Gopichand Malineni

Gopichand Malineni, born on June 12, 1979, in Hyderabad, Telangana, is one of those filmmakers who doesn’t really play by the rules—he bends them, snaps them in half, and then sets the pieces on fire for good measure. He’s known for his wild ride movies, and man, Krack (2021) is basically a full-on adrenaline shot to the system. The guy’s got this raw knack for mixing massy action with a touch of humor, and he’s not afraid to push his actors way past their comfort zones. You see it big time in Veera Simha Reddy (2023)—that movie's got style, swagger, and a whole lot of punchy dialogues that people still quote at chai stalls. Gopichand’s storytelling is loud, proud, and definitely not for the faint-hearted. He’s less about subtlety and more about big moments, slow-motion punches, and thumping soundtracks that make you want to jump out of your seat. There’s always a bit of family drama tangled in his plots, but he keeps it spicy—never the boring, weepy kind. And yeah, he’s not just a director; he writes his own stuff, so there’s a personal stamp on everything he touches. Married to Sri Satya, he’s managed to juggle the chaos of filmmaking and personal life without missing a step. Upcoming? Jaat (2025) is already getting folks hyped, so clearly, the guy’s nowhere near slowing down.