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Sri Venkateswara Creations
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
Founded2003; 22 years ago (2003)
FounderDil Raju
Headquarters,
India
Key people
Dil Raju
Sirish
Harshith Reddy
ProductsFilms
RevenueIncrease US$51 million (2022)
Subsidiaries
  • Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors
  • Starium Innovative Healthcare (3%)

Sri Venkateswara Creations is an Indian film production company based in Hyderabad. It was established by Dil Raju in 2003 and has produced several Telugu films. The company also has a subsidiary film distribution business named Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors.

Some of the notable films produced by the company include Dil (2003), Arya (2004), Bhadra (2005), Bommarillu (2006), Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), Brindavanam (2010), Mr. Perfect (2011), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Shatamanam Bhavati (2017), Fidaa (2017), F2: Fun and Frustration (2019), Maharshi (2019), Varisu (2023), and Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025).[1][2] Eight directors debuted in Telugu cinema through Sri Venkateswara Creations — Sukumar, Boyapati Srinu, Bhaskar, Vamshi Paidipally, Srikanth Addala, Vasu Varma, Ravi Yadav, and Venu Sriram.

History

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Background

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Raju and his brothers started film distribution in the early 1990s and partnered with Venkata Lakshmi Films. In 1996, they opened a new office with the name Sri Harshita Films. Most of the films that they distributed were unsuccessful at the box-office and they incurred heavy losses leading them to shut the company. After few more years studying the market, they established Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors in 1999.[3] They chose to distribute films in the Nizam area which refers to the esrstwhile Hyderabad State and present-day Telangana. The first three films distributed were Oke Okkadu (1999), Nuvvu Vastavani (2000), and Sakhi (2000). They went on to distribute more films like Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001), Murari (2001), Kushi (2001), Aadi (2002), Athadu (2005), Chatrapati (2005), and Pokiri (2006).[3]

Founding of Production company and success

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After distributing films for four years, Raju, along with Giri, Sirish, and Lakshman, established Sri Venkateswara Creations production house in 2003. The first film that was made under the banner was Dil (2003), directed by V. V. Vinayak.[4] After Dil, Giri has separated himself from the banner, while the rest continued. In 2004, they made Arya (2004) under the direction debut of Sukumar. In 2005, they made another successful film Bhadra, under the direction of Boyapati Srinu.[3] In 2006, they produced Bommarillu under the direction of Bhaskar.[3]

By the end of the year 2018, 40 films associated with the banner were released: out of which 30 films were produced by them, 6 were dubbed films, and 4 were collaborations. In an interview with Anil Ravipudi for GreatAndhra website, Dil Raju claimed that 22 of his 30 films (2003-2018) were either hits, super-hits, or classics; 4 were average grossers; and 4 films were flops.[5]

In 2019, Sri Venkateswara Creations produced F2: Fun and Frustration, which was released on the occasion of Sankranthi. It became the highest grossing film for the company and is one of the highest grossers of all-time in Telugu cinema.[6][7][8] In 2022, they forayed into Tamil cinema with Varisu (2023), that released on Pongal 2023, starring Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. It was directed by Vamshi Paidipally with music by Thaman S. Though it opened to mixed reviews, it became a huge money spinner at the box-office and became the highest grossing film for the company.

They continued their association with Anil Ravipudi by producing Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles. Upon release during Sankranthi 2025, it because a huge commercial success and ended up becoming the highest grossing film for the company in Telugu and the highest grossing solo film for Venkatesh.

Filmography

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Key
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Productions

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Year Film Director Notes
2003 Dil V. V. Vinayak Co-production with Giri
2004 Arya Sukumar
2005 Bhadra Boyapati Srinu
2006 Bommarillu Bhaskar Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Gold
Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Film
2007 Munna Vamsi Paidipally
2008 Parugu Bhaskar Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Bronze
Kotha Bangaru Lokam Srikanth Addala
2009 Josh Vasu Varma
2010 Maro Charitra Ravi Yadav In Collaboration with Matinee Entertainments
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna Sriwass
Brindavanam Vamsi Paidipally
2011 Gaganam Radha Mohan In Collaboration with Matinee Entertainments
Mr. Perfect Dasaradh
Oh My Friend Venu Sriram
2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu Srikanth Addala Nandi Award for best home-viewing feature film - Silver[9]
Ramayya Vasthavayya Harish Shankar
2014 Yevadu Vamsi Paidipally
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam A. S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary In collaboration with Geetha Arts
2015 Kerintha Sai Kiran Adivi
Subramanyam for Sale Harish Shankar
2016 Krishnastami Vasu Varma
Supreme Anil Ravipudi
2017 Sathamanam Bhavati Satish Vegesna National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[10]

