I didn't begin in cinema. It began outside theatres — as just an auto driver selling black tickets, holding on to a simple dream of one day producing a film for Vishnuvardhan sir.
From a dream outside theatres to a life inside cinema
I stepped into production, not knowing where the journey would take me.
My first film was ready… but I couldn't find theatres to release it.
After the struggle, my film finally released. That moment meant everything to me.
Produced films with Sai Kumar and co-produced projects featuring Shivrajkumar and Sudeep.
A turning point — Jamindaru with Vishnuvardhan sir. I slowly found my footing.
My first multistarrer — bringing Ravichandran and Vishnuvardhan sir together.
Sahukara — one of Kannada cinema's earliest multi-starrersA proud moment — bringing superstar Kamal Haasan back to Kannada cinema with Rama Shama Bhama. A blockbuster.
Also marked the directorial debut of Ramesh Aravind
Continued successful collaborations with Ravichandran and Vishnuvardhan.
Mathad Mathadu Mallige received the State Award — a film close to my heart, speaking about environmental issues with Vishnuvardhan sir & Sudeep.
Delivered the superhit Aramane with Ganesh.
Backed multiple commercial successes with Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Ganesh, Sudeep, Duniya Vijay, and Vijay Raghavendra — including Yogi, Shankar IPS, Shailu, and Kalla Malla Sulla.
I had the privilege to collaborate with Malayalam superstar Mammootty for the first time ever in Kannada, and the pleasure of working with legendary music composer & singer A.R. Rahman — something I never imagined in my early days.
Rajahuli — a blockbuster that connected with the masses.
I stepped into Tamil cinema with Brahman.
Delivered commercial hits like Dil Rangeela, Super Ranga, and Santhu Straight Forward starring Yash and Radhika Pandit.
Produced Vishnupriya, introducing his son under his own banner — the next generation of K Manju Cinemas.
Even today, I see myself as someone still learning, still working with the same passion. I'm grateful to now serve as the Vice President of the Film Chamber, and give back to the industry that gave me everything.
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