Manju Swaraj

Manju Swaraj is an Indian film director, screenwriter who works in Kannada cinema. He rose to fame with 2009 film Shishira, 2013Shravani Subramanya.2017Srikanta and 2017Pataki, 2019Mane Maratakkide.

Manju Swaraj
Born
Manjunath.K.R

(1982-10-06) 6 October 1982
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Occupation(s)Director, Screenwriter
Years active2005 - Present
Spouse
Sahana
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(m. 2016)​
ChildrenSuggi Sambhram
RelativesProf.M.Krishne Gowda (Uncle)

Career

Manju Swaraj started his film career by working as an assistant director to Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar in 2005 film Amrithadhare. He made his direction debut in 2009 film Shishira which got positive reviews and was remade in Tamil and dubbed for Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. He introduced Ajaneesh Lokanath as Music director From movie Shishira to KFI. In 2013 he directed Shravani Subramanya casting Ganesh and Amulya which became one of the major blockbusters of 2013 by completing 100 days. Manju Swaraj then directed Srikanta in 2017 casting Dr Shiva Rajkumar which became successful. His next film is Pataki another Blockbuster with Ganesh which is a remake of 2015 Telugu film Pataas. In 2019 directed [Mane Maratakkide] movie with major comedians of KFI Sadhukokila | KuriPratap | Ravishankar Gowda which was Laughbuster and First 100 Days Movie of the year 2020.

Personal life

Manju Swaraj was born on 6 October in Mysore, Karnataka, India. He completed his school from St. Joseph's High School, Mysore and pre-university course from Vishwamanava PU College, Mandya. Manju completed his graduation from SBRR Mahajana Degree College, Mysore. His uncle Professor Krishne Gowda is a famous Kannada stand-up comedian and retired principal. Manju married Sahana in 2016.

Filmography
  • As Director
Year Film Notes
2009 Shishira
2013 Shravani Subramanya Blockbuster 100 days
2017 Srikanta Successful 75 days
2017 Pataki Hit 75 days
2019 Mane Maratakkide Blockbuster 100 days

References
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