Prem Rakshith
Prem Rakshith (born Thomas Satish) is an Indian choreographer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema.
He is recipient of a National Film Award, three Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards.
Prem Rakshith | |
|---|---|
| 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. His real name is Thomas Satish, and was actually born as a Hindu, before his grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic.
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. "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. 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.
Filmography
As choreographer
| Year | Work | 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 | |
| Darling | ||
| Varudu | ||
| Simha | Telugu | |
| Sura | Tamil | |
| Maryada Ramanna | Telugu | |
| Don Seenu | ||
| Khaleja | ||
| 2011 | Velayudham | Tamil |
| 100% Love | Telugu | |
| Badrinath | ||
| 2012 | Shakti | |
| Brindaavanam | ||
| Seema Tapakai | ||
| Dhada | ||
| Kandireega | ||
| Bezawada | ||
| Poola Rangadu | ||
| Ishq | ||
| Naa Ishtam | ||
| Lovely | ||
| Rachcha | ||
| Dhammu | ||
| Endhukante Premanta | ||
| Saguni | Tamil | |
| Tuneega Tuneega | Telugu | |
| Dhenikaina Ready | ||
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | |
| 2014 | Veeram | Tamil |
| 1 | Telugu | |
| Aagadu | ||
| 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 | Dasara | |
| Skanda |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CineMAA Awards | Best Choreographer | Yamadonga | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Dance Choreographer | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Won | |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards South | Kantri | Won | |
| Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Kantri, Takkari | Won | |
| Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Kantri | Won | |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Dance Choreographer | Arya 2 | Won |
| 2010 | Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Adhurs | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Dance Choreographer | Badrinath | Won |
| 2014 | Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Aagadu | Won |
| 2015 | Best Choreographer | Baahubali: The Beginning | Won | |
| Santosham Film Awards | Won | |||
| 2018 | Best Choreographer | Rangasthalam | Won | |
| 2023 | National Film Awards | Best Choreography | RRR ("Naatu Naatu") | Won |
References
External links
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