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Merlapaka Gandhi
Active Telugu Film Industry
- FromAndhra Pradesh, India
- Based inHyderabad, Telangana, India
- Age36–45
- Active2013 – Present
- Updated
Merlapaka Gandhi Biography
Merlapaka Gandhi Full Information
- Full Name: Merlapaka Gandhi
- Profession: Film Director & Screenwriter
- Industry: Telugu Film Industry (Tollywood)
- Nationality: Indian
- Birthplace: Andhra Pradesh, India
- Known For: Comedy-entertainment movies with strong storytelling
- Debut as Director: Venkatadri Express (2013)
Family Background
- Father: Not publicly disclosed
- Mother: Not publicly disclosed
- Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
- Marital Status: Not officially confirmed in public sources
- Children: No verified information available
Education
- Schooling: Completed in Andhra Pradesh (exact school not publicly revealed)
- Graduation: Engineering (commonly reported as his educational background)
- College Name: Not officially disclosed
- Later Shift: After engineering, he moved toward filmmaking and joined the Telugu film industry
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name | Role | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Venkatadri Express | Director & Writer | Successful directorial debut |
| 2016 | Express Raja | Director & Writer | Commercial hit, boosted popularity |
| 2018 | Krishnarjuna Yudham | Director & Writer | Action-comedy with dual role concept |
| 2021 | Ek Mini Katha | Writer | Story appreciated for social message |
| 2021 | Maestro | Director & Writer | Telugu remake with thriller genre |
| 2022 | Like, Share & Subscribe | Director & Writer | Digital-age themed entertainer |
| 2026† | Korean Kanakaraju | Director & Writer | Upcoming project |
Recent Activity
- Merlapaka Gandhi is a Telugu film director and writer.
- He is best known for directing Venkatadri Express and Express Raja.
- He is currently directing an upcoming Indo-Korean horror-comedy film titled Korean Kanakaraju.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Director | South Indian International Movie Awards | Venkatadri Express | Nominated |
| 2014 | Filmfare South | Best Debut Director | Filmfare Awards South | Venkatadri Express | Nominated |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Director | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Express Raja | Nominated |
| 2022 | Filmfare South | Best Story | Filmfare Awards South | Ek Mini Katha | Nominated |
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About Merlapaka Gandhi
Who is Merlapaka Gandhi?
He is a Telugu film director and writer known for commercial entertainers.
Which was his debut film?
Venkatadri Express (2013).
What are his most popular movies?
Venkatadri Express, Express Raja, Maestro.
Is he working on any upcoming project?
Yes, Korean Kanakaraju is his upcoming film.
What is his directing style?
Light comedy mixed with emotional and relatable storytelling.
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