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
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
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
| 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
Books
Noble poems
- Vennamuddalu (2003)
Novels
- Garbha Gudiloki (2004, 2021)
Novellas
Playlets
Poetry
- Naku Nenu Rasukunna Premalekha (2008)
- Kavigaane Kannumoostha (2014)
Short stories
- Panchamrutham (2005)
- Madhura Sambhashanalu (2017)
Stories
- Chidambara Rahasyam (2019)
- Smasananiki Vyragyam (2021)
Awards
| Work | Medium | Award | Nominated | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devasthanam | Film |
|
Yes | |
| Viswadarshanam[17] | Panorama - Doccumentry | South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF)[18] | Official Selection | No |
| Sloka[7] | Film - Sanskrit |
|
Official Selection | No |
See also
References
- ↑ "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.