Ace director Vijaya Bapineedu passes away

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Tollywood celebrities paid homage to director Vijay Bapineedu, who passed away in Hyderabad...

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Ace director Vijaya Bapineedu passes away

Ace Telugu director, producer and script writer, Guttha Bapineedu passed way after a prolonged illness in Hyderabad. Better known as Vijaya Bapineedu directed several hit Telugu films including Maga Maharaju, Khaidi No 786 and Magadheerudu. It is said that Bapineedu is the person, who made Chiranjeevi a superstar. He directed Chiranjeevi's career best movie 'Gang Leader', which was also dubbed as an 'industry hit' and a 'cult classic'. The movie was also remade in Bollywood as 'Aaj Ka Goonda Raj'. Bapineedu is the only producer till date to produce six movies with Chiranjeevi in the lead. Although, their combination failed at the box-office with the release of 'Big Boss'. Bapineedu was born in Eluru in Andhra Pradesh. He began his career as a magazine writer with Bommarilu and Vijaya. He also authored some novels and he came into limelight when Phalguna Arts decided to turn one of his novels into the movie 'Jagath Jateelu'. In 1981, he turned director with 'Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu' and gave some all time hit movies. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, Tollywood celebrities expressed their condolences on Bapineedu's demise.

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