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 |
| Notable work | Founder - Bharathiya Sanskrit Film Federation |
| 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
[edit]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.
Noteable Works
[edit]In 2026, launched Bharathiya Sanskrit Film Federation to promote films in Sanskrit. Feberation would support to filmmakers for worldwide promotions and film festival submissions.[2]
Filmography
[edit]| 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[3][4] | |
| 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[5][6] |
| Venky Mama | Story | Also dialogues | ||
| Natasaarvabhowma | Story | Kannada | ||
| 2024 | Sloka[7][8] | Yes | Sanskrit | Also director, producer, actor, composer and lyricist[9] |
| Je Jatt Vigarh Gya | Yes | Punjabi | ||
| 2025 | Vrusshabha | Dialogues | Telugu Malayalam |
Telugu version only |
Short Films
[edit]Books
[edit]Noble poems
[edit]- Vennamuddalu (2003)
Novels
[edit]- Garbha Gudiloki (2004, 2021)
Novellas
[edit]Playlets
[edit]Poetry
[edit]- Naku Nenu Rasukunna Premalekha (2008)
- Kavigaane Kannumoostha (2014)
Short stories
[edit]- Panchamrutham (2005)
- Madhura Sambhashanalu (2017)
Stories
[edit]- Chidambara Rahasyam (2019)
- Smasananiki Vyragyam (2021)
Awards
[edit]| Work | Medium | Award | Nominated | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devasthanam | Film |
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Yes | |
| Viswadarshanam[17] | Panorama - Doccumentry | South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF)[18] | Official Selection | No |
| Sloka[7] | Film - Sanskrit |
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Official Selection | No |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Janardhana Maharshi to direct a biopic on K Vishwanath". The Times of India. 29 July 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "BHARATHIYA SANSKRIT FILM FEDERATION HAVING CIN U85420TS2026NPL217261 IS 1 MONTHS & 11 DAYS OLD PRIVATE COMPANY at Falcon Ebiz". Falcon Ebiz Private Limited. Retrieved 13 July 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.
- 1 2 telugu, NT News (10 September 2024). "Shloka | రుద్రభూమి నేపథ్యంలో శ్లోక.. ప్రత్యేకమైన యువతి పాత్రలో రాగిణి ద్వివేది". www.ntnews.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "First look: 'Shloka', a Sanskrit film by director Janardhan Maharshi". The HIndu. The Hindu.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Director Janardhan Maharshi unveils the first look of Sanskrit film 'Shloka'". The Hindu. 5 September 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ Censor Cerificate No: DIS/1/245/2025-HYD
- ↑ Censor Certificate No: DIS/1/52/2026-HYD
- 1 2 Anjali, Prabhu (19 December 2025). Janardhana Maharshi New Books Launch Event. SumanTV. Retrieved 11 July 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Maharshi, Janardhana (15 May 2025). Shunya (in Telugu). Anvikshiki Publishers. ISBN 978-93-48912-72-5.
- 1 2 "Four Books by Janardana Maharshi Launched on a Single Platform". Telugu Cinemas. 18 December 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
- ↑ Maharshi, Janardhana (19 November 2025). Shlokha (in Telugu). Anvikshiki Publishers Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-93-48912-39-8.
- ↑ Telugu Filmnagar (5 September 2013). Santosham Film Awards 2013 Highlights | Telugu FilmNagar. Retrieved 13 July 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ People Media Factory (18 February 2019). Viswadarshanam Movie Teaser | Journey of K Viswanath Garu | Tanikella Bharani | JanardhanaMaharshi. Retrieved 13 July 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "'Viswadarshanam' to be premiered at South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF)". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 July 2026.