Janardhana Maharshi
Janardhana Maharshi | |
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Janardhana Maharshi in 2022 | |
| Born | 16 May Kandukur, Prakasam district Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Sunitha |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Janardhana Maharshi (born 16 May) is an Indian film director, poet, producer and writer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Kannada cinema. He directed Sloka, Devasthanam, and Viswadarshanam.
Early life
Maharshi was born in Kandukuru, Prakasham district and completed his schooling and higher education in Chittoor. He became a script assistant to Tanikella Bharani in 1989.
Personal life
He married Lakshmi Sunitha in 1995. The couple have two daughters. He resides in Ameerpet, Hyderabad.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Language | Writer | Director | Producer | Music | Lyrics | Actor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Pekata Papa Rao | Telugu | Yes | |||||
| One by Two | Yes | |||||||
| 1994 | Namasthe Anna | Yes | ||||||
| 1995 | Aunty | Yes | ||||||
| 1996 | Pellala Rajyam | Yes | ||||||
| 1997 | Vammo Vatto O Pellaamo | Yes | ||||||
| Maa Nannaku Pelli | Yes | |||||||
| Pattukondi Chuddam | Yes | Yes | ||||||
| 1998 | Kanyadanam | Yes | ||||||
| O Panaipothundi Babu | Yes | Yes | ||||||
| Maavidaakulu | Yes | |||||||
| 1999 | Pilla Nachindi | Yes | ||||||
| 2000 | Chala Bagundi | Yes | ||||||
| Ammo! Okato Tareekhu | Yes | |||||||
| Goppinti Alludu | Yes | |||||||
| Moodu Mukkalaata | Yes | |||||||
| Mister 420 | Yes | |||||||
| Hands Up | Yes | |||||||
| 2001 | Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Bava Nachadu | Yes | Yes | ||||||
| Jabili | Yes | |||||||
| 2003 | Sriramachandrulu | Yes | ||||||
| Maa Alludu Very Good | Yes | |||||||
| Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli | Yes | |||||||
| 2005 | Hungama | Yes | ||||||
| Evadi Gola Vaadidhi | Yes | |||||||
| Aakash | Kannada | Yes | ||||||
| 2006 | Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli | Telugu | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Mayajalam | Yes | |||||||
| Dattha | Kannada | Yes | ||||||
| 2007 | Bhookailas | Telugu | Yes | |||||
| Arasu | Kannada | Yes | ||||||
| 2008 | Meravanige | Yes | ||||||
| Bandhu Balaga | Yes | |||||||
| Bindaas | Yes | |||||||
| Bombaat | Yes | |||||||
| Paramesha Panwala | Yes | |||||||
| 2009 | Abhay | Yes | ||||||
| 2011 | Jai Bolo Telangana | Telugu | Yes | Yes | ||||
| 2012 | Devasthanam | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Sarada Saradaga | Yes | |||||||
| Eega | Yes | |||||||
| 2013 | Pavitra | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||
| 2017 | Raj Vishnu | Kannada | Yes | |||||
| 2019 | Viswadarshanam | Telugu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Venky Mama | Yes | |||||||
| Natasaarvabhowma | Kannada | Yes | ||||||
| 2024 | Sloka | Sanskrit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Je Jatt Vigarh Gya | Punjabi | Yes | ||||||
| 2025 | Vrusshabha | Telugu | Yes |
Literary works
Source:[1]
Noble poems
- Vennamuddalu (2003)
Novels
- Garbha gudiloki (2004, 2021)
Poetry
- Naku Nenu Rasukunna Premalekha (2008)
- Kavigaane Kannumoostha (2014)
Short stories
- Panchamrutham (2005)
- Madhura Sambhashanalu (2017)
Stories
- Chidambara Rahasyam (2019)
- Smasananiki Vyragyam (2021)
See also
- List of Indian writers
- List of Telugu-language writers
- Telugu writers
- Sanskrit cinema
- List of Indian film directors
References
- ^ "పాఠకుల మనసు దోచుకుంటున్న రాజమౌళి రచయిత". 8 February 2023. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- "Devasthanam Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Late than never". The Hindu. 14 April 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Devasthanam Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Viswadarshanam on K Viswanath to be aired on ETV". www.ragalahari.com. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "'Viswadarshanam' teaser gives us a look into the inspiring life story of the 90-year-old golden director". The Times of India. 19 February 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "'Viswadarshanam' to be premiered at South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF)". The Times of India. 3 March 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Director Janardhan Maharshi unveils the first look of Sanskrit film 'Shloka'". The Hindu. 5 September 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Sloka Sanskrit Film | janardhana maharshi". Sloka. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Ragini Dwivedi Announces Her Debut Sanskrit Film 'Sloka'". Times Now. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Janardhana Maharshi to direct a biopic on K Vishwanath". The Times of India. 29 July 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Books by Janardhana Maharshi on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Books authored by Janardhana Maharshi". www.exoticindiaart.com. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- "Janardhan Maharshi". watch.plex.tv. Retrieved 11 March 2025.