Veteran Telugu Filmmaker Sagar Passes Away at 70

Veteran Telugu Filmmaker Sagar handed away on the age of 70 at his Chennai residence because of age-related illnesses.

Veteran Telugu Filmmaker Sagar Passes Away at 70

Veteran Telugu Filmmaker Sagar Dies: Veteran Telugu filmmaker Sagar handed away on Thursday at his Chennai residence. The 70-year-old was affected by age-related illnesses, as reported by Hindustan Times. Filmmaker Srinu Vaitla expressed regret on the passing away of his mentor and wrote in his tweet, “It is extremely painful to know that my guru Sagar garu is no more. He took care of all his assistants very affectionately and taught many valuable things. He was a great support for all of us. You will be remembered forever sir Om Shanthi (sic).” Sagar was recognized for movies like Amma Donga and Stuvartupuram Dongalu.

Sagar directed round 35 movies in his film profession. He made his directorial debut with Rakasiloya (1983). His assistants Srinu Vaitla, VV Vinayak, Ravi Kumar Chowdhary, and G Nageswara Reddy, later turned profitable administrators. Sagar’s Stuvartpuram Dongalu turned a game-changer for his profession, because it was a field workplace success.

The filmmaker’s in style works embody Public Rowdy, Daadi, Nakshatra Poratam, Amma Donga, Bharatasimham, Ammanaakodalaa, Alumagalu, Jagadekaveerudu, Ramasakkanodu and Anveshna amongst others.

Published Date: February 2, 2023 2:11 PM IST