Happy Birthday Trivikram Srinivas: Guruji of Telugu cinema!

HYDERABAD: Trivikram Srinivas is undeniably one of the most talented directors in Telugu cinema and ranks among the highest-paid filmmakers in South Indian cinema. His significant contributions to the industry have earned him six state Nandi Awards for Best Dialogue Writer and two Filmfare Awards for Best Director. The star director celebrates his 52nd birthday.

Known for his knack for weaving humor and profound themes into his plots, Trivikram has earned nicknames like "Guruji" and "Maatala Maanthrikudu," or the "Wizard of Words" from his admirers. He began his career by writing dialogues and screenplays for several popular films, including "Swayamvaram," "Nuvve Kavali," "Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav," "Manmadhudu," and "Malliswari," among others.

He made his directorial debut with the highly acclaimed film "Nuvve Nuvve" in 2002, praised for breaking the monotony and stereotype that prevailed in Telugu cinema. Subsequently, he directed several successful films featuring A-list actors like Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, and Allu Arjun.

Its originality and subtle humor characterize Trivikram's writing,nd his films are renowned for their witty dialogues. He is often lauded for presenting two distinct perspectives on the same plot, adding unexpected action sequences to his movies.

Unlike the traditional portrayal of male heroes as protectors of their families and providers of security, Trivikram's films often highlight the female protagonists who bring humor to the forefront. Themes of self-respect and prioritizing relationships over material wealth are also recurrent in his works.

Currently, Trivikram Srinivas is engrossed in his upcoming project, "Guntur Kaaram," featuring Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, and Meenakshi Chaudhary. This marks the third collaboration between Mahesh and Trivikram and is produced under the banner of Haarika & Hassine Creations.