Merlapaka Gandhi, who happens to be the son of prominent writer Merlapaka Murali has become an instant celebrity with his first debut as a director Venkatadri Express becoming a super hit! It is being said that his instant success is also getting him big projects. His style of direction with nice comedy and good screenplay was well appreciated by critics also. Big producers and among them Bellamkonda Suresh has also reportedly given him some advance for the purpose of Advance Booking this genius!