Simhadri is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language action film co-written & directed by S. S. Rajamouli from a story written by V. Vijayendra Prasad. The film was produced by V. Vijay Kumar Varma under VMC Productions and stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Bhumika Chawla, and Ankitha, with Mukesh Rishi, Nassar, and Rahul Dev playing supporting roles. The film has music composed by M. M. Keeravani while the cinematography and editing are done by Ravindra Babu and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao respectively.
B. R. Vijay Kumar, professionally known as Duniya Vijay and Duniya Viji, is an Indian actor and film director known for his work in Kannada films. As an actor, he began his career playing small roles until he got his big break in Duniya (2007). He is noted for his performances in Chanda (2007), Junglee (2009), Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam (2011) and Jayammana Maga (2013). He is the recipient of two Filmfare Awards, one Karnataka State Film Award and one SIIMA Award.
Duniya (transl. World) is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Duniya Soori and produced by T. P. Siddaraju under Samy Associates. The film stars debutants Duniya Vijay and Rashmi, alongside Rangayana Raghu, Kishore and Yogesh.
Kal Manja is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Ramesh Prabhakaran and produced by Anasuya Komal under Soundarya Lahari Combines. starring Komal Kumar and Udhayathara and Aishwarya Nag. The film is a remake of the 2004 Malayalam film Chathikkatha Chanthu. Emil Mohammed has composed the music. In the film, Manja, an aspiring scriptwriter writes a love letter to an imaginary girl known as Vasumathi and sends it on a fake address. The twist in the tale comes when a real Vasumathi receives the letter at the same address.
Godfather is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action-drama film directed by cinematographer-turned-director Sethu Sriram starring Upendra in a triple role as a father and his two sons, alongside Soundarya Jayamala and Catherine Tresa.
Anirudh Ravichander, also credited mononymously as Anirudh, is an Indian composer and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil cinema, in addition to Hindi and Telugu films. He is referred to as RockstarAnirudh by his fans and on social media. He has won two Filmfare Awards South, ten SIIMA Awards, six Edison Awards and five Vijay awards.
Snehitaru is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language action film written and directed by Ram Narayan and produced by Soundarya Jagadish. It has an ensemble cast including Vijay Raghavendra, Tarun Chandra, Pranitha, Srujan Lokesh, Ravishankar Gowda and Master Snehith. Popular actors Darshan and Nikita Thukral are making special appearances, with Darshan playing a pivotal role.
Kaddipudi is a 2013 Indian Kannada language crime drama film directed by Duniya Soori and produced by M. Chandru. The screenplay was written by Soori and Rajesh Nataranga and the film stars Shiva Rajkumar as Anand alias Kaddipudi, a rowdy in Bangalore who vows to relinquish his life of crime and lead a normal life. The film also features Radhika Pandit, Rangayana Raghu, Anant Nag, Rajesh Nataranga, Balu Nagendra, Sharath Lohitashwa, Renuka Prasad and Avinash in pivotal roles.
Sipayi is a 1996 Kannada-language action film, directed and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Ravichandran and Soundarya in lead roles with Chiranjeevi appearing in an extended cameo. Music and lyrics were composed by Hamsalekha. The movie was later dubbed in Telugu as Major, and released on 5 December 1998. It was also dubbed in Tamil.
Jayammana Maga is a 2013 horror thriller Kannada film directed and written by Vikas, marking his debut venture. Duniya Vijay, besides acting, makes his debut as a producer with this film along with his friend Ramesh for the "Duniya Talkies" production house. The other primary cast include Dr. Bharathi, Rangayana Raghu, Kalyani Raju, N. L. Narendra Babu amongst others.
Idam Porul Yaeval is an unreleased Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by N. Lingusamy. It features Vijay Sethupathi and Vishnu Vishal alongside Aishwarya Rajesh and Nandita Swetha in the lead cast. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the music. The film remains unreleased for a decade due to financial difficulties.
Paaru Wife of Devadas is a 2014 Kannada romantic comedy film starring Srinagar Kitty and Soundarya Jayamala in the lead role. The film is directed by Kiran Govi and produced by Krishna Deva Gowda and Mukhtar. The music for the film is composed by Arjun Janya. The film is slated for release on 27 June 2014.
Jackson is a 2015 Indian Kannada romantic comedy film directed by Sanath Kumar, a former editor who worked mostly with director Yogaraj Bhat, making his directorial debut. The film stars Duniya Vijay, Paavana Gowda along with Rangayana Raghu in the lead roles. The film is an official remake of the Tamil blockbuster film Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) which was directed by Gokul. The film opened on the screens on 15 January 2015.
RX Soori is a 2015 Indian Kannada romantic crime drama film directed and written by Sreejay, making his debut direction. It stars Duniya Vijay, Akankshaa and P. Ravi Shankar. The film is produced by Suresh of Govindaya Namaha fame. The music was composed by Arjun Janya. The film marks the acting debut for the lead actress Akankshaa. The principal photography of the film began in August 2014, and the film was released on 4 September 2015.
Dana Kayonu (transl. Cowherd) is a 2016 Indian Kannada romantic comedy film directed and written by Yogaraj Bhat. The film stars Duniya Vijay and Priyamani. The film's music is scored by V. Harikrishna and the cinematography is by Sugnan. The film was released on 7 October 2016 clashing with Prakash Raj's directorial Idolle Ramayana which also featured Priyamani in the lead role.
Kendasampige is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language crime thriller film directed by Duniya Soori from a story written by Surendranath and produced by Parimala Film Factory. The film stars Vikky Varun and Manvita Kamath, Rajesh Nataranga, Prakash Belawadi and Chandrika. The film is the sequel to forthcoming film Kaage Bangara and also exposes the nexus between the latter and influential persons. V. Harikrishna composed the soundtrack and background score, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Satya Hegde and Deepu. S. Kumar.
Ram-Leela is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language action comedy film directed by Vijay Kiran and produced by Soundarya Jagadish. The film stars Chiranjeevi Sarja and Amulya, pairing up for the first time, in the lead roles. The film is a remake of Telugu film, Loukyam starring Gopichand and Rakul Preet Singh.
Keratam (transl. Wave) is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language coming-of-age drama film directed by Gautham Patnaik and produced by S. V. Babu. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as Yuvan by director R. N. Saran. The film stars Siddharth Rajkumar, Aishwarya Devan and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles. A remake of the Kannada film Josh (2009), the films featured music composed by Joshua Sridhar and were released in August 2011. The bilingual version had Aishwarya Devan and Rakul Preet Singh making her Telugu and Tamil language debuts respectively.
Daksha is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed and produced by S. Narayan. It stars Duniya Vijay in the titular role, alongside Pankaj Narayan, Neha Patil, Raghav Uday, Suchendra Prasad, Shobaraj, Rangayana Raghu and Bullet Prakash in supporting roles.
