Anil Paduri

Anil Paduri (born 16 June 1989) is an Indian visual effects supervisor, writer, and director who primarily works in the Telugu film industry. He made his directorial debut with the Telugu film Romantic (2021), starring Akash Puri and Ketika Sharma in the lead roles. The film was written by Puri Jagannadh, who co-produced it with Charmme Kaur under the banner of Puri Connects.
In 2013, Anil Paduri, along with popular Telugu actor Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, co-founded Advitha Creative Studios. in Hyderabad to cater the VFX needs of the Telugu film industry. 
==Early life==
Anil Paduri was born on June 16, 1989, in Narasapuram, Andhra Pradesh. He attended the prestigious Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. He graduated in Computer Science and Information Technology (CS & IT) from Swarnandhra College of Engineering and Technology, Narasapuram. Later, he earned an MBA in Human Resources from Alagappa University, Chennai.
==Career==
===Early work===
Anil Paduri began his film career at Nipuna Services, a well-known organization in the visual effects field. Later, he joined EFX as a VFX Coordinator, where he worked on several successful films, including Yamadonga (2007), Magadheera (2009), Maryada Ramanna (2010), and Darling (2010).
===As VFX Supervisor===
In 2013, Anil Paduri, along with popular Telugu actor Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, co-founded Advitha Creative Studios in Hyderabad and produced Om 3D (2013). The film is the first Indian action film in 3D and was shot in 5K resolution. Hollywood technicians such as David Taylor, known for his work on Avatar and Final Destination 5, and Ian Markus, renowned for The Amazing Spider-Man, also contributed to this film.
In addition to being the Co-Founder of Advitha Creative Studios, he has also served as the Lead VFX Supervisor for many successful films, which include Legend (2014), Pataas (2015), Temper (2015), Janatha Garage (2016), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Jai Lava Kusa (2017), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), and iSmart Shankar (2019), to name just a few projects. 
===Directorial Debut===
Anil Paduri made his directorial debut with the Telugu film Romantic (2021), starring Akash Puri and Ketika Sharma in the lead roles. Actress Ramya Krishnan played a pivotal role in the film. The film was written by Puri Jagannadh, who co-produced it with Charmme Kaur. 
==Filmography==
===As Director===
Year	Title 	Director	Notes
2021	Romantic	Yes 	Written by Puri Jagannadh
===As Cheif VFX Supervisior===
List of Anil Paduri feature film credits as Chief VFX Supervisor
Year	Title 	Notes
2012	Nuvva Nena 	
2012	Endukante... Premanta! 	
2013	Ongole Gittha 	
2013	Om 3D 	
2014	Legend 	Won Nandi Award for Best Special Effects
2015	Temper 	
2015	Kick 2 	
2015	Pataas 	
2015	Lion 	
2015	Jyothi Lakshmi 	
2015	Sher 	
2016	Janatha Garage 	
2016	Nannaku Prematho 	
2016	Krishnashtami 	
2016	Supreme 	
2016	Ism 	
2017	Jai Lava Kusa 	
2017	Rogue 	
2017	Jaya Janaki Nayaka 	
2017	Paisa Vasool 	
2018	Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava     	
2018	MLA 	
2018	Mehbooba 	
2019	Mr. Majnu 	
2019	118 	
2019	iSmart Shankar 	
2020	Bheeshma 	
2020	Entha Manchivadavuraa 	
2020	Miss India 	
2020	Amrutham Dhvitheeyam 	sitcom web television series
2021	Thimmarusu 	
2021	Romantic 	
2022	Bimbisara 	
2022	Liger 	
2023	Devil: The British Secret Agent 	
2024	Double iSmart 	
2024	Devara: Part 1 	
Category:1989 births
Category:Film directors
Category:People from Andhra Pradesh
Category:Indian people