August 11, 2023 / 08:38 PM ISTByFilmy Focus

Akkineni Sreekar Prasad

Film Editor

Born : 12/03/1963

Birth Place : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Father : Akkineni Sanjeevi

Sibling : A. Ramesh Prasad, K. B. Tilak

Spouse : P. S. Keerthana

Children : Akshay Akkineni

Biography:

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.

More Details

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