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  • June 11, 2023 / 04:01 PM ISTByFilmy Focus
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Puri Jagannadh

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Born : 28/09/1966
Birth Place : Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Father : Simhachalam
Mother : N/A
Sibling : Petla Uma Sankara Ganesh, Sairam Shankar
Spouse : Lavanya
Children : Akash Puri, Pavithra

Biography:

Puri Jagannadh, whose full name is Puri Srinivas, is a renowned Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer primarily associated with the Telugu film industry. He was born on September 28, 1966, in Kothapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India. Puri Jagannadh is well-known for his unique storytelling style, fast-paced narratives, and mass appeal in his films.

Professional Life:
Puri Jagannadh started his career in the film industry as a writer and worked on several films before making his directorial debut with the Telugu movie “Badri” in 2000. The film, starring Pawan Kalyan, was a commercial success, which laid the foundation for Puri’s directorial career.

Over the years, Puri Jagannadh has directed numerous successful films across various genres, including action, romance, and drama. Some of his notable movies include “Pokiri” (2006), which became a blockbuster and set new records at the box office. Other popular films directed by him include “Idiot” (2002), “Desamuduru” (2007), “Temper” (2015), and “iSmart Shankar” (2019).

Puri Jagannadh is known for collaborating with several top actors in the Telugu film industry, such as Mahesh Babu, Jr. NTR, Allu Arjun, and Prabhas. His movies are often characterized by high-energy performances, catchy dialogues, and commercial elements that cater to the mass audience.

Endorsements and Brand Ambassadorship:
Besides his work in the film industry, Puri Jagannadh has also been associated with various advertisements and endorsements. He has appeared in commercials for popular brands and has been a brand ambassador for certain products.

Family and Personal Life:
Puri Jagannadh’s father, P. S. R. Naidu, was also a screenwriter in the Telugu film industry. Puri is married to Lavanya, and the couple has a son named Akash and a daughter named Pavithra.

While Puri Jagannadh’s professional life has garnered significant attention, he prefers to keep his personal life relatively private, and limited information about his interests and activities is available.

It’s important to note that the information provided here is accurate as of my last knowledge update in September 2021, and there might have been further developments in Puri Jagannadh’s career and personal life since then.

More Details

Name Puri Jagannadh
Also Known as Puri Jagannadh
Date of Birth 28/09/1966
Current Residence Hyderabad, India
Religion Hindu
Nationality India
Height 172 CM
Hobbies Reading Books
Father Simhachalam
Mother N/A
Sibling Petla Uma Sankara Ganesh, Sairam Shankar
Spouse Lavanya
Children Akash Puri, Pavithra
Marriage Date 05/09/1996
Educational Qualification Graduate
College (s) A. M. A. L. College, Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh
School (s) St. Thersa High School, Pedda Boddapalli
Debut Movies
Language Movie Name
Telugu - As Director Badri
Kannada - As Director Yuvaraja
Hindi - As Director Shart: The Challenge
Telugu - As Producer Idiot
Awards List
Year Award Category Movie Name
2007 Filmfare Awards South Best Director Pokiri
2009 Nandi Award Best Dialogue Writer Nenithe
2004 Nandi Award Third Best Feature Film Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammayi
2003 Nandi Award Best Story Writer Itlu Sravani Subramanyam
2008 Nandi Award Best Popular Feature Film Pokiri
2004 Nandi Award Best Dialogue Writer Amma Nanna O Tamil Ammayi

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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: M. D. Sridhar
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
2003
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
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Director: Puri Jagannadh
2000
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Director: Puri Jagannadh

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