07 December 2024
Hyderabad

The Telangana government has designated renowned Tollywood producer Dil Raju (real name Venkataramana Reddy) as the new Chairman of the Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC). This appointment, officially announced through an order by Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari, will have Dil Raju serving in this prestigious role for a two-year period.

Dil Raju embarked on his film industry journey as a distributor with the 1990 movie Pelli Pandiri and has since ascended to become one of the leading producers in the industry. Operating under the esteemed banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, he made his mark in film production with the successful 2003 film Dil, which also earned him his well-known nickname.

Currently, Dil Raju is spearheading the production of three major films. These projects include the high-budget Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan and directed by Shankar, set to release on January 10, 2024. Another significant project, Sankranthiki Vasthunam, stars veteran actor Venkatesh and is directed by Anil Ravipudi, with its release scheduled for January 14, 2024. Additionally, he is producing Thammudu, which is directed by Venu Sriram. These ventures underscore Dil Raju's continued influence and commitment to delivering quality cinema to audiences.