Suresh Patnaik(I)

Suresh Patnaik is a filmmaker from Odisha, India who is known for films like Trushna, Faragh, Mane Pada Tame, Oneway Traffic, etc. He was born, raised, and graduated in Rourkela before moving to Hyderabad to pursue a career in filmmaking. His hunger for mastering the craft took him to various film workshops across India, where he was mentored by veterans like Shyam Benegal, Rajat Kapoor, Nandita Das, Abbas Tyrewala, and many more. Returning to his home state, Odisha, in 2006, he started a media production house, Suresh Patnaik Films, in Bhubaneswar. Suresh began his career producing corporate films and promotional videos before collaborating with government and non-government organizations to create documentaries and awareness films. He has also made his mark in the Odia entertainment industry with his music videos and films like Trushna, Mane Pada Tame, Faragh, Oneway Traffic, etc.