Vijaya Bapineedu

Vijaya Bapineedu
Born
Gutta Bapineedu Chowdary

(1936-09-22)22 September 1936
Chataparru, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died11 February 2019(2019-02-11) (aged 82)[1]
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • film producer
  • screenwriter
  • magazine editor
  • novelist
Years active1970s–1990s

Gutta Bapineedu Chowdary (22 September 1936 – 11 February 2019), popularly known as Vijaya Bapineedu, was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, publisher, and novelist known for his works in Telugu cinema.[2]

Bapineedu began his career by writing detective stories and later launched the popular magazine Vijaya, which was noted for its unique format and extensive content. This success earned him the nickname 'Vijaya' Bapineedu. He further expanded his publishing career with several successful ventures, including the children's magazine Bommarillu, and authored several novels.[3]

His success as a writer led him to the film industry, where some of his novels were adapted into movies. Transitioning to cinema, Bapineedu co-founded the production company Syam Prasad Arts in partnership with Maganti Ravindranath Chowdary. He went on to produce or present notable films such as Yavvanam Kaatesindi (1976), Bommarillu (1978), Bottu-Kaatuka (1979), and Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu (1982).[4]

Bapineedu's involvement in film production eventually led him to direction, where he helmed around 25 films. He is especially celebrated for his successful collaborations with Chiranjeevi, directing successful films like Maga Maharaju (1983), Hero (1984), Khaidi No. 786 (1988) and Gang Leader (1991). His other notable directorial works include Bharyamani (1984), Maharaju (1985), Krishna Garadi (1986), Nakoo Pellam Kavali (1987), Donga Kollu (1988), and Valu Jada Tholu Beltu (1992). Beyond his directorial achievements, Bapineedu also introduced new talent to the industry, including lyricist Bhuvana Chandra and writer Y. Kasi Viswanath.[4]

  1. ^ "Veteran film director director Vijaya Bapineedu no more". The New Indian Express. 13 February 2019. Archived from the original on 19 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  2. ^ Burt, Richard (2007). Shakespeares After Shakespeare: An Encyclopedia of the Bard in Mass Media and Popular Culture. Vol. 1. Greenwood Press. p. 195. ISBN 9780313331176. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  3. ^ Srivathsan Nadadhur (13 February 2019). "Multi-talented veteran filmmaker Vijaya Bapineedu passes away". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ^ a b CH, Murali Krishna (12 February 2019). "Gang Leader director Vijaya Bapineedu no more". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 August 2024.