Vijay Kiragandur

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Vijay Kiragandur
Vijay receiving National Film Award in 2024
Born (1976-10-03) 3 October 1976 (age 49)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
OccupationFilm producer
Years active2014–present

Vijay Kiragandur (born 3 October 1976) is an Indian film producer and distributor, predominantly active in the Kannada film industry.[1][2][3] He is the founder of Hombale Films production company.[4][5] Notable films he has produced include Raajakumara, the KGF film series and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire.[6][7][8]

Vijay has won two National Film Awards for the films KGF: Chapter 2 and Kantara.[9][10]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Vijay was born on 3 October 1976 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.[11]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 2012, Vijay Kiragandur co-founded Hombale Films alongside Chaluve Gowda.[12] The company’s inaugural production was the 2014 Kannada film Ninnindale, starring Puneeth Rajkumar. This was followed by Masterpiece in 2015, featuring Yash in the lead role.[13] In 2017 he produced Raajakumara, directed by Santhosh Ananddram and starring Puneeth Rajkumar, which became the top grossing Kannada film at the time, reportedly earning over ₹75 crore.[14]

In 2018, Vijay produced K.G.F: Chapter 1, directed by Prashanth Neel starring Yash. The film was released in multiple languages and became the first Kannada film to gross over ₹200 crore globally.[15] Its sequel, K.G.F: Chapter 2, released in 14 April 2022, and became the second highest grossing Indian film of 2022 worldwide, highest grossing film of 2022 in India, fifth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, and the third highest-grossing film in India.[16]

His next film Kantara, was written, directed and acted in by Rishab Shetty. It was released on 30 September 2022 to positive reviews. Made with ₹Template:Crore, it grossed more than ₹Template:Crore worldwide. It became the second-highest grossing film of Kannada cinema,[17] and sold more tickets than any other Kannada film, beating K.G.F: Chapter 2.[18]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

As producer[edit | edit source]

  • All the films are in Kannada language unless otherwise mentioned.
Year Film Director Notes Ref.
2014 Ninnindale Jayanth C. Paranjee First Production [19]
2015 Masterpiece Manju Mandavya [20]
2017 Raajakumara Santhosh Ananddram [21]
2018 K.G.F: Chapter 1 Prashanth Neel [2]
2021 Yuvarathnaa Santhosh Ananddram [21]
2022 K.G.F: Chapter 2 Prashanth Neel [22]
Kantara Rishab Shetty [23]
2023 Raghavendra Stores Santhosh Ananddram [24]
Dhoomam Pawan Kumar Malayalam film [25]
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire Prashanth Neel Telugu film [26]
2024 Raghu Thatha Suman Kumar Tamil film [27]
Yuva Santhosh Ananddram [28]
Bagheera Dr. Suri [29]
2025 Mahavatar Narsimha Ashwin Kumar Animated movie [30]
Kantara: Chapter 1 Rishab Shetty [31]
2026 Richard Antony: Lord of the Sea Not yet released Rakshit Shetty Pre-production [32]
2027 Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam Not yet released Prashanth Neel Telugu film
Filming 		[33]

