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 owns the production house Sri Venkateswara Creations. In 2016, he received the Andhra Pradesh state Nagi Reddy–Chakrapani National Award for his contributions to popular cinema.[3] His productions, Sathamanam Bhavati (2016) and Maharshi (2019), have received National Film Award for Best Popular Film.[4]

Dil Raju
Raju (right) receiving the National Film Award from President Pranab Mukherjee (left) in 2017
Born
Velamakucha Venkata Ramana Reddy[1]

(1970-12-17) 17 December 1970[2]
Nizamabad district, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India
Occupation
  • Film producer
  • film distributor

He has produced successful drama films such as Dil, Arya, Bhadra, Bommarillu, Parugu, Kotha Bangaru Lokam, Brindavanam, Mr. Perfect, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Yevadu, Nenu Local, and Fidaa.

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 and started Sri Venkateswara Creations in 1999.[5]

Raju married Anita and has a daughter. Anita died in 2017 due to cardiac arrest. Raju later married Vygha Reddy in 2020.[6][7]

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
2008Kotha Bangaru Lokam
2009Josh
2010Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
2010Brindavanam
2011Mr. Perfect
2011Oh My Friend
2013Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013Ramayya Vasthavayya
2014Yevadu
2015Kerintha
2015Subramanyam For Sale
2016Krishnashtami
2016Supreme
2017Shatamanam BhavatiNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 64th National Film Awards
2017Nenu Local
2017Duvvada Jagannadham
2017Fidaa
2017Vellipomakey
2017Raja The Great
2017MCA (Middle Class Abbayi)
2018Lover
2018Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018Hello Guru Prema Kosame
2019F2 - Fun and Frustration
2019Iddari Lokam Okate
2020Jaanu
2020VAmazon Prime film
2021Vakeel Saab
2021Shaadi Mubarak
2022Rowdy Boys
2023Thalapathy 66

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 Maganti Ramji of Padmini Arts banner
2014Pilla Nuvvu Leni JeevitamIn collaboration with Geetha Arts
2017JawaanIn collaboration with Arunachal Creations' Krishna
2019MaharshiIn collaboration with Vyjayanthi Movies and PVP Cinema. Production #32
2020Sarileru NeekevvaruIn collaboration with AK Entertainments and GMB Entertainment
2020Vakeel SaabIn collaboration with Bayview Projects LLP
2022ShaakuntalamIn collaboration with Gunaa Teamworks under banner Dil Raju Productions[8]

Dubbed films
Year Film Notes
2002AmruthaIn collaboration with Giri
2012Snehithudu
2015Ok Bangaram
2016Police
2016Remo
2017Cheliyaa

Other language productions
Year Film Language Notes
2022Jersey HindiCollaboration with Allu Aravind & Aman Gill[9]
2022F2 Remake HindiCollaboration with Boney Kapoor[10]

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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  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. "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards".
  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. "Interview with Dil Raju". Idlebrain.com. 22 October 2008.
  6. "Telugu producer Dil Raju gets married for the second time. Wedding pics go viral". India Today. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  7. "Dil Raju ties the knot with Vygha Reddy on Sunday - Times of India".
  8. Arikatla, Venkat (3 January 2021). "Dil Raju Brings Samantha On Board For Shakuntalam!". greatandhra.com. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  9. "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.
  10. "F2 Remake in Hindi". Times of India.com.
  11. Mr. Perfect wins Nagireddy award. 123telugu.com (1 January 1998). Retrieved on 11 May 2012.
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