Tharun Sudhir
{{Short description|Kannada film actor, director}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Tharun Sudhir
| honorific_suffix =
| birth_name =
| image =Tharun sudhir (1).jpg
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| birth_date = 9 October 1985
| birth_place = Hospete, Karnataka, India
| nationality = Indian
| other_names =
| parents = Sudhir (father)
Malathi Sudhir (mother)
| citizenship = Indian
| education =
| relatives = Nanda Kishore (Brother)
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| occupation = Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
| years_active = 1990–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Sonal Monteiro|2024}}
}}
Tharun Kishore Sudhir is an Indian actor, screenwriter and filmmaker who predominantly works in the Kannada Cinema.{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/jun/14/we-have-each-others-back-always-nanda-kishore-and-tarun-sudhir-1616754.html|title=We have each other's back, always: Nanda Kishore and Tarun Sudhir|work=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5736200/|title=Tarun Sudhir|website=IMDb}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/director-tharun-sudhir-invites-fans-decode-poster-darshan-s-roberrt-103200|title=Director Tharun Sudhir invites fans decode poster of Darshan's Roberrt|work=The News Minutes|date=7 June 2019}}
He made his directorial debut with the multistarer Chowka which was a commercially successful movie.{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/aug/26/second-schedule-of-roberrt-to-begin-from-september-5-13889.html|title=Second schedule of Roberrt to begin from september 5|work=Cinema Express}} He is a recipient of one Filmfare and two SIIMA Awards for best director.
Early life
Tharun Sudhir{{cite web|url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/darshans-53rd-film-robert-to-go-on-floors-from-may-6-387107.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903112104/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/darshans-53rd-film-robert-to-go-on-floors-from-may-6-387107.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-09-03|title=Darshan's 53rd film Roberrt to go on floors from may 6|work=in.com}} is the son of yesteryear Kannada film actor Sudhir and Malathi Sudhir. Tharun's brother Nanda Kishore is also a Kannada movie director.{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2017-06-15 |title=We have each other's back, always: Nanda Kishore and Tarun Sudhir |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/Jun/14/we-have-each-others-back-always-nanda-kishore-and-tarun-sudhir-1616754.html |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=The New Indian Express}} Tharun completed his studies from the KLE College. He finished his hotel management course and worked at the Ashoka Hotel for 1 year. Apart from his interest in movies, Tharun also desired to pursue a career in Cricket.
Career
= Acting =
Tharun has also acted in a few movies. While he made his debut as a child artist in Ganeshana Maduve, Tharun made his senior debut with the movie Excuse Me. He was also seen in movies such as Chappale, Jothe Jotheyali, Vidhyarthi, Navagraha, and Vishnu Sena.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}
= Direction =
After working as a co-director for the 2012 movie Rambo, Tharun made his directorial debut with the movie Chowka in 2017. The movie starred prominent Sandalwood actors such as Prajwal Devraj, Diganth, Prem Kumar and Vijay Raghavendra and received critical acclaim. The movie ran for over 100 days in few centers across Karnataka.{{Cite web |date=2017-07-19 |title=Chowka in Udaya, a premiere show on 23rd July - Kannada News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/chowka-in-udaya-a-premiere-show-on-23rd-july-kannada-news-190605 |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}} Tharun Kishore's next project Roberrt{{cite web |title=Phones banned on sets of Roberrt |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/may/06/phones-banned-on-sets-of-roberrt-1973223.html |work=The New Indian Express}}
{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darshans-film-with-tharun-sudhir-is-an-emotional-action-thriller/articleshow/67257392.cms|title=Darshan's film with Tharun Sudhir is an emotional action thriller|work=Times of India}} had Darshan in the lead, the movie was released on 11 March 2021.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/robert-makers-kick-start-the-shooting-schedule-in-bengaluru/articleshow/69620557.cms|title='Roberrt':Makers kick-start the shooting schedule in Bengaluru|work=Times of India}}{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/nov/08/tharun-sudhir-credits-his-assistant-parivarthan-for-d53s-poster-1895346.html|title=Tharun Sudhir credits his assistant parivarthan for D53's poster|work=Cinema Express}}{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/darshans-next-movie-titled-robert/articleshow/66262923.cms|title=Darshan's next movie titled 'Roberrt'|work=Times of India}}{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-darshan-has-different-layers-in-roberrt-director-tharun-sudhir/articleshow/74913959.cms|title=Exclusive! Darshan has different layers in 'Roberrt':Director Tharun Sudhir|work=Times of India}} The movie was widely appreciated and was commercially successful at the box office. He once again collaborated with Darshan for Kaatera which was co-written by Jadesh Kumar Hampi and released on 29 December 2023 to positive reports from audience and critics.{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2024-01-16 |title=Tharun Sudhir interview: On the success of 'Kaatera' and striking a hit combination with Darshan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tharun-sudhir-interview-on-the-success-of-kaatera-and-striking-a-hit-combination-with-darshan/article67744536.ece |access-date=2024-02-19 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X}}
He is also acting as creative director for Arvind Kuplikar's directorial starring Sharan and Amrutha Iyengar.{{Cite news |date=2023-06-08 |title=Yogish Dwarakish, Alankar Pandian collab to star Sharan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yogish-dwarakish-alankar-pandian-collab-to-star-sharan/articleshow/100856061.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-02-19 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
He teamed up again with Darshan for an untitled film based on freedom fighter Sindhoora Lakshmana.{{Cite web |title=Darshan -Tharun Kishore Sudhir collaborate on a historical project Sindhoora Lakshmana |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2024/feb/17/darshan--tharun-kishore-sudhir-collaborate-on-a-historical-project-sindhoora-lakshmana-52142.html |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Cinema Express}}
= Production =
He also ventured into movie production under his studio Kreatiivez Banner in collaboration with Sharan's Laddu Cinemas for Guru Shishyaru, which he co-produced and acted as creative producer.{{Cite web |title=Tharun Kishore Sudhir: Business can't be the only factor to judge a film like Guru Shishyaru |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/interviews/2022/sep/22/tharun-kishore-sudhir-business-cant-be-the-only-factor-tojudge-a-film-like-guru-shishyaru-34926.html |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Cinema Express}} The movie opened to positive reviews and was commercially successful.{{Cite web |last=Kava |first=Shivani |date=2022-09-23 |title=Guru Shishyaru review: A wholesome sports drama with a hint of humour |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/guru-shishyaru-review-wholesome-sports-drama-hint-humour-168220 |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=The News Minute}} He is once again collaborating with Sharan.