As distributor[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Director Language Ref.
2024 The Goat Life Blessy Malayalam [34]
Romeo Vinayak Vaithianathan Tamil
Boat Chimbu Deven
Prasanna Vadanam Arjun Y. K Telugu [35]
Utsavam Arjun Sai [36]
Aho Vikramaarka Peta Trikoti
ARM Jithin Laal Malayalam [37]
Pani Joju George [38]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Award Category Work Result Ref.
2017 Karnataka State Film Awards Best Family Entertainer Raajakumara Won [39]
7th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Film Won [40]
Zee Kannada Hemmeya Kanndiga Awards Best Film KGF: Chapter 1 Won [41]
8th SIIMA Awards Best Film Won [42]
66th Filmfare Awards South Best Film – Kannada Won [43]
10th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Film Yuvarathnaa Nominated [44]
70th National Film Awards Kannada Feature Film KGF: Chapter 2 Won [45]
Best Popular Film Kantara Won [46]
68th Filmfare Awards South Best Film Kantara Won [47]
Best Film KGF: Chapter 2 Nominated [48]
3rd IIFA Utsavam Best Picture Salaar: Part 1 Nominated [49]
12th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debut Producer (Malayalam) Dhoomam Nominated [50]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Hombale Films will go all out to ensure Kantara 2 wins a Golden Globe or Oscar, says Vijay Kiragandur I Exclusive". India Today. 31 January 2023. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "KGF producer Vijay Kiragandur on expanding film's universe: 'We have plans to do a few more chapters. It will get bigger and better'". Firstpost. 13 April 2022.
  3. ↑ Service, Express News (18 November 2024). "We believe a story like 'Mahavatar Narsimha' deserves to be told: Vijay Kiragandur". The New Indian Express.
  4. ↑ "Hombale Films' founder Vijay Kiragandur: We have submitted our application for Oscars for Kantara, have fingers crossed". Firstpost. 22 December 2022. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "'Salaar is 80-85% complete, except for: Hombale Films boss Vijay Kiragandur shares key details". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  6. ↑ Nachiyar, Nalme (28 December 2022). "The brains behind 'Kantara,' 'KGF 2' and 'Salaar': A deep-dive into the workings of Hombale Films". The Hindu.
  7. ↑ "Yash may be replaced after KGF 5, says producer Vijay Kiragandur: 'Like the James Bond series, heroes keep changing'". Hindustan Times. 9 January 2023. Archived from the original on 8 January 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  8. ↑ Singh, Simran. "Vijay Kiragandur, producer who made blockbusters KGF, Kantara possible, turns 48". DNA India.
  9. ↑ "Hombale Films celebrates major wins at 70th National Film Awards 2022". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "We Are Deeply Honoured To Receive National Film Awards For Kantara And KGF Chapter 2: Hombale Films". Times Now. 9 October 2024.
  11. ↑ Singh, Simran. "Vijay Kiragandur, producer who made blockbusters KGF, Kantara possible, turns 48". DNA India.
  12. ↑ "Producer Vijay Kiragandur shares KGF 3, Kantara 2 updates". India Today. 9 October 2024.
  13. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (3 January 2023). "Hombale films redefining Indian film industry". The New Indian Express.
  14. ↑ "This man is the highly paid actor in Kannada film industry". Asianet Newsable.
  15. ↑ "Yash reveals he has approached Sanjay Dutt for KGF Chapter 2". India Today. 9 February 2019.
  16. ↑ "Exclusive: Blockbuster KGF makers all set to enter Bollywood". Asianet Newsable.
  17. ↑ "Top highest grossing films at the Indian box office in 2022 - KGF Chapter 2 tops followed by RRR and Avatar 2". PINKVILLA. 31 December 2022. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  18. ↑ "Indian box office crosses Rs 4,002 crore between Jan-April: Report". 2 June 2022.
  19. ↑ "With Kantara & KGF, How Hombale Films Is Changing The Movie Business". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  20. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (24 December 2015). "Great Expectations from a 'Masterpiece' Effort". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "The rise and rise of Hombale Films". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  22. ↑ Team, DNA Web. "KGF Chapter 2 star Yash can't do any smaller movies, will only do pan-India films, says producer Vijay Kiragandur". DNA India.
