2018 saw many brands like VV Vinayak, Puri Jagannath, Srinu Vaitla forced to take a sabbatical and if any of them can come back is a big question!
Trivikram came back with Aravindha Sametha after a career damaging film like Agnyathavasi, maintaining his brand in demand.
Brand Sukumar emerged strong this year with Rangasthalam. Even Koratala Siva turned into a brand. SS Rajamouli is way ahead of competition and Boyapati Srinu brand is going to be tested during Sankranthi.
With all these seniors entering into next phase of their career in 2018, few young talent came up with promise. Venky Atluri gave Tholi prema, Venky Kudumula gave Chalo.
Both have movies with actors like Akhil and Nithiin coming up. Prashanth Verma who directed Awe has Kalki coming up.
Still Ajay Bhuyan - RX100 director, Rahul Ravidran - Chi La Sow, Venkatesh Maha - C/O Kacherapalem did not announce their next but they are in discussions with big budget filmmakers.
Apart from these debutants, Naga Ashwin surprised everyone with Mahanati and he is a kind of inspiration for all debutants on how to make their second films count.
His next film is eagerly awaited and Taxiwaala director Rahul Sankritiyan is also closed observed by Industry. Let's see how many of these will turn into reliable brands and if the brand-directors can make a comeback in 2019?!
Trivikram came back with Aravindha Sametha after a career damaging film like Agnyathavasi, maintaining his brand in demand.
Brand Sukumar emerged strong this year with Rangasthalam. Even Koratala Siva turned into a brand. SS Rajamouli is way ahead of competition and Boyapati Srinu brand is going to be tested during Sankranthi.
With all these seniors entering into next phase of their career in 2018, few young talent came up with promise. Venky Atluri gave Tholi prema, Venky Kudumula gave Chalo.
Both have movies with actors like Akhil and Nithiin coming up. Prashanth Verma who directed Awe has Kalki coming up.
Still Ajay Bhuyan - RX100 director, Rahul Ravidran - Chi La Sow, Venkatesh Maha - C/O Kacherapalem did not announce their next but they are in discussions with big budget filmmakers.
Apart from these debutants, Naga Ashwin surprised everyone with Mahanati and he is a kind of inspiration for all debutants on how to make their second films count.
His next film is eagerly awaited and Taxiwaala director Rahul Sankritiyan is also closed observed by Industry. Let's see how many of these will turn into reliable brands and if the brand-directors can make a comeback in 2019?!