Gopichand Malineni Biography: Children, Movie, Age, Net Worth, Family, Spouse, Wikipedia, Height
Gopichand Malineni is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Telugu cinema.
He began his career as a camera assistant and later spent several years in the direction department before making his directorial debut with Don Seenu in 2010.
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He went on to direct successful films including Balupu, Krack, Veera Simha Reddy, and the Hindi-language action film Jaat.
His latest project, Dada, reunites him with Nandamuri Balakrishna.
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| Name: | Gopichand Malineni |
| Born: | February 18, 1975 (age 51 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Boddulurivaripalem, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Ethnicity: | Telugu Indian |
| Height: | 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) |
| Religion: | Hinduism |
| Parents: | Venkateshwarlu Chaudhary, Mrs. Malineni |
| Spouse: | Sri Satya (M.2013) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Satvik Malineni |
| Occupation: | Film director, screenwriter, writer, producer, actor |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early Life and Education
Gopichand Malineni was born on February 18, 1975, in Boddulurivaripalem, near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh.
He grew up in the same village with Venkateshwarlu Chaudhary and Mrs. Malineni and was raised in a Telugu family. Information about his siblings is Unknown.
He follows Hinduism. He studied at Sarada Niketan School in Prakasam district and later at V.R. College in Nellore, but discontinued his education after the 12th class before entering the film industry.
Career
Gopichand Malineni entered the entertainment industry as a camera assistant, working on television programmes for ETV and later assisting on the Telugu film Hello I Love You.
He subsequently worked in the direction departments of several productions, gaining experience under filmmakers including E. V. V. Satyanarayana, Srinu Vaitla, A. R. Murugadoss, Srivas, and Meher Ramesh. His years as an assistant director prepared him for his own directorial career.
His directorial debut came with Don Seenu in 2010, starring Ravi Teja and Shriya Saran. He followed it with Bodyguard, Balupu, Pandaga Chesko, and Winner.
His biggest career breakthrough came with Krack in 2021, an action thriller starring Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Samuthirakani, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.
He then directed Veera Simha Reddy in 2023, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, and made his Hindi-film debut with Jaat in 2025, starring Sunny Deol.
In 2026, Malineni returned to Telugu cinema with Dada, his second collaboration with Nandamuri Balakrishna. The film was officially titled Dada in September 2026 and is scheduled for theatrical release on December 24, 2026.
Awards and Nominations
- Santosham Film Award — Best Director, Veera Simha Reddy — Won.
- SIIMA — Best Director (Telugu), Veera Simha Reddy — Nominated.
Personal Life
Gopichand Malineni, 51 years old, is married to Sri Satya, whom he married on February 14, 2013.
The couple have a son, Satvik Malineni, who appeared as a child actor in Krack. Information about Gopichand’s past relationships is Unknown.
Outside filmmaking, much of his public life has centred on his work in Telugu cinema and his family. He stands approximately 175 cm (5 feet 9 inches) tall.
Net Worth
Gopichand Malineni’s net worth is $3 million.
His wealth comes primarily from his work as a film director, screenwriter, producer, and occasional actor.
His commercial successes, particularly Balupu, Krack, Veera Simha Reddy, and Jaat, have strengthened his position in the Indian film industry.
Filmography
- Don Seenu
- Bodyguard
- Balupu
- Pandaga Chesko
- Winner
- Krack
- Veera Simha Reddy
- Jaat
- Dada
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