Lokesh Productions Explained

Lokesh Productions
Foundation:2013
Founders:Girija Lokesh, Srujan Lokesh
Location Country:Bengaluru, India
Key People:Srujan Lokesh
Num Employees:300+
Industry:Entertainment
Products:Television Programs
Reality Shows

Lokesh Productions, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is an Indian production company best known for making non-fiction shows in the Kannada language. It was founded in 2013 by Girija Lokesh and Srujan Lokesh, wife and son of veteran Kannada actor Lokesh, son of Subbaiah Naidu, who was credited as the first hero of Kannada silent movies. The production house has produced several successful shows on television including Challenge, Chota Champion,[1] and Kaasige Toss,[2] all being reality shows. Currently, the house produces Majaa Talkies,[3] [4] [5] a sketch comedy show which has been a huge hit among the Kannada audience.

Productions

ShowYearChannelNotes
Challenge2012–13Zee KannadaReality show hosted by actor Rajesh. Task to win the show is remaining sleepless for maximum amount of time.
Kaasige Toss2012–13Zee KannadaGame show hosted by Srujan Lokesh and Jahengir.
Chota Champion2013–14Zee KannadaGame show for toddlers and children hosted by Srujan Lokesh.
Divided2014–15Zee KannadaGame show hosted by Bigg Boss Kannada 2 contestant Rohith.
Majaa Talkies2015–2018 (season 1)Colors KannadaSketch comedy show hosted and directed by Srujan Lokesh, based on Comedy Nights with Kapil. Cast of the show includes Indrajith Lankesh, Shwetha Chengappa, Aparna, Mimicry Dayanand, V Manohar, Mandya Ramesh.
Majaa Takies Super Season2018–2019Colors SuperSketch comedy show hosted and directed by Srujan Lokesh. Cast of the show includes Indrajith Lankesh, Shwetha Chengappa, Aparna, Mimicry Dayanand, Mandya Ramesh, Kuri Prathap.
Ivalu Sujatha2019–2020Colors KannadaThe Serial is official remake of Marathi Serial He Mann Baware on Colors Marathi.
Dancing Champion2022Colors KannadaReality show hosted by Akul Balaji. It features celebrities as contestants who are paired with professional dancers competing for a cash prize and the title Dancing Champion.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Srujan Lokesh Lost With Children. indiancinemagallery.com. 2015-08-24.
  2. News: Srujan Lokesh shoots for a reality show . The Times of India. 26 February 2013 . Pratibha . Joy . 13 January 2019 .
  3. Web site: He's funny like that. deccanherald.com. 2015-08-24.
  4. Web site: Majja Talkies to have a 104-episode run time – The Times of India. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2015-08-24.
  5. Web site: Maja Talkies kicks off tonight with Sharan – The Times of India. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2015-08-24.