Om Raut

21 Dec, 1981 | Mumbai

Director/Story Writer/Screenplay Writer

Biography

Om Raut is an Indian filmmaker, creator, and producer of cinematic works. On December 21, 1981, he was born in Mumbai, India. He gained prominence directing the movies Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush (2015), Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2019), and Adipurush (2023). He is a skilled director known for his historical action flicks and his visually breathtaking moments with action-packed situations. Early Life In the Marathi movie Karamati Coat (1993), Raut made his acting debut. He later relocated to the United States to attend Syracuse College and pursue a career in movies. After earning his degree, he came back to India and started working as a television producer. Cine Career In 2010, Raut produced the Marathi movie City of Gold, a political thriller in which Manjrekar had success capturing the workers' helplessness, a tragic story, and daily routines. It became a critically acclaimed movie, but it didn't gain huge returns at the box office. After five years, Raut had a compelling story, and in 2015, with the Marathi movie Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush, he made his debut as a filmmaker. In recognition of his efforts, Raut received the Filmfare Award for Best Director. The movie was both a commercial and critical smash. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, which was released in 2019, was the next movie that Raut made. It was hailed for its action sequences and storytelling, which gained a surprising level of spotlight. After that, Raut directed "Adipurush," an epic mythological drama based on the Ramayana of Valmiki. He started shooting on February 2, 2021, and wrapped up the shooting by the end of 2022. With Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan in the leading positions and a budget of roughly 500 crores, this movie promptly became the most anticipated film of the year among moviegoers in all major languages. Listed below are just some of Om Raut's honours and awards: 1. Filmfare Award for Best Director (2015) for Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush 2. National Film Award for Best Popular Film (2020) for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior 3. Dadasaheb Phalke Award for New Talent (2020) 4. Zee Cine Award for Best Director (2020) for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior 5. Stardust Award for Best Director (2020) for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior