Atlanta Nagendra
Atlanta Nagendra | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter and film producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Atlanta Nagendra is a screenwriter and director. He became famous with Jokefalls, one of the hits in Kannada industry. Nagendra is a software engineer turned film maker based in Atlanta, United States. Besides an engineering degree in computer-science, Nagendra has completed film making courses with emphasis on screenwriting, editing and direction.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7][8][9]
Early life and education[]
Nagendra was interested in film making while he was studying computer science engineering at Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore University. He went to the US to continue his work as software engineer before venturing into film making.
Film career[]
Nagendra started his career with Jokefalls, a Kannada comedy.[10][11][12] The movie was successful and ran for 175 days in a premier multiplex in Bangalore.Nagendra's second movie is a Kannada comedy film titled Rambo. Nagendra has partnered with actor Sharan for this venture.[13][14] Rambo audio response has been very well appreciated for its catchy tunes and stylish presentation. Manethanka baare song made into the best songs of 2012 in Kannada.[15] RAMBO makes it to the TOP KANNADA ALBUMS of 2012 in CD sales and digital downloads.[16] Rambo also makes it to the top 5 hits of 2012.[17] [18] [19]
His third movie Mumbhai Connection is written and directed by him.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] It is a crime comedy thriller set and shot in Atlanta.[28] Mumbhai Connection has been officially selected for eight film festivals (7th Atlanta Asian Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, US, Third World Indie Film Festival Official Selection 2011 San Jose California, US, 8th Dixie Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Macon, Georgia, US, 10th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Duluth, Georgia, US, 2nd Bronze Lens Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, US, 4th Bengaluru International Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 7th Annual Macon Film Festival Official Selection 2012 Macon, Georgia, US, South Asian Film Festival Official Selection 2012)[29][30][31][32] across the world. Mumbhai Connection has won several awards at the film festivals in the US.[33][34] It was released in August 2014.[35][36][37][38]
Nagendra's fourth movie is with Actor Sharan. Their early collaboration was for Rambo.[39] They joined hands together after six years. The Movie was one of the biggest hits of 2018.[40] It completed 100 days in several centres in Karnataka.[41] The movie songs were massive hits on social media as well as on YouTube.[42][43]
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Raambo 2 | Kannada | Producer[44] |
| 2016 | Actor | Kannada | Overseas distributor[45] |
| 2015 | Om | Kannada | Overseas distributor[46][47] |
| 2015 | Rana Vikrama | Kannada | Overseas distributor[48] |
| 2015 | Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari | Kannada | Overseas distributor[49] |
| 2014 | Mumbhai Connection | Hindi | Story,[50] Screenplay, dialogues, direction |
| 2014 | Gajakesari | Kannada | Overseas distributor[51][52] |
| 2014 | Victory | Kannada | Overseas distributor[53][54] |
| 2013 | Googly | Kannada | Overseas distributor[55][56][57] |
| 2012 | Drama | Kannada | Overseas distributor[58][59][60] |
| 2012 | Rambo | Kannada | Producer |
| 2004 | Jokefalls | Kannada | Writer, producer[61] |
Awards and Nominations[]
Source[62]
RAAMBO 2
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Film | Atlanta Nagendra, Sharan | Nominated |
Raambo 2 was nominated for Times Kannada Film Awards 2018.[63][64]
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Kannada Film Awards 2018 | Best Comedy Film | Atlanta Nagendra, Sharan | Won |
MUMBHAI CONNECTION
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third World Independent Film Festival 2011 San Jose California USA | Best Comedy Film | Atlanta Nagendra | Won |
| 7th Atlanta Asian Film Festival 2011 Atlanta Georgia USA | Best Comedy Film | Atlanta Nagendra | Won |
| 10th 2011 Duluth Georgia USA | Best Key Art Design | Atlanta Nagendra | Won |
| 10th 2011 Duluth Georgia USA | 3rd Best Feature Film | Atlanta Nagendra | Won |
RAMBO
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Atlanta Nagendra, Sharan | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ A few questions with Atlanta Nagendra – Creative loafing Archived 27 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Techie film maker makes film on IT and Mafia – Tech goss
- ^ "NRI filmmakers have an upper hand in India: Atlanta Nagendra". Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ Making Of Mumbhai Connection Showcasing Atlanta's Talent
- ^ Atlanta Based Production Mumbhai Connection Makes It To Film Festivals
- ^ Set and shot in Atlanta, Hindi movie mumbhai connection receives accolades
- ^ Local production Mumbhai Connection Impresses at Atlanta Asian Film Festival
- ^ Joke Falls – unbeaten half-century
- ^ Joke Falls – unbeaten century
- ^ Producer of Joke Falls Atlanta Nagendra
- ^ "NRI Nagendra producing the film". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ Joke Falls all set for this winter
- ^ MANE TANAKA BANDRU ATLANTA NAGENDRA
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra back
- ^ "Rambo songs among best song of 2012". Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ RAMBO makes it to the TOP KANNADA ALBUMS of 2012
- ^ "Rambo among top hits of 2012". Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2013.
