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 deva katta film director , producer and writer
deva katta

deva kaushik katta is an indian american filmmaker , known for his works exclusively in telugu cinema .
in 2010 , he directed prasthanam , showcased in the indian panorama section at international film festival of india .
the film has also won the filmfare south critics award for best film and nandi award for best feature film -lrb- bronze -rrb- in 2010 .
he holds a master of science degree in mechanical engineering and worked as a vehicle crashworthiness expert in general motors .
he graduated from film school before making a digital documentary film about indian students in usa , which was titled `` valasa '' .
he then debuted as a successful writer and director with a romantic comedy flick `` vennela '' , set against indian students in america .
