Nanda Kishore

Biography

Nanda Kishore is an Indian film director and screenwriter predominantly working in the Kannada film industry. Born on March 29, 1981, in Sagara, Karnataka, India, he hails from a family with a strong cinematic background; he is the son of veteran Kannada actor Sudhir and Malati, and his brother, Tharun Sudhir, is also a film director in Kannada cinema.

Nanda Kishore made his directorial debut in 2013 with the Kannada comedy film "Victory," which was a commercial success. He also had a cameo appearance in a song in this film. He quickly followed this up with other notable directorial ventures, often remaking successful films from other South Indian languages while adding his unique touch. These include:

• "Adyaksha" (2014): A remake of the Tamil film "Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam."
• "Ranna" (2015): A remake of the Telugu film "Attarintiki Daredi."
• "Mukunda Murari" (2016): A remake of the Hindi film "OMG: Oh My God!"
• "Tiger" (2017)
• "Brihaspathi" (2018): A remake of the Tamil film "Velaiilla Pattadhari."
• "Pogaru" (2021)
• "Raana" (2022)

Beyond directing, Nanda Kishore has also contributed as a screenwriter for several of his films, including "Pogaru," "Brihaspathi," "Mukunda Murari," and "Ranna." He has also occasionally made cameo appearances in songs within his directed films.

In 2025, he is slated to direct "Vrusshabha," a Malayalam-Telugu bilingual film, indicating his expanding reach beyond the Kannada industry. His upcoming projects also include "Shivagana."

Nanda Kishore has established himself as a prolific and successful director in Kannada cinema, known for delivering commercially viable films and adapting popular narratives for the local audience.