Personal life
In 2024 it was revealed that Sudhir was in a relationship with Sonal Monteiro whom he had met on set of Roberrt.{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/director-tharun-sudhir-visits-darshan-in-jail-ahead-of-his-wedding-with-sonal-monteiro-article-111867324|title=Example Domain|publisher=}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/tharun-sudhir-and-sonal-monteiro-confirm-wedding-rumours-6162156 |title=Actor-Director Tharun Sudhir To Marry Actress Sonal Monteiro In August|publisher=NDTV}} The couple married 11 August 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/tharun-sudhir-marries-sonal-monteiro-as-per-hindu-customs-article-112441402|title=Tharun Sudhir Marries Sonal Monteiro As Per Hindu Customs|publisher=Times Now}}{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/all-you-need-to-know-about-tharun-sudhir-sonal-monteiros-wedding-8996460.html|title=All You Need To Know About Tharun Sudhir-Sonal Monteiro's Wedding|publisher=NEWS18}} They celebrated a Catholic Christian wedding in Mangalore on 1 September 2024.
Filmography
= As writer and director =
| class="wikitable"
|+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| class="wikitable sortable " | |
| scope="col" |Year
! scope="col"|Film ! scope="col"|Director ! scope="col"|Writer ! scope="col"|Notes | |
|---|---|
| 2014
| {{No}} | {{Yes}}
| |
| rowspan=2|2017
| Tiger | {{No}} | {{partial|Screenplay}} | Also creative head | |
| Chowka
| {{Yes}} | {{yes}} | |
| rowspan=2|2018
| Raambo 2 | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | | |
| Victory 2
| {{No}} | {{Yes}} | | |
| 2021
| Roberrt | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | |
| 2023
| Kaatera | {{Yes}} | {{Partial|Story, screenplay}} |
=As actor =
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| Year | Title | Role
!Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ganeshana Maduve | |Child actor |
| 2003 | Excuse Me | | |
| rowspan=2|2004 | Chappale | | |
| Crime Story | | | |
| 2005 | Vishnu Sena | | |
| 2006 | Jothe Jotheyali | Prem's friend
| |
| 2007 | Vidyarthi | | |
| rowspan=2|2008 | Navagraha | Kumbi
| |
| Honganasu | | | |
| 2010 | Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu | Manoj
| |
| rowspan=2|2014 | Haggada Kone | | |
| Gajakesari | | | |
| 2019 | Vrithra | | |
= As producer =
| class="wikitable"
|+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;" | {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| class="wikitable sortable " |
| scope="col" |Year
! scope="col" |Film ! scope="col" |Notes |
|---|
| 2022
| Also creative producer |
| {{TBA}}
| Untitled film starring Sharan † | |
Awards and nominations
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! width=30%| Award ! width=20%| Nominated work ! width=20%| Category ! width=10%| Result ! width=5%| {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| style="text-align:center;"|2018
| style="text-align:center;"|SIIMA Awards | style="text-align: center;" rowspan=2|Chowka | style="text-align: center;" |Best Debut Director | {{Won}} |
| style="text-align:center;"|2018
| style="text-align:center;"|Filmfare Awards South | style="text-align: center;" |Best Director | {{Won}} |
| style="text-align:center;"|2022
| style="text-align:center;"|SIIMA Awards | style="text-align: center;"|Roberrt | style="text-align: center;" |Best Director | {{Won}} |
| 2024
|style="text-align: center;"|Kaatera |{{nom}} |{{Cite web |title=Nominations for Filmfare Awards Kannada 2024 are out! |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-filmfare-awards-kannada-2024-are-out-67265.html |access-date=2024-07-17 |website=Filmfare}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|5736200}}
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