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Sandeep Raj
Born	Vijayawada, India
Occupations	Film director writer actor producer
Years active	2017–present

Sandeep Raj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who works in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut with the film Colour Photo which won him the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.

Personal life

Sandeep born in Vijayawada. On 7 December 2024 he married to Chandini Rao in Tirupathi.

Carrer

Sandeep began his career with the telugu YouTube channel Chai Bisket, where he directed several short films, including The Athidhi with Suhas, which received numerous accolades from critics and industry celebrities.

He made his directorial debut with the film Colour Photo, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 68th National Film Awards and earned praise from critics. Sangeetha devi dundoo of The Hindu wrote "Director Sandeep Raj goes againt the norms of masala-laden Telugu cinema." and Thadhagath Patti of Times Now stated "Sandeep Raj's use of dialogues in key scenes makes the film memorable, he will be remembered for his writing in the film." Also Allu Arjun praises Sandeep Raj and the team of Colour Photo for their success.

His upcoming film, titled Mowgli, starring Roshan Kanakala in the lead role, is currently in production.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

1. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (8 October 2020). "Sandeep Raj and Suhas of 'Colour Photo', friends who dared to dream big". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
2. "Sandeep Raj: స్టార్ హీరోకోసం కథను సిద్ధం చేసిన కలర్ ఫోటో డైరెక్టర్.. ప్రముఖ నిర్మాణ సంస్థతో సినిమా". TV9 Telugu. 3 April 2021.
3. "National Award for Colour Photo shows that 'short film guys' like us are here to stay: Sandeep Raj". The Times of India. 28 July 2022. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
4. "Sandeep Raj and Sai Rajesh Received National Award for Colour Photo; 68th National Film Awards". YouTube. 30 September 2022.
5. "National Award-winning director Sandeep Raj marries actor Chandini Rao". Telangana Today. 7 December 2024.
6. "తిరుమలలో నటిని పెళ్లి చేసుకున్న టాలీవుడ్‌ దర్శకుడు | Colour Photo Movie Director Sandeep Raj Marriage at Tirumala, Wedding Photo Trending on Social Media". Sakshi (newspaper). Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
7. "Look who's making Tollywood cry!". The Indian Express. July 2017.
8. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (24 October 2020). "'Colour Photo' review: Director Sandeep Raj and Suhas present a moving tale that addresses skin-deep issues and more". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
9. "Colour Photo Movie Review : A heartfelt fight between love and prejudice". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
10. "Allu Arjun reviews Colour Photo, calls it a sweet love story". India Today. 31 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
11. "Allu Arjun showers praise on 'Colour Photo' team". The News Minute. 2 November 2020.
12. "Roshan Kanakala's Mowgli launched with a muhurtham pooja ceremony". Cinema Express. 20 December 2024.
13. "Colour Photo: 'కలర్ ఫోటో' కథను 93 సార్లు వినిపించా: సందీప్‌ రాజ్‌". eenadu.
14. "Colour Photo Director Sandeep Raj to Marry Short Film Actress Chandini Rao". Sakshi Post. 30 October 2024. Archived from the original on 30 October 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
15. Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (6 December 2022). "'Mukhachitram' will spring a surprise and Vishwak Sen's role is crucial, says Sandeep Raj of 'Colour Photo' fame". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
16. "Roshan Kanakala and Sandeep Raj's film titled 'Mowgli'". telugucinema.com. 7 September 2024.
17. "National Award for Colour Photo shows that 'short film guys' like us are here to stay: Sandeep Raj". The Times of India. 28 July 2022.
18. "డాకు మహారాజ్ ట్రైలర్.. పూర్తి స్థాయి నటుడిగా మారిపోయానన్న కలర్ ఫోటో డైరెక్టర్". The Times of India.
19. "నటుడిగా మారిన మరో యువ డైరెక్టర్". 10TV. 22 November 2024.
20. "ETV Win announces AIR(All India Rankers): Cast, director, genre". OTT Play.
21. "68th National Film Awards | Updates". The Hindu. 22 July 2022. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
22. "SIIMA; South India International Movie Awards". siima.com. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
23. "Sandeep Raj Speech at Icon StAAr @Allu Arjun Presents aha 2.0 | Aha Entertainment Awards". YouTube. 2 November 2021.

External links

• Sandeep Raj at IMDb

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