Razesh Danda Explained

Razesh Danda
Birth Name:Rajesh Danda[1]
Birth Date:19 March 1983
Birth Place:Chilakaluripet, Andhra Pradesh
Years Active:2017 - Present
Parents:Ramarao (Father)
Nagamalleshwari (Mother)
Occupation:Film Producer

Razesh Danda[2] (born March 19, 1983) is an Indian Film producer[3] [4] and distributor, prominently active in the Telugu film industry. His notable works include films such as Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam, Samajavaragamana and is currently producing on Vi Anand's Ooru Peru Bhairavakona.

Early life

Razesh was born to Danda Ramarao, a farmer, and his wife, Nagamalleshwari, in Chilakaluripet. After completing his Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), he embarked on his journey to Telugu cinema. Initially, he entered the domain as a film distributor, commencing with Swamy Ra Ra and subsequently distributing over 80 films, including successful ventures like Karthikeya and Sarileru Neekevvaru. [5]

Some of the noteworthy films he distributed feature leading actors such as Mahesh Babu, Naga Chaitanya, Nikhil Siddhartha, and Sundeep Kishan. In 2014, he transitioned into film production, co-producing Okka Kshanam. Notably, he ventured into the role of a producer for Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam,[6] [7] which is streaming on ZEE5.[8] Another significant production of his was Samajavaragamana[9] which achieved great success in theatres, a family entertainer starring Sree Vishnu and Reba Monica John, where he produced and distributed it.[10] The film received positive reviews from critics. The film also garnered great viewership after it started streaming on Aha.[11] [12]

Known for his collaborations with director Vi Anand in Ooru Peru Bhairavakona,[13] Razesh has expressed his desire to work with actors such as Sai Dharam Tej[14] and Allari Naresh.[15] Additionally, he has outlined plans for future projects with director Vijay Kanakamedala.

Filmography

As producer

YearFilmDirectorNotes
2017Okka KshanamVi AnandCo-producer
2022 Itlu Maredumilli PrajaneekamAR MohanProducer
2023SamajavaragamanaRam AbbarajuProducer
2024Ooru Peru BhairavakonaVi AnandProducer
Bachchala MalliSubbu MangadeviProducer

As distributor

YearFilmDirectorNotes
2013 Swamy Ra Ra
2014 Karthikeya
2017 Okka Kshanam Vi Anand
2019 Majili
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru
2021 Naandhi Vijay Kanakamedala
Maha Samudram

Controversy

Razesh Danda found himself in a recent dispute related to the distribution of Samajavaragamana in the Uttarandhra region.The disagreement involved issues of ownership rights and revenue sharing,[16] leading to legal action and claims concerning the film's distribution rights .Razesh sought resolution through legal channels, approaching the council for assistance in addressing the contentious matter.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rajesh Danda: కలలో కూడా ఊహించని విజయమిది . 2023-10-04 . EENADU . te.
  2. Web site: Producer Rajesh Danda talks about his journey and upcoming movies . 2023-10-20 . www.ragalahari.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2023-08-21 . Samajavaragamana Producer Approaches Council . 2023-10-04 . M9.news . en-US.
  4. News: Editorial . Outlook . April 1, 2022 . Meet Rajesh Danda: A Rising Film Producer Of The Telugu Film Industry . Outlook India . October 9, 2023.
  5. Web site: telugu . NT News . 2023-03-19 . Producer Rajesh Danda నిర్మాతగా నచ్చిన కథల్ని ఎంచుకోవచ్చు! . 2023-10-09 . www.ntnews.com . te-IN.
  6. Web site: 2022-11-17 . Agent Kannayiram to Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam: List of South movies releasing in November . 2023-10-04 . PINKVILLA . en.
  7. News: Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam Movie Review : An honest social drama narrating the plight of a tribal village . The Times of India . 2023-10-04 . 0971-8257.
  8. Web site: 2022-11-26 . Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam OTT Streaming Details . 2023-10-09 . Filmy Focus . en-US.
  9. Web site: Prakash . Chatakonda Krishna . Samajavaragamana collections: కలెక్షన్‍ల జోరు కొనసాగిస్తున్న సామజవరగమన.. "ఊహలకు మించి" . 2023-10-04 . Hindustantimes Telugu . te.
  10. Web site: Sree Vishnu Scores Blockbuster Hit with Samajavaragamana . . 2023-10-09 . indiaherald.com . en.
  11. Web site: Samajavaragamana Movie Review: A family-above-all kind of film with solid, crowd-pleasing writing . 2023-10-04 . . en.
  12. Web site: 2023-06-30 . Review : Samajavaragamana – Engaging and Entertaining . 2023-10-04 . 123telugu.com . en.
  13. Web site: Sundeep Kishan announces new film with director VI Anand on his birthday. Details here . 2023-10-09 . India Today . en.
  14. Web site: 2023-03-19 . Producer Rajesh Danda – I want to make a film with Sai Dharam Tej . 2023-10-09 . 123telugu.com . en.
  15. Web site: Allari Naresh finalises his next project after Ugram, to be backed by makers of Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam . 2023-10-09 . OTTPlay . en.
  16. Web site: 2023-08-21 . Samajavaragamana Producer Approaches Council . 2023-10-19 . M9.news . en-US.
  17. Web site: 2023-08-21 . Samajavaragamana Producer Approaches Council . 2023-10-09 . M9.news . en-US.