Janardhana Maharshi
Janardhana Maharshi | |
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 Janardhana Maharshi in 2022 | |
| Born | 16 May Kandukur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Sunitha |
| Children | 2 |
Janardhana Maharshi (born 16 May) is an Indian story writer, dialogue writer, author and film director who works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada films.[1]
Early life
Maharshi was born in Kandukuru, Prakasham district and completed his schooling and higher education in Chittoor. He began his career as a script assistant to Tanikella Bharani in 1989.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Writer | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Pekata Papa Rao | Story | Telugu | |
| One by Two | Story | |||
| 1994 | Namasthe Anna | Yes | ||
| 1995 | Aunty | Screenplay | ||
| 1996 | Pellala Rajyam | Yes | ||
| 1997 | Vammo Vatto O Pellaamo | Yes | ||
| Maa Nannaku Pelli | Yes | |||
| Pattukondi Chuddam | Story | Also actor | ||
| 1998 | Kanyadanam | Story | ||
| O Panaipothundi Babu | Uncredited | Also actor | ||
| Maavidaakulu | Dialogues | |||
| 1999 | Pilla Nachindi | Yes | ||
| 2000 | Chala Bagundi | Dialogues | ||
| Ammo! Okato Tareekhu | Dialogues | Uncredited | ||
| Goppinti Alludu | Dialogues | |||
| Moodu Mukkalaata | Story | Also dialogues | ||
| Mister 420 | Yes | |||
| Hands Up | Dialogues | |||
| 2001 | Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi | Dialogues | Also actor | |
| Bava Nachadu | Story | Also actor | ||
| Jabili | Story | Also dialogues | ||
| 2003 | Sriramachandrulu | Story | ||
| Maa Alludu Very Good | Dialogues | |||
| Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli | Story | |||
| 2004 | Aaruguru Pativratalu | Dialogues | ||
| 2005 | Hungama | Dialogues | ||
| Evadi Gola Vaadidhi | Yes | |||
| Aakash | Story | Kannada | ||
| 2006 | Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli | Story | Telugu | Also director |
| Mayajalam | Story | |||
| Dattha | Yes | Kannada | ||
| 2007 | Arasu | Screenplay | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Meravanige | Story | ||
| Bandhu Balaga | Yes | |||
| Bindaas | Story | |||
| Bombaat | Story | |||
| Paramesha Panwala | Story | |||
| 2009 | Abhay | Story | ||
| 2011 | Jai Bolo Telangana | Yes | Telugu | Also actor |
| 2012 | Devasthanam | Yes | Also director[2][3] | |
| Sarada Saradaga | Story | |||
| Eega | Dialogues | |||
| 2013 | Pavitra | Yes | Also director, actor and lyricist | |
| 2017 | Raj Vishnu | Screenplay | Kannada | |
| 2019 | Viswadarshanam | Yes | Telugu | Also director, producer, actor, composer and lyricist[4][5] |
| Venky Mama | Story | Also dialogues | ||
| Natasaarvabhowma | Story | Kannada | ||
| 2024 | Sloka | Yes | Sanskrit | Also director, producer, actor, composer and lyricist[6] |
| Je Jatt Vigarh Gya | Yes | Punjabi | ||
| 2025 | Vrusshabha | Dialogues | Telugu Malayalam |
Telugu version only |
Bibliography
Source:[7]
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
References
- ^ "Janardhana Maharshi to direct a biopic on K Vishwanath". The Times of India. 29 July 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Devasthanam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Devasthanam by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Late than never". The Hindu. 14 April 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "'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 7 February 2026.
- ^ "'Viswadarshanam' to be premiered at South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF)". The Times of India. 3 March 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Director Janardhan Maharshi unveils the first look of Sanskrit film 'Shloka'". The Hindu. 5 September 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "పాఠకుల మనసు దోచుకుంటున్న రాజమౌళి రచయిత". 8 February 2023. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.