G. Satyamurthy

Gandham Satyamurthy (24 May 1954 – 14 December 2015) was an Indian screenwriter who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.[3] He worked as a story writer for over 90 films and as a dialogue writer for over 400 films.[2][4] He is the father of film composer Devi Sri Prasad and singer Sagar.[4]

G. Satyamurthy
Born
Gandham Satyamurthy[1]

(1954-05-24)24 May 1954[2]
Vedurupaka, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died14 December 2015(2015-12-14) (aged 61)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • novelist
  • film director
SpouseSiromani
Children
In this Telugu name, the surname is Gandham.

Devatha (1982), Kirayi Kotigadu (1983), Abhilasha (1983), Challenge (1984), Jwala (1985), Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987), Khaidi No. 786 (1988), Bhale Donga (1989), Nari Nari Naduma Murari (1990), Chanti (1992), Bangaru Bullodu (1993), Matru Devo Bhava (1993), Pedarayudu (1995), Amma Donga (1995), Pelli (1997) were some of his notable films.[4][2][1] Satyamurthy collaborated with Chiranjeevi on many of his successful films.[1][5]

Early life

Gandham Satyamurthy was born on 24 May 1953/4 in Vedurupaka of Rayavaram mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.[2] He completed his B. Sc. degree in Ramachandrapuram.[2] Later he studied B.Ed. at Andhra National College of Education in Machilipatnam and started his teaching career.[1][6]

Career

Literary career

Satyamurthy's passion for literature led him to start essay writing. He began his literary journey with the novel Chaitanyam.[2] His works, Pavitrulu, Punarankitam, Edaloyala Nidurinche, Digambara Ambaram and Adhara Garalam have especially entertained the literary lovers.[2][1] He continued his writing process by plotting the conflict in human relationships. Satyamurthy's reputation as a story writer and novelist turned him towards the film industry.[1]

Film career

Satyamurthy started his film career as a story writer with the film Devatha (1982), directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu.[2][1] With the success of this film, he got wide recognition. Bava Maradallu, Kirayi Kotigadu, Abhilasha, Challenge, Jwala, Bhale Donga, Matru Devo Bhava, Kanchana Sita, Chanti, Pedarayudu, Srinivasa Kalyanam, Nari Nari Naduma Murari, Bangaru Bullodu, Pelli, Nyayam Kosam, Khaidi No. 786, Amma Donga were his successful films.[1] Satyamurthy played a key role in Chiranjeevi's film career.[2][1][5] He also directed the films Dadar Express, Chaitanyam, Baava garu, Palletoori Mogudu.[1][5][2]

Personal life

He had three children — sons Devi Sri Prasad, and Sagar and a daughter Padmini.[4][1] He died on 14 December 2015 due to Myocardial infarction.[7][8]

Filmography
Year Film Notes Ref.
1974 Devudu Chesina Pelli dialogues
1976 Jyothi
1977 Kalpana
Edureeta
1980 Gopaal Rao Gari Ammayi
Mosagadu
1981 Nyayam Kavali
Kondaveeti Simham
Kirayi Rowdylu screenplay & story [2]
1982 Devatha story [2][4][1]
1983 Abhilasha screenplay [2][4][1]
Kirayi Kotigadu dialogues [1]
1984 Goonda dialogues & story
Challenge dialogues [2][4][1]
Rustum screenplay
1985 Jwala dialogues [1]
1986 Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu dialogues
1987 Donga Mogudu
Srinivasa Kalyanam screenplay [2][4][1]
1988 Khaidi No. 786 dialogues [2][4][1]
Yamudiki Mogudu dialogues & story
1989 Bhale Donga story [2][4][1]
1990 Raja Vikramarka screenplay
Nari Nari Naduma Murari [2][4][1]
1991 Sathruvu dialogues [1]
Kshana Kshanam
Rowdy Alludu screenplay
1992 Gharana Mogudu dialogues
Chanti [2][1]
Donga Police
Aswamedham screenplay
1993 Mechanic Alludu
Bangaru Bullodu [2][4][1]
Matru Devo Bhava [2][1]
1994 Allari Premikudu screenplay
1995 Amma Donga story [2][1]
Ammoru dialogues
Pedarayudu [2][1]
1996 Adirindi Alludu screenplay
Pelli Sandadi
1997 Pelli [1]
1999 Raja Kumarudu
2000 Annayya dialogues
Vamsi screenplay
2001 Mrugaraju
Daddy dialogues
2002 Takkari Donga screenplay
2003 Pellam Oorelithe
Fools dialogues
Johnny
2004 Anji
Gudumba Shankar
2005 Subhash Chandra Bose story
2007 Madhumasam dialogues

References
  1. "సత్యమూర్తి ఇకలేరు". Namasthe Telangana. 15 December 2015. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  2. Rao, Veereswara (15 December 2020). "90 సినిమాలకు కథా రచయిత, చిరంజీవి కెరీర్‌లో కీలక పాత్ర.. డీఎస్పీ తండ్రి సత్యమూర్తి వర్థంతి నేడు". Samayam (in Telugu). Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  3. Tollywood writer Satyamurthy passes away
  4. "ప్రముఖ రచయిత సత్యమూర్తి ఇకలేరు". Andhra Bhoomi. 14 December 2015. Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  5. రచయిత గొర్తి సత్యమూర్తి మృతి !
  6. దేవుని స్క్రీన్‌ప్లేలో మనమంతా పాత్రధారులం - సినీ రచయిత సత్యమూర్తి April 9, 2012
  7. "Writer G Satyamurthy passes away at 61". News18. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  8. "Telugu writer Satyamurthy passes away". Indian Express. 14 December 2015.
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