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Jayant Paranji

Director, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn July 21, 1957 (68 years)
Jayanth C. Paranjee is an Indian film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He began his professional journey by creating corporate films and advertisements before transitioning to cinema. Then he switched over to directing Telugu serials for the television. He shot to fame when his serial Tenali Rama began to be telecast by Doordarshan. Shot in expensive sets, this serial quickly climbed to the number one spot. Jayanth got his break in 1996 when producer D. Suresh Babu offered him the opportunity to direct Preminchukondam Raa (1997), a film starring Venkatesh, which became a major success. Over the years, he has directed a limited number of films but is known for his impactful work in the industry.

Known For

  • Shankar Dada MBBS
  • Teen Maar
  • Takkari Donga
  • Lakshmi Narasimha
  • Bavagaru Bagunnara?
  • Allari Pidugu
  • Premante Idera
  • Ninnindale
  • Ravoyi Chandamama
  • Sakhiya
  • Jayadev

Jayant Paranji Filmography

2021
Unstoppable with NBK (TV Series) · as Self

2004
2004
Lakshmi Narasimha · as Screenplay
2002
Takkari Donga · as Screenplay
1998
Bavagaru Bagunnara? · as Screenplay

2014
Ninnindale · as Story

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