Dayal Padmanabhan
{{short description|Indian Kannada film director}}
{{EngvarB|date=September 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{BLP sources|date=September 2012}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dayal Padmanabhan
| image= Dayal Sir.jpg
| imagesize =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1970|06|14}}
| birth_place = Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India
| occupation = Film director, screenwriter, producer
| spouse = Meena Dayal
| years active = 2000 to present
}}
Dayal Padmanabhan is an Indian film writer, director and producer, mainly working in Kannada cinema who is a two times Karnataka State award winner and one time Indian Panorama , IFFI( Golden Jublee edition)entrant.
His films include Baa Baro Rasika (2004), Yeshwanth (2005), Circus (2009), Haggada Kone (2014), Actor (2015), Aa Karaala Ratri (2018), and Ranganayaki (2019). His first film as a director was OK Saar OK. His film Haggada Kone and Aa Karaala Ratri received widespread critical acclaim and he won Karnataka State awards for those films under Best Director & Best Film Category in the year 2014 & 2018 respectively.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tricks-survival-kannada-director-dayal-straddling-commercial-and-independent-cinema-57048|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212194925/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tricks-survival-kannada-director-dayal-straddling-commercial-and-independent-cinema-57048|archive-date=12 February 2017|title=The tricks of survival: Kannada director Dayal on straddling commercial and independent cinema|date=9 February 2017}} Dayal Padmanabhan competed in the television show Bigg Boss House for Bigg Boss Kannada season 5, and was eliminated on his 21st day.{{cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/sensational-news/13562-dayal-to-direct-sharan-exclusive.html |title=Dayal to Direct Sharan - Exclusive - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image |website=www.chitraloka.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809113100/http://www.chitraloka.com/sensational-news/13562-dayal-to-direct-sharan-exclusive.html |archive-date=9 August 2016 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/latest-kannada-celebrity-news/dayal-padmanabhan-makes-an-intelligent-move|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122001026/http://www.nettv4u.com/latest-kannada-celebrity-news/dayal-padmanabhan-makes-an-intelligent-move|archive-date=22 January 2018|title=Dayal Padmanabhan Makes an Intelligent Move}}{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2018-07-11|title=Aa Karaala Ratri movie review: Celebs, critics give a thumbs-up for Dayal Padmanabhan's creation|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/aa-karaala-ratri-movie-review-celebs-critics-give-thumbs-dayal-padmanabhans-creation-774565|access-date=2020-07-09|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=english}} He remade the critically acclaimed Tamil film Kurangu Bommai in Kannada titled Ombattane Dikku starring Yogesh.{{cite web | author= no-author | title=ombattane dikku: ಕನ್ನಡದ ಒಂಭತ್ತನೇ ದಿಕ್ಕಿಗೆ ಬಂದ ನಾನ್ ಕಡವಳ್ ಖ್ಯಾತಿಯ ನಟ ಆರ್ಯ - naan kadavul fame arya claps kannada movie ombattane dikku | website=Vijaya Karnataka | date=2019-09-13 | url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/gossip/naan-kadavul-fame-arya-claps-kannada-movie-ombattane-dikku/articleshow/71113406.cms | language=kn | access-date=2020-07-10}} In 2020, Dayal ventured into the Telugu and Tamil film industries with Anaganaga O Athidhi and Kondraal Paavam, which are the remakes of his own Kannada directorial Aa Karaala Ratri.
Film career
= As a director =
He began his career with the film, OK Saar OK, in 2003, and since then, he has directed over ten Kannada films, including Baa Baaro Rasika (2004),{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_baa_baaro01.asp|title=Baa Baaro Rasika - film of Ramyakrishna and Sunil Rao|website=www.viggy.com}} Masala (2005), Circus (2009), Sri Harikathe (2010), and Haggada Kone (2014). His film Circus featured Ganesh in the lead role,{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/reviews/2009/movie-circus-review-160109.html|title=Circus Review|first=By: Shekhar H.|last=Hooli|date=16 January 2009|website=www.filmibeat.com}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/ganesh-shines-in-circus-kannada-film-review_100143219.html |title=Ganesh shines in 'Circus' (Kannada Film Review) |access-date=16 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090611060948/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/ganesh-shines-in-circus-kannada-film-review_100143219.html |archive-date=11 June 2009 |url-status=dead }} while he himself appeared in Gaalipata (2008), portraying a mute character named "Dracula." His film Haggada Kone received rave reviews.{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Gharshane-shoot-completed/articleshow/21333910.cms | title=Gharshane shoot completed | date=25 July 2013 | newspaper=The Times of India | first=Vinay | last=Lokesh | accessdate=25 November 2018 }} He also ventured into the romantic comedy genre with Satya Harishchandra (2017), which marked his return to commercial filmmaking after a significant period. In this film, Sharan played the lead role. The following year Aa Karaala Ratri (2018) starring Karthik Jayaram and Anupama Gowda released, and it was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
In 2019, Thrayambakam was released, and Ranganayaki was announced for release, but its release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, his Telugu debut film, Anaganaga O Athidhi, a remake of his 2018 film Aa Karaala Ratri, was released directly on Aha.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/understand-women-better-as-i-grew-up-with-my-mother-and-sister-says-anaganaga-o-athidhi-director-dayal-padmanabhan-919757.html|title=Understand women better as I grew up with my mother and sister, says 'Anaganaga O Athidhi' director Dayal Padmanabhan|date=25 November 2020}}
= As a producer =
He ventured into production with the film Circus.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/director-dayal-turns-producer-with-circus_10089234.html|title=Director Dayal turns producer with 'Circus'|access-date=16 October 2010|archive-date=16 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016093109/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/director-dayal-turns-producer-with-circus_10089234.html|url-status=dead}} Under his own banner he co-produced Sri Harikathe.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/watch_videos-Dayal_Padmanabhan_Interview-5,2,16729.php|title=Dayal Padmanabhan Interview – Sandalwood Kannada Videos}} He is the producer for the under production project Ondu Rupayalli Eradu Preethi. He also worked as an executive producer for the Tamil film Brahman starring M. Sasikumar.
