Prem Rakshith
Prem Rakshith (born in 14 December 1977) is an Indian choreographer working predominantly in the Telugu cinema. He has won four Filmfare Awards.[1][2][3][4]
Prem Rakshith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 December 1977 Pondicherry, India |
| Occupation | Choreographer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Early life
Prem Rakshith was born in Puducherry and raised in Chennai.[5] His real name is Thomas Satish, and he was actually born as a Hindu, before his grandmother got the entire family converted to Roman Catholic.[6]
Career
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.[7][8] "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.[9] 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.[10][11]
As choreographer
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chatrapathi | Telugu |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | Telugu |
| 2007 | Madhumasam | Telugu |
| 2007 | Satyabhama | Telugu |
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Telugu |
| 2007 | Mantra | Telugu |
| 2007 | Pourudu | Telugu |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Tamil |
| 2007 | no name | Telugu |
| 2008 | Aatadista | Telugu |
| 2008 | Bhale Dongalu | Telugu |
| 2008 | Kalidasu | Telugu |
| 2008 | Kuruvi | Tamil |
| 2008 | Parugu | Telugu |
| 2008 | Ready | Telugu |
| 2008 | Baladoor | Telugu |
| 2008 | Avakai Biryani | Telugu |
| 2008 | Hero | Telugu |
| 2009 | Billa | Telugu |
| 2009 | Current | Telugu |
| 2009 | Magadheera | Telugu |
| 2009 | Ganesh | Telugu |
| 2009 | Rechipo | Telugu |
| 2009 | Mahathma | Telugu |
| 2009 | Kasko | Telugu |
| 2009 | Kurradu | Telugu |
| 2009 | Arya 2 | Telugu |
| 2010 | Kedi | Telugu |
| 2010 | Darling | Telugu |
| 2010 | Varudu | Telugu |
| 2010 | Simha | Telugu |
| 2010 | Sura | Tamil |
| 2010 | Maryada Ramanna | Telugu |
| 2010 | Don Seenu | Telugu |
| 2010 | Khaleja | Telugu |
| 2012 | Brindaavanam | Telugu |
| 2012 | Shakti | Telugu |
| 2011 | Velayudham | Tamil |
| 2011 | 100% Love | Telugu |
| 2012 | Seema Tapakai | Telugu |
| 2011 | Badrinath | Telugu |
| 2012 | Dhada | Telugu |
| 2012 | Kandireega | Telugu |
| 2012 | Bezawada | Telugu |
| 2012 | Poola Rangadu | Telugu |
| 2012 | Ishq | Telugu |
| 2012 | Naa Ishtam | Telugu |
| 2012 | Lovely | Telugu |
| 2012 | Rachcha | Telugu |
| 2012 | Dhammu | Telugu |
| 2012 | Endhukante Premanta | Telugu |
| 2012 | Saguni | Tamil |
| 2012 | Tuneega Tuneega | Telugu |
| 2012 | Dhenikaina Ready | Telugu |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Telugu |
| 2014 | Veeram | Tamil |
| 2014 | 1 | Telugu |
| 2014 | Aagadu | Telugu |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Telugu/Tamil |
| 2016 | Dictator | Telugu |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Telugu/Tamil |
| 2017 | Mersal | Tamil |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Telugu |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Tamil |
| 2021 | Gully Rowdy | Telugu |
| 2022 | RRR | Telugu |
| 2022 | Acharya | Telugu |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CineMAA Awards | Best Choreographer | Yamadonga | Won |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreographer | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreographer | Kantri | Won |
| 2008 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Kantri, Takkari | Won |
| 2008 | Nandi Award | Nandi award for Best Choreographer | Kantri | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreographer | Arya 2 | Won |
| 2010 | Nandi Award | Nandi Award for Best Choreographer | Adhurs | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Choreographer | Badrinath | Won |
| 2014 | Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Aagadu | Won |
| 2015 | Nandi Award | Best Choreographer | Baahubali: The Beginning | Won |
| 14th Santosham Film Awards | Won | |||
| 2018 | 17th Santosham Film Awards | Best Choreographer | Rangasthalam | Won |
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References
- "Prem Rakshit's special dance moves for Vishnu". 17 October 2012.
- "Prem Rakshit impresses Mahesh Babu". 12 February 2013.
- http://golimaar.net/viewdetails.php?linkid=1343&title=Mahesh%20Reveals%20His%20Upcoming%20Movies%20-%20GoliMaar.net#.Ur861NIW2OM
- "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.
- Ghosh, Devarsi (15 January 2023). "The story behind the award-winning song 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- "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.
- "SS Rajamouli gifts himself a swanky car worth Rs 44 lakhs after the glorious success of RRR, PICS".
- Ramanujam, Srinivasa (14 April 2022). "'RRR' to 'Beast': Why filmmakers are creating a hook step". The Hindu.
- 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.
- "RRR's 'Naatu Naatu' song bags Golden Globe beating Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga". Onmanorama. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- 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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