Vivek Athreya, born on October 18, 1989, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, is a distinguished film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to Telugu cinema. An alumnus of Sastra University, Athreya’s academic background is in electronics engineering. Before venturing into the film industry, he worked at IBM, Chennai for five years.

His directorial debut came in 2017 with the romantic comedy ‘Mental Madhilo’, which was well-received and marked the beginning of his journey in filmmaking. Athreya’s subsequent works include ‘Brochevarevarura’ and ‘Ante Sundaraniki’, both of which garnered positive reviews for their storytelling and the messages they conveyed. Notably, ‘Brochevarevarura’ earned him the Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay. In addition to directing, Athreya has showcased his versatility by writing lyrics for songs in his films, further highlighting his multifaceted talent in the realm of cinema.