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Jandhyala

Jandhyala

Writer and director, also actor · Died June 19, 2001, aged 50 · Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Jandhyala (born Jandhyala Veera Venkata Durga Siva Subrahmanya Sastry) (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), popularly known as Haasya Brahma, was an Indian film screenwriter, director, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema.[1] Known for his contributions to the comedy film genre, He has garnered four state Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award.[2] In 1983, he directed Ananda Bhairavi, premiered at International Film Festival of India

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 14, 1951
Died
June 19, 2001 (aged 50)
From
Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Works as
Writer and director, also actor
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 63 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 2% in 30 days

What are Jandhyala's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Society and Self.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 97th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 97th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Society
22%
Self
21%
Bonds
17%
Morality
16%
Power
14%
Ideas
7%
Survival
3%
Sacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 1 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
3
Joyful
3
Tense
4
Hopeful
3
Absurd
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jandhyala's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jandhyala's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

63 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

  • Abbaigaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Dialogue

  • Govindha Govindha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Dialogue

  • Ish Gup Chup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director

  • Ladies Special(1993)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aapathbandavudu(1992)

    Dialogue · as School teacher

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Swathi Kiranam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Dialogue

  • Babai Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Writer

  • Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Dialogue

  • Aditya 369 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Dialogue · Story

  • Bava Bava Panneeru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Writer

  • Vichitra Prema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director

  • Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari(1990)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Hai Hai Nayaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Screenplay · Writer

  • Rakthabishekam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Writer

  • Anthima Theerpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Dialogue

  • Aakhari Poratam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Dialogue

  • Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Dialogue

  • Vivaha Bhojanambu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • Aha Naa Pellanta! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Swayam Krushi(1987)

    Dialogue

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Pasivadi Pranam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Dialogue

  • Ramu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Dialogue

  • Padamati Sandhya Ragam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Screenplay · Story

  • Chantabbai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director

  • Rendu Rellu Aaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director

  • Seetharama Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director · Dialogue

  • Nireekshana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Dialogue

  • Vijetha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Dialogue · as Coach

  • Babai Abbai(1984)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Mogudu Pellalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director

  • Srivari Sobhanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director

  • Srivariki Premalekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Rama Rao Gopal Rao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director

  • Ananda Bhairavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director

  • Amarajeevi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director

  • Sagara Sangamam(1983)

    Dialogue

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Nelavanka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director

  • Rendu Jella Seetha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director

  • Prema Nakshatram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Dialogue

  • Nalugu Stambalata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Writer

  • Malle Pandiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Writer

  • Mudda Mandaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Director · Writer

  • Seethakoka Chilaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Dialogue

  • Saptapadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Dialogue

  • Guru Sishyulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Dialogue

  • Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Dialogue · Story

  • Mama Allulla Saval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Dialogue

  • Gharana Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Writer

  • Kaksha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Writer

  • Sankarabharanam(1980)

    Dialogue

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Bhale Krishnudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Writer

  • Shubhodayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Dialogue

  • Samajaniki Sawal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Dialogue

  • Vetagadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Story

  • Burripalem Bullodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Dialogue

  • Mande Gundelu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Dialogue

  • Intinti Ramayanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Dialogue

  • Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi(1979)

    Dialogue

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Padaharella Vayasu(1978)

    Dialogue

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Amara Deepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Writer

  • Adavi Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Story

  • Siri Siri Muvva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Dialogue

Career shape

A full career of 63 titles from 1976 to 1993.

Biggest box office

Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)

$8.4K worldwide

Highest rated

Sagara Sangamam (1983)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Babai Abbai (1984)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting2 of 63: 0 only acting, 2 with another roleDirecting26 of 63: 12 only directing, 14 with another roleWriting51 of 63: 35 only writing, 16 with another role · typical Midcredits score94th

63 titles, 16 with more than one role — writing and directing overlap on 14 of them.

By decade

1970s10 · crew1980s40 · 1 acting · 40 crew1990s13 · 1 acting · 13 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Jandhyala's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 94th percentile, the median of all 9; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 91st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

91stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

96thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th1

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 9 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · writer

Padaharella Vayasu (1978)

85th percentile spread · 18% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · writer

Sagara Sangamam (1983)

Midcredits 99th · 95% liked

Reviewers score the dialogue 75/100 and the plot and story 69/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles. The element that speaks to their work as a writer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Jandhyala work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jandhyala's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; K. Viswanath shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers