Dayal Padmanabhan
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Dayal Padmanabhan is an India
n film director
and producer
. Mainly working in Kannada cinema. Many of his films have been romantic/comedy thrillers, most notably his comedy-thriller Circus. His Debut directorial movie was OK Saar OK and he went on to direct a lot of movies including Circus,ShriHarikathe. He has also starred in Gaalipata
, his character Dracula received critical as well as public acclaim.
They were from a poor background but that didn't deter his passion for acting in movies. He has participated in many extra curricular activities while schooling and proved as a young talent. His role model was Tamil actor Murali
. He wished to become an actor like him but destiny made him a writer, Producer and director in Kannada films.
He completed his Diploma in Civil Engineering from Muthiah polytechnic, Chidambaram. Later he finished his B.E from the famous B. M. Sreenivasaiah College of Engineering,Bangalore. He worked in Indian Institute of Science
(IISC)(1988 to 2002) before entering Kannada films in the year 2000.He is indebted to S. Naga from the Tamil film industry and Hamsalekha, Upendra, S. Mahendar, Actress Shruthi and Madan Mallu from the Kannada film industry for helping him to gain a foothold in the movie industry.
He married Meena Varadaraj and has two kids Meera Chitirapaavai and Taragan.
and directed by "THRILLER" Manju.From there on he went on to write for many films including Hudugigage,H20,Gattimela.He has written the story for most of his movies except OK Saar OK and Sakha Sakhi.
He has also starred in Gaalipata
where he played a mute character called "Dracula" that was widely appreciated by the public.
He also turned to production with this film where he was the executive producer. He has also produced Circus and Co produced Shriharikathe under his own production house D PICTURES.
He believes the turning point of his film career came with the movie Gaalipata
.He recently wrote and directed YOGARAJ BUT,starring Naveena Krishna & Neethu which released mid 2011.The movie released to positive critical response in REDIFF,IBN,CHITRALOKA,Times of India and others, with critics rating the movie 3 to 4 stars.After the reception, Dayal boldly quoted " Once again i have made a movie that was appreciated but not a hit".
mind and what is true.cheers!!"
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. Mainly working in Kannada cinema. Many of his films have been romantic/comedy thrillers, most notably his comedy-thriller Circus. His Debut directorial movie was OK Saar OK and he went on to direct a lot of movies including Circus,ShriHarikathe. He has also starred in Gaalipata
Gaalipata
Gaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film...
, his character Dracula received critical as well as public acclaim.
Personal life
Dayal Padmanabhan hails from Villupuram town (Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu). His Dad Padmanabhan was an electrician in Tamil Nadu electricity board and mother Radha Padmanabhan was a house wife till he lost his father in his early age. Then his mother continued to work as a sweeper in Tamil Nadu electricity board. He then converted to Christianity and temporarily changed his name to John Dayalan.They were from a poor background but that didn't deter his passion for acting in movies. He has participated in many extra curricular activities while schooling and proved as a young talent. His role model was Tamil actor Murali
Murali (Tamil actor)
Murali was a Tamil film actor who appeared in the leading and supporting roles throughout his career. Murali has acted with many stars including Vijaykanth, Prabhu, Sathyaraj, Karthik, Prabhu Deva, Surya, Parthiban, Sarath Kumar, Mammootty and Sivaji Ganesan...
. He wished to become an actor like him but destiny made him a writer, Producer and director in Kannada films.
He completed his Diploma in Civil Engineering from Muthiah polytechnic, Chidambaram. Later he finished his B.E from the famous B. M. Sreenivasaiah College of Engineering,Bangalore. He worked in Indian Institute of Science
Indian Institute of Science
Indian Institute of Science is a research institution of higher learning located in Bangalore, India. It was established in 1909.-History:After a chance meeting between Jamsetji N...
(IISC)(1988 to 2002) before entering Kannada films in the year 2000.He is indebted to S. Naga from the Tamil film industry and Hamsalekha, Upendra, S. Mahendar, Actress Shruthi and Madan Mallu from the Kannada film industry for helping him to gain a foothold in the movie industry.
