Puri Jagannadh

Puri Jagannath was born on the 28th of September 1966. He is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, who works primarily in the Telugu cinema and is a three-time Nandi Award recipient. In 2006 he directed Pokiri, premiered at the 7th IIFA Film Festival held in Dubai. The path breaking blockbuster was later remade into several Indian Languages, and catapulted Jagannadh to national recognition. In 2011, he directed Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap, which was archived in the Oscar library. He produces films under his production companies, Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies and Vaishno Academy. He also owns a music company called as Puri Sangeet.

Born on: 28 September, 1966

Born in: Pithapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India