Sri Venkateswara Creations

Sri Venkateswara Creations is an Indian film production company established by Dil Raju, an Indian film producer. The company is based in Hyderabad.[1] The company was established in 2003. Raju has produced several Telugu films under this company.[2] The company also has a subsidiary distribution company called Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors under which several films have been distributed.[3] Ever since its inception, the production company has consistently delivered many blockbuster movies catering to all audiences, some of which include Arya (2004), Bhadra (2005), Bommarillu (2006), Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), Brindavanam (2010), Mr. Perfect (2011), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Shatamanam Bhavati (2017), Fidaa (2017), F2 (2019), Maharshi (2019), and Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020).[4][5]

Sri Venkateswara Creations Private Limited
TypePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedHyderabad, Telangana in 2003
Headquarters
Hyderabad
,
India
Key people
Dil Raju
Shirish
Harshith Reddy
ProductsFilms
ParentDil Raju
Subsidiaries
  • Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors Pvt Ltd.
Websitewww.dilraju.com

In eight years from 2004 to 2011, the production house had introduced 8 new directors to the Telugu film industry, namely: Sukumar (2004), Boyapati Srinu (2005), Bhaskar (2006), Vamsi Paidipally (2007), Srikanth Addala (2008), Vasu Varma (2009), Ravi Yadav (2010), and Venu Sri Ram (2011). Some of them have become very successful and most of them collaborated with the banner for the second time as well.

History

Initial years and distribution company

Raju and his brothers started film distribution in the early 90s and partnered with Venkata Lakshmi Films. In 1996, they opened a new office with the name Sri Harshita Films.[1] Most of the films that they distributed were unsuccessful at the box-office and they incurred heavy losses leading them to shut the company.[1] After few more years studying the market, they started Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors in 1999.[2] They chose to distribute films in the Nizam area of Telangana. The first three films distributed were Oke Okkadu, Nuvvu Vastavani and Sakhi. They went on to distribute many more movies including Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, Murari, Khushi, Aadi, Athadu, Chatrapati and Pokiri.[2]

Production company and success

After distributing films for four years, Raju, along with Giri, Shirish, and Lakshman, established Sri Venkateswara Creations production house in 2003. The first movie that was made under the banner was Dil, directed by V. V. Vinayak.[1] After Dil, Giri has separated himself from the banner, while the rest continued. In 2004, they made Arya under the direction of Sukumar. In 2005, they made another successful film Bhadra, under the direction of Boyapati Srinu.[2] In 2006, they produced Bommarillu under the direction of Bhaskar.[2]

By the end of the year 2018, 40 films associated with the banner were released: out of which 30 films were produced by them, 6 were dubbed films, and 4 were collaborations. In an interview with Anil Ravipudi for Greatandhra website, Dil Raju claimed that 22 of his 30 films (2003-2018) were either hits, super-hits, or classics; 4 were average grossers; and 4 films were flops.[6]

The year 2019 started off with a bang for the banner with F2: Fun and Frustration turning out be a massive hit. It was released on the occasion of Sankranthi and amid stiff competition with three other biggies NTR: Kathanayakudu, Vinaya Vidheya Rama, and Petta. However, F2: Fun and Frustration became the highest grosser of not only among the four Sankranthi films, but also for the banner and is one of the highest grossers of all time in Telugu film industry.[7][8][9]

Film production

Solo Production Under Sri Venkateswara Creations
Release Date Film Notes
4 April 2003DilCo-production with Giri
7 May 2004Arya
12 May 2005Bhadra
9 August 2006BommarilluNandi Award for Best Feature Film - Gold
Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Film
27 April 2007Munna
2 May 2008ParuguNandi Award for Best Feature Film - Bronze
9 October 2008Kotha Bangaru Lokam
5 September 2009Josh
12 May 2010Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
14 October 2010Brindavanam
22 April 2011Mr. Perfect
11 November 2011Oh My Friend
11 January 2013Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle ChettuNandi Award for best home-viewing feature film - Silver[10]
11 October 2013Ramayya Vasthavayya
12 January 2014Yevadu
12 June 2015Kerintha
24 September 2015Subramanyam For Sale
19 February 2016Krishnashtami
5 May 2016Supreme
14 January 2017Shatamanam BhavatiNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[11]

Nandi Award for best home-viewing feature film - Silver[12]

3 February 2017Nenu Local
23 June 2017Duvvada Jagannadham
21 July 2017Fidaa
18 October 2017Raja The Great
21 December 2017MCA (Middle Class Abbayi)
20 July 2018Lover
9 August 2018Srinivasa Kalyanam
18 October 2018Hello Guru Prema Kosame
12 January 2019F2Most profitable film for the banner
25 December 2019Iddari Lokam OkateFirst remake from the banner
7 February 2020JaanuRemake of 96
5 September 2020VAmazon Prime film
14 January 2022Rowdy BoysMarks the debut of Dil Raju's nephew, Shirish Reddy's son, Ashish Reddy
2022F3Sequel of F2: Fun and Frustration
2022Thank YouFilming
2023 Thalapathy 66 Pre-Production;
2023RC15Filming[13]

