Sarath Mandava is an Indian screenwriter, director, cinematographer and executive producer known for his works in Tamil cinema, and Telugu cinema. In 2012, he has written/ co-written Ajith Kumar's Billa II as screenplay and story writer.[1] Sarath made his directorial debut with a political thriller Tamil version film Ko 2.[2]
Sarath Mandava | |
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| Born | Sarath Babu Mandava Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | ITM University, Southern New Hampshire University |
| Occupation | director writer executive producer cinematographer |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
Sarath Mandava started his career in Films after quitting his Software Career.[citation needed] He went to Film School in London promoted by Rain Dance and did a Script Writing course in Straight Curve Film School, Kent, UK.[citation needed] He started working as Associate Director and Co-writer in various films before directing his debut Tamil film Ko 2.[citation needed] Sarath supposed to debut as a Director with a film titled 'Anjamai Dravidar Udamayada' with a political thriller based on a true story.[citation needed] Due to unknown reasons, the project was shelved and replaced by Ko 2.[citation needed] He worked as Executive Producer for a few Telugu films including Telugu film Potugadu.[citation needed]
| Year | Title | Language | Director | Story | Screenplay | Dialogue | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Billa II | Tamil | No | Yes | Yes | Telugu dub | Also actor | [3] |
| 2016 | Ko 2 | Tamil | Yes | Additional | Additional | No | [4] | |
| 2019 | Khamoshi | Hindi | No | No | No | Yes | ||
| 2022 | Ramarao on Duty | Telugu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | [5] | |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Broker | Telugu | Nandi Award Winning Film |
| 2016 | Tulasi Dalam | Telugu | |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Potugadu | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Evadu Thakkuva Kadu | Telugu | |