physics, Trivikram began his career as a screenwriter before transitioning to directing.[9] He is popularly referred to as "Maatala Maantrikudu" (transl. Wizard of Words), and "Guruji" (transl. The Master) by Telugu audiences.[10] His films are characterised by fast-paced repartee, humorous content, action elements, mythological references, and themes exploring relationships and the significance of women in society. Some of his works incorporate ideas from Hindu philosophy into mainstream cinema.[11]
In 2000, Trivikram wrote the dialogues for Nuvve Kavali, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. His other writing credits include Swayamvaram (1999), Chirunavvutho (2000), Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001), Manmadhudu (2002), and Malliswari (2004). He made his directorial debut with Nuvve Nuvve (2002), which won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Silver). His notable directorial works include Athadu (2005), Jalsa (2008), Khaleja (2010), Julayi (2012), Attarintiki Daredi (2013), S/O Satyamurthy (2015), A Aa (2016), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018) and Ala Vaikuntapuramulo (2020).
Trivikram Srinivas, tagged as the 'Guruji' among the Telugu folks, is famous for his heart-touching quotes in his movies. His dialogues not only rhyme, but also convey life lessons.
'Maatala mantrikudu' and 'guruvu gaaru' are often-used tags to describe him thanks to his dialogues.
Amid this flood of bitter-sweet good-for-nothings have come 'Vedam', 'Gamyam' (Destination), 'Athadu' (He), 'Chirunavvutho' (With a smile) and 'Khaleja' (Courage), that are based on the Vedantic ideals. And the minds behind this 'philosophical revolution' are directors Radhakrishna, popularly known as Krish, and Trivikram Srinivas. Trivikram's characterisation of the protagonist in almost all his films as a detached and stoic man with Daivi (divine) qualities has earned him laurels.