Dil Raju Productions[14] (Hindi and Pan-India Films)
Release Date Film Notes
2022JerseyIn collaboration with Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Aman Gill
2022ShaakuntalamIn collaboration with Gunaa Team Works[15]
20 May 2022HIT: The First Case (Hindi)In collaboration with T-Series and Kuldeep Rathore [16]

Involved in the production
Release Date Film Notes
25 March 2010Maro CharitraIn Collaboration with Matinee Entertainments
11 February 2011GaganamIn Collaboration with Matinee Entertainments
14 November 2014Pilla Nuvvu Leni JeevitamIn collaboration with Geetha Arts
9 May 2019MaharshiIn collaboration with Vyjayanthi Movies and PVP Cinema

National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[17] and National Film Award for Best Choreography[18]

11 January 2020Sarileru NeekevvaruIn collaboration with AK Entertainments and GMB Entertainment
5 March 2021Shaadi MubarakIn collaboration with Srinivas Reddy
9 April 2021Vakeel SaabIn collaboration with Boney Kapoor
14 August 2021PaagalIn collaboration with Bekkem Venugopal of Lucky Media
3 September 2021Nootokka Jillala AndagaduIn collaboration with Krish's First Frame Entertainments
2022Ori DevudaIn collaboration with PVP Cinema[19]

Not involved in the production (but credited as a presenter)
Release Date Film Notes
27 March 2009AkasamanthaTelugu version of Prakash Raj's Abhiyum Naanum
20 July 2012Tuneega TuneegaIn collaboration with Maganti Ramji of Padmini Arts banner
1 December 2017JawaanIn collaboration with Arunachal Creations' Krishna
1 November 2019AaviriIn collaboration with Ravi Babu's Flying Frogs
31 December 2021Good Luck SakhiIn collaboration with Sudheer Chandra Padiri's Worth A Shot Motion Arts

Dubbed films

Dubbed From Tamil

Release Date Dubbed Title (Original Film) Notes
14 February 2002Amrutha (Kannathil Muthamittal)In collaboration with Giri
26 January 2012Snehithudu (Nanban)
17 April 2015Ok Bangaram (O Kadhal Kanmani)
15 April 2016Policodu (Theri)
25 November 2016Remo (Remo)
7 April 2017Cheliyaa (Kaatru Veliyidai)
13 April 2022 Beast(dubbed)

Film distribution

This list is not complete and needs updating. But this banner has been distributing multiple films in Nizam, and sometimes Vizag area, every year since 1999.

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Notes
1999Oke OkkaduNizam
2000Nuvvu VastavaniNizam
2000SakhiNizam
2001Nuvvu Naaku NachavNizam
2001MurariNizam
2001KhushiNizam
2002AmruthaNizam
2002AadiNizam
2003Dil
2004Arya
2005Bhadra
2005AthaduNizam
2005ChatrapatiNizam
2006PokiriNizam
2006AshokNizam
2006Annavaram
2006Bommarillu
2006Godavari
2007Hello Premistara
2007Happy DaysAndhra Pradesh
2007AataNizam[20]
2007Dhee
2007JagadamNizam
2007Munna
2008Parugu
2008Ullasamga UtsahamgaAndhra Pradesh[21]
2008Ready
2008Surya s/o KrishnanNizam[22]
2008VinayakuduNizam, Vizag[23]
2008HomamAndhra Pradesh[24]
2008YuvathaNizam, Vizag[25]
2008Kotha Bangaru Lokam
2009Arya 2
2009Saarai VeerrajuNizam, Vizag[26]
2008Boni (film)
2009MallannaNizam, Vizag[27]
2009Ganesh
2009Aakashamantha
2009Josh
2010Maro Charitra
2010Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
2010GolimaarNizam[28]
2010DarlingNizam
2010VedamNizam[29]
2010Kedi
2010Brindavanam
2011100% LoveTamil Nadu
2011Mr. PerfectGuntur
2011ShaktiNizam
2011Gaganam
2011Oh My Friend
2012Snehithudu
2012Dhoni
2012RachaaNizam[30]
2012DammuNizam[31]
2012DaruvuNizam
2012Gabbar SinghNizam
2012Andala RakshasiAndhra Pradesh[32]
2012Life Is BeautifulNizam[33]
2012DamarukamNizam[34]
2012RebelNizam[35]
2012Cameraman Gangatho RambabuNizam[36]
2013NaayakNizam
2013Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013MirchiNizam
2013BaadshahNizam
2013Yevadu
2015PataasAndhra Pradesh and Telangana[37]
2015Dagudumootha DandakorAndhra Pradesh and Telangana[38]
2016Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends
2016Remo
2015 Baahubali: The Beginning
2015S/O SatyamurthyNizam
2017Jai Lava Kusa
2018 Bharat Ane Nenu Nizam
2020 Athade Srimannarayana Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
2021 Akhanda Nizam
2022 Beast Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
2022 K.G.F: Chapter 2 Andhra Pradesh and Telangana[39][40]

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