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V. Venkata Ramana Reddy (born 17 December 1970), known professionally as Dil Raju, is an Indian film producer and distributor, known for his works in Telugu cinema. He owns the production house Sri Venkateswara Creations. In 2016, he received the Andhra Pradesh state Nagi Reddy–Chakrapani National Award for his contributions to popular cinema.[2] His productions, Sathamanam Bhavati (2016) and Maharshi (2019), have received National Film Award for Best Popular Film.[3]
He has produced successful drama films such as Dil, Arya, Bhadra, Bommarillu, Parugu, Kotha Bangaru Lokam, Brindavanam, Mr. Perfect, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Yevadu, Nenu Local, and Fidaa.
Early life and career
Dil Raju was born in Narsingpalli in Nizamabad district of present-day Telangana. He was educated in Mudakpally and Nizamabad, and was interested in films from a young age. He later moved to Hyderabad and did automobile business with his brothers. He ventured into film distribution in the 1990s and started Sri Venkateswara Creations in 1999.[4]
Raju married Anita and has a daughter. Anita died in 2017 due to cardiac arrest. Raju later married Vygha Reddy in 2020.[5][6]
Film production
Sri Venkateswara Creations
Collaborations
Matinee Entertainments (subsidiary)
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maro Charitra | Director's debut film |
| 2011 | Gaganam |
Collaborations with other producers
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Akasamantha | Telugu version of Prakash Raj's Abhiyum Naanum |
| 2012 | Tuneega Tuneega | In collaboration with Maganti Ramji of Padmini Arts banner |
| 2014 | Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam | In collaboration with Geetha Arts |
| 2017 | Jawaan | In collaboration with Arunachal Creations' Krishna |
| 2019 | Maharshi | In collaboration with Vyjayanthi Movies and PVP Cinema. Production #32 |
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | In collaboration with AK Entertainments and GMB Entertainment |
| 2020 | Vakeel Saab | In collaboration with Bayview Projects LLP |
| TBA | Shaakuntalam | In collaboration with Gunaa Teamworks under banner Dil Raju Productions[7] |
Dubbed films
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Amrutha | In collaboration with Giri |
| 2012 | Snehithudu | |
| 2015 | Ok Bangaram | |
| 2016 | Police | |
| 2016 | Remo | |
| 2017 | Cheliyaa |
Other language productions
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jersey | Hindi | Collaboration with Allu Aravind & Aman Gill[8] |
| 2022 | F2 Remake | Hindi | Collaboration with Boney Kapoor[9] |
Awards
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Golden Lotus (producer) – Sathamanam Bhavati – (2016)
- Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Golden Lotus (producer) – Maharshi – (2019)
- Best Feature Film (Gold) – Bommarillu (2006)
- Best Feature Film (Bronze) – Parugu (2008)
- Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film – Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
- Nagi Reddy-Chakrapani National Award for contributions to popular cinema – (2013)[2]
- Santosham D. Ramanaidu Smarakam Award (2019)
- Other Awards
- Nagi Reddy Memorial Award for the Best Telugu Family Entertainer of the year 2011 – Mr. Perfect[10]
References
- ↑ Mahesh Babu, Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan attend Dil Raju's 50th birthday bash, Kanyal, Jyoti. India Today(18 December 2020). Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards, Correspondent, Special.
- ↑ 64 th National Film Awards, 2016(7 April 2017). Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- ↑ Interview with Dil Raju. Idlebrain.com(22 October 2008).
- ↑ Telugu producer Dil Raju gets married for the second time. Wedding pics go viral. India Today. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ↑ Dil Raju ties the knot with Vygha Reddy on Sunday - Times of India.
- ↑ Dil Raju Brings Samantha On Board For Shakuntalam!, Arikatla, Venkat. greatandhra.com(2021-01-03). Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ↑ Shahid Kapoor steps into Nani's shoes for Jersey remake, begins cricket practice. See pic. hindustantimes.com.
- ↑ F2 Remake in Hindi.
- ↑ Mr. Perfect wins Nagireddy award. 123telugu.com (1 January 1998). Retrieved on 11 May 2012.