G. Amar

G. Amar isn’t exactly a household name—at least, not yet—but if you’re even halfway tuned in to Telugu cinema, you’ve probably bumped into his work without realizing it. The guy’s got a knack for picking projects that zig where others zag. Take “Paderu 12 Mile” (yeah, that’s coming in 2025), which seems to promise this wild mix of rural grit and a thriller’s edge—everyone’s tight-lipped about the plot, but you can already feel the tension simmering in the early buzz. Amar’s got a way of making the setting itself a character, you know? It’s something he kind of sharpened during “Prema Pandem” back in 2017, a film that flirted with romance tropes but didn’t just roll over and play nice. There was a rawness, and Amar’s touch brought out the messiness of love, the awkward bits, and the quick turns from sweet to stormy. “Titanic” (2016)—not that Titanic, obviously—was another curveball. Instead of icebergs and fancy dresses, this one dove into relationships that felt oddly close to real life, like you’d just seen those characters bickering at a bus stop. Amar’s direction or influence (depends on the project) always leans into the emotional corners, not just the glossy stuff. He’s the kind of filmmaker who’s not afraid to let characters be a little ugly or have stories that don’t wrap up in a bow. Basically, if you see his name attached, expect something a little offbeat, a little gutsy, and, honestly, never boring.