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B. Suresha | |
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| Born | 26 August 1962 Chandragiri, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | B. Suresh |
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| Years active | 1977–present |
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| Children | Chandana Nag |
B. Suresha is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor who works in Kannada-language films. He is known for directing the films Artha (2003) and Puttakkana Highway (2011).
Career
B. Suresha made his debut as a child actor with Ghatashraddha (1977) before working with Shankar Nag as an assistant director on several ventures including Accident (1985) and Malgudi Days (1986).[1] He worked as a script writer notably collaborating with Ravichandran in 1993.[1] He also worked as a television serial director and worked on Hosa Hejje (1991),[2] Sadhane on Doordarshan and Naaku Thanthi.[1] He made his directorial debut with Tapori[3] and went on to work on several films including Puttakkana Highway (2011).[4][5] In 2008, he returned to acting with Slum Bala.[6] In 2016, his film Devara Naadalli based on a Times of India article released.[7] That same year, he announced the launch of a new entertainment channel called Rangoli.[8] 2017 saw the release of Uppina Kagada, which was about the journey of a young girl searching for her father.[9] As an actor, he has worked on K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) and Ananthu vs Nusrath (2018).[1] Outside of films, he has also written books.[10]
Personal life
He married Shylaja Nag in 1992; he had previously worked with her during the play Macbeth in 1988.[1] They manage a production studio named Media House.[1] The studio has produced several films namely Naanu Nanna Kanasu (2010),[11] Sakkare (2013), and Yajamana (2019).[12][13]
Filmography
- As a director, producer, writer
- As an actor
- Ghatashraddha (1977)
- Slum Bala (2008)
- Jugaari (2010)
- Parole (2010)[14]
- Puttakkana Highway (2011)
- Tuglak (2012)
- Jatta (2013)
- Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014)
- Benkipatna (2015)
- Endendigu (2015)
- Plus (2015)
- Badmaash (2016)[15]
- Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018; Tamil)
- K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)
- Ananthu vs Nusrath (2018)
- Manaroopa (2019)
- ACT 1978 (2020)
- K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)
- Kranti (2023)
- After Operation London Cafe (2023)
Television
- As director
- Hosa Hejje (1991)
- Sadhane
- Naaku Thanthi
Awards and nominations
References
- ^ a b c d e f "B Suresha: I learnt all about cinema on the sets". Deccan Herald. July 24, 2020.
- ^ "Directors TN Seetharam and B Suresha mourn the death of actor Siddharaj Kalyankar - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Srinivasa, Srikanth (28 April 2002). "From Sadhane to Tapori". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 May 2002. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Kannada scores four at national awards". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "'Puttakkana Highway' made more for artistic satisfaction: director". The Hindu. June 19, 2011 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Review: Slum Bala". Rediff.
- ^ "B Suresha's next film inspired from TOI article - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "B Suresha to launch new channel - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "B Suresha's next is set around Mangaluru again - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Govind, Ranjani (September 20, 2015). "K.S. Bhagawan, four others chosen for Sahitya Academy award". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Prakash Raj to direct Abhiyum Naanum in Kannada". Rediff.
- ^ "Darshan's 51st movie produced by B Suresha - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Yajamana tailor-made for Darshan: Shylaja Nag". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira (7 April 2010). "Triple treat for Kannada moviegoers". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ SM, Shashiprasad (22 November 2016). "Movie review 'Badmaash': A badmash' experience". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Karnataka State Film Awards 2002-2003 announced - Artha of B. Suresh bagged the Best Film Award". Viggy.
- ^ "58th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals.
- ^ "Manju Warrier, Suriya, others win at SIIMA Awards: Full list of winners". The News Minute. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". Filmfare. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
External links
- B. Suresha at IMDb