Tharun Kishore Sudhir [1] is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in the Kannada Cinema.[2][3][4] He made his directorial debut with the multistarer Chowka which was a commercially successful movie.[5] He is a recipient of one Filmfare and two SIIMA Awards for best director.[6][1][7]
Tharun Sudhir | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 October 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse | |
| Parent(s) | Sudhir (father) Malathi Sudhir (mother) |
| Relatives | Nanda Kishore (Brother) |
Early life
editTharun Sudhir[8] is the son of yesteryear Kannada film actor Sudhir and Malathi Sudhir. Tharun's brother Nanda Kishore is also a Kannada movie director.[9] Tharun completed his studies from the KLE College. He finished his hotel management course and worked at the Ashoka Hotel for 1 year. Apart from his interest in movies, Tharun also desired to pursue a career in Cricket.
Career
editActing
editTharun[10] has also acted in a few movies. While he made his debut as a child artist in Ganeshana Maduve, Tharun made his senior debut with the movie Excuse Me. He was also seen in movies such as Chappale, Jothe Jotheyali, Vidhyarthi, Navagraha, and Vishnu Sena.[citation needed]
Direction
editAfter working as a co-director for the 2012 movie Rambo, Tharun made his directorial debut with the movie Chowka in 2017. The movie starred prominent Sandalwood actors such as Prajwal Devraj, Diganth, Prem Kumar and Vijay Raghavendra and received critical acclaim. The movie ran for over 100 days in few centers across Karnataka.[11] Tharun Kishore's next project Roberrt[12] had Darshan in the lead, the movie was released on 11 March 2021.[13][14][15][16] The movie was widely appreciated and was commercially successful at the box office. He once again collaborated with Darshan for Kaatera which was co-written by Jadesh Kumar Hampi and released on 29 December 2023 to positive reports from audience and critics.[17]
He is also acting as creative director for Arvind Kuplikar's directorial starring Sharan and Amrutha Iyengar.[18]
He teamed up again with Darshan for an untitled film based on freedom fighter Sindhoora Lakshmana.[19]
Production
editHe also ventured into movie production under his studio Kreatiivez Banner in collaboration with Sharan's Laddu Cinemas for Guru Shishyaru, which he co-produced and acted as creative producer.[20] The movie opened to positive reviews and was commercially successful.[21] He is once again collaborating with Sharan.
Personal life
editIn 2024 it was revealed that Sudhir was in a relationship with Sonal Monteiro whom he had met on set of Roberrt.[22][23] The couple married 11 August 2024.[24][25] They celebrated a Catholic Christian wedding in Mangaluru on 1 September 2024.
Filmography
editAs director
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Chowka | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada |
| 2021 | Roberrt | SIIMA Awards 2022 - Best Director |
| 2023 | Kaatera | Co-written by Jadesh Hampi[26] |
As actor
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ganeshana Maduve | Child Actor |
| 2003 | Excuse Me | Actor |
| 2004 | Chappale | Actor |
| Crime Story | Actor | |
| 2005 | Vishnu Sena | Actor |
| 2006 | Jothe Jotheyali | Prem's friend |
| 2007 | Vidyarthi | Actor |
| 2008 | Navagraha | kumbi |
| Honganasu | Actor | |
| 2010 | Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu | Manoj |
| 2014 | Haggada Kone | Actor |
| Gajakesari | actor | |
| 2019 | Vrithra | Actor |
As writer
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Writer |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Rambo | Yes |
| 2013 | Victory | Yes |
| 2014 | Adyaksha | Yes |
| Gajakesari | Yes | |
| 2015 | Ranna | Yes |
| 2017 | Tiger | Yes |
| Chowka | Yes | |
| 2018 | Raambo 2 | Yes |
| Victory 2 | Yes | |
| 2021 | Roberrt | Yes |
As producer
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Guru Shishyaru | Also Creative Producer |
| TBA | Untitled Film starring Sharan † |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SIIMA Awards | Chowka | Best Debut Director | Won | [6] |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Won | [1] | |
| 2022 | SIIMA Awards | Roberrt | Best Director | Won | [7] |
| 2024 | 69th Filmfare Awards South | Kaatera | Best Director | Nominated | [27] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Tharun Sudhir says this win is extra special". Times of India.
- ^ "We have each other's back, always: Nanda Kishore and Tarun Sudhir". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Tarun Sudhir". IMDb.
- ^ "Director Tharun Sudhir invites fans decode poster of Darshan's Roberrt". The News Minutes. 7 June 2019.
- ^ "Second schedule of Roberrt to begin from september 5". Cinema Express.
- ^ a b "SIIMA Awards 2018 (Kannada): Take A Look At The Winners List Here!". Filmibeat. 15 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Sandalwood SIIMA 2022 Winners List".
- ^ "Darshan's 53rd film Roberrt to go on floors from may 6". in.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2019.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A. (15 June 2017). "We have each other's back, always: Nanda Kishore and Tarun Sudhir". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Phones banned on sets of Roberrt". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Chowka in Udaya, a premiere show on 23rd July - Kannada News". IndiaGlitz.com. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Darshan's film with Tharun Sudhir is an emotional action thriller". Times of India.
- ^ "'Roberrt':Makers kick-start the shooting schedule in Bengaluru". Times of India.
- ^ "Tharun Sudhir credits his assistant parivarthan for D53's poster". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Darshan's next movie titled 'Roberrt'". Times of India.
- ^ "Exclusive! Darshan has different layers in 'Roberrt':Director Tharun Sudhir". Times of India.
- ^ M.V, Vivek (16 January 2024). "Tharun Sudhir interview: On the success of 'Kaatera' and striking a hit combination with Darshan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Yogish Dwarakish, Alankar Pandian collab to star Sharan". The Times of India. 8 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Darshan -Tharun Kishore Sudhir collaborate on a historical project Sindhoora Lakshmana". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Tharun Kishore Sudhir: Business can't be the only factor to judge a film like Guru Shishyaru". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Kava, Shivani (23 September 2022). "Guru Shishyaru review: A wholesome sports drama with a hint of humour". The News Minute. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Example Domain".
- ^ "Actor-Director Tharun Sudhir To Marry Actress Sonal Monteiro In August". NDTV.
- ^ "Tharun Sudhir Marries Sonal Monteiro As Per Hindu Customs". Times Now.
- ^ "All You Need To Know About Tharun Sudhir-Sonal Monteiro's Wedding". NEWS18.
- ^ Sharadhaa, A (29 December 2023). "'Kaatera' movie review: Darshan wields his finest weapon yet". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards Kannada 2024 are out!". Filmfare. Retrieved 17 July 2024.