Praveena Paruchuri

By training, she treats hearts; for passion, she follows her own. Dr. Praveena Paruchuri leads a remarkable dual life as a practicing cardiologist in the US and a celebrated force in Telugu indie cinema, best known for producing acclaimed films like C/o Kancharapalem and Uma Maheshwara Ugra Roopasya, and now making her directorial debut with Kothapallilo Okappudu. Though she lives abroad, her work is deeply rooted in the memories of her childhood summers spent in Andhra villages, serving as a heartfelt effort to preserve and share the soul of Telugu culture. Driven by a lifelong love for storytelling and a pivotal family moment that solidified her resolve, Praveena bridges two demanding worlds, proving that the hands that heal can also be the ones that craft compelling stories that matter.