Certain songs offer an enjoyable auditory and visual experience, with much credit owed to the choreographer. Over time, their work gained recognition, particularly through various dance shows, and the advent of social media has propelled them into the spotlight on the big screen. Some choreographers have even transitioned into directors. Let’s explore the choreographers who have successfully taken on the role of directors:
Suji :
Renowned choreographer Suji directed the film ‘Manasa Tullipadake,’ which saw its release in 2014.
Vidyasagar King:
Vidyasagar Raju, a renowned choreographer, helmed movies such as ‘Rachaitha’ in 2018 and ‘F Cook’ (Father Chitti Uma Karthik) in 2021.
Paul Master :
The Telugu film ‘Dil Se’ was directed by Paul Master.
Ajay Master:
The movie was directed by choreographer Ajay Sai Manikandan, also known as ‘Mathanam.’
Shivaji Master:
The film ‘Tiyyani Kalavo’ was directed by the renowned choreographer Shivaji Master.
Hari Prasad Master :
Films such as ‘CBI’ and ‘Virus’ were directed by choreographer Hari Prasad Master.
Veeraswamy Master :
The movie ‘What Happened on April 28’ was directed by choreographer Veeraswamy Master.
Branches of Bharata :
Films such as ‘Mistake’ and ‘S5: No Exit’ have been directed by choreographer Bharat Kommalapati.
Baba Bhaskar :
The Tamil film ‘Kuppathu Raja’ was directed by the familiar face to Telugu audiences, Baba Bhaskar.
Raghava Lawrence :
Lawrence Master is widely recognized. Following his stint as a hero, he transitioned to become a director, attaining star status in the process.
Amma Rajasekhar :
Amma Rajasekhar made his directorial debut with the film ‘Ranam,’ starring Gopichand. Following this, he went on to direct movies such as ‘Khatarnak’ and ‘Takkari.’
Raju Sundaram :
The film ‘Aegan,’ featuring Ajith and directed by choreographer Raju Sundaram, had Nayanthara as the heroine, and Navdeep played a significant role. The Telugu dubbed version of the same movie is titled ‘Mallika.’
Prabhudeva:
Films such as ‘Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana,’ ‘Poornami,’ and ‘Shankar Dada Zindabad’ have been directed by choreographer Prabhudeva. His success extends to Hindi cinema, where he has delivered numerous blockbuster movies.
Vijay Binny :
Renowned choreographer Vijay Binni has recently made his directorial debut with the film ‘Na Sami Ranga,’ featuring Nagarjuna.
Suchitra Chandra Bose :
The film ‘Pallakilo Pelli Koothuru’ was directed by Suchitra Chandrabose, the wife of Chandrabose and a choreographer.