# Satish Vegesna

Satish Vegesna is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema. His film Shatamanam Bhavati received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and the state Nandi Awards for Best Direction, and Best Home Viewing Feature Film.

## Early life

Vegesna was born in Tanuku of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his BA and worked as a composer in the news daily Eenadu for 7 years. He quit his job to become a writer.

## Filmography

Vegesna initially worked as a writer and became a director. In 1999, he started working with director Muppalaneni Shiva for a few films like Speed Dancer and Priya O Priya. He worked with E. V. V. Satyanarayana for the film Thotti Gang. This along with Kabaddi Kabaddi gave him a break as a writer. Later he worked with Allari Naresh for several films.
Dongala Bandi was his first film as a director starring Allari Naresh. But this film did not do well at the box office. He worked for director Harish Shankar for the films Gabbar Singh, Ramayya Vastavayya, and Subrahmanyam for Sale. After that he approached producer Dil Raju with the story of Shatamanam Bhavati which became a hit at the box office also garnering a National award and state Nandi award. The film received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for "in appreciation of providing a feeling of jubilation by respecting family values in an unexplored manner".

### As a director

* Dongala Bandi (2008)
* Raamadandu (2012)
* Kulumanali (2012)
* Shatamanam Bhavati (2017)
* Srinivasa Kalyanam (2018)
* Entha Manchivaadavuraa (2020)
* Kothi Kommachhi (2021)
* Sri Sri Sri Rajaavaaru (2022)

### As a writer

| Year | Film | Credits | Awards | Ref. |
| 1998 | Subhalekhalu | Dialogue | - | - |
| 2000 | Maa Pelliki Randi | Dialogue | | |
| 2000 | Hyderabad | Dialogue | | |
| 2001 | Prema Sakshiga | Dialogue | | |
| 2002 | Raghava | Dialogue | | |
| 2002 | Nee Premakai | Story | | |
| 2002 | Kanulu Moosina Nuvve | Dialogue | | |
| 2002 | Yuva Rathna | Story, dialogue | | |
| 2002 | Hai | Dialogue | | |
| 2002 | Thotti Gang | Dialogue | | |
| 2003 | Kabaddi Kabaddi | Dialogue | | |
| 2003 | Satyam | Dialogue | | |
| 2003 | Nenu Seetamahalakshmi | Dialogue | | |
| 2003 | Nenu Pelliki Ready | Dialogue | | |
| 2004 | Naa Autograph | Dialogue | | |
| 2004 | Leela Mahal Center | Dialogue | | |
| 2005 | Pandem | Story, dialogue | | |
| 2005 | Nuvvante Naakishtam | Dialogue | | |
| 2005 | Paandu | Dialogue | | |
| 2006 | Kithakithalu | Dialogue | | |
| 2006 | Rajababu | Dialogue | | |
| 2007 | Athili Sattibabu LKG | Dialogue, screenplay | | |
| 2007 | Pellaindi Kaani | Dialogue | | |
| 2008 | Blade Babji | Story, dialogues | | |
| 2008 | Dongala Bandi | Story, screenplay, dialogue | | |
| 2008 | Mangataayaru Tiffin Centre | Dialogue | | |
| 2010 | Burudi | Dialogues | | |
| 2011 | Madatha Kaja | Story, screenplay, dialogue | | |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Screenplay | | |
| 2012 | Rama Dandu | Story, screenplay, dialogue | | |
| 2012 | Kulu Manali | Story, screenplay, dialogue | | |
| 2013 | Kevvu Keka | Story, dialogue | | |
| 2013 | Ramayya Vasthavayya | Screenplay | | |
| 2015 | Subramanyam for Sale | Screenplay | | |
| 2015 | Paisalo Paramatma | Dialogues | | |
| 2017 | Shatamanam Bhavati | Story, screenplay, dialogue | National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Nandi Award for Best Director | |
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Story, screenplay, dialogue | | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Story, screenplay, dialogue | | |
| 2021 | Kothi Komachi | Story, screenplay, dialogue | | |
| 2022 | Sri Sri Sri Rajaavaaru | Story, screenplay, dialogue | | |
| 2024 | Mr. Bachchan | Screenplay | | |