S. R. Prabhu
{{Short description| Indian film producer and distributor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = S. R. Prabhu
| image =
| caption =
| office = Vice President at Tamil Film Active Producers Association
| term_start = 2020
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Sundakkampalayam, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India
| residence = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| occupation = Film producer
| spouse = Deepthi Muthusamy
| relatives = Sivakumar, Suriya, Karthi
| notable role =
| termend = present
}}
S. R. Prabhu is an Indian film producer. During his tenure at Studio Green (2010–13), he has produced 10 Tamil films and distributed 16 films in Tamil and Telugu. Later he founded Dream Warrior Pictures, a film production company in which his brother S. R. Prakashbabu has become partner in 2014. He is also a partner in Potential Studios, which is another film production company. S. R. Prabhu is a relative of the veteran actor Sivakumar and cousin of actors Suriya and Karthi.
Career
= Studio Green (2010-2013) =
While at Studio Green, 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, he 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. He produced All in All Azhagu Raja (2013), Biriyani (2013), Madras (2014) and Komban (2015), all starred by Karthi.
= Dream Warrior Pictures (2014-present) =
S.R. Prabhu, along with his brother S.R. Prakashbabu, founded a new production company called Dream Warrior Pictures. They started their next production titled Kaashmora (2016), which was to be a high budget film in Karthi's career. Karthi, Nayanthara,{{cite web |url=http://www.iflicks.in/Home/News/2015/06/10124933/Its-time-for-Nayantaras-Maya.vpf |title=S R Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures produces Maya |publisher=iFlicks |date=10 June 2015 |access-date=3 February 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627003407/http://www.iflicks.in/Home/News/2015/06/10124933/Its-time-for-Nayantaras-Maya.vpf |archive-date=27 June 2015 }} Sri Divya and Vivek are the protagonists in Kaashmora.{{cite web|url=http://silverscreen.in/tamil/news/2-karthis-for-kashmora/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203183139/http://silverscreen.in/tamil/news/2-karthis-for-kashmora/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2016 |title=2 KARTHIS FOR KASHMORA |publisher=Silverscreen|date=16 August 2014 |accessdate=3 February 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/raju-murugan-teams-up-with-newcomers-for-next-film/|title=Raju Murugan teams up with newcomers for next film|date=2015-10-28|access-date=2016-09-16}} This movie turns out to be a horror comedy flick, directed by Gokul, whose previous movie was Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara and the music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan. Kaashmora involved huge VFX work with CG footage amounting to nearly 70 mins.{{cite web|url = http://www.iflicks.in/News/2016/01/28163048/Karthi-starrer-Kashmora-will-have-close-to-70-mins-of-VFX-involved.vpf|title = Karthi starrer Kashmora had close to 70 mins of VFX involved|publisher = iFlicks|date = 28 January 2016|accessdate = 3 February 2016}}
His next project was titled Joker (2016), directed by Raju Murugan, whose previous film was Cuckoo. Guru Somasundaram is the protagonist of the movie Joker.{{cite news|title=Raju Murugan's next is named as Joker|url=http://www.top10cinema.com/article/37204/cuckoo-raju-murugans-next-titled-joker|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329103549/http://www.top10cinema.com/article/37204/cuckoo-raju-murugans-next-titled-joker|url-status=usurped|archive-date=29 March 2016|accessdate=24 March 2016|publisher=Top10Cinema.com|date=24 March 2016}} This movie emphasises the necessity of toilets for all rural homes. Even the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed this issue. Hence, medias are asking the Prime Minister to watch the film.{{Cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/is-joker-the-pk-of-tamil-cinema-1446659|title=Is Joker the PK of Tamil Cinema? - NDTV Movies|access-date=2016-09-16}} In the movie, the protagonist thinks himself the President of India.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/joker-review-presidency-towers/article9002526.ece|title=Joker: Presidency towers|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|date=2016-08-12|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-09-16}} "Joker explores different side of me", says Guru Somasundaram.{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Joker-explores-a-different-side-of-me-Guru-Somasundaram/2016/09/15/article3620982.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915173036/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Joker-explores-a-different-side-of-me-Guru-Somasundaram/2016/09/15/article3620982.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 September 2016|title=Joker explores a different side of me: Guru Somasundaram|access-date=2016-09-16}} The Superstar of Tamil Cinema Padma Vibhushan Rajnikath praised the Joker team.{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/rajinikanth-lauds-tamil-film-joker-2982947/|title=Rajinikanth lauds Tamil film Joker|date=2016-08-18|access-date=2016-09-16}} Joker won the Tamil Film competition of 14th Chennai International Film Festival held in January 2017 at Chennai.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/24-Dharmadurai-Joker-and-Uriyadi-in-fray-for-CIFF%E2%80%99s-top-prize/article16752044.ece|title=24, Dharmadurai, Joker and Uriyadi in fray for CIFF’s top prize|author=Staff Reporter|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2017-01-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.stage3.in/movie-news/tamil-films-list-competing-ciff-final/|title=Tamil Films List Competing CIFF Final - Stage3 Movies|website=www.stage3.in|access-date=2017-01-13}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-joker-adjudged-the-best-in-ciff-joker-ciff-13-01-1717701.htm|title=Joker adjudged the best in CIFF|newspaper=Tamilstar|access-date=2017-01-13}} Also, the film won a few more awards for Best Dialogues and Best Production, which is conferred by Ananda Vikatan.{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/40975/more-awards-conferred-on-joker|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116153919/https://www.top10cinema.com/article/40975/more-awards-conferred-on-joker|url-status=usurped|archive-date=16 January 2017|title=More awards conferred on Joker|date=2017-01-13|newspaper=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-01-13}}
