Dil Raju

Velamakucha 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 has also financed some Tamil and Hindi films and owns the production company Sri Venkateswara Creations. Raju has won two National Film Awards and was honoured with the Nagi Reddy–Chakrapani National Award in 2013 for his contributions to popular cinema.[3][4]

Dil Raju
Raju receiving the National Film Award in 2017
Born
Velamakucha Venkat Ramana Reddy[1]

(1970-12-17) 17 December 1970[2]
Narsingpally, Telangana, India
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • film distributor
Spouses
​
(died 2017)​
    Vygha Reddy
    ​
    (m. 2020)​
    Children2

    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 with the film Pelli Pandiri (1997)[5] and started Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors in 1998.[6]

    Personal life

    Raju married Anita and has a daughter Hanshita Reddy. Anita died on March 11, 2017 due to cardiac arrest. Raju later married Tejaswini in 2020.[7][8] Tejaswini's name was changed to Vygha Reddy following her marriage as per astrology.[9] They have a son born in 2022.[10]

    Film production

    Sri Venkateswara Creations

    Year Film Notes
    2003DilCo-production with Giri
    2004Arya
    2005Bhadra
    2006BommarilluNandi Award for Best Feature Film - Gold
    Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Film
    2007Munna
    2008ParuguNandi Award for Best Feature Film - Bronze
    Kotha Bangaru Lokam
    2009Josh
    2010Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
    Brindavanam
    2011Mr. Perfect
    Oh My Friend
    2013Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
    Ramayya Vasthavayya
    2014Yevadu
    2015Kerintha
    Subramanyam For Sale
    2016Krishnashtami
    Supreme
    2017Shatamanam BhavatiNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
    Nenu Local
    Duvvada Jagannadham
    Fidaa
    Vellipomakey
    Raja The Great
    Middle Class Abbayi
    2018Lover
    Srinivasa Kalyanam
    Hello Guru Prema Kosame
    2019F2: Fun and Frustration
    Iddari Lokam Okate
    2020Jaanu
    VReleased on Amazon Prime Video
    2021Vakeel Saab
    Shaadi Mubarak
    2022 Rowdy Boys
    F3: Fun and Frustration
    Thank You
    2023VarisuTamil film
    2024Game Changer †Filming

    Collaborations

    Matinee Entertainments (subsidiary)

    Year Film Notes
    2010Maro CharitraDirector's debut film
    2011Gaganam

    Collaborations with other producers

    Year Film Notes
    2009AkasamanthaTelugu version of Prakash Raj's Abhiyum Naanum
    2012Tuneega TuneegaIn collaboration with Padmini Arts
    2014Pilla Nuvvu Leni JeevitamIn collaboration with Geetha Arts
    2017JawaanIn collaboration with Arunachal Creations
    2019MaharshiIn collaboration with Vyjayanthi Movies and PVP Cinema
    2020Sarileru NeekevvaruIn collaboration with AK Entertainments and GMB Entertainment
    2021Vakeel SaabIn collaboration with Bayview Projects LLP
    PaagalIn collaboration with Lucky Media
    2023ShaakuntalamIn collaboration with Gunaa Teamworks as Sri Venkateshwara Creations and Dil Raju Productions[11]

    Dubbed films

    Year Film Notes
    2002AmruthaIn collaboration with Giri
    2012Snehithudu
    2015Ok Bangaram
    2016Police
    2016Remo
    2017Cheliyaa
    2022 Love Today (2022 film)

    Other language productions

    Year Film Language Notes
    2022JerseyHindiCollaboration with Allu Aravind & Aman Gill[12]
    HIT: The First CaseHindi
    TBAF2 Remake HindiCollaboration with Boney Kapoor[13]


    Awards
    National Film Awards
    Nandi Awards
    Filmfare Awards South
    Santosham Film Awards
    • Santosham D. Ramanaidu Smarakam Award (2019)
    Other Awards

    References
    1. "దిల్ రాజు పుట్టినరోజు వేడుకల్లో తారల సందడి..ఎవరెవరంటే." NTV Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 1 January 2021.
    2. Kanyal, Jyoti (18 December 2020). "Mahesh Babu, Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan attend Dil Raju's 50th birthday bash". India Today. Archived from the original on 18 December 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
    3. Correspondent, Special (5 April 2017). "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards". The Hindu.
    4. "64 th National Film Awards, 2016" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. 7 April 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
    5. "Ullasamgaa Utsahamgaa releasing on 18 July". Idlebrain. 7 July 2008.
    6. "Interview with Dil Raju". Idlebrain.com. 22 October 2008.
    7. "Telugu producer Dil Raju gets married for the second time. Wedding pics go viral". India Today. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
    8. "Dil Raju ties the knot with Vygha Reddy on Sunday - Times of India". The Times of India.
    9. Katira, Kirtika (11 May 2020). "Dil Raju's wife Tejaswini changes her name to Vygha Reddy after marriage". Zoom. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
    10. "Dil Raju, Tejaswini welcome baby boy". The Indian Express. 29 June 2022.
    11. Arikatla, Venkat (3 January 2021). "Dil Raju Brings Samantha On Board For Shakuntalam!". greatandhra.com. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
    12. "Shahid Kapoor steps into Nani's shoes for Jersey remake, begins cricket practice. See pic". hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
    13. "F2 Remake in Hindi". Times of India.com. 30 March 2019.
    14. Mr. Perfect wins Nagireddy award. 123telugu.com (1 January 1998). Retrieved on 11 May 2012.
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