He married Meena Varadaraj and has two kids Meera Chitirapaavai and Taragan.
As a Writer
Dayal Padmanabhan entered the Kannada industry as a writer in the year 2000. His first movie as a writer was Om Ganesh starring "Dialogue King" Sai KumarSai Kumar (Telugu actor)
Sai Kumar born on 27 July 1960 as Pudipeddi Saikumar, is an Indian film actor and acclaimed dubbing expert who has made his name in the Kannada, Telugu and Tamil film industries...
and directed by "THRILLER" Manju.From there on he went on to write for many films including Hudugigage,H20,Gattimela.He has written the story for most of his movies except OK Saar OK and Sakha Sakhi.
As a Director
He later on Directed his first film OK saar OK in the year 2003 and went on to direct six more Kannada films including the hit Baa Baro Rasika,Circus and the recent Shriharikathe. His dream project was Circus starring Golden star Ganesh.He has also starred in Gaalipata
Gaalipata
Gaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film...
where he played a mute character called "Dracula" that was widely appreciated by the public.
He also turned to production with this film where he was the executive producer. He has also produced Circus and Co produced Shriharikathe under his own production house D PICTURES.
He believes the turning point of his film career came with the movie Gaalipata
Gaalipata
Gaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film...
.He recently wrote and directed YOGARAJ BUT,starring Naveena Krishna & Neethu which released mid 2011.The movie released to positive critical response in REDIFF,IBN,CHITRALOKA,Times of India and others, with critics rating the movie 3 to 4 stars.After the reception, Dayal boldly quoted " Once again i have made a movie that was appreciated but not a hit".
Role in KFCC
On September 26, 2011, Dayal won in the KFCC election as a member -producer sector.Dayal won the election purely on the reputation he had earned as a general member in the KFCC working body.An ecstatic Dayal on being elected told "The agendas are interesting and preparing few points to express in my first meeting.I love the the terms FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION,i shall express, what is in mymind and what is true.cheers!!"
As Writer
| Title | Year of release |
|---|---|
| Om Ganesh | Feb 12 2004 |
| H2O | Mar 29 2002 |
| Hudugigagi | April 7, 2004 |
| Gattimela | Mar 2 2001 |
| Baa Baro Rasika | June 18, 2004 |
| Yeshwanth | Feb 4 2005 |
| Masala Masala Masala or massala is a term used in South Asian cuisines to mostly describe a mixture of spices. A masala can either be a combination of dried spices, or a paste made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients—often garlic, ginger, onions and chilli paste... |
Jul 8 2005 |
| Circus | Jan 15 2009 |
| Shriharikathe | Mar 12 2010 |
| Yogaraj But | Jul 22 2011 |
As director
| Title | Year of release |
|---|---|
| OK Saar OK | Mar 12 2004 |
| Baa Baro Rasika | June 18, 2004 |
| Yeshwanth | Feb 4 2005 |
| Masala Masala Masala or massala is a term used in South Asian cuisines to mostly describe a mixture of spices. A masala can either be a combination of dried spices, or a paste made from a mixture of spices and other ingredients—often garlic, ginger, onions and chilli paste... |
Jul 8 2005 |
| Sakha Sakhi | Dec 16 2005 |
| Circus | Jan 15 2009 |
| Shriharikathe | Mar 12 2010 |
| Yogaraj But | Jul 22 2011 |
As producer
| Film | Director | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| Gaalipata Gaalipata Gaalipata is a Kannada-language film directed by Yograj Bhat of Mungaru Male fame. The film has a star cast of three heroes and three heroines. Ganesh is in the lead role along with Diganth and singer Rajesh Krishnan. The three heroines are Daisy Bopanna, Neetu and Bhavana Rao. Southern film... |
Yograj Bhatt | Executive Producer |
| Circus | Himself | Producer |
| Shriharikathe | Himself | Co-Producer |
| Yogaraj But | Himself | Producer |