Razesh Danda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rajesh Danda
[1] 19 March 1983 |
| Occupation | Film Producer |
| Years active | 2017 - 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.
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
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Okka Kshanam | Vi Anand | Co-producer |
| 2022 | Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam | AR Mohan | Producer |
| 2023 | Samajavaragamana | Ram Abbaraju | Producer |
| 2024 | Ooru Peru Bhairavakona | Vi Anand | Producer |
| TBA | Bachchala Malli | Subbu Mangadevi | Producer |
As distributor
| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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]
References
- ^ "Rajesh Danda: కలలో కూడా ఊహించని విజయమిది". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ a b "Producer Rajesh Danda talks about his journey and upcoming movies". www.ragalahari.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ^ "Samajavaragamana Producer Approaches Council". M9.news. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ a b Editorial, Outlook (April 1, 2022). "Meet Rajesh Danda: A Rising Film Producer Of The Telugu Film Industry". Outlook India. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ telugu, NT News (2023-03-19). "Producer Rajesh Danda | నిర్మాతగా నచ్చిన కథల్ని ఎంచుకోవచ్చు!". www.ntnews.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Agent Kannayiram to Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam: List of South movies releasing in November". PINKVILLA. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ "Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam Movie Review : An honest social drama narrating the plight of a tribal village". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ "Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam OTT Streaming Details". Filmy Focus. 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ Prakash, Chatakonda Krishna. "Samajavaragamana collections: కలెక్షన్ల జోరు కొనసాగిస్తున్న సామజవరగమన.. "ఊహలకు మించి"". Hindustantimes Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ "Sree Vishnu Scores Blockbuster Hit with Samajavaragamana ". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Samajavaragamana Movie Review: A family-above-all kind of film with solid, crowd-pleasing writing". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ "Review : Samajavaragamana – Engaging and Entertaining". 123telugu.com. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- ^ "Sundeep Kishan announces new film with director VI Anand on his birthday. Details here". India Today. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ a b "Producer Rajesh Danda – I want to make a film with Sai Dharam Tej". 123telugu.com. 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Allari Naresh finalises his next project after Ugram, to be backed by makers of Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Samajavaragamana Producer Approaches Council". M9.news. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Samajavaragamana Producer Approaches Council". M9.news. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
External links
- Razesh Danda at IMDb