Sri Venkateswara Creations

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Sri Venkateswara Creations
Company type Private
Industry Entertainment
Founded2003;21 years ago (2003)
Founder Dil Raju
Headquarters,
India
Key people
Dil Raju
Sirish
Harshith Reddy
Products Films
RevenueIncrease2.svg US$51 million (2022)
Subsidiaries
  • Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors
  • Starium Innovative Healthcare (3%)

Sri Venkateswara Creations is an Indian film production company based in Hyderabad. It was established by Dil Raju in 2003 and has produced several Telugu films. The company also has a subsidiary film distribution business named Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors.

Contents

Some of the notable films produced by the company include Dil (2003), Arya (2004), Bhadra (2005), Bommarillu (2006), Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), Brindavanam (2010), Mr. Perfect (2011), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Shatamanam Bhavati (2017), Fidaa (2017), F2: Fun and Frustration (2019), Maharshi (2019) and Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020). [1] [2] Eight directors debuted in Telugu cinema through Sri Venkateswara Creations Sukumar, Boyapati Srinu, Bhaskar, Vamsi Paidipally, Srikanth Addala, Vasu Varma, Ravi Yadav and Venu Sriram.

History

Background

Raju and his brothers started film distribution in the early 1990s and partnered with Venkata Lakshmi Films. In 1996, they opened a new office with the name Sri Harshita Films. Most of the films that they distributed were unsuccessful at the box-office and they incurred heavy losses leading them to shut the company. After few more years studying the market, they established Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors in 1999. [3] They chose to distribute films in the Nizam area which refers to the esrstwhile Hyderabad State and present-day Telangana. The first three films distributed were Oke Okkadu (1999), Nuvvu Vastavani (2000), and Sakhi (2000). They went on to distribute more films like Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001), Murari (2001), Kushi (2001), Aadi (2002), Athadu (2005), Chatrapati (2005), and Pokiri (2006). [3]

Founding of Production company and success

After distributing films for four years, Raju, along with Giri, Sirish, and Lakshman, established Sri Venkateswara Creations production house in 2003. The first film that was made under the banner was Dil (2003), directed by V. V. Vinayak. [4] After Dil, Giri has separated himself from the banner, while the rest continued. In 2004, they made Arya (2004) under the direction debut of Sukumar. In 2005, they made another successful film Bhadra , under the direction of Boyapati Srinu. [3] In 2006, they produced Bommarillu under the direction of Bhaskar. [3]

By the end of the year 2018, 40 films associated with the banner were released: out of which 30 films were produced by them, 6 were dubbed films, and 4 were collaborations. In an interview with Anil Ravipudi for GreatAndhra website, Dil Raju claimed that 22 of his 30 films (2003-2018) were either hits, super-hits, or classics; 4 were average grossers; and 4 films were flops. [5]

In 2019, Sri Venkateswara Creations produced F2: Fun and Frustration which was released on the occasion of Sankranthi. The film became the highest grossing film for the banner and is one of the highest grossers of all time in Telugu cinema. [6] [7] [8]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

As producer

YearFilmDirectorLanguageNotes
2003 Dil V. V. Vinayak TeluguCo-production with Giri
2004 Arya Sukumar Telugu
2005 Bhadra Boyapati Srinu Telugu
2006 Bommarillu Bhaskar Telugu Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Gold
Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Film
2007 Munna Vamsi Paidipally Telugu
2008 Parugu Bhaskar Telugu Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Bronze
Kotha Bangaru Lokam Srikanth Addala Telugu
2009 Josh Vasu Varma Telugu
2010 Maro Charitra Ravi Yadav TeluguIn Collaboration with Matinee Entertainments
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna Sriwass Telugu
Brindavanam Vamsi Paidipally Telugu
2011 Gaganam Radha Mohan TeluguIn Collaboration with Matinee Entertainments
Mr. Perfect Dasaradh Telugu
Oh My Friend Venu Sriram Telugu
2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu Srikanth Addala Telugu Nandi Award for best home-viewing feature film - Silver [9]
Ramayya Vasthavayya Harish Shankar Telugu
2014 Yevadu Vamsi Paidipally Telugu
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam A. S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary TeluguIn collaboration with Geetha Arts
2015 Kerintha Sai Kiran Adivi Telugu
Subramanyam for Sale Harish Shankar Telugu
2016 Krishnastami Vasu Varma Telugu
Supreme Anil Ravipudi Telugu
2017 Sathamanam Bhavati Satish Vegesna Telugu National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment [10]

Nandi Award for best home-viewing feature film - Silver [11]

