Actor
Merlapaka Gandhi
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active
2013 – Present
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 |
About Merlapaka Gandhi
He is a Telugu film director and writer known for commercial entertainers.
Venkatadri Express (2013).
Venkatadri Express, Express Raja, Maestro.
Yes, Korean Kanakaraju is his upcoming film.
Light comedy mixed with emotional and relatable storytelling.