Top 10 1990’s Best DIRECTORS in Tollywood

Ram Gopal Varma

Ram Gopal Varma, also known as RGV, is one of the most iconic and controversial filmmakers in Indian cinema. He rose to fame in the 1990s with movies like “Shiva” (1990), “Rangeela” (1995), and “Satya” (1998). 

Krishna Vamsi

Krishna Vamsi is one of Telugu cinema’s most talented and creative directors. He made his directorial debut with “Gulabi” in 1995, a critically acclaimed movie. 

B. Gopal

B. Gopal is one of the most successful directors in Telugu cinema, with over 25 movies to his credit. He started his career as an assistant director to K. Raghavendra Rao and made his directorial debut with “Lorry Driver” in 1990. 

S. V. Krishna Reddy

S. V. Krishna Reddy is one of the most versatile directors in Telugu cinema, known for his excellent comic timing and storytelling skills. He started his career as a screenwriter and made his directorial debut with “Yamaleela” in 1994. 

E. V. V. Satyanarayana

E. V. V. Satyanarayana is another versatile director in Telugu cinema known for his comedy movies. He started his career as a writer and made his directorial debut with “Chevilo Puvvu” in 1990. 

Jayanth C. Paranjee

Jayanth C. Paranjee – A director who brought a fresh perspective to Telugu cinema, Jayanth C. Paranjee made a splash with his debut film Preminchukundam Raa.

K. Raghavendra Rao

K. Raghavendra Rao is one of the most legendary directors in Telugu cinema, with a career spanning over four decades. He directed over 100 movies in Telugu cinema and introduced several actors, including Sridevi, Jayaprada, and Ramya Krishna. 

S. S. Rajamouli

S. S. Rajamouli is one of Telugu cinema’s most talented and celebrated directors. He made his directorial debut with “Student No. 1” in 2001 but gained fame with movies like “Simhadri” (2003) and “Magadheera” (2009).

Kodi Ramakrishna

Kodi Ramakrishna is a prolific director in Telugu cinema, with over 100 movies to his credit. He made his directorial debut with “Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya” in 1982

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao

Singeetam Srinivasa Rao is a multi-talented director, screenwriter, and composer in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut with “Neethi Nijayithi” in 1972.