Venu Sriram is an popular Indian film director and screenwriter. He was born on 20th May 1979 in Medipalle, Telangana, India, who works in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut in 2011 with Oh My Friend, starring Siddharth, Shruti Haasan, and Hansika Motwani. Although the film wasn’t a commercial success, it showcased Sriram’s focus on story intent over pure entertainment. His next major project came in 2017 with MCA (Middle Class Abbayi), featuring Nani and Sai Pallavi. The film was a commercial hit and marked Nani’s biggest career success to date.

Venu Sriram’s defining moment arrived in 2021 with Vakeel Saab, a Telugu remake of the Hindi film Pink. The film starred Pawan Kalyan and a strong ensemble cast. Critics praised his adaptation for balancing fan-pleasing elements with the original’s powerful social message, particularly in courtroom scenes and dialogue writing.

Known For

Thammudu

Building on this success, Sriram is set to release Thammudu on July 4, 2025. Produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations under Dil Raju and Shirish, the film stars Nithiin alongside Sapthami Gowda and veteran actress Laya. It’s described as an emotional action drama centered on a sibling relationship, with Amazon Prime Video securing its OTT rights.

Over the years, Venu Sriram has evolved from a melodramatic storyteller to a commercially viable filmmaker who combines social relevance with mainstream appeal. His trajectory—marked by Oh My Friend, MCA, Vakeel Saab, and the upcoming Thammudu—highlights his commitment to emotional narratives grounded in society yet broadly accessible.