Do you know these 12 shortfilm turned Movie directors?

Shortfilm turned movie directors in Tollywood have displayed remarkable creativity, transitioning from concise storytelling in short films to delivering impactful and successful feature films. Their ability to captivate audiences with innovative narratives and fresh perspectives has elevated Telugu cinema, showcasing their greatness in the industry.

Here are few directors who started their careers with short films before transitioning to feature films:

1. Sandeep Reddy Vanga: Sandeep Reddy Vanga gained immense fame with his debut feature film, "Arjun Reddy," which was originally a short film concept. The success of "Arjun Reddy" catapulted him to stardom in the Telugu film industry.

2. Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam: Tharun Bhascker made his mark in Tollywood with the film "Pelli Choopulu," which began as a short film. The movie was a critical and commercial success and won several awards.

3. Prasanth Varma: Prasanth Varma directed the short film "Silent Melody" before making his feature film debut with "Awe."

4. Rahul Sankrityan: Rahul Sankrityan's short film "The End" preceded his feature film "Taxiwaala."

5. Sujeeth Sign: Sujeeth Sign directed short films like "Run Raja Run" and later directed "Saaho" with Prabhas.

6. Pavan Sadineni: Pavan Sadineni's short film "Prema Ishq Kaadhal" was adapted into a feature film of the same name.

7. Karthik Ghatamaneni: Karthik Ghatamaneni directed the short film "Karthikeya" and later directed "Surya vs Surya."

8. Merlapaka Gandhi: Merlapaka Gandhi directed the short film "Venkatadri Express" and went on to direct successful feature films like "Venkatadri Express" and "Express Raja."

9. Shiva Nirvana: Shiva Nirvana directed a short film titled "Malli Rava" and then made his mark with "Ninnu Kori" and "Majili."

10. Deva Katta: Deva Katta started with the short film "Valasa" and directed feature films like "Vennela" and "Prasthanam."

11. Nag Ashwin: Nag Ashwin directed short films before helming successful feature films like "Yevade Subramanyam" and "Mahanati."

12. Sandeep Raj: Sandeep Raj is known for directing short films in Chai Bisket and later worked on feature film like "Colour Photo."

These directors have demonstrated how short films can serve as a launching pad for their careers in the Telugu film industry, showcasing their talent and creativity.