Yogee Qumaar
Born	Yogesh Kumar Mutyala (1982-05-11) May 11, 1982 (age 44) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupations	Film director, screenwriter, actor, author
Years active	2015–present
Notable work	Aa Gang Repu, Love You Too, Embracing Ethical Cheating

Yogee Qumaar (born Yogesh Kumar Mutyala) is an Indian independent filmmaker, writer, and former corporate professional. He is known for his short films, his transition into feature filmmaking, and his non-fiction works on contemporary relationship dynamics and gender identity.^[1][2]

Qumaar was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Before entering the creative field, he worked in the corporate sector. His interest in storytelling and film direction gradually developed during this period, eventually leading him to pursue filmmaking and writing as full-time creative paths.^[1]

Qumaar began his creative career by directing short films. These early works allowed him to explore personal and interpersonal themes, including moral dilemmas, emotional conflict, and identity. Media reporting on his initial projects highlighted his interest in relationship-based narratives and psychological complexity.^[1]

Aa Gang Repu became his breakout viral success. The film explored how ordinary individuals can be drawn into crime through circumstance and social pressures, presenting its characters not as inherently malicious but as products of systemic and psychological influences. It emerged as one of the most-viewed Telugu short films of its time, with the debut installment estimated to have surpassed 46 million views. The short film received strong audience appreciation and generated notable media attention, leading to wider coverage of both the film and its sequel.

Qumaar began his filmmaking journey with short films, using the format to explore themes often avoided in mainstream cinema. He frequently expressed the view that cinema should “hold a mirror to the parts of society we prefer to hide.” His early work emphasized realism, moral ambiguity, and the ethical grey zones governing human behaviour.

Following the viral success of Aa Gang Repu, debut producer Srikanth Keerthy offered Qumaar his first feature-film opportunity. This collaboration led to Love You Too, starring choreographer Aata Sandeep—notable as a rare production in which the director and producer had never met in person until the film was released.

Qumaar made his feature debut with Love You Too, an emotionally complex drama about an extramarital love story. The protagonist, Surya, struggles between devotion to his wife and a deep emotional connection with another woman. Rejecting traditional moral frameworks, Qumaar portrayed infidelity through the lens of unmet emotional needs, suppressed personal identities, and relational disconnect.

The film was noted for its raw emotional exploration, though some critics mentioned pacing issues. Media outlets described Qumaar as an “unconventional storyteller redefining relationship narratives.”

The third entry in the franchise is designed to be darker and more socio-politically grounded. Unlike previous installments released on YouTube, Aa Gang Repu 3 is planned for release on a major streaming platform. Qumaar stated that the film explores systemic crime and the interconnectedness of poverty, politics, and corruption.

Qumaar has also appeared in acting roles in independent productions. His filmography as an actor and director is listed on IMDb.^[3]

His professional portfolio, including modelling and acting photos, is available on Talentrack.^[4]

Qumaar authored the non-fiction book Embracing Ethical Cheating: Extending Boundaries of Love, Loyalty, and Commitment, published through Amazon’s self-publishing platform. The book discusses polyamory, redefined loyalty models, and evolving expectations of romantic relationships.^[2][5]

His later work, Do Not Paint Him Pink: Restoring Masculinity in the Age of Feminist Illusions, examines masculinity, social narratives, and gender identity within modern society. It continues his thematic focus on human behavior and interpersonal ethics.^{[6] [7]}

Qumaar's work across film and writing frequently explores:

• non-traditional relationship frameworks,
• emotional and psychological decision-making,
• social and identity-based commentary, and
• realistic portrayals of conflict and interpersonal complexity.

Media sources have noted his interest in examining modern relationship norms and challenges through narrative storytelling.^[8]

Short films

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2015	Aa Gang Repu	Director	The film explored how ordinary individuals can be pushed into crime under the influence of alcohol and drug abuse, portraying their actions as consequences of impaired judgment rather than inherent criminality.	[9]
2016	Paapa	Director	The film addressed the casting-couch culture in the film industry. It examined emotional manipulation and psychological trauma endured by vulnerable aspirants.	[10]
2017	Aa Gang Repu 2	Director	The sequel delved into darker territory, focusing on organ trafficking and the desperation of marginalized youths.	[11]

Feature films

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Source
2023	Love You Too	Director	The film was noted for its raw emotional exploration, though some critics mentioned pacing issues. Media outlets described Qumaar as an “unconventional storyteller redefining relationship narratives.”	[12] [13] [14]
2025	Aa Gang Repu 3	Director	The third entry in the franchise is designed to be darker and more socio-politically grounded.	[15] [16] [17]

• Yogeequmaar at IMDb
• Talentrack Profile
• LinkedIn – Yogesh Kumar Mutyala