Chandra Sekhar Yelati

Chandra Sekhar Yeleti (born 4 March 1973) is an Indian film director known for his works in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut with the Neo-noir crime film, Aithe, which received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, and the Nandi Award for Best Story for that year. Another neo-noir film Anukokunda Oka Roju garnered two State Nandi Awards, including Best Screenplay for Yeleti.

Early life He was born in Tuni on 4 March 1973. He studied in Ganavaram St.Johns until 10th grade.

Career

Initial years and critical acclaim He worked as an assistant director under his cousin, Gangaraju Gunnam, for Little Soldiers (1996). He also directed the first 10 episodes of the cult Telugu TV series, Amrutham. Filmmaker Gunnam Gangaraju and costume designer Rama Rajamouli are his cousins.

Filmography Films

Television Amrutham (2001–2007): Directed 10 episodes

Awards National Film Awards National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Aithe

Nandi Awards Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Silver) - Anukokunda Oka Roju Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer - Anukokunda Oka Roju Nandi Award for Best Story Writer - Aithe Nandi Special Jury Award - Manamantha