
Akkineni Sreekar Prasad is an Indian film editor known for his extensive work across multiple Indian film industries, including Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil. He is the son of Akkineni Sanjeevi, a Telugu film editor and director who introduced him to film editing, and the nephew of filmmaker L.V. Prasad.[1] He assisted his father for about twenty films.[2] Sreekar has been active in the industry for over three decades and has collaborated with some of the most prominent directors in Indian cinema, including Mani Ratnam, Vishal Bhardwaj, AR Murugadoss, Vishnuvardhan, Prasanna Vithanage and Santosh Sivan.[3][4][5]
Born into a Telugu family in Chennai,[6][1] Sreekar is a graduate in literature from the University of Madras.[3] He made his debut as a co-editor with the 1986 film Swati, and his first independent editing work was on the Hindi film Raakh (1989). His work on Raakh earned him the National Award for Best Editing.[3] Over a career spanning more than 35 years, Sreekar has edited over 600 films.[7] He holds a record with nine National Film Awards, seven of which are for Best Editing, making him the most awarded editor in this category.[8] His awards have been conferred by five different Presidents of India.[9]
He was also honoured with the first-ever Special Jury Award for editing, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the field.[3] Sreekar's contributions to Indian cinema were acknowledged in the Limca Book of Records 'People of the Year – 2013' list.[10] He also holds a record for editing films in the most languages, with works spanning 17 different languages to date.[10] Alai Payuthey marked Sreekar's first collaboration with Mani Ratnam on a non-linear narrative.[11] To simplify the narrative, they used slo-mo effects and color changes to differentiate episodes. Their team created 17–18 different versions of the film.[11]
Selected filmography

References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Akkineni Sreekar Prasad: మన తెలుగువాడే ఘనుడు!, Telugu, ntv. NTV Telugu(2022-07-22). Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ↑ National Film Festival{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India(1998)
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 Master of montage. The Hindu(2010-10-23). Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 The man in the middle: How acclaimed film editor Sreekar Prasad has stood out while blending in, Ramnath, Nandini. Scroll.in(2018-09-25). Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Busan: Prasanna Vithanage Sri Lankan Auteur Shines With 'Children of the Sun', Ramachandran, Naman. Variety(2019-10-07). Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 No ready buyers for serious cinema, says film editor Sreekar Prasad(6 November 2018). Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 Sreekar Prasad Interview: Editor on Cutting 'RRR', His First Collaboration with SS Rajamouli, His Process & More. Silverscreen India(2022-04-06). Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ponniyin Selvan-1 got restructured on the editing table: Sreekar Prasad, Srikar, Ram Venkat. The New Indian Express(2022-10-10). Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ↑ Interview: Sreekar Prasad – The FilmSmith [Uncut]. MADRAS INK.(2011-03-19). Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Film editor Sreekar Prasad enters the Limca Book of Records. The New Indian Express(2020-03-02). Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Sreekar Prasad Explains The Importance Of Sound In Editing With A Scene From Ponniyin Selvan, Krishna. www.filmcompanion.in(2023-04-27). Retrieved 7 November 2023.
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- ↑ National Awards 1996 Winners. The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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- ↑ Nagarjuna to act next in 'Manmadhudu' sequel, Native, Digital. The News Minute(2019-01-21). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Telugu Editor Sreekar Prasad Enters Limca Book, Vadlmudi, Raghu. TeluguStop.com(2013-12-19). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Mani Ratnam is an enigma: Sreekar Prasad. The New Indian Express(2018-11-26). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Conversations with Mani Ratnam{{#if:Rangan|, Rangan}. Penguin UK(2013-12-10). ISBN 978-81-8475-690-6
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- ↑ First full-length animation in Telugu The Hindu, 31 January 2006.
- ↑ Second single from Mahesh Babu's 'Spyder' is out, TNM. The News Minute(2017-09-05). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ rediff.com: Sringaram, a labour of love. m.rediff.com. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Interview : Sukumar on 15 years of Jagadam- I want to remake the film again | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT. 123telugu.com(2021-03-15). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Kaala editor Sreekar Prasad on Rajinikanth-starrer: Pa Ranjith film is both a star vehicle and director's statement. Firstpost(2018-06-09). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Ninaithale Inikkum. The New Indian Express(2012-05-16). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 Sreekar Prasad On What Excites Him About Director Ram's Films, FC, Team. www.filmcompanion.in(2022-12-20). Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ↑ Interview: Sreekar Prasad. Baradwaj Rangan(2008-01-18). Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ↑ Gandhi My Father, Elley, Derek. Variety(2007-08-15). Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ↑ Sila Nerangalil.. Tamil Star(29 February 2008). Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ↑ Jalsa Telugu Movie Review Pawan Kalyan Ileana Parvathi Melton T, Movies, iQlik. iQlikmovies. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
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- ↑ From Baba to Lal Salaam, 13 times Superstar Rajinikanth sent his fans into a frenzy with his first glimpses, CE, Team. Cinema Express(2019-09-12). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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- ↑ Review: Angadi Theru is a must-watch!, Srinivasan, Pavithra. Rediff. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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- ↑ Mahesh Babu on 10 Years of Khaleja: Reinvented myself as an actor. The Times of India(2020-10-07). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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- ↑ Review: The only thing epic about 'Mausam' is its length. www.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ Review: Pawan Kalyan's Panjaa lacks power, Rajamani, Radhika. Rediff. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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- ↑ Manju Bora?s New Film in Mising(2 July 2012).
