D. V. V. Danayya

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D. V. V. Danayya (born Dasari Veera Venkata Danayya, 1 April 1961)[1][2] is an Indian film producer, who works in Telugu cinema. In a career spanning three decades, he has produced more than 20 films.

Danayya started his career by co-producing the

RRR
(2022).

RRR is the most expensive Indian film ever made and is the third highest grossing Indian film of all time. RRR has received various international accolades including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and two Critics' Choice Movie.

Early life

Danayya hails from Tallapudi near Kovvur, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. He was fascinated by films right from his childhood.[3] Films such as Padipantalu (1976) and Meghasandesam (1982) were shot in the region. Watching the shooting of these films attracted him towards cinema. His parents were against the idea of him joining the film industry.[3]

Career

After his marriage, he shifted to Madras against everyone's advice and joined the team of Jandhyala. He worked with Jandhyala on Rendu Rellu Aaru (1986). Later, he started working in the production department in the film industry.[3]

Danayya became close friends with E. V. V. Satyanarayana while working with him in several films. When EVV became a director, Danayya collaborated with him and co-produced a fantasy comedy film under E. V. V.'s direction titled Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993). The film explores feminism and women's rights in a light-hearted manner and depicts the consequences when the male and female genders are reversed. It became a super hit at the box office.[4]

He later made Maavidaakulu (1998) with E. V. V. Satyanarayana which became an average grosser. His next film was Samudram (1999) under Krishna Vamsi's direction which was also an average grosser. In 2000, he remade the Malayalam film Kottaram Veettile Apputtan (1998) as Manasunna Maaraju (2000) with Muthyala Subbaiah as director. It became a commercial success.[4]

His next film was Seema Simham (2002) starring Balakrishna and the film was a flop at the box office. In 2003, he remade the Tamil film Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) in Telugu as Juniors (2003) starring Allari Naresh. The film bombed at the box office. His next film Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli (2003) was a commercial success at the box office.[5]

He also presented Sivamani (2003) produced and directed by Puri Jagannadh that became a commercial success. His next venture was Desamuduru (2006) under the direction of Puri Jagannadh and starring Allu Arjun in the lead role. It became a blockbuster and was one of the highest grossing Telugu films of 2007.[5]

Later, he made successful films like

RRR
(2022).

RRR is the

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Cast Producer Presenter Director Notes
1992 Jamba Lakidi Pamba Naresh, Aamani Yes No E. V. V. Satyanarayana
1998 Maavidaakulu
Rachana
Yes No E. V. V. Satyanarayana
1999 Samudram
Jagapati Babu, Sakshi Shivanand
Yes No Krishna Vamsi Won 3 Nandi Awards
2000 Manasunna Maaraju Rajasekhar, Laya Yes No Muthyala Subbaiah Remake of Malayalam film Kottaram Veettile Apputtan (1998)
2002 Seema Simham Balakrishna, Simran Yes No G. Ram Prasad
2003 Juniors
Sherin
Yes No J. Pulla Rao Remake of Tamil film Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002)
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
Srikanth, Prabhu Deva, Namitha
Yes No G. Nageswara Reddy
Sivamani Nagarjuna, Asin No Yes Puri Jagannadh
2007 Desamuduru Allu Arjun, Hansika Yes No Puri Jagannadh Won a Filmfare Award and Nandi Award

Debut film of Hansika

Dubai Seenu
Nayantara
Yes No Srinu Vaitla
2008 Krishna Ravi Teja, Trisha No Yes
V.V. Vinayak
Neninthe Ravi Teja, Siya Yes No Puri Jagannadh Won 3 Nandi Awards
2009 Oy!
Shamili
Yes No Anand Ranga
Shamili
in a lead role
2010 Varudu Allu Arjun, Arya, Bhanu Sri Mehra Yes No Gunasekhar Won 3 Nandi Awards
2012 Julayi Allu Arjun, Ileana D'Cruz, Sonu Sood No Yes Trivikram Srinivas
Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu
Tamannaah
Yes No Puri Jagannadh
2013 Naayak Ram Charan, Kajal Aggarwal, Amala Paul Yes No V. V. Vinayak
2015 Bruce Lee Ram Charan, Rakul Preet Singh Yes No Srinu Vaitla
2017 Ninnu Kori
Niveda Thomas, Aadhi Pinisetty[7]
Yes No Shiva Nirvana
2018 Bharat Ane Nenu Mahesh Babu, Kiara Advani Yes No Koratala Siva
2019 Vinaya Vidheya Rama Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Vivek Oberoi Yes No Boyapati Srinu
2022
RRR
N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt Yes No S. S. Rajamouli List of accolades received by RRR
2024 Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Priyanka Arul Mohan
Yes No Vivek Athreya Filming
OG
Priyanka Arul Mohan
Yes No Sujeeth Filming[8]

References

  1. ^ "RRR CBFC Certificate Detail". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  2. ^ "D. V. V. Danayya". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d Atluri, Sri (10 January 2008). "Feature Articles : TC Exclusive: Interview with Danayya". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b Atluri, Sri (10 January 2008). "Feature Articles : TC Exclusive: Interview with Danayya". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b Atluri, Sri (10 January 2008). "Feature Articles : TC Exclusive: Interview with Danayya". Telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  6. ^ Tinoco, Armando (12 August 2022). "Saturn Awards Nominations: 'The Batman', 'Nightmare Alley', 'Spider-Man', 'Better Call Saul' Top List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  7. ^ ""Nani's movie under Danayya's production launched"". Archived from the original on 24 February 2017. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  8. ^ https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/og-shoot-begins-in-mumbai-pawan-kalyan-set-to-join-the-cast-next-week/articleshow/99515777.cms

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