Venkatesh Maha
Directing
Venkatesh Maha is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He made his directorial debut with the independent drama *C/o Kancharapalem* (2018), earning nominations for Best Director at the Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA. He subsequently directed *Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya* (2020) and helmed an episode of the streaming anthology series *Modern Love Hyderabad* (2022). In 2026, he wrote, directed, and edited the psychological dark comedy-drama *Rao Bahadur*.
As a screenwriter, producer, and actor, Maha adapted and wrote the screenplay for the political satire *Martin Luther King* (2023), in which he also appeared. He served as a co-producer on the drama *Ambajipeta Marriage Band* (2024). His other screen credits include roles in *Ante Sundaraniki* (2022), *Stand Up Rahul* (2022), and *Anger Tales* (2023).
Known for
Behind the camera6
- 2026Rao Bahadur Director, Editor, Writer
- 2023Martin Luther King Screenplay, Dialogue, Creative Producer
- 2021Care Of Kaadhal Story
- 2020Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya Screenplay, Director
- 2018C/o Kancharapalem Director, Writer
- TBAAttahaasam Writer, Director
Acting7
- 2026Rao Bahadur as Ramapppa's Founding Ancestor
- 2023Martin Luther King
- 2023Ustaad