Vijaya Bapineedu


Gutta Bapineedu Chowdary, also known as Vijaya Bapineedu, was a magazine editor turned Indian film screenwriter and director, known for his works predominantly in Telugu Cinema. He directed several block buster action films such as Maga Maharaju, Gang Leader, and Magadheerudu.

Personal life

Bapineedu was born on 22 September 1936 to Seetha Ramaswamy and Leelavathy in the village of Chataparru near Eluru. He graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from C.R.R College in Eluru. Prior to film making he served as an editor for an entertainment magazine Vijaya.

Death

Vijaya Bapineedu died at his residence in Hyderabad on 11 February 2019; he was 82.

Filmography

;Director
  1. Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu
  2. Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu
  3. Maga Maharaju
  4. Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu
  5. Hero
  6. Bharyamani
  7. Maharaju
  8. Krishnagaradi
  9. Dongallo Dora
  10. Magadheerudu
  11. Naku Pellam Kavali
  12. Khaidi No.786
  13. Donga Kollu
  14. Maharajasri Mayagaadu
  15. Sumangali
  16. Zoo Laka Taka
  17. Mahajananiki Maradalu Pilla
  18. Gang Leader
  19. Valu Jada Tolu Beltu
  20. Seetapathi Chalo Tirupathi
  21. Big Boss
  22. Family
  23. Kodukulu
;Producer
  1. Yavvanam Katesindi