Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah
| Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah 11 September 1980 Malleshapura, Koratagere, Tumkur district, Karnataka |
| Residence | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education |
M.S. In Automobiles B.E In Mechanical Engineering |
| Alma mater |
University of Hertfordshire MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Film Producer, Businessman |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu, Kirik Party[1] , Humble Politician Nograj |
| Parent(s) |
K N Mallikarjunaiah Manjula Devi B S |
| Awards | Bengaluru International Film Festival Award - 2017 |
Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah (Kannada: ಪುಷ್ಕರ ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನಯ್ಯ) is an Indian producer best known for his Kannada films. His debut film Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu[2] was a blockbuster hit which was released in 2016 followed by another collaboration with actor and producer Rakshit Shetty in Kirik Party which is now all-time top three hit movies in Kannada.[3]. He co-produced the multiple award winning Kannada film Jeerjimbe[4].
Early life
Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah was born on 11 September 1980 to K N Mallikarjunaiah and Manjula Devi B S in Malleshapura, a near Koratagere town in Tumkur district, Karnataka. Pushkar graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical from M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology in 2003 and further pursued his M.S. in Automotive (UK) from the University of Hertfordshire from United Kingdom in 2005. Later worked as a SAP consultant for few years and quit his job to live his dream as an entrepreneur. Then he stated his construction business from the year 2009. His film journey started in the year 2016 with a blockbuster hit Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu.
Career
Pushkar's debut production Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu which was directed by Hemanth Rao, starring Anant Nag and Rakshit Shetty produced under his banner Pushkar Films went on to become a blockbuster hit. The movie is amongst the all-time top 3 highest grossing Kannada movie in terms of overseas collection. It stands at 4th position in terms of number of shows played at Karnataka Multiplexes.
His next project was Kirik Party, where he bought[5] a stake of 30% under his banner Pushkar Films was yet another blockbuster. The film was released in 2016, this movie created a history of becoming 2nd highest profitable movie[6] in Kannada cinema with a near turnover of more than 40 crores and the movie is still running in theaters heading towards completing its 100 days run.[7] Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah's upcoming production venture is titled as Humble Politician Nograj starring Danish Sait.[8] Produced under his banner Pushkar films in association with Rakshit Shetty’s Paramvah Studios, this movie is expected to be released in August 2017.
Pushkar received the Bengaluru International Film Festival award during february 2017 for his debut production film Godhi Banna Sadharna Mykattu as the 3rd best Kannada cinema.
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| No | Year | Film | Director | Actors | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu | Hemanth Rao | Anant Nag, Rakshit Shetty, Vasishta N. Simha | Kannada | Won Bengaluru International Film Festival Award |
| 2 | 2016 | Kirik Party | Rishab Shetty | Rakshit Shetty, Rashmika Mandanna, Samyuktha Hegde | Kannada | 30% Stake holder[9] |
| 3 | 2017 | Jeerjimbe | Karthik Saragur | Siri Vanalli, Lavanya | Kannada | Co-Producer along with Beehive Productions. This film won four Karnataka State Film Awards, the most for any film in 2017[10] |
| 4 | 2018 | Humble Politician Nograj | Saad Khan | Danish Sait | Kannada | Producer |
| 5 | 2017 | Huliraaya | Arvind Kaushik | Balu Nagendra | Kannada | Presented & Distribution |
| 6 | 2018 | Mercury | Karthik Subbaraj | Prabhu Deva | Silent | Distribution |
| 7 | 2018 | Bheema Sena Nala Maharaja | Karthik Saragur | Aravinnd Iyer, Arohi Narayan | Kannada | Producer |
| 8 | 2018 | Avane Srimannarayana | Sachin Ravi | Rakshit Shetty, Shanvi Srivastava | Kannada | Producer |
| 9 | 2018 | Katheyondu Shuruvagide | Senna Hegde | Diganth, Pooja Devariya | Kannada | Producer |
| 10 | 2018 | 777 Charlie | Kiranraj K | Rakshit Shetty | Kannada | Presented & Distribution |
| 10 | 2018 | Untitled | Simple Suni | TBA | Kannada | Producer |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bengaluru International Film Festival Award | 3rd Best Film | Won |
| 2017 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best children film | Won |
References
- ↑ "Pushkar films buys a stake in kirik party - The New Indian Express - DailyHunt". Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ↑ "Ghodibanna sadaranna mykattu website - Ananth nag - Directed by Hemanth Rao - Produced by Pushkar Mallikarjunaiah - Ghodibanna sadaranna mykattu website Only on Chitraloka.com -Indian Movies - Kannada Movie Portal". Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ↑ "Sandalwood film 'Kirik Party' grosses over Rs 40 crore". 18 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ↑ http://www.ibtimes.co.in/karnataka-state-awards-2016-amaravathi-bags-3-honours-kirik-party-declared-popular-entertaining-722831
- ↑ "Pushkar films buys a stake in kirik party". Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ↑ "Pushkar films takes 'Kirik Party', GBSM producer new move - Simply Cinema Kannada". Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ↑ "Producer Mallikarjun Decodes The Success Of Kirik Party". 7 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ↑ "Pushkar Mallikarjun and Hemanth Rao joins for different project". Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ↑ "IndiaGlitz - Pushkar films takes Kirik Party GBSM producer new move - Kannada Movie News". Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ↑ http://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2017/amaravathi-jeer-jimbe-bag-top-honours-at-karnataka-state-film-awards-2016-258898.html