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 a lead artist through all social medias.{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-hunt-on-for-dreamwarrior-production-house-tamil-news-110225.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222225026/http://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-hunt-on-for-dreamwarrior-production-house-tamil-news-110225.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 December 2016|title=Actress hunt on for Dream Warrior Pictures production house|date=10 July 2014|website=IndiaGlitz|accessdate=3 February 2016}} Aruvi made its International Premiere at Shanghai International Film Festival in June 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://top10cinema.com/article/38351/kaashmora-producers-aruvi-gets-world-premiered|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618022541/http://www.top10cinema.com/article/38351/kaashmora-producers-aruvi-gets-world-premiered|url-status=usurped|archive-date=18 June 2016|title=Kaashmora producer's ‘Aruvi’ gets world premiered|website=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2016-06-23}} Producer S.R. Prabhu says: "We are so much proud that Aruvi has become one of the best films produced under our banner".{{Cite web|url=http://www.top10cinema.com/article/38428/aruvi-producer-in-seventh-heaven-with-international-acclaims|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624171849/http://www.top10cinema.com/article/38428/aruvi-producer-in-seventh-heaven-with-international-acclaims|url-status=usurped|archive-date=24 June 2016|title=Aruvi producer in seventh heaven with international acclaims|website=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2016-06-23}} Alongside Aruvi, Kootathil Orthan is also started, which is directed by Gnanavel, his debut movie.{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/ashok-selvan-and-priya-anand-have-signed-a-film-titled-koottathil-oruthan.html|title=Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand have signed a film titled Koottathil Oruthan|access-date=2016-09-19}}{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/ashok-selvan-and-priya-anand-have-signed-a-film-titled-koottathil-oruthan.html|title=PEOPLE IN THE SETS COULDN'T EVEN RECOGNIZE ME...|date=3 May 2015|website=Behindwoods|accessdate=3 February 2016}} Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand are doing the lead roles in this movie.{{Cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/kootathil-oruthan-an-upcoming-film-to-be-directed-by-gnanavel-will-have-ashok-selvan-and-priya-anand-as-leads.html|title=Kootathil Oruthan, an upcoming film to be directed by Gnanavel will have Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand as leads|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=2016-09-19}} After Kaashmora, Aruvi and Kootathil Oruthan, the production house is producing Karthi's 16th movie titled Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru and Suriya's 36th movie, cast and crew is to be finalised for both the projects.{{Cite web|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/39594/its-official-suriyas-36-gets-bigger|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919152827/https://www.top10cinema.com/article/39594/its-official-suriyas-36-gets-bigger|url-status=usurped|archive-date=19 September 2016|title=Its official - Suriya's 36 gets bigger|date=2016-09-17|access-date=2016-09-19}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/karthi-h-vinoth-film-titled-as-dheeran-adhigaram-ondru.html|title=Karthi - H Vinoth film titled as Dheeran Adhigaram Ondru|date=2016-12-22|newspaper=Behindwoods|access-date=2017-01-31}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sr-prabhu-of-dream-warrior-pictures-on-karthis-dheeran-adhigaram-ondru.html|title=SR PRabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures on Karthi's Dheeran Adhigaram Ondru|date=2016-12-22|newspaper=Behindwoods|access-date=2017-01-31}} Also, Dream Warrior Pictures is eyeing for an International co-production for their project The Sunshine, which is written by Leena Manimekalai and Antonythasan Jesuthasan, to be directed by Leena Manimekalai. The Sunshine is about a young refugee (Armstrong) who flees from the war-torn northern Sri Lanka and embarks on a perilous journey through India, Nepal and Thailand towards an uncertain destination, leaving his childhood sweetheart on the shores that foam blood.{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/011216/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-refugee.html|title=What is it like to be a refugee?|date=2016-12-01|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2017-01-31}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/%E2%80%9CI-want-to-watch-my-film-in-a-local-theatre%E2%80%9D/article16911863.ece|title="I want to watch my film in a local theatre"|last=J.Nath|first=Parshathy|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en|access-date=2017-01-31}} The Sunshine was presented in the 2016 Film Bazaar co-production market.{{Cite news|url=https://filmbazaarindia.com/pdf/2016/cpm/cpm2016.pdf|title=FilmBazaarIndia.com}}