Nandi Award for best home-viewing feature film - Silver[11]

Nenu Local Trinadha Rao Nakkina
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham Harish Shankar
Fidaa Sekhar Kammula
Raja The Great Anil Ravipudi
Middle Class Abbayi Venu Sriram
2018 Lover Anish R. Krishna
Srinivasa Kalyanam Satish Vegesna
Hello Guru Prema Kosame Trinadha Rao Nakkina
2019 F2 Anil Ravipudi
Maharshi Vamshi Paidipally In collaboration with Vyjayanthi Movies and PVP Cinema
National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[12]
Iddari Lokam Okate G. R. Krishna
2020 Jaanu C. Prem Kumar
V Mohana Krishna Indraganti
2021 Shaadi Mubarak Padmasri In collaboration with Srinivas Reddy
Vakeel Saab Venu Sriram In collaboration with Boney Kapoor
Paagal Naresh Kuppili In collaboration with Bekkem Venugopal of Lucky Media
Nootokka Jillala Andagadu Rachakonda Vidyasagar In collaboration with Krish's First Frame Entertainments
Ori Devuda Ashwath Marimuthu In collaboration with PVP Cinema[13]
2022 Rowdy Boys Sree Harsha Konuganti
F3 Anil Ravipudi Sequel of F2: Fun and Frustration
Thank You Vikram Kumar
2023 Varisu Vamsi Paidipally Debut in Tamil cinema
Shaakuntalam Gunasekhar In collaboration with Guna Team Works
2024 The Family Star Parasuram
2025 Game Changer Shankar
Sankranthiki Vasthunam Anil Ravipudi
Thammudu Venu Sriram

Presentations

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Year Film Notes
2009 Akasamantha Telugu version of Prakash Raj's Abhiyum Naanum
2012 Tuneega Tuneega In collaboration with Maganti Ramji of Padmini Arts banner
2017 Jawaan In collaboration with Arunachal Creations' Krishna
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru In collaboration with AK Entertainments and GMB Entertainment
2019 Aaviri In collaboration with Ravi Babu's Flying Frogs
2022 Good Luck Sakhi In collaboration with Sudheer Chandra Padiri's Worth A Shot Motion Arts

Subsidiary

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Dil Raju Productions

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Year Film Language Notes
2022 Jersey Hindi In collaboration with Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Aman Gill
HIT: The First Case Hindi In collaboration with T-Series and Kuldeep Rathore[14]
2023 ATM Telugu ZEE5 series
Balagam Telugu
2024
Janaka Aithe Ganaka Telugu

Film distribution

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This list is not complete and needs updating. This company and its predecessors have been distributing films in Nizam region, and occasionally Vizag region since 1999.

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Distribution Area
1999 Oke Okkadu Nizam
2000 Nuvvu Vastavani Nizam
Sakhi Nizam
2001 Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Nizam
Murari Nizam
Khushi Nizam
2002 Amrutha Nizam
Aadi Nizam
2003 Dil
2004 Arya
2005 Bhadra
Athadu Nizam
Chatrapati Nizam
2006 Pokiri Nizam
Ashok Nizam
Annavaram
Bommarillu
Godavari
2007 Hello Premistara
Happy Days Andhra Pradesh
Aata Nizam
Dhee
Jagadam Nizam
Munna
2008 Parugu
Ullasamga Utsahamga Andhra Pradesh[15]
Ready
Surya s/o Krishnan Nizam[16]
Vinayakudu Nizam, Vizag[17]
Homam Andhra Pradesh[18]
Yuvatha Nizam, Vizag[19]
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Boni (film)
2009 Arya 2
Saarai Veerraju Nizam, Vizag[20]
Mallanna Nizam, Vizag[21]
Ganesh
Aakashamantha
Josh
2010 Maro Charitra
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
Golimaar Nizam
Darling Nizam
Vedam Nizam[22]
Kedi
Brindavanam
2011 100% Love Tamil Nadu
Mr. Perfect Guntur
Shakti Nizam
Gaganam
Oh My Friend
2012 Snehithudu
Dhoni
Rachaa Nizam[23]
Dammu Nizam[23]
Daruvu Nizam
Gabbar Singh Nizam
Andala Rakshasi Andhra Pradesh[24]
Life Is Beautiful Nizam[25]
Damarukam Nizam[26]
Rebel Nizam[27]
Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu Nizam[28]
2013 Naayak Nizam
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Mirchi Nizam
Baadshah Nizam
Yevadu
2015 Pataas Andhra Pradesh and Telangana[29]
Dagudumootha Dandakor Andhra Pradesh and Telangana[30]
S/O Satyamurthy Nizam
2016 Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends
Baahubali: The Beginning
Remo
2017 Jai Lava Kusa
2018 Bharat Ane Nenu Nizam
2020 Athade Srimannarayana Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
2021 Akhanda Nizam
2022 Beast Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
K.G.F: Chapter 2 Andhra Pradesh and Telangana[31][32]
Ponniyin Selvan: I Andhra Pradesh and Telangana[33]
Masooda Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
2023 Vaarasudu Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Dasara Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Ponniyin Selvan: II Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Jawan Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Animal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Dunki Nizam
2024 Premalu Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
2025 L2: Empuraan Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

