B. Nagi Reddi (1912–2004) was an Indian film producer associated with the Telugu film industry. He is best known as the founder of Vijaya Vauhini Studios, one of the major film production houses in South India during the mid-twentieth century.
| Name | B. Nagi Reddi |
|---|---|
| Born | 1912 |
| Died | 2004 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Film production; Vijaya Vauhini Studios |
| Industry | Indian cinema (primarily Telugu) |
Nagi Reddi worked in Indian cinema during a formative period for the regional film industries of South India. His production work spanned several decades of the twentieth century, contributing to the growth of studio-based filmmaking in Madras (now Chennai), which served as a hub for Telugu, Tamil and other South Indian cinema.
Nagi Reddi was a leading figure in the establishment and operation of Vijaya Vauhini Studios, which became one of the largest film studios in Asia during its prime. Under his stewardship, the studio produced films across multiple South Indian languages and was associated with several landmark productions of its era.
Nagi Reddi is remembered as one of the pioneering producers of South Indian cinema. His role in building studio infrastructure and supporting commercial filmmaking helped shape the industrial base of Telugu and Tamil cinema in the post-Independence period.