Srinu Vaitla, a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, has made a significant impact on the Telugu cinema scene as a director. His directorial debut in the mainstream cinema was with the movie Nee Kosam, which was released in the year 1999 and starred the talented Ravi Teja and Maheswari. Although the film did not break box office records, it received widespread critical acclaim, showcasing Vaitla's potential as a director.
It was his second movie, Anandam, released in the year 2001, that catapulted him to fame. This film further solidified his position as a director to watch out for in the Telugu film industry.