Gopichand Malineni


Gopichand Malineni is an Indian film director and writer who works exclusively in Telugu Cinema. He made his directional debut in 2010 with a Telugu action comedy film Don Seenu starring Raviteja and Shriya Saran in the lead roles. He worked in many films before his first directional venture.

Early life

He was born and brought up in Boddulurivari Palem in Prakasam district Andhra Pradesh. His family hails from the same village. His primary education was done at Sarada Niketan School Prakasam District and upper primary at VR College Nellore. He discontinued his education in 12th class and entered into the film industry. Friends and family were always a huge support to Gopichand. He is married to Sri Satya on 14 February 2013.

Career

In his early years Gopi worked as a Camera assistant for few programmes telecasted by ETV in Warangal Dist. He was appreciated for his work in ETV News.

Tollywood

Gopi made his debut into the film industry as a camera assistant for the movie Hello I Love You directed by Veera Shankar. He then debuted as an assistant in the direction department for the movie Police starring Srihari in the lead role. He worked for four films with Srihari and later worked with E.V.V. Satyanarayana for two films, with Srinu Vytla for Andarivaadu, Venky, Dhee with A.R. Murugadoss for Stalin, with Srivas for Lakshyam, with Meher Ramesh for Kantri and Billa.
He made his debut as a director with Don Seenu starring Ravi Teja and Shriya Saran on the lead and it was one of the biggest hit films in 2010. In 2012 he directed Bodyguard with Venkatesh and Trisha on the lead. In 2013 he directed a film Balupu starring Ravi Teja, Shruti Hassan and Journey fame Anjali under the production of PVP Cinemas, this movies was known as the comeback film of Ravi Teja. The film was released on 28 June 2013. Balupu was Gopichand's second film with Ravi Teja after Don Seenu. The movie received positive reviews from critics. The film was the biggest hit at the box office. Later, Gopichand established his name in the industry with other hits like, Pandaga Chesko, starring Ram Pothineni and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles. This movie was another hit for Gopichand and a comeback for Ram Pothineni. In 2017, Gopichand made one of the biggest flop with Winner starring Sai Dharam Tej and Rakul Preet Singh in lead role.

Camera assistant

As Director

As Chief Associate Director

As Associate Director

As Assistant Director