References

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  1. ^ "Producer Dil Raju: The man with the Midas touch". The New Indian Express. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Dil raju banner". One India. 4 May 2009. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d "Interview with Dil Raju". Idlebrain. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
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  5. ^ "F2 Producer Dil Raju & Director Anil Ravipudi Chit Chat || Tollywood Interviews - Great Andhra". YouTube. 24 January 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  6. ^ "F2 Final Total WW Collections". AndhraBoxOffice.com. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  7. ^ "Tollywood films Worldwide Top Life time Shares". Telugu360.com. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  8. ^ Box Office Andhra. "All time highest grossing Tollywood (Telugu) films". Box Office Andhra. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Film Awards for the Year 2013". Idlebrain. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  10. ^ "64th National Film Awards: Here's the complete list of winners". Hindustan Times. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  11. ^ "Andhra Pradesh state Nandi film awards for the year 2016". Idlebrain. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  12. ^ "67th National Film Awards: Complete list of winners". The Hindu. 22 March 2021.
  13. ^ "Ori Devuda - First Look and Motion Poster - Sri Venkateswara Creations". 9 November 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2022 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Bhushan Kumar and Dil Raju's HIT – The First Case starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra to release on May 20, 2022". Bollywood Hungama. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  15. ^ "Ullasamgaa Utsahamgaa releasing on 18 July". Idlebrain.com. 7 July 2008.
  16. ^ "Surya s/o Krishnan press meet". Idlebrain.com. 16 October 2008.
  17. ^ "Dil Raju distributes Vinayakudu". 22 October 2008. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  18. ^ "Homam Success Meet". Ragalahari.
  19. ^ "Dil Raju's 'Yuvatha' out on 7th". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 26 October 2008.
  20. ^ "Saarai Veerraju in Dil Raju's hands". Chithr. 10 November 2009. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010.
  21. ^ "Dil Raju grabs Mallanna". MaaStars. 14 October 2009. Archived from the original on 16 April 2010. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  22. ^ "Dil Raju bags Nizam rights of Vedam". Way2movies.com. 3 May 2010. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013.
  23. ^ a b "Dil Raju releasing Dammu & Racha". Zustcinema.com. December 2011. Archived from the original on 15 February 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  24. ^ "Dil Raju buys Andhala Rakshasi's distribution rights". 123Telugu.com. 6 July 2012.
  25. ^ "Dilraju buys LIB for Nizam". Idlebrain.com. 28 August 2012.
  26. ^ "Dil Raju bags Damarukham Nizam Rights". Andhra Reporter. 5 July 2012. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  27. ^ "Dil Raju Wins Nizam Rights for Rebel". Zustmovies. 21 April 2012. Archived from the original on 21 June 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  28. ^ "Dil Raju bags Cameraman Ganga tho Rambabu Nizam theater rights". Times of AP. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012.
  29. ^ "NTR is Taking Care Of Kalyanram & 'Pataas'". Way2news.in. 19 January 2015. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  30. ^ "Dil Raju to release Daagudu Mootha Dandakor in AP and Telangana". IndiaGlitz. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  31. ^ "KGF Chapter 2: Dil Raju Pays A Monstrous Amount To Bag Telugu Distribution Rights?". Koimoi. 24 February 2021.
  32. ^ "KGF Chapter 2: Dil Raju Bags Telugu Distribution Rights of Yash Starrer for a Whopping Price?". Filmibeat. 23 February 2021.
  33. ^ "Dil Raju To Release Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan In Telugu". News18. 20 August 2022.
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