Controversies
=Film Awards=
Dayal filed a petition against a prestigious film award for not nominating his film even after it had received widespread critical acclaim. His petition was accepted by Bangalore City civil court and the organizers/Jury were ordered to add nominations for his movie on four different categories, Best Actor (Male), Best Director, Best Film, Best Supporting Actor (male).{{cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/controversy/12030-dayal-files-case-against-filmfare.html |title=Dayal files Case against Filmfare - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image |website=www.chitraloka.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618182710/http://www.chitraloka.com/controversy/12030-dayal-files-case-against-filmfare.html |archive-date=18 June 2015 |url-status=dead}}
=Petition Against Multiplexes=
The Karnataka state budget 2016 - 2017 was scheduled to be proposed on 18 March. Ahead of this major event Dayal padmanabhan started a petition requesting the state government to cap the movie ticket prices to 120 Rs at multiplexes in the state.
He explained his intentions behind this petition."Multiplexes in Karnataka price the ticket based on the demand and profit margins. This reduces the occupancy rate. On an average, a cinema hall records only 46% occupancy even for a high profile film as the price is set at a higher range (It can go up to 800 INR). My idea is to reduce the pricing and increase the occupancy. More the patrons, more the patronage. Only this can make the industry healthier."
His Petition went viral and was signed by thousands of people across karnataka.{{Cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/filmmaker-dayal-padmanabhan-starts-a-petition-requesting-the-karnataka-state-government-to-cap-the-movie-ticket-prices-to-120-rs-at-multiplexes.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313073715/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/filmmaker-dayal-padmanabhan-starts-a-petition-requesting-the-karnataka-state-government-to-cap-the-movie-ticket-prices-to-120-rs-at-multiplexes.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 March 2016|title=Filmmaker Dayal Padmanabhan starts a petition requesting the Karnataka state government to cap the movie ticket prices to 120 Rs at multiplexes|date=13 March 2016}}
=Complaint against Anup Sa Ra Govind=
Dayal Padmanabhan, who is an active producer-director, had pointed out flaws in the 2019 elections at the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce. He contested on the appointment of Anuup Sara Govindu as a member and says it breaks the rules. He wrote a complaint letter to the District Registrar of Societies. Dayal argued that Mr. Anup Gowda failed to meet the eligibility to even contest in the elections as per the bylaws of KFCC.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/dayal-padmanabhan-takes-on-the-kfcc-elections-this-year/articleshow/70069864.cms|title=Dayal Padmanabhan takes on the KFCC elections this year|website=The Times of India|date=4 July 2019 }}
=Petition Against National Film awards=
Dayal Padmanabhan filed a petition with the Karnataka high court against the National Film awards stating that one of the members of the jury was affiliated to film nominated for the awards and, as per regulations, a jury member or chairman should not be associated in any manner to the films submitted for awards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/home.html|title=THE WEEK|website=The Week|access-date=10 July 2020|archive-date=23 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223135742/http://week.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/theWeekContent.do?sectionName=Entertainment&contentId=5615452&programId=1073754907&pageTypeId=1073754893&contentType=EDITORIAL&BV_ID=@@@|url-status=dead}}
Filmography
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- Note: all films are in Kannada, unless otherwise noted.
=As a film director=
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Notes |
| rowspan="2"|2004
| |
| Baa Baaro Rasika
| Credited as Dayal |
| rowspan="3"| 2005
| Credited as Dayal |
| Masala
| |
| Sakha Sakhi
| |
| 2009
| |
| 2010
| |
| 2011
|Won - Times of India film awards for Best Screenplay - Kannada |
| rowspan="2"|2014
| |
| Haggada Kone
|Also producer |
| 2016
| |
| rowspan="2"|2017
|Toss | |
| Satya Harishchandra
| |
| rowspan="2"|2018
|Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Director - Kannada |
| Puta 109
| |
| rowspan="2"|2019
| |
| Ranganayaki Volume 1 : Virginity
| |
| 2020
| Remake of Aa Karaala Rathri |
| 2022
|Also producer |
| rowspan=2|2023
| Remake of Aa Karaala Rathri |
| Maruthi Nagar Police Station
| Tamil film |
=As a writer=
| class="wikitable"
! Year ! Title ! Notes |
| 2001
|Gattimela | |
| 2003
| |
| 2004
|Om Ganesh | |
;As executive producer
Awards
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| Year
! Movie ! Award ! Category ! Result ! Ref. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yogaraj But | Times of India film awards | Best Screenplay - Kannada | {{won}} | |
| 2014
|Karnataka State Film Award for Best Director & Best Film |{{won}} | |||||
| rowspan=3|2018
|rowspan=3|Aa Karaala Ratri |rowspan=2|2018 Karnataka State Film Awards |{{won}} | |||||
| Best Director
|{{won}} | |||||
| 8th SIIMA Awards
|Best Director |{{nom}} |
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