= Potential Studios (2014-present) =
Under Potential Studios,{{Cite web|url=http://top10cinema.com/article/35493/bommy-veeran-first-look-posters|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215171607/http://top10cinema.com/article/35493/bommy-veeran-first-look-posters|url-status=usurped|archive-date=15 February 2016|title=Potential Studios projects|website=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2016-06-23}} his first movie was Maya (2015),{{Cite web|url=http://www.top10cinema.com/article/35064/5-reasons-to-watch-nayantaras-maya|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150917233130/http://top10cinema.com/article/35064/5-reasons-to-watch-nayantaras-maya|url-status=usurped|archive-date=17 September 2015|title=5 reasons to watch Nayantara's Maya|website=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2016-06-23}} starring Aari and Nayantara, directed by Ashwin Saravanan.{{Cite web|url=http://www.top10cinema.com/article/35121/record-breaking-collection-of-maya|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925070324/http://www.top10cinema.com/article/35121/record-breaking-collection-of-maya|url-status=usurped|archive-date=25 September 2015|title=Record breaking collection of Maya|date=2015-09-22|access-date=2016-09-16}} The movie was simultaneously released in Telugu as Mayuri. Potential Studio's next title was Maanagaram (2017), directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, starring Sundeep Kishan, Sri and Regina Cassandra.{{Cite web|url=http://www.top10cinema.com/article/36890/sundeep-kishan-leaps-with-big-offers-in-k-town|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229042732/http://www.top10cinema.com/article/36890/sundeep-kishan-leaps-with-big-offers-in-k-town|url-status=usurped|archive-date=29 February 2016|title=Sundeep Kishan leaps with big offers in K-town|website=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2016-06-23}} Maanagaram had its theatrical release on 10 March 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://www.moviecrow.com/News/15088/sr-prabhus-maanagaram-sets-a-release-date|title=SR Prabhu's Maanagaram sets a release date|website=www.moviecrow.com|access-date=2017-03-13}} After Maya and Maanagaram, Monster is the third film from this production house, starring S. J. Suryah, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Karunakaran and directed by Nelson Venkatesan.{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/021018/here-comes-the-monster.html|title=Here comes the Monster|date=2018-10-02|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-10-06|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sj-suryah-priya-in-a-monster-film-that-will-make-you-laugh/articleshow/66029231.cms|title=SJ Suryah, Priya in a monster film that will make you laugh|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-10-06}}
= Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council (2017-2019) =
He was elected as Treasurer in the Tamil Film Producers Council election, which was held on 2 April 2017.{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42038/vishals-namma-ani-wins-tfpc-election-hands-down|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404131836/https://www.top10cinema.com/article/42038/vishals-namma-ani-wins-tfpc-election-hands-down|url-status=usurped|archive-date=4 April 2017|title=Vishal’s Namma Ani wins TFPC election hands down|date=2017-04-03|work=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2017-04-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vishal-pulls-off-a-stunning-victory-in-tamil-nadu-producers-council-elections-vows-to-end-piracy-4597376/|title=Vishal pulls off a stunning victory in Tamil Nadu Producers' Council elections, vows to end piracy|date=2017-04-03|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-04-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.moviecrow.com/News/15671/tamil-nadu-film-producers-council-election-2017---complete-winners-list|title=Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council Election, 2017 - Complete Winners List|website=www.moviecrow.com|access-date=2017-04-04}}
Filmography
= [[Dream Warrior Pictures]] (as Producer) =
= Potential Studios (as Producer) =
| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year !! Title !! Cast !! Director !! Release Status!! Notes | |||||
| 2015 | Maya | Aari, Nayanthara | Ashwin Saravanan | September 2015 | |
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Sundeep, Sri, Regina Cassandra | Lokesh Kanagaraj | March 2017 | |
| 2019
|S. J. Surya, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Karunakaran |May 2019 | |||||
| 2022
|Tamilarasan |April 2022 | | |||||
| 2023
|Vikram Prabhu, Shraddha Srinath |October 2023 | | |||||
| 2024
|KG Balasubramani |October 2024 | |
= [[Studio Green]] (as Producer) =
| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year !! Title !! Cast !! Director !! Notes | ||||
| rowspan="2" | 2010 | Singam | Suriya, Anushka Shetty | Hari | Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year |
| 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 | |
| rowspan="4" | 2013 | Alex Pandian | Karthi, Anushka Shetty | Suraj | |
| All in All Azhagu Raja | Karthi, Kajal Aggarwal | M. Rajesh | ||
| Pizza II: Villa | Ashok Selvan, Sanchita Shetty | Deepan Chakravarthy | ||
| Biriyani | Karthi, Hansika Motwani | Venkat Prabhu | ||
| 2014 | Madras | Karthi, Catherine Tresa | Pa. Ranjith | |
| 2015 | Komban | Karthi, Lakshmi Menon | M. Muthaiah |
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.srprabhu.com}}
- {{IMDb name|4272786}}
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