Directing

Venkatesh Maha

11 credits available

Biography

Venkatesh Maha is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut with the independent drama *C/o Kancharapalem* (2018), earning nominations for Best Director at the Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA. He subsequently directed *Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya* (2020) and helmed an episode of the streaming anthology series *Modern Love Hyderabad* (2022). In 2026, he wrote, directed, and edited the psychological dark comedy-drama *Rao Bahadur*.

As a screenwriter, producer, and actor, Maha adapted and wrote the screenplay for the political satire *Martin Luther King* (2023), in which he also appeared. He served as a co-producer on the drama *Ambajipeta Marriage Band* (2024). His other screen credits include roles in *Ante Sundaraniki* (2022), *Stand Up Rahul* (2022), and *Anger Tales* (2023).

Venkatesh Maha is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 11 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Rao Bahadur (2026), Ante... Sundaraniki! (2022), Modern Love Hyderabad (2022), Anger Tales (2023), Stand Up Rahul (2022), C/o Kancharapalem (2018), Ustaad (2023), Care Of Kaadhal (2021).

The recorded credits span 2018 to 2026, including 9 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.