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Prem Rakshith

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Prem Rakshith
Born
Thomas Satish

(1977-12-14) 14 December 1977 (age 46)
Puducherry, India
OccupationChoreographer
Years active1993–present

Prem Rakshith (born Thomas Satish) is an Indian choreographer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1] He is recipient of a National Film Award, three Nandi Awards and six Filmfare Awards.[2][3]

Early life and career

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Prem Rakshith was born in Puducherry and raised in Chennai.[4] His real name is Thomas Satish, and was actually born as a Hindu, before his grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic.[5]

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.[6][7] "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.[8] 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.[9][10] He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in June 2024.[11]

Filmography

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Year Title Songs Language
2005 Chatrapathi Telugu
2006 Vikramarkudu Dooranga
2007 Madhumasam
Satyabhama
Yamadonga 1)Nachore

2)Nuvvu Muttukunte

Mantra All Songs
Pourudu
Azhagiya Tamil Magan Ellappugazhum Tamil
2008 Aatadista Style Style Telugu
Bhale Dongalu
Kalidasu
Kuruvi 1)Dandana Darna

2)Mozha Mozhannu

Tamil
Parugu Telugu
Ready
Baladoor
Avakai Biryani
Hero
2009 Billa Bommalee
Current
Magadheera
Ganesh
Rechipo 1)Orori Devuda

2)Pathikella Ne Fire

Mahathma
Kasko
Kurradu
Arya 2 Mr perfect
2010 Kedi
Darling
Varudu
Adhurs 1)Assalaam Valekhum

2)Pilla Naa Valla Kaadu

Telugu
Simha Telugu
Sura Thanjavur Jilla Kaari Tamil
Maryada Ramanna Udhyogam Telugu
Don Seenu Raja Raja Raviteja
Khaleja 1)Makathika

2)Taxi

2011 Velayudham Rathathin Rathamay Tamil
100% Love Telugu
Badrinath 1)Nath Nath

2)Omkareswari 3)Ambadari

2012 Shakti 1)Yamaga Unde

2)Taliya Taliya

Brindaavanam 1Chinnadho Vypo

2)Vachadura

Seema Tapakai 1)Kandi Chenu

2)I Love You Baby

Dhada 1)Telugu Bengali

2)Bhoome Gundaranga

Kandireega Naakodithey
Bezawada
Poola Rangadu Okkade Okkade
Ishq Lachhamma
Naa Ishtam
Lovely Dolare Dola
Rachcha Racha Title Song
Dhammu 1)Vaastu Bagunde

2)O Lilly

Endhukante Premanta
Saguni Kandha Khara Vadai Tamil
Tuneega Tuneega Telugu
Dhenikaina Ready Panche Kattu
2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Baadhah Welcome Kanakam
doosukeltha 1)Appudappudu

2)2010 Summerlo 3)Soodimande 4)doosukeltha

2014 Veeram Tamil
1 All Songs Telugu
Aagadu All Songs
Alludu seenu 1)Alludu Seenu Title Song

2)Labbara Bomma

2015 Baahubali: The Beginning
2016 Dictator 1)Tingo Tingo

2)Gam Gam Ganesha

2017 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Mersal Mersal Arasan Tamil
2018 Rangasthalam Rangamma Mangamma Telugu
2021 Annaatthe Tamil
Gully Rowdy Telugu
2022 RRR Naatu Naatu
Acharya Bhale Bhale Banjara
2023 Dasara Chamkeela Angeelesi
Skanda

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Films Result
2007 CineMAA Awards Best Choreographer Yamadonga ("Nachore Nachore") Won
Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography Azhagiya Tamil Magan ("Ella Pugazhum") Won
2008 Kantri ("Vayasunami") Won
Santosham Film Awards Best Choreographer Kantri and Takkari Won
Nandi Award Best Choreographer Kantri Won
2009 Filmfare Awards South Best Dance Choreographer Arya 2 ("Mr. Perfect") Won
2010 Nandi Award Best Choreography Adhurs ("Assalaam Valekum") Won
2011 Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography Badrinath ("Nath Nath Badrinath") Won
2014 Nandi Award Best Choreographer Aagadu Won
2015 Best Choreographer Baahubali: The Beginning Won
Santosham Film Awards Won
2018 Best Choreographer Rangasthalam ("Rangamma Mangamma") Won
2023 National Film Awards Best Choreography RRR ("Naatu Naatu") Won
2024 Filmfare Awards South Best Choreography Won
Dasara ("Dhoom Dhaam Dosthaan") Won

References

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  1. ^ "Prem rakshit, lawrence, prabhu deva, dance master turns hero, another choreographer turns hero, prem rakshit hero entry, tollywood dancer, prem rakshit movies, KRK pawan director, KRK pawan directs prem rakshit". 17 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Prem Rakshit's special dance moves for Vishnu". 17 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Prem Rakshit impresses Mahesh Babu". 12 February 2013.
  4. ^ Ghosh, Devarsi (15 January 2023). "The story behind the award-winning song 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  5. ^ "When The Naatu Naatu Choreographer Wanted To Die". Rediff.com. Retrieved 9 March 2023. I'm a Christian. I started praying to Saibaba because a friend told me that would help, and I said, okay, let me try it out. I was actually born as a Hindu, but my grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic when I was in Standard 6. My real name is Thomas Satish.
  6. ^ "SS Rajamouli gifts himself a swanky car worth Rs 44 lakhs after the glorious success of RRR, PICS".
  7. ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (14 April 2022). "'RRR' to 'Beast': Why filmmakers are creating a hook step". The Hindu.
  8. ^ Willman, Chris (24 January 2023). "'Naatu Naatu' From 'RRR' Becomes First Song From an Indian Film to Land a Best Song Oscar". Variety. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  9. ^ "RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' song bags Golden Globe beating Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga". Onmanorama. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  10. ^ Chan, Anna (10 January 2023). "'Naatu Naatu' Wins in an Upset Over Taylor Swift, Rihanna & Lady Gaga for Golden Globes' Best Original Song in a Movie". MSN. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Oscar-winning 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli invited to join the Academy Awards as a honorable member". Firstpost. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
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