Varun Reddy is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and architect who works in Telugu cinema. Trained as an architect, he later moved into filmmaking, making his directorial debut with a coming-of-age romantic comedy Psych Siddhartha (2026).
Early life and education Varun Reddy was raised in Hyderabad. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTU), and is a registered architect with the Council of Architecture in India. He worked professionally as an architect in Bengaluru before transitioning to filmmaking. He subsequently earned a Master of Arts in Filmmaking from the Annapurna College of Film and Media.
Career Reddy initially gained recognition after winning the Best Director and Best Short Film awards at a local 48 Hours Short Film Contest using a mobile phone camera.
In 2020, Reddy wrote and directed his first independent feature-length project, a romantic comedy titled Manishi Brathuku Inthe, which deals with themes of clinical depression. The film has not been released. It received media attention following the release of its promotional indie rap track "Mem Cinema Theesinam", which featured vocals by rapper Roll Rida and filmmaker Tharun Bhascker.
Reddy made his theatrical directorial debut with Psych Siddhartha, released on 1 January 2026. He wrote and directed the film and also served as its animation director, in addition to writing the lyrics for two songs, "Blue Yellow" and "Mohamaatam." Starring Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar, the film follows a protagonist rebuilding his life alongside a single mother. The film's theatrical distribution rights were acquired by D. Suresh Babu's Asian Suresh Entertainments.
The Times of India noted that Reddy approached the film Psych Siddhartha with an "offbeat sensibility", calling it a "quirky dramedy of chaos, grit and second chances". The review praised the film's dark humor, fast-paced editing, and attempt to cater to a "Gen-Z audience". Similarly, The Hindu commended Reddy for delivering an "edgy relationship drama" and ushering in a "promising voice that's eager to push the boundaries of storytelling".
Filmography YearTitleDirectorWriterNotes2020Manishi Brathuku Inthe Unreleased independent project2026Psych Siddhartha Theatrical feature debut; also animation director and lyricist
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