- ^ HITS of 2012 KANNADA CINEMA – RAMBO Archived 23 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sandalwood: Hits and misses of 2012
- ^ Meet the techie who turned into filmmaker
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra follows Nagesh Kukunoor
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra connects IT with Mafia: Mumbhai Connection
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra Bollywood movie Mumbhai Connection
- ^ ‘Mumbhai Connection’ an NRI Crime Caper Set in Atlanta Archived 16 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Hollywood actors in Hindi film Mumbhai Connection
- ^ Mumbhai Connection: of indie wind and creative zing
- ^ Mumbhai Connection may resonate with techies
- ^ Mumbhai Brings Atlanta Home
- ^ "Mumbhai connection at TWIFF 2011". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ Mumbhai connection at Dixie film festival 2011 Archived 2 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Mumbhai connection at Macon film festival 2012 Archived 2 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "UMFF 2011 – Official Film Screening Schedule – Feature Films". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ "Mumbhai connection wins Best comedy at 7th Atlanta asian film festival 2011". Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ "Mumbhai connection bags an award at TWIFF 2011". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ Mumbhai Connection Audio Released
- ^ 'Mumbhai Connection' premieres in Mumbai
- ^ "'Mumbhai Connection' on August 22"
- ^ Mumbhai Connection Preview
- ^ Sharan and Nagendra together again
- ^ Raambo 2 Is A Smash Hit
- ^ 100 Days For Raambo 2
- ^ Weaving a tapestry of sounds
- ^ Mehaboob's soulful track 'Bit Hogbeda' for Rambo 2 trending
- ^ Sharan's Film Titled As Rambo 2
- ^ Actor Movie in USA
- ^ OM in USA
- ^ OM USA Release 2015
- ^ Ranavikrama in USA
- ^ Ramachari in USA
- ^ Story credited to Atlanta Nagendra
- ^ Gajakesari USA release
- ^ Gajakesari Releasing In 9 Foreign Countries
- ^ Victory in USA
- ^ "Victory US Premiere on Sep 6"
- ^ Googly in USA Archived 18 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Googly bowls over US
- ^ Googly spin in USA
- ^ Atlanta Nagendra releases Drama in US
- ^ Film Enthusiast and Producer Atlanta Nagendra is making all the arrangements for the screening of the drama in various centres in USA.
- ^ Drama goes to America – release by Atlanta Nagendra
- ^ Joke Falls went on to celebrate 25 weeks Silver Jubilee in Bangalore.
- ^ "Raambo 2 nominated for 8th SIIMA Awards".
- ^ "Raambo 2 nominated for Best Comedy Film".
- ^ "'Raambo 2' won many awards including the Times Kannada Film Awards 2018 under the Best Comedy Film category".
External links[]
- Living people
- Kannada film directors
- Indian male screenwriters
- Film directors from Bangalore
- Film producers from Bangalore
- Kannada screenwriters
- Screenwriters from Bangalore
- 21st-century Indian film directors