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Prasanth Varma is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He is known for directing the 2024 Telugu film ‘Hanu Man.’
Wiki/Biography
Prasanth Varma was born on Monday, 29 May 1989 (age 34 years; as of 2023) in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Prasanth Varma’s childhood photo
From 1995 to 2004, he did his schooling at Sri Saraswathi Shishu Mandir, Fathenagar, Hyderabad. From 2006 to 2010, he pursued a BTech in Computer Science Engineering at CVR College of Engineering, Telangana.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
He belongs to a Hindu family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Narayana Raju. His mother, Kanaka Durga, is a teacher at B.R.M.V.M. High School, Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh. His sister, Sneha Sameera, is an artisan.
A picture of Prasanth Varma’s father
A picture of Prasanth Varma’s mother
Prasanth Varma and his sister
Wife
He is unmarried.
Career
Director & Writer
Short Film
In 2011, he made his debut as a film director with the Telugu short film ‘Deenamma Jeevitham.’
Deenamma Jeevitham
He has directed a few Telugu short films like ‘A Silent Melody’ (2014) and ‘Dialogue in the Dark’ (2016).
A Silent Melody
Film
In 2018, he made his Telugu feature film debut with the film ‘Awe.’
Awe
Some of his other Telugu films as a film director are ‘Kalki’ (2019), ‘Zombie Reddy’ (2021), ‘Adbhutham’ (2021), and ‘Hanu Man’ (2024).
Zombie Reddy
He has also written the screenplay and story for a few Telugu films like ‘Awe!’ (2018), ‘Zombie Reddy’ (2021), and ‘Hanu Man’ (2024).
Music Video
Prasanth has worked as a director in a few Telugu music videos such as Love Story, Losing My Mind, Love Thing, Rock On, and Malli Raava.
Other Work
He has also directed a few TV commercials like Kancheepuram Varamahalakshmi Silks and DTDC. As a director, he has worked in a few TV promos like Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju, Saregamapa Lil Champs, and Zee 10.
Prasanth Varma on the sets of Zee 10
In 2015, he directed the web series ‘Brian Lara is Not Out!’ which streamed on Yupp TV.
Brian Lara Not Out
In 2016, he started his advertising company Adsville.
Adsville
He has started a few other TV and film production companies like Flickville, Scriptsville, and PVCU all in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Car Collection
- Laurin & Klement
Prasanth Varma’s Instagram post about his new car
- Mercedes
Prasanth Varma’s Instagram post about his Mercedes car
Tattoo
He has got a tattoo of ‘Rise’ inked on his right wrist.
Prasanth Varma’s tattoo
Favourites
- Film Genre: Action/Superhero
- Film Director(s): Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Christopher Nolan, K Vishwanath, Mani Ratnam
- Quote(s): “Helping Hands are better than Praying Lips, I’m thankful to all those who said No to me. It’s because of them I did it myself, and Best way to learn how to make a film is by making one.”
Facts/Trivia
- While he was in school and college, he won various competitions like quiz competitions, javelin throw, and badminton. He was a topper in his class while he was in school.
Prasanth Varma’s awards
- He is an orange belt in karate.
- While he was pursuing graduation, he started shooting various music videos.
- He has won various trophies in cricket and badminton matches.
Prasanth Varma during a cricket match
- He is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Story. He also owns a rabbit.
Prasanth Varma and his pet dog
- In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling, reading books, and doing photography.
Prasanth Varma during his trip
- In 2018, he was invited to an event of TEDx Talks as a guest speaker.
Prasanth Varma- TEDx Talks