S. R. Prabhu
S. R. Prabhu | |
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Born | Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
Residence | Chennai |
Occupation | Producer |
Spouse(s) | Deepthi Muthusamy |
Relatives | Sivakumar, Suriya, Karthi |
S. R. Prabhu is an Indian film producer. He was a partner in Studio Green (2006–13) and produced 12 Tamil-language films and distributed 18 films in Tamil and Telugu. He and his brother S. R. Prakashbabu opened the production company Dream Warrior Pictures in 2010. He's also a partner in Potential Studios, another film production company. He is a relative of the veteran actor Sivakumar and cousins of leading actors Suriya and Karthi.
History
Studio Green
While at Studio Green, produced and distributed the film Sillunu Oru Kaadhal starring Suriya, in 2006. Next production was Paruthiveeran, introducing Karthi. Following grand success of Paruthiveeran, they produced Singam, starring Suriya, directed by Hari, also become great success at the box office, highest-grossing Tamil film in 2010. They produced Naan Mahaan Alla starring Karthi and Kajal Agarwal, followed by Siruthai starring Karthi and Tamannaah Bhatia. Simultaneously, they distributed Yamudu (Telugu version of Singam) and Aawara (Telugu version of Paiyaa). In 2012, started venturing into small budget films by acquiring Attakathi and Kumki. In 2013, they produced and distributed Alex Pandian starring Karthi and distributed Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga. They also distributed Soodhu Kavvum which opened to highly positive critical reaction. Produced All in All Azhagu Raja (2013), Biriyani (2013), Madras (2014) and Komban (2015), all starred by Karthi.
Dream Warrior Pictures
S R Prabhu along with this brother S. R. Prakashbabau, founded a new production company called Dream Warrior Pictures and its maiden production was Saguni (2012) starring Karthi and Pranitha, which was a box office hit. Initially producers shot the film with Salim Ghouse as villain, while watching double positive, they felt for the change of villain and re-shot the entire portion with Prakash Raj as villain.[1] After Saguni, they have started their next production and the movie is titled as Kaashmora (2016), which is to be high budget film in Karthi's career. Karthi, Nayanthara,[2] Sri Divya, Vivek are the protagonists in Kaashmora.[3][4] This movie turns to be a horror comedy flick, directed by Gokul, whose previous movie was Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara and music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan. Kaashmora involves huge VFX work with CG footage amounting to close to 70 mins.[5]
Next project was titled as Joker (2016), directed by Raju Murugan, whose previous was Cuckoo. Guru Somasundaram is the protagonist of the Joker movie.[6][7] This movie emphasis the necessity of toilets for all rural homes. Even the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed this issue. Hence medias are asking Prime Minister to watch the film.[8] In the movie, protagonist thinks himself as The President of India.[9] Joker explores different side of me, says Guru Somasundaram.[10] Superstar of Tamil Cinema Padma Vibhushan Rajnikath praised Joker team.[11]
Simultaneously, the Company started producing another movie titled Aruvi, which is an Eco Social Drama, directed by Arun Prabhu. The Team had been hunting for lead artist through all social medias.[12] Aruvi made its International Premiere at Shanghai International Film Festival in June 2016.[13] Producer S R Prabhu says, We are so much proud that Aruvi has become one of the best films produced under our banner.[14] Along side Aruvi, Kootathil Orthan is also started which is directed by Gnanavel, his debut movie.[15][16] Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand are doing the lead roles in this movie.[17] After Kaashmora, Aruvi and Kootathil Oruthan, the production house is producing Karthi's 16th movie and Suriya's 36th movie, cast and crew is to be finalised for both the projects.[18]
Potential Studios
Under Potential Studios,[19] first movie was Maya (2015),[20] starring Aari, Nayantara, directed by Ashwin Saravanan, which is his debut movie.[21] The movie won many awards for Nayantara in various events. The movie has simultaneous release in Telugu as Mayuri. Now the studio is producing Maanagaram (2016) as their second, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, starred by Sundeep Kishan, Sri and Regina Cassandra.[22]
Filmography
Dream Warrior Pictures (As Producer)
Year | Title | Cast | Director | Status |
