D Satya Prakash
D Satya Prakash is a national award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. His works often focus on social issues and human relationships. His debut film is Rama Rama Re..., which is followed by Ondalla Eradalla. Before making commercial films, Prakash directed the short film Jayanagara 4th block.
For Rama Rama Re... he received the Karnataka state film award for debut direction. His second film Ondalla Eradalla won two awards at 66th National Film Awards-Nargis Dutt Award for National Integration and Best Child Artist for Pv Rohit.
Satya Prakash has been selected as one of the 20 change makers from Deccan Herald to watch in 2020. He had been chosen from the field of Films and Media for his innovative thoughts in movie making and bringing change in the society.
Early life and education
D Satya Prakash was born in Kaduru, Chikmagalur district, Karnataka to K C Dattatari, a businessman, and Geetha, a homemaker. He completed schooling in Kaduru, Hassan, and Bangalore.After completing his Diploma in Computer Sciences from DVS Polytechnic College Shimoga. He shifted to Bangalore to pursue his interest in cricket. He was a part of league level matches and sports events.
Career
D Satya Prakash worked as assistant director with T. S. Nagabharana, assisting on films including Nam Yajamanru starring Dr.Vishnuvardhan, and Kamsale Kaisale. During his five years of internship he collaborated with V. Manohar, music director for writing lyrics and was involved in dialogue writing for various scripts as well.Jayanagara 4th Block
Jayanagara 4th Block is a story revolving around the friendship between an actor, a florist, and a retired school teacher. It explores the beauty of relationships among strangers and their journey of rediscovering happiness in an inanimate place 4th Block Jayanagar. This was an experimental film highlighting the existence of pure intentions in a society that’s misunderstood. The script was written by the lead actor Dhananjaya; screenplay and direction were by Prakash. The film received more than a million views on YouTube, and won accolades in film festivals.Ondalla Eradalla
Ondalla Eradalla is about a seven-year-old boy Sameera and his pet cow Banu. The journey of the boy in search of his lost cow, while traveling through city and meeting new people with selfish intentions on the pretext of helping. The film tries to explore the complexities of human nature and qualities such as innocence and empathy masked by selfishness. As the story unfolds, it also unveils the positive thoughts within negatively portrayed people.Rama Rama Re
Rama Rama Re... was Satya Prakash's debut commercial film. Released on 21 October 2016, it was written and directed by Prakash. It is a story of a convict on death row. The film was remade in Telugu in 2018 as Aatagadaraa Siva by Rockline Venkatesh.Filmography
Directed Features
Writing
Awards
| Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
| Rama Rama Re | 2016 Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Debutant Director | ||
| Rama Rama Re | Bengaluru International Film Festival | First Best Kannada film | ||
| Rama Rama Re | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Film | ||
| Ondalla Eradalla | 66th National Film Awards | Best Feature Film on National Integration | ||
| Ondalla Eradalla | 2018 Karnataka State Film Awards | Third Best Film | ||
| Ondalla Eradalla | Critics Choice Film Awards | Best Kannada Film |