Venu Yeldandi

Venu Yeldandi, also known as Venu Tillu, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, and critic. He was born in Siricilla, Telangana, India.

Venu Yeldandi
Born
Siricilla, Telangana, India
Occupations
  • Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Actor

Career

He worked as a junior artist in many films for small roles. His first major role was in the comedy television series Jabardasth.[1]

In 2014, during filming of the series, Yelandi and his team were attacked by a group who were offended by the portrayal of their caste in the scenes being filmed. The police arrested Yeldandi and others involved. Both Venu and the community leaders lodged official complaints, each claiming the other party was at fault. Yelandi was charged under Section 509 (insulting the modesty of a woman) and 323 (causing hurt), while members of the community who attacked the group were charged under Section 341 (wrongful restraint).[2]

Yelandi's directorial debut was with his film Balagam.[3]

References
  1. "INTERVIEW | Entire country follows 'The Telugu Formula': Venu Yeldandi". The New Indian Express.
  2. "'Jabardasth' Fame Actor Venu Attacked in Hyderabad". New Indian Express. 22 December 2014.
  3. "I turned director in frustration: Balagam director Venu Yeldandi (aka Venu Tillu)". Deccan Chronicle. 1 April 2023.
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