Deva Katta

Deva Katta is an Indian American film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He has directed films such as "Vennela" (2005), "Prasthanam" (2010) and "Autonagar Surya" (2014). In 2010, "Prasthanam" was showcased in the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India. The film also won two Filmfare awards including Filmfare South Critics Award for Best film and Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 2010.
Early life.
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 Engineering College. He later moved to the United States for higher Engineering studies and film studies.progressed into film-making while working as a full-time engineer in the automobile industry in the US.
Katta is a naturalized American citizen.
Career.
Katta holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. He worked as a vehicle crashworthiness expert at General Motors. He graduated from film school before making a digital documentary film about Indian students in the United States, which was titled "Valasa". He then debuted as a successful writer and director with the romantic comedy flick "Vennela", portraying Indian students in America.