Director
Buchi Babu Sana
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Uppada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active
2021–Present
Buchi Babu Sana – Biography
Buchi Babu Sana – Full Information
- Full Name: Buchi Babu Sana
- Popular Name: Buchi Babu Sana
- Nickname: Buchi Babu
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter, Dialogue Writer
- Profession Category: Film Director, Writer
- Known For: Uppena (2021), Peddi (2026)
- Date of Birth: 15 February 1982
- Age: 44 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Uppada, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Current Residence: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 75 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Mother: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Siblings: Not Publicly Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Name Not Publicly Disclosed
- Children: Not Publicly Disclosed
Education
- School: Z.P.H.S., Kothapalli, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
- College: Graduated from a degree college in Andhra Pradesh
- Qualification: Graduate Degree
Career highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2014–2018 | Worked as a prominent assistant and associate director under his mentor, visionary filmmaker Sukumar, contributing heavily to blockbusters like Rangasthalam. |
| 2021 | Made a historic directorial debut with the romantic drama Uppena, launching debutants Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Krithi Shetty, which turned out to be a box-office phenomenon. |
| 2022 | Won the highly coveted National Film Award for Uppena and officially signed a massive pan-Indian sports action drama project starring Mega Power Star Ram Charan. |
| 2024 | Officially commenced principal photography for his high-budget dream project RC16 (later titled Peddi), bringing legendary composer A.R. Rahman on board. |
| 2026 | Directed the massive sports drama blockbuster Peddi starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, which grossed over ₹400 crore worldwide before making its successful digital debut on Netflix. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Debutant Director of the Year | Sakshi Excellence Awards | Uppena | Won |
| 2022 | Best Feature Film in Telugu | National Film Awards | Uppena | Won |
| 2022 | Best Debut Director – Telugu | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Uppena | Won |
| 2022 | Best Director – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Uppena | Nominated |
About Buchi Babu Sana
Buchi Babu Sana made a monumental directorial debut with the 2021 Telugu romantic drama Uppena, which became a massive box-office hit and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.
He considers the acclaimed Tollywood director Sukumar (director of Pushpa and Rangasthalam) as his primary guru. Buchi Babu worked as his assistant director for several years before making his own movies.
He directed the massive 2026 sports action drama blockuster titled Peddi (originally announced as RC16), starring Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar.
Yes, he received the Best Feature Film in Telugu honor at the 69th National Film Awards for his exceptional writing and direction in Uppena.
Following a sensational theatrical run grossing over ₹400 crores, his sports epic Peddi is officially streaming digitally on Netflix as of July 2026.