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2012 | Saguni | Karthi, Pranitha Subhash, Prakash Raj | Shankar Dayal | |
2016 | Joker | Guru Somasundaram | Raju Murugan | |
2016 | Aruvi | Bindhu Malini, Vedanth Bharadwaj | Arun Prabhu Purushothaman | Film Festival Screening |
2016 | Kaashmora | Karthi, Nayanthara, Sri Divya | Gokul | |
2017 | Kootathil Oruthan | Ashok Selvan, Priya Anand | Gnanavel | Post-Production |
2017 | Karthi16 | Karthi | H. Vinoth | Casting / Pre-Production |
2017 | The Sunshine | Antonythasan Jesuthasan | Leena Manimekalai | Casting / Pre-Production |
2017 | Suriya36 | Suriya | Selvaraghavan | Casting / Pre-Production |
Potential Studios (As Producer)
Year | Title | Cast | Director | Notes |
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2015 | Maya | Aari, Nayanthara | Ashwin Saravanan | |
2016 | Maanagaram | Sundeep, Sri, Regina Cassandra | Lokesh Kanagaraj |
Studio Green (As Producer)
Year | Title | Cast | Director | Notes |
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2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Suriya, Jyothika | N. Krishna | |
2007 | Paruthiveeran | Karthi, Priyamani | Ameer | Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil Vijay Award for Best Film Nominated - Vijay Award for Favourite Film |
2010 | Singam | Suriya, Anushka Shetty | Hari | Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year |
2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Karthi, Kajal Aggarwal | Suseenthiran | Nominated - Vijay Award for Favourite Film |
2011 | Siruthai | Karthi, Tamannaah | Siva | Nominated - Vijay Award for Favourite Film |
2012 | Attakathi | Dinesh, Nandita Swetha | Pa. Ranjith | |
2013 | Alex Pandian | Karthi, Anushka Shetty | Suraj | |
2013 | All in All Azhagu Raja | Karthi, Kajal Aggarwal | M. Rajesh | |
2013 | Pizza II: Villa | Ashok Selvan, Sanchita Shetty | Deepan Chakravarthy | |
2013 | Biriyani | Karthi, Hansika Motwani | Venkat Prabhu | |
2014 | Madras | Karthi, Catherine Tresa | Pa. Ranjith | |
2015 | Komban | Karthi, Lakshmi Menon | M. Muthaiah |
References
- ↑ "Saguni sees villain change Pushed to May / June?". IndiaGlitz. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "S R Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures produces Maya". iFlicks. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "2 KARTHIS FOR KASHMORA". Silverscreen. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "Raju Murugan teams up with newcomers for next film". 2015-10-28. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ↑ "Karthi starrer Kashmora will have close to 70 mins of VFX involved". iFlicks. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "Raju Murugan's next is named as Joker". Top10Cinema.com. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ↑ "Raju Murugan teams up with newcomers for next film". 2015-10-28. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ↑ "Is Joker the PK of Tamil Cinema? - NDTV Movies". Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (2016-08-12). "Joker: Presidency towers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ↑ "Joker explores a different side of me: Guru Somasundaram". Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ↑ "Rajinikanth lauds Tamil film Joker". 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ↑ "Actress hunt on for Dream Warrior Pictures production house". IndiaGlitz. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "Kaashmora producer's 'Aruvi' gets world premiered". Top 10 Cinema. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ↑ "Aruvi producer in seventh heaven with international acclaims". Top 10 Cinema. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ↑ "Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand have signed a film titled Koottathil Oruthan". Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ↑ "PEOPLE IN THE SETS COULDN'T EVEN RECOGNIZE ME...". Behindwoods. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ "Kootathil Oruthan, an upcoming film to be directed by Gnanavel will have Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand as leads". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ↑ "Its official - Suriya's 36 gets bigger". 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
- ↑ "Potential Studios projects". Top 10 Cinema. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ↑ "5 reasons to watch Nayantara's Maya". Top 10 Cinema. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
- ↑ "Record breaking collection of Maya". 2015-09-22. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ↑ "Sundeep Kishan leaps with big offers in K-town". Top 10 Cinema. Retrieved 2016-06-23.