  23. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE; Vijay Kiragandur decodes the success of Kantara and Hombale Films: 'Our mission is to be a fresh and interesting voice'". The Indian Express. 1 December 2022. Archived from the original on 12 December 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  24. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (27 January 2023). "Vijay Kiragandur, Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar and Tara get Shri Raghavendra Chitravani Special Awards". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  25. ↑ "Fahadh Faasil meets Kantara's Rishab Shetty. See epic pic with producer Vijay Kiragandur". India Today. 24 November 2022. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  26. ↑ FC, Team (12 December 2023). "Salaar Release Date Fixed based on Astrology says, Producer Vijay Kiragandur". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  27. ↑ "Hombale Films unveils poster of Keerthy Suresh-starrer 'Raghuthatha'". Zee Business. 4 December 2022. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  28. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (28 March 2024). "Vijay Kiragandur: It is imperative to nurture new talents, fostering growth in the Kannada industry". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  29. ↑ "Bagheera to release at 400 screens in Karnataka". Bangalore Mirror.
  30. ↑ "Hombale Films' Vijay Kiragandur on Mahavatar Narsimha under Mahavatar series: ' It will present awe-inspiring tales of Lord Vishnu's avatars &...'". Firstpost. 5 December 2024.
  31. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (10 October 2024). "Vijay Kiragandur unveils exciting updates on Kantara 2 and KGF: "We've completed about 30 per cent of the filming" : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama.
  32. ↑ "KGF & SALAAR Fame Producer Hombale films signs Rakshit Shetty for their 10th film titled RICHARD ANTHONY". ANI News. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  33. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: 'Salaar 2 will release in 2025': Vijay Kiragandur confirms sequel of Prabhas & Prashanth Neel film". Pinkvilla. 3 January 2024.
  34. ↑ Service, Express News (25 March 2024). "Hombale Films to distribute Blessy's 'Aadujeevitham' in Karnataka". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  35. ↑ "Actor Suhas gets the backing from 'KGF' makers". The South First. 25 April 2024. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  36. ↑ Features, C. E. (13 August 2024). "Utsavam's theatrical rights acquired by Mythri Movie Makers". Cinema Express.
  37. ↑ Features, C. E. (5 September 2024). "Hombale Films to distribute ARM in Karnataka". Cinema Express.
  38. ↑ Kumaraswamy, D. (28 November 2024). "ಜೋಜು ಜಾರ್ಜ್ ಅಭಿನಯದ ಮಲಯಾಳಂ ಚಿತ್ರ ಪಣಿ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ಗೆ ಎಲ್ಲೆಡೆ ಬಾರಿ ಮೆಚ್ಚುಗೆ".
  39. ↑ "State Film Award 2017: Suddi bags Best Film award". Deccan Herald.
  40. ↑ Narayanan, Nirmal (15 September 2018). "SIIMA Awards 2018 Telugu Kannada winners list live updates: Baahubali 2 and Rajakumara turn best movies [Photos]". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 15 October 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  41. ↑ "Hemmeya Kannadiga Awards 2019 Winners List: A Big Win For Rachitha Ram, Yash And Chikkana - Zee Kannada". Zee Kannada. 16 August 2019. Archived from the original on 16 August 2019.
  42. ↑ "SIIMA Awards 2019: KGF star Yash pulls off a suave look in an all blue attire and wins Best Actor Award ; PINKVILLA". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  43. ↑ "Winners of the 66th filmfare awards south 2019 Latest News : Winners of the 66th filmfare awards south 2019 Videos and Photos - FILMFARE; Filmfare.com". Filmfare. Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  44. ↑ "7th SIIMA awards: Complete Kannada nominations list". The Times of India. 7 August 2018. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  45. ↑ Sharadhaa, A. (20 August 2024). "National award wins for KGF Chapter 2, Kantara a double delight for Hombale Films". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  46. ↑ "Hombale films celebrates historic wins at the 70th National Film Awards". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  47. ↑ "Winners of the 68th Filmfare Awards South ( Kannada ) 2023 | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  48. ↑ "Nominations of 68th Filmfare Awards South 2023 Kannada | Filmfare.com". Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  49. ↑ "IIFA UTSAVAM 2024 UNVEILS NOMINATIONS, HONORING THE DIVERSITY OF SOUTH INDIAN CINEMA!". IIFA. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  50. ↑ "SIIMA | Nominations 2024". www.siima.in. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.

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