Kathi Mahesh
Mahesh Kumar Kathi | |
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కత్తి మహేష్ కుమార్ | |
| Born | Mahesh Kumar Kathi[1] Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Film critic[1] |
| Alma mater | Hyderabad Central University[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Known for | Film criticism |
| Style | Parallel cinema |
Mahesh Kathi is a controversial film critic and actor working in Telugu cinema. He appeared on the reality TV show Bigg Boss Telugu. He studied film theory at the Hyderabad Central University.[1]
Career
Mahesh started his career with Edari Varsham, based on Devarakonda Balagangadhara Tilak's story Vooru Chivuru Illu, which was the first crowd funded short film in Telugu.[3] Mahesh was a co-writer of the film Minugurulu, the "first Telugu script to be preserved in the Oscar Library's permanent core collection" and the first Telugu film to contend for the Academy Awards' best feature film (2014).[4][5] His film reviews for the Telugu channel 10TV were controversial.
In his next film, the 2015 romantic comedy Pesarattu, he used flowcam technology popularized by Ram Gopal Varma.[6] He played a small role in the film Hrudaya Kaleyam.
As of August 2017, he appeared in season 1 of the Telugu reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by Jr. NTR, telecasted on Star Maa.[7]
His latest film, Egise Tarajuvvualu, broaches the need for developing scientific temperament among children.[8]
Controversies
Kathi Mahesh was involved in several controversies. He had a long battle with Pawan Kalyan's fans which started when the latter took offence to his comments against their star on a TV show.[9]
He was banned from entering Hyderabad on 9 July 2018 for a period of 6 months by the Telangana police for allegedly making derogatory comments against Lord Rama and Sita which hurt the sentiments of people of the city.[10]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Edari Varsham | ||
| 2014 | Minugurulu | Co-writer | |
| Hrudaya Kaleyam | COP | ||
| 2015 | Pesaratu | Sweeper | |
| 2017 | Kobbari Matta | ||
| Egise TaaraJuvvalu | Sweeper | ||
| Nene Raju Nene Mantri | Tea Vendor |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bigg Boss Telugu (season 1) | Contestant | Star Maa | 12th Place - evicted on Day 27 |
References
- ^ a b c d Y. Sunita Chowdhary, Vying for alternate existence, The Hindu, January 2012.[1]
- ^ "'Rise of fascism': Activists flay Telangana govt for banning Mahesh Kathi from Hyd". 9 July 2018.
- ^ "'Telugu cinema never expanded into meaningful cinema' - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 6 February 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Minugurulu Grabs Best Indian Film CIICFF - Telugu Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Minugurulu in Oscar contenders list - Telugu Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Pesarattu Movie Review, Rating - Nikitha Narayanan, Nandu". All India Roundup. 6 February 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu, 5th August 2017, Episode 21 Update: Tarak announces Rs 50 lakh prize money; Siva Balaji, Mahesh Kathi and Dhanraj in safe zone - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ "Kathi Mahesh: Egise Tarajuvvalu is the only Telugu film in the race to vie for top honours at ICFFI - Times of India".
- ^ "Telugu film reviewer Mahesh Kathi alleges thousands of Pawan Kalyan fans harassing him". 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Telangana police ban film critic Mahesh Kathi from entering Hyd for 6 months". 9 July 2018.
External links
- "Mahesh Kathi". IMDb.com. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- India. "User Profile: Kathi Mahesh Kumar". Blogger. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- "Mahesh Kathi's Taara Juvvalu teaser released | New Movie Posters". Moviegalleri.net. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2017.