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Deva Kaushik Katta is an Indian American Filmmaker, known for his works exclusively in Telugu Cinema.
Deva Katta was born in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. His family moved to Chennai and Katta was brought up there. Katta studied in Chennai from 7th grade in Ramakrishna Mission School and did his mechanical engineering degree from Satyabhama Engineering College. He later moved to the United States for higher Engineering studies and film studies. Katta progressed into film making while working as a full-time engineer in the automobile industry in US.
His films ‘Vennela’, ‘Prasthanam’ and ‘Autonagar Surya’ were widely received and have a cult following among Telugu audiences. In 2010, ‘Prasthanam’ was showcased in the Indian Panorama section at International Film Festival of India. The film also won three filmfare awards including Filmfare South Critics Award for Best film and Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 2010.
Kaushik Katta holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. He worked as a vehicle crashworthiness expert in General Motors. He graduated from film school before making a digital documentary film about Indian students in USA, which was titled Valasa. He then debuted as a successful writer and director with the romantic comedy flick Vennela, set against Indian students in America.
Katta is a naturalized American citizen.
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