Akkineni Sreekar Prasad is an accomplished Indian film editor whose contributions span the Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi film industries. With a career of over 35 years, he boasts an impressive portfolio of having edited more than 600 films. He holds an unparalleled record of nine National Film Awards, with seven of them recognizing his excellence in the category of Best Editing. Additionally, he has clinched five Kerala State Film Awards, two Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards, and two Filmfare Awards, among other honors.
Sreekar Prasad’s influence on Indian cinema was highlighted when he was featured in the Limca Book of Records as part of the ‘People of the Year – 2013’ list. His remarkable prowess extended to editing films in a diverse range of languages, earning him a Limca Book of Records distinction for “films edited in the most number of languages.” He has lent his expertise to films in 17 languages thus far.
Born into a Telugu family in Madras, Sreekar Prasad inherited his passion for cinema from his father, Akkineni Sanjeevi, who was a film editor and director. His father was the younger brother of renowned Telugu film figure L. V. Prasad. Sreekar Prasad’s professional journey was nurtured by his father’s guidance in Telugu films, even though he achieved nationwide acclaim through his work in Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi films.
Sreekar Prasad’s editing prowess has left an indelible mark on the industry, with an array of remarkable works to his credit. These include films such as “Alaipayuthey” (2000), “Dil Chahta Hai” (2001), “Kannathil Muthamittal” (2002), “Kaththi” (2014), “Talvar” (2015), “Chekka Chivantha Vaanam” (2018), and many more. His versatility has seen him contribute to films across genres and languages, solidifying his status as a revered and influential film editor in the Indian cinematic landscape.
| Name | Akkineni Sreekar Prasad |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1963 |
| Current Residence | Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 173 CM |
| Hobbies | Studying Books |
| Father | Akkineni Sanjeevi |
| Sibling | A. Ramesh Prasad, K. B. Tilak |
| Spouse | P. S. Keerthana |
| Children | Akshay Akkineni |
| Educational Qualification | Literature |
| College (s) | University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Hindi | Swati |
| Telugu | Captain Nagarjun |
| Malayalam | Vyooham |
| Tamil | The Terrorist |
| English | Morning Raga |
| Assamese | Ko Yad |
| Kannada | Idolle Ramayana |
| Awards List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
| 1989 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | Raakh | |
| 1992 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Editing | Yodha | |
| 1997 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | Rag Birag | |
| 1997 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | Nauka Caritramu | |
| 1998 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | The Terrorist | |
| 1999 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Editing | Karunam, Vaanaprastham, Jalamarmaram | |
| 2000 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | Vaanaprastham | |
| 2000 | Nandi Awards | Best Editing | Manoharam | |
| 2001 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Editing | Sesham | |
| 2002 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | Kannathil Muthamittal | |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards | Best Editing | Dil Chahta Hai | |
| 2003 | Nandi Awards | Best Editing | Okkadu | |
| 2005 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Editing | Anandabhadram | |
| 2007 | Vijay Awards | Best Editing | Kattradhu Thamizh | |
| 2008 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | Firaaq | |
| 2008 | DIFF Award | Best Editing | Firaaq | |
| 2009 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Editing | Pazhassi Raja | |
| 2009 | Vijay Awards | Best Editing | Yavarum Nalam | |
| 2010 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | Kutty Srank, Kaminey, Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja | |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards | Best Editing | Dil Chahta Hai | |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards | Best Editing | Talvar | |
| 2020 | National Film Awards | Best Editing | Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum | |
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