Shankar Singh Veera Rajendra Singh, known as S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu (born 22 October 1952), is an Indian filmmaker and occasional actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He was born and brought up in Mysore. His father Shankar Singh produced many films under the Mahatma Pictures (Mysore) banner. Babu has written and directed movies of different genres in Kannada and Hindi, including love stories, war, suspense thrillers and comedy movies. Many of his films have been adapted from novels or short stories.Article on Babu's family in The Hindu news paper Babu has won numerous awards for his films. Producer and actress Vijayalakshmi Singh is his sister, and actor Jai Jagadish his brother-in-law.
Early life Rajendra Singh Babu was born in Mysore in a Rajput family. His father, the late Shankar Singh, was a producer and director of Kannada films. His mother, Prathima Devi, was an actress in Kannada cinema. In an interview, Babu mentioned that his father wanted him to become a doctor, but his own passion for the camera propelled him to the film industry. Hailing from a family of movie makers, Babu was fascinated with films such as The Great Escape, The Guns of Navarone and The Bridge on the River Kwai. He believes that cinema should go near the audience." His view on cinema He appeared as a child artist in movies like Shivasharane Nambekka (1955) and Bhakta Chetha(1961).
Financial stress In 2014, he was among four Kannada filmmakers who were declared loan defaulters by IDBI Bank, which had earlier become the only bank to extend loans to Kannada filmmakers.
Filmography Year Film Credited as Language Notes Director Screenplay Producer 1975 Nagakanye Kannada Mahadeshwara Pooja Phala Kannada 1977 Nagara Hole Kannada 1978 Kiladi Jodi Kannada 1981 Bhaari Bharjari Bete Kannada Antha Kannada Simhada Mari Sainya Kannada Babu's Movies in International Film Festival Meri Aawaz Suno Hindi Remake of Antha 1982 Thirugu Baana Kannada Remake of Benaam Tony Kannada 1984 Kaliyuga Kannada Remake of Avtaar Gandu Bherunda Kannada Bandhana Kannada Based on Usha Navaratnaram's novel Sharara Hindi Mera Faisla Hindi 1985 Ek Se Bhale Do Hindi Pithamaha Kannada Remake of Vidhaata Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara Kannada 1986 Karna Kannada Remake of Saaheb Krishna Nee Begane Baro Kannada Remake of Souten Maneye Manthralaya Kannada Remake of Ghar Dhwar 1987 Kurukshetra Kannada Thene Manasulu Telugu Remake of Souten 1989 Yuga Purusha Kannada Remake of Karz 1990 Bannada Gejje Kannada Prema Yuddham Telugu Muthina Haara Kannada Sri Satyanarayana Poojaphala Kannada 1992 Mallige Hoove Kannada 1993 Hoovu Hannu KannadaBased on Triveni's novel 1994 Mahakshathriya Kannada 1995 Himapatha Kannada Based on T K Rama Rao's novel 1995 Kalyanothsava Kannada 1997 Mungarina Minchu Kannada 1998 Doni Saagali Kannada Based on C.N Muktha's novel Vimukte Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Kannada 1999 Mechanic Mavayya Telugu 2001 Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu Kannada 2002 Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu Kannada 2003 Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu Kannada 2004 Love Kannada Kanchana Ganga Kannada 2006 Mohini 9886788888 Kannada 2008 Buddhivantha Kannada 2010 Thipparalli Tharlegalu Kannada 2015 Rebel Kannada 2026 Raktha Kashmira Kannada Veera Kambula KannadaTulu https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Mar/02/kannadareview2026mar01veera-kambala-movie-review-a-respectful-ode-that-needed-a-stronger-narrative-grip
Awards
National Film Awards Year Movie Award 1984 Bandhana Best Feature Film in Kannada 1990 Muthina Haara Best Feature Film in