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'''Mylari Ramiah Chandrashekar''' (born 7 February 1980) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in [[Kannada cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sandalwood Director R Chandru |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/kannada/director/r-chandru |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=Nettv4u}}</ref> He is best known for romantic dramas ''[[Taj Mahal (2008 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' (2008), ''[[Mylari]]'' (2010) and ''[[Charminar (2013 film)|Charminar]]'' (2013).<ref>{{Cite web |title=R Chandru |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/r-chandru.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=Filmibeat}}</ref>


'''R. Chandru''' is a Kannada and Telugu film writer, director and producer. He debuted with the 2008 film ''[[Taj Mahal (2008 film)|Taj Mahal]]''.<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/r-chandru.html R Chandru - Movies, Photos, Filmography, Biography, Wallpapers, Videos, Fan Club - entertainment.oneindia.in]</ref>
== Early life and career ==
Chandrashekar was born to M. Ramaiah and Lakshmi Devamma in Keshavavara, [[Chikkaballapur]], [[Karnataka]].
 
Chandru started his film career as an assistant to director [[S. Narayan]] while working in the TV show ''Bhageerathi''. In the year 2008, Chandru made his debut as a director and writer in the ''[[Taj Mahal (2008 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' starring [[Ajay Rao]] and [[Pooja Gandhi]]. Followed by 2009 movie [[Prem Kahani (2009 film)|Prem Kahani]]. In the year 2010 he directed the blockbuster film ''[[Mylari]]'' starring [[Shiva Rajkumar|Shivrajkuma]]<nowiki/>r and [[Sadha]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakshminarayana |first=Shruti Indira |title=Review: Mylari is a good entertainer |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-mylari/20101224.htm |access-date=2022-08-06 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Breaking through every brass gate |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/director-r-chandru-on-taj-mahal/article21259155.ece |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Producers make a beeline on Chandru |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2008/chandru-taj-mahal-120808.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=Fimlibeat}}</ref>
 
Most of his films are musical entertainers. Likewise he directed and produced [[Charminar (2013 film)|''Charminar'']] in the year 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charminar is a true story: R Chandru |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/charminar-is-a-true-story-r-chandru/articleshow/18348535.cms |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> After achieving considerable success in the industry, Chandru has opened the production company Sri Sideshwara enterprises. In 2023, Chandru directed the period epic ''[[Kabzaa (2023 film)|Kabzaa]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Show must go on, but with precautions: Kabza director R Chandru |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/apr/20/show-must-go-on-but-with-precautions-kabza-director-r-chandru-2132482.html |access-date=2022-08-06 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> about an air force pilot who becomes a gangster in1971. The film was made with the budget of over 100 crores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-07 |title=Upendra's Kabza: Director R Chandru has plans to helm a sequel? |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/upendra-s-kabza-director-r-chandru-has-plans-helm-sequel-566927 |access-date=2022-08-06 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en }}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Film !! Director !!Writer !!Producer !!Notes
! Year !! Title !! Director !!Writer !!Producer !!Notes !! {{refh}}
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| 2008 || ''[[Taj Mahal (2008 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' || {{yes}}|| {{yes}}||{{no}}||
| 2008 || ''[[Taj Mahal (2008 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' || {{yes}}|| {{yes}}||{{no}}|| ||
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Prem Kahani (2009 film)|Prem Kahaani]]'' ||  {{yes}}|| {{yes}}||{{no}}||
| 2009 || ''[[Prem Kahani (2009 film)|Prem Kahaani]]'' ||  {{yes}}|| {{yes}}||{{no}} || ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Mylari]]'' ||  {{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||
| 2010 || ''[[Mylari]]'' ||  {{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}|| ||
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Ko Ko]]'' ||  {{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||
| 2012 || ''[[Ko Ko]]'' ||  {{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}|| ||
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Charminar (2013 film)|Charminar]]'' ||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||
| 2013 || ''[[Charminar (2013 film)|Charminar]]'' ||{{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{yes}}|| [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Family Entertainer]]||
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Brahma (2013 film)|Brahma]]'' || {{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}||
| 2014 || ''[[Brahma (2013 film)|Brahma]]'' || {{yes}}||{{yes}}||{{no}}|| ||
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini]]'' || {{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}}||[[Telugu language|Telugu]] Remake of ''[[Charminar (2013 film)|Charminar]]''
| rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''[[Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini]]'' || {{yes}} ||{{yes}} ||{{no}}|| [[Telugu film]]||
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Male (film)|Male]]'' || {{no}}|| {{yes}} ||{{yes}}||  
| ''[[Male (film)|Male]]'' || {{no}}|| {{yes}} ||{{yes}}|| ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Lakshmana (film)|Lakshmana]]'' || {{yes}}||{{yes}} || {{no}} ||Screenplay only
| 2016 || ''[[Lakshmana (film)|Lakshmana]]''|| {{yes}}||{{partial|Screenplay}} || {{no}} || || <ref>{{Cite web |title=R Chandru To Introduce Revanna's Son Anoop As 'Lakshmana' |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2015/r-chandru-to-introduce-revanna-son-anoop-as-lakshmana-186100.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=Filmibeat}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2018 ||''[[Kanaka (film)|Kanaka]]'' ||{{yes}}||{{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
| 2018 ||''[[Kanaka (film)|Kanaka]]'' ||{{yes}}||{{yes}} || {{yes}} || ||
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[I Love You (2019 film)|I Love You]]'' || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} ||
| 2019 || ''[[I Love You (2019 film)|I Love You]]'' || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=I Love You's success puts Chandru on cloud nine |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/i-love-yous-success-puts-chandru-on-cloud-nine/articleshow/70515938.cms |access-date=6 August 2022 |website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
|2023
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|Kabza{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|''[[Kabzaa (2023 film)|Kabzaa]]''
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
| {{yes}}  
| {{yes}}  
| {{yes}}  
| {{yes}}
|''Pre-Production''
|
|
|-
|2026
|{{pending film|Father}}
|{{no}}
|{{no}}
|{{yes}}
|
|<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sharadhaa |first1=A. |title=Father Theme: The emotional video is R Chandru’s tribute to the father-son bond |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2026/Jan/01/father-theme-the-emotional-video-is-r-chandrus-tribute-to-the-father-son-bond |website=Cinema Express |access-date=2 January 2026 |language=en |date=1 January 2026}}</ref>
|-
|-
|}
|}