- ↑ Mani Ratnam's next is 'Kadal'. The New Indian Express(2012-05-16). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ David- magnificent morality tale. India Today(2013-02-01). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Movie Review: Ek Thi Daayan, Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran. DAWN.COM(2013-04-25). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi Review |, Bharadwaj, Aswin. Lensmen Reviews(2013-08-09). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ Arrambam trailer a hit. The Times of India(2013-09-22). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ Ivan Vera Mathiri to be unveiled soon. The Times of India(2017-01-15). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ Bengaluru International Film Festival 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ↑ Pannaiyarum Padminiyum Review – A Pleasant Drive(7 February 2014). Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ↑ Sivakarthikeyan – AR Murugadoss film goes on floors; Rukmini Vasanth to play female lead. The Hindu(2024-02-15). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ Pizza Director Akshay Akkineni is Not Comfortable With Commercial Films. NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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- ↑ 'Finding Fanny': Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter(2014-09-16). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 61.0 61.1 Thalapathy 62: National award-winning editor Sreekar Prasad on board(28 November 2017). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ↑ Movie Review: Yatchan. Bangalore Mirror(September 11, 2015). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 63.0 63.1 63.2 Editing 'Talvar' Was a Challenge: Sreekar Prasad. The New Indian Express(2016-01-27). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 'Bajirao Mastani' Dominates Filmfare Awards, Frater, Patrick. Variety(2016-01-18). Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ↑ Naanum Rowdy Dhaan Review: Lead Pair Lights Up Screen, John, Stanley. The New Indian Express(2015-10-24). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 10 Enradhukulla (10 Endrathukulla) Movie Review, Rating. indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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- ↑ Vijay Sethupathi's 26th film named Sindhubaadh, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(2019-01-16). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Akira movie review: Gripping plot, Sonakshi shines bright, bhatnagar, rohit. www.deccanchronicle.com(2016-09-02). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Idolle Ramayana: A simple, yet effective remake. The Hindu(2016-10-08). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Sarbagunakar Srimanta Sankardeva- the first Assamese animated film. nezine.com. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ OK Jaanu: Not So Okay, Actually!, theclarionindia. Clarion India(2017-01-15). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 'Kaatru Veliyidai': Visual and emotional treat (Review)(8 April 2017). Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ↑ Kishore and Yasmin in Kalki directed by Dhilip. Behindwoods(2017-05-15). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Hindi Medium: Winning combo of performances and writing, Ribeiro, Troy. Indulgexpress(2017-05-18). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ The making of Solo: Watch Dulquer, Neha Sharma, Bejoy Nambiar and others talk about the film, TNM. The News Minute(2017-09-17). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi Telugu Movie Review, Rating. indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Thaanaa Serndha Koottam movie review: Refreshing to see Suriya back in form in this heist caper. Firstpost(2018-01-12). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Rangula Raatnam Telugu Movie Review | Raj Tarun Rangula Raatnam Telugu Movie Review | Rangula Raatnam Movie Review | Raj Tarun Rangula Ratnam Movie Review | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT. 123telugu.com(2018-01-15). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Prithviraj leaves 'Aami', young actor Tovino Thomas to replace him, Native, Digital. The News Minute(2017-10-29). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Mahesh Babu's 'Bharat Ane Nenu' gearing up for its early release, Native, Digital. The News Minute(2018-02-28). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Working with Rajinikanth was a 'fanboy moment', says Sreekar Prasad. The Hindu(2018-04-29). Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ↑ 'Padi Padi Leche Manasu': Trailer release date locked for the Sharwanand and Sai Pallavi starrer. The Times of India(2018-12-11). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ 42nd Kerala Film Critics Award 2019 in Malayalam- winners list. Vinodadarshan. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ↑ Tamil version of 'Yatra' in trouble? Chennai production house claims rights on title, Staff, T. N. M.. The News Minute(2019-02-02). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Third single from 'Chitralahari' is a duet specially dedicated for love birds. The Times of India(2019-04-02). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Manju Warrier, Rosshan Andrrews team up again for Prathi Poovankozhi. The Times of India(2019-08-31). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ A Mysterious Tale Manju Borah's 'Bishkanyar Deshot'. www.sentinelassam.com(2018-10-20). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ↑ Dalip Tahil joins Darbar cast. The Indian Express(2019-05-13). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ 90.0 90.1 90.2 Films exist because stories need to be told, says A Sreekar Prasad. The Times of India(2023-02-10). Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ↑ 91.0 91.1 91.2 91.3 COVID-19 has hit schedules of Kamal Haasan starrer-'Indian 2', 'RRR': Sreekar Prasad. Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ Kalyani Priyadarshan on working during the lockdown, Native, Digital. The News Minute(2020-10-15). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ The Biggest Takeaway Is That A Story Can Be Told Exactly How It Has To Be, Without Dilution: Editor Sreekar Prasad On Addham, On Aha, CR, Hemanth Kumar. www.filmcompanion.in(2020-10-17). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
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- ↑ Radiopetti-fame Hari Viswanath to make Hindi debut with Anurag Kashyap-starrer Bansuri, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(2020-05-14). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
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- ↑ Rashmika Mandanna trashes rumours of not liking 'Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu' script. India Today(2024-02-14). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
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- ↑ Review: Virata Parvam – Honest Attempt | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT. 123telugu.com(2022-06-17). Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ↑ Seenu Ramasamy confirms release of Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Maamanithan on June 24; unveils a new poster. OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
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- ↑ Huma Qureshi's 'Bayaan' To Have World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2025. The Hollywood Reporter(28 July 2025). Retrieved 29 July 2025.
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