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Akash Srivatsa (born 15 March 1984) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and film editor who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He is best known for his direction of short film Sulle Sathya – The real Lie which was the officially selected movie for CANNES SHORT FILM CORNER 2013.

Having made his direction debut with Badmaash (2016), he worked as assistant director with versatile actor - director Ramesh Arvind for the movie “Accident”. Akash is also the man behind “WHY LIKE THIS KANTHA?”- A popular sparkler on RED 93.5 FM Bangalore. The show become very popular for its catchy lines and has got high RAM ratings. He has not only written the script for the sparkler but also lent his voice for the same.

Akash started his company SCARLET DROP MEDIA in 2006 which is mainly focused in producing documentaries and corporate videos.

Early Life
. Akash Srivatsa was born on 15 of March 1984 in Bangalore, India. His father Jayaram is a retired executive engineer and mother Usha is a home maker. Akash studied at Vidya Mandir School, Bangalore, completed his pre-university education from MES Kishore Kendra and his bachelors in Electronics and Communication from Atria Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Since school he always involved himself into reading and writing. He was a quiz master in his school and also published a quiz book at the age of 14.His parents wanted him to peruse his Master in technology after engineering and work for a software firm, but he was more keen on working in film’s.

In his college days Akash became actively involved in cultural activities, represented the college in mad ads and mimicry and won various awards in inter college fest, he would mimic 40 voices. As a result of this he was offered to run a show on RED FM 93.5 “WHY LIKE THIS KANTHA?” in 2006, which went on to become a popular show for its catchy lines and received highest RAM ratings.

Career
Early Work

In early 2006, Akash started his studio called Scarlet Drop Media. His studio focused on screenwriting, direction, editing and production. He directed his first documentary for sanchitastore.com. He also directed independent short films such as Evolution, Timepass and Mission Zero.

2007-2008

In 2008 he worked as an assistant director with versatile actor - director Ramesh Arvind for the movie “Accident”, produced by Vishishta Production. Also worked as a brand consultant for Vishishta production and was responsible for in film brand tip up for Airtel.

2009-2010

Directed and produced around 14 corporate videos for clients like INTEL, Coca Cola, TATA Salt (Mumbai). Conceptualized  and Maintained websites for sanchitastore.com and also worked as creative director for their look book photoshoot.

2011

Worked as a brand consultant for the film “Lifu Ishtane”, directed by Pawan Kumar & was responsible for the in film branding tie up with MTR foods along with Group M.

Wrote and did voice over for the “Why like this Kantha”, a popular sparkler which has high RAM ratings, aired in Red FM 93.5.

2012

2013

2014 – 2016

2017

Personal Life
Akash’s parents are Jayaram KS and Usha Jayaram. He completed his Bachelors of Engineering from Atria Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Being technically strong he got a job in one of the top IT Company in Bangalore, but his passion for films made him to start his journey with Kannada film industry. He married Harshitha in 2017.

Filmography
As director

Akash turned as a full fledge director with the 2013 short film Sulle Sathya which was officially selected for the CANNES SHORT FILM CORNER. Akash made his debut as director with the 2016 film Baadmash as romantic thriller. As assistant director

Akash Srivatsa started off his film career, as an assistant director of versatile actor -director Ramesh Aravind for the movie “Accident”.