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
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*[https://twitter.com/rChandrusays]
* [http://rivr.sulekha.com/r-chandru-one-of-the-most-talented-directors-in-kannada-film-industry-and-a-good-human-being_482883_blog]
 
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 7 February 2026


R. Chandru
Born
Mylari Ramiah Chandrashekar

(1980-02-07) 7 February 1980 (age 46)
Keshavavara, Karnataka, India
Occupation
  • Film director
  • writer
  • film producer
Years active2007–present
Children3

Mylari Ramiah Chandrashekar (born 7 February 1980) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in Kannada cinema.[1] He is best known for romantic dramas Taj Mahal (2008), Mylari (2010) and Charminar (2013).[2]

Early life and career[edit | edit source]

Chandrashekar was born to M. Ramaiah and Lakshmi Devamma in Keshavavara, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.

Chandru started his film career as an assistant to director S. Narayan while working in the TV show Bhageerathi. In the year 2008, Chandru made his debut as a director and writer in the Taj Mahal starring Ajay Rao and Pooja Gandhi. Followed by 2009 movie Prem Kahani. In the year 2010 he directed the blockbuster film Mylari starring Shivrajkumar and Sadha.[3][4][5]

Most of his films are musical entertainers. Likewise he directed and produced Charminar in the year 2013.[6] After achieving considerable success in the industry, Chandru has opened the production company Sri Sideshwara enterprises. In 2023, Chandru directed the period epic Kabzaa,[7] about an air force pilot who becomes a gangster in1971. The film was made with the budget of over 100 crores.[8]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes Ref.
2008 Taj Mahal Yes Yes No
2009 Prem Kahaani Yes Yes No
2010 Mylari Yes Yes No
2012 Ko Ko Yes Yes No
2013 Charminar Yes Yes Yes Karnataka State Film Award for Best Family Entertainer
2014 Brahma Yes Yes No
2015 Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini Yes Yes No Telugu film
Male No Yes Yes
2016 Lakshmana Yes Screenplay No [9]
2018 Kanaka Yes Yes Yes
2019 I Love You Yes Yes Yes [10]
2023 Kabzaa Yes Yes Yes
2026 Father Not yet released No No Yes [11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sandalwood Director R Chandru". Nettv4u. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  2. ↑ "R Chandru". Filmibeat. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  3. ↑ Lakshminarayana, Shruti Indira. "Review: Mylari is a good entertainer". Rediff. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  4. ↑ "Breaking through every brass gate". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "Producers make a beeline on Chandru". Fimlibeat. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  6. ↑ "Charminar is a true story: R Chandru". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  7. ↑ "Show must go on, but with precautions: Kabza director R Chandru". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  8. ↑ "Upendra's Kabza: Director R Chandru has plans to helm a sequel?". PINKVILLA. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2022.[permanent dead link]
  9. ↑ "R Chandru To Introduce Revanna's Son Anoop As 'Lakshmana'". Filmibeat. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  10. ↑ "I Love You's success puts Chandru on cloud nine". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  11. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (1 January 2026). "Father Theme: The emotional video is R Chandru's tribute to the father-son bond". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

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