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 four Filmfare Awards.[2][3]

Early life and career

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]

Filmography

As choreographer

Year Work Language
2005 Chatrapathi Telugu
2006 Vikramarkudu
2007 Madhumasam
Satyabhama
Yamadonga
Mantra
Pourudu
Azhagiya Tamil Magan Tamil
2008 Aatadista Telugu
Bhale Dongalu
Kalidasu
Kuruvi Tamil
Parugu Telugu
Ready
Baladoor
Avakai Biryani
Hero
2009 Billa
Current
Magadheera
Ganesh
Rechipo
Mahathma
Kasko
Kurradu
Arya 2
2010 Kedi
Darling
Varudu
Simha Telugu
Sura Tamil
Maryada Ramanna Telugu
Don Seenu
Khaleja
2011 Velayudham Tamil
100% Love Telugu
Badrinath
2012 Shakti
Brindaavanam
Seema Tapakai
Dhada
Kandireega
Bezawada
Poola Rangadu
Ishq
Naa Ishtam
Lovely
Rachcha
Dhammu
Endhukante Premanta
Saguni Tamil
Tuneega Tuneega Telugu
Dhenikaina Ready
2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2014 Veeram Tamil
1 Telugu
Aagadu
2015 Baahubali: The Beginning
2016 Dictator
2017 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Mersal Tamil
2018 Rangasthalam Telugu
2021 Annaatthe Tamil
Gully Rowdy Telugu
2022 RRR
Acharya
2023 Dasara
Skanda

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2007 CineMAA Awards Best Choreographer Yamadonga Won
Filmfare Awards South Best Dance Choreographer Azhagiya Tamil Magan Won
2008 Filmfare Awards South Kantri Won
Santosham Film Awards Best Choreographer Kantri, Takkari Won
Nandi Award Best Choreographer Kantri Won
2009 Filmfare Awards South Best Dance Choreographer Arya 2 Won
2010 Nandi Award Best Choreographer Adhurs Won
2011 Filmfare Awards South Best Dance Choreographer Badrinath Won
2014 Nandi Award Best Choreographer Aagadu Won
2015 Best Choreographer Baahubali: The Beginning Won
Santosham Film Awards Won
2018 Best Choreographer Rangasthalam Won
2023 National Film Awards Best Choreography RRR ("Naatu Naatu") Won

References

  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.

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