Nenu Local Trinadha Rao Nakkina Telugu
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham Harish Shankar Telugu
Fidaa Sekhar Kammula Telugu
Raja The Great Anil Ravipudi Telugu
Middle Class Abbayi Venu Sriram Telugu
2018 Lover Anish R. KrishnaTelugu
Srinivasa Kalyanam Satish Vegesna Telugu
Hello Guru Prema Kosame Trinadha Rao Nakkina Telugu
2019 F2 Anil Ravipudi Telugu
Maharshi Vamshi Paidipally TeluguIn collaboration with Vyjayanthi Movies and PVP Cinema
National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment [12]
Iddari Lokam Okate G. R. KrishnaTelugu
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru Anil Ravipudi TeluguIn collaboration with AK Entertainments and GMB Entertainment
Jaanu C. Prem Kumar Telugu
V Mohana Krishna Indraganti Telugu
2021 Shaadi Mubarak PadmasriTeluguIn collaboration with Srinivas Reddy
Vakeel Saab Venu Sriram TeluguIn collaboration with Boney Kapoor
Paagal Naresh Kuppili TeluguIn collaboration with Bekkem Venugopal of Lucky Media
Nootokka Jillala Andagadu Rachakonda Vidyasagar TeluguIn collaboration with Krish's First Frame Entertainments
Ori Devuda Ashwath Marimuthu TeluguIn collaboration with PVP Cinema [13]
2022 Rowdy Boys Sree Harsha KonugantiTelugu
F3 Anil Ravipudi TeluguSequel of F2: Fun and Frustration
Thank You Vikram Kumar Telugu
2023 Varisu Vamsi Paidipally TamilDebut in Tamil cinema
Shaakuntalam Gunasekhar TeluguIn collaboration with Guna Team Works
2024 The Family Star Parasuram Telugu
2025 Game Changer Shankar Telugu
Sankranthiki Vasthunam Anil Ravipudi Telugu
Thammudu Venu Sriram Telugu

As presenter

YearFilmNotes
2009 Akasamantha Telugu version of Prakash Raj's Abhiyum Naanum
2012 Tuneega Tuneega In collaboration with Maganti Ramji of Padmini Arts banner
2017 Jawaan In collaboration with Arunachal Creations' Krishna
2019 Aaviri In collaboration with Ravi Babu's Flying Frogs
2022 Good Luck Sakhi In collaboration with Sudheer Chandra Padiri's Worth A Shot Motion Arts

Dil Raju Productions

YearFilmLanguageNotes
2022 Jersey HindiIn collaboration with Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Aman Gill
HIT: The First Case HindiIn collaboration with T-Series and Kuldeep Rathore [14]
2023 ATM Telugu ZEE5 series
Balagam Telugu
2024 Love Me Telugu [15]
Janaka Aithe Ganaka Telugu

Film distribution

This list is not complete and needs updating. This company and its predecessors have been distributing films in Nizam region, and occasionally Vizag region since 1999.

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmDistribution Area
1999 Oke Okkadu Nizam
2000 Nuvvu Vastavani Nizam
Sakhi Nizam
2001 Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Nizam
Murari Nizam
Khushi Nizam
2002 Amrutha Nizam
Aadi Nizam
2003 Dil
2004 Arya
2005 Bhadra
Athadu Nizam
Chatrapati Nizam
2006 Pokiri Nizam
Ashok Nizam
Annavaram
Bommarillu
Godavari
2007Hello Premistara
Happy Days Andhra Pradesh
Aata Nizam
Dhee
Jagadam Nizam
Munna
2008 Parugu
Ullasamga Utsahamga Andhra Pradesh [16]
Ready
Surya s/o Krishnan Nizam [17]
Vinayakudu Nizam, Vizag [18]
Homam Andhra Pradesh [19]
Yuvatha Nizam, Vizag [20]
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Boni (film)
2009 Arya 2
Saarai Veerraju Nizam, Vizag [21]
Mallanna Nizam, Vizag [22]
Ganesh
Aakashamantha
Josh
2010 Maro Charitra
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
Golimaar Nizam
Darling Nizam
Vedam Nizam [23]
Kedi
Brindavanam
2011 100% Love Tamil Nadu
Mr. Perfect Guntur
Shakti Nizam
Gaganam
Oh My Friend
2012 Snehithudu
Dhoni
Rachaa Nizam [24]
Dammu Nizam [24]
Daruvu Nizam
Gabbar Singh Nizam
Andala Rakshasi Andhra Pradesh [25]
Life Is Beautiful Nizam [26]
Damarukam Nizam [27]
Rebel Nizam [28]
Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu Nizam [29]
2013 Naayak Nizam
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Mirchi Nizam
Baadshah Nizam
Yevadu
2015 Pataas Andhra Pradesh and Telangana [30]
Dagudumootha Dandakor Andhra Pradesh and Telangana [31]
S/O Satyamurthy Nizam
2016 Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends
Baahubali: The Beginning
Remo
2017 Jai Lava Kusa
2018 Bharat Ane Nenu Nizam
2020 Athade Srimannarayana Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
2021 Akhanda Nizam
2022 Beast Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
K.G.F: Chapter 2 Andhra Pradesh and Telangana [32] [33]
Ponniyin Selvan: I Andhra Pradesh and Telangana [34]
Masooda Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
2023 Vaarasudu Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Dasara Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Ponniyin Selvan: II Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Jawan Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Animal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Dunki Nizam
2024 Premalu Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

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