Star director Sukumar’s daughter Sukriti Veni Bandredi wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Talent clearly runs in the family! Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, daughter of renowned director Sukumar and Tabitha Sukumar, has been honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the Best Child Artist category for her exceptional performance in the film ‘Gandhi Thatha Chettu’. The award ceremony, held in New Delhi, recognized Sukriti’s talent and dedication to her role in the film.

Currently a student in Grade 8 at the International School of Hyderabad, Sukriti’s portrayal in ‘Gandhi Thatha Chettu’ has garnered international acclaim. The film has been screened at various international film festivals, where Sukriti has been recognized with awards such as Best Debutante Child Artist at the Dubai International Film Festival and the Indian Film International Festival. Additionally, the film has received accolades including the Best Picture Award at the 11th Noida International Film Festival, Jury Best Film and Best Regional Film at the New Delhi Film Festival, and Jury Best Film at the Jaipur International Film Festival, as well as at the 8th Indian World Film Festival.

The film, focusing on environmental conservation, has been produced by esteemed production houses Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings, and Gopi Talkies. Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar, and Sesha Sindhu Rao serve as producers, with direction by Padmavathi Malladi and Tabitha Sukumar as the presenter. ‘Gandhi Thatha Chettu’ continues to receive invitations from numerous international film festivals, highlighting its impact and relevance on a global scale.

Sukriti’s achievement reflects her dedication and talent, setting a remarkable example for young artists in the industry. Congratulations to Sukriti Veni Bandreddi and the entire team behind ‘Gandhi Thatha Chettu’ for their well-deserved recognition and success.With its powerful message and Sukriti’s exceptional talent, “Gandhi Thatha Chettu” continues to make waves both in India and internationally. Congratulatory messages are pouring in from all quarters to Sukriti.We eagerly await what the future holds for this young star!