Teja (born Jasti Dharma Teja; 22 February 1966) is an Indian cinematographer turned director and screenwriter, known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema. He ventured into direction with hits such as Chitram, Nuvvu Nenu, Jayam and Nijam. He has garnered several state Nandi Awards, and Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for Nuvvu Nenu.
Teja debuted as cinematographer with Ram Gopal Varma's 1992 bilingual film Raat, for which he won Nandi Award for Best Cinematography.[5] As a cinematographer, He is known for his works in films such as Baazi, Ghulam, Sangharsh, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain, Krodh, Krishna, Shastra, Rakshak, Money, Tere Mere Sapne, and Vishwavidhaata. Teja also worked as a crew member in films such as Kshana Kshanam, Rangeela, Drohi, Antham, Gaayam, and Govinda Govinda.

2000-Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain Hindi 1999-Sangharsh Hindi 1998-Ghulam Hindi 1997-Vishwavidhaata Hindi 1996-Prem Hindi 1996-Tere Mere Sapne Hindi 1996-Raja Hindustani Hindi 1996-Rakshak Hindi 1995-Baazi Hindi 1995-The Don Hindi 1995-Money Money Telugu 1994-Theerpu Telugu [32] 1993-Rakshana Telugu 1993-Money Telugu 1992-Drohi Hindi 1992-Antham Telugu 1992-Raatri Hindi 1992-Raat Hindi

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