Prem Rakshith
Indian choreographer (born 1977) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prem Rakshith (born Thomas Satish) is an Indian choreographer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1] He is recipient of a National Film Award, three Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards.[2][3]
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Prem Rakshith | |
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| Born | Thomas Satish 14 December 1977 Puducherry, India |
| Occupation | Choreographer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Early life and career
Prem Rakshith was born in Puducherry and raised in Chennai.[4] His real name is Thomas Satish, and was actually born as a Hindu, before his grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic.[5]
Prem received acclaim for his work on "Naatu Naatu" from RRR (2022). The hook step involving N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan dancing together became popular.[6][7] "Naatu Naatu" became the first song from an Indian film to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Rakshith was credited as a choreographer at the ceremony, where "Naatu Naatu" went on to win.[8] It has also won the Best Original Song award at the 80th Golden Globe Awards, making it the first Asian as well as the first Indian song to win the award.[9][10] He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in June 2024.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | Telugu |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | |
| 2007 | Madhumasam | |
| Satyabhama | ||
| Yamadonga | ||
| Mantra | ||
| Pourudu | ||
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Aatadista | Telugu |
| Bhale Dongalu | ||
| Kalidasu | ||
| Kuruvi | Tamil | |
| Parugu | Telugu | |
| Ready | ||
| Baladoor | ||
| Avakai Biryani | ||
| Hero | ||
| 2009 | Billa | |
| Current | ||
| Magadheera | ||
| Ganesh | ||
| Rechipo | ||
| Mahathma | ||
| Kasko | ||
| Kurradu | ||
| Arya 2 | ||
| 2010 | Kedi | |
| Adhurs | ||
| Darling | ||
| Varudu | ||
| Simha | ||
| Sura | Tamil | |
| Maryada Ramanna | Telugu | |
| Don Seenu | ||
| Brindaavanam | ||
| Khaleja | ||
| 2011 | 100% Love | |
| Badrinath | ||
| Shakti | ||
| Seema Tapakai | ||
| Dhada | ||
| Kandireega | ||
| Bezawada | ||
| Velayudham | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Poola Rangadu | Telugu |
| Ishq | ||
| Naa Ishtam | ||
| Lovely | ||
| Rachcha | ||
| Dhammu | ||
| Endhukante Premanta | ||
| Saguni | Tamil | |
| Tuneega Tuneega | Telugu | |
| Dhenikaina Ready | ||
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | |
| Baadshah | ||
| Doosukeltha | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | Tamil |
| 1: Nenokkadine | Telugu | |
| Aagadu | ||
| Alludu Sreenu | ||
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | |
| 2016 | Dictator | |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | |
| Mersal | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Telugu |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Tamil |
| Gully Rowdy | Telugu | |
| 2022 | RRR | |
| Acharya | ||
| 2023 | Veera Simha Reddy | |
| Dasara | ||
| Skanda | ||
| 2024 | ||
| Pushpa 2: The Rule | Telugu | |
| Kanguva | Tamil | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Films | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CineMAA Awards | Best Choreographer | Yamadonga ("Nachore Nachore") | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Azhagiya Tamil Magan ("Ella Pugazhum") | Won | |
| 2008 | Kantri ("Vayasunami") | Won | ||
| Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Kantri and Takkari | Won | |
| Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Kantri | Won | |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Dance Choreographer | Arya 2 ("Mr. Perfect") | Won |
| 2010 | Nandi Award | Best Choreography | Adhurs ("Assalaam Valekum") | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Badrinath ("Nath Nath Badrinath") | Won |
| 2014 | Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Aagadu | Won |
| 2015 | Best Choreographer | Baahubali: The Beginning | Won | |
| Santosham Film Awards | Won | |||
| 2018 | Best Choreographer | Rangasthalam ("Rangamma Mangamma") | Won | |
| 2023 | National Film Awards | Best Choreography | RRR ("Naatu Naatu") | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreography | Won | |
| Dasara ("Dhoom Dhaam Dosthaan") | Won | |||
References
External links
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