Razesh Danda

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Razesh Danda
Born
Rajesh Danda [1]

(1983-03-19) 19 March 1983 (age 41)
Occupation Film Producer
Years active2017 - Present
Parent(s)Ramarao (Father)
Nagamalleshwari (Mother)

Razesh Danda [2] (born March 19, 1983) is an Indian Film producer [3] [4] and distributor, prominently active in the Telugu film industry. [4] His notable works include films such as Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam, Samajavaragamana and is currently producing on Vi Anand's Ooru Peru Bhairavakona.

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Early life

Razesh was born to Danda Ramarao, a farmer, and his wife, Nagamalleshwari, in Chilakaluripet. After completing his Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), he embarked on his journey to Telugu cinema. Initially, he entered the domain as a film distributor, commencing with Swamy Ra Ra and subsequently distributing over 80 films, including successful ventures like Karthikeya and Sarileru Neekevvaru . [5]

Some of the noteworthy films he distributed feature leading actors such as Mahesh Babu, Naga Chaitanya, Nikhil Siddhartha, and Sundeep Kishan. In 2014, he transitioned into film production, co-producing Okka Kshanam . Notably, he ventured into the role of a producer for Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam , [6] [7] which is streaming on ZEE5. [8] Another significant production of his was Samajavaragamana [9] which achieved great success in theatres, a family entertainer starring Sree Vishnu and Reba Monica John, where he produced and distributed it. [10] The film received positive reviews from critics. The film also garnered great viewership after it started streaming on Aha. [11] [12]

Known for his collaborations with director Vi Anand in Ooru Peru Bhairavakona , [13] Razesh has expressed his desire to work with actors such as Sai Dharam Tej [14] and Allari Naresh. [15] Additionally, he has outlined plans for future projects with director Vijay Kanakamedala. [14]

Filmography

As producer

YearFilmDirectorNotes
2017 Okka Kshanam Vi Anand Co-producer
2022 Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam AR MohanProducer
2023 Samajavaragamana Ram AbbarajuProducer
2024 Ooru Peru Bhairavakona Vi AnandProducer
TBA Bachchala Malli Subbu MangadeviProducer

As distributor

YearFilmDirectorNotes
2013 Swamy Ra Ra Sudheer Varma [2]
2014 Karthikeya Chandoo Mondeti
2017 Okka Kshanam Vi Anand
2019 Majili Shiva Nirvana
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru Anil Ravipudi
2021 Naandhi Vijay Kanakamedala
Maha Samudram Ajay Bhupathi

Controversy

Razesh Danda found himself in a recent dispute related to the distribution of Samajavaragamana in the Uttarandhra region.The disagreement involved issues of ownership rights and revenue sharing, [16] leading to legal action and claims concerning the film's distribution rights .Razesh sought resolution through legal channels, approaching the council for assistance in addressing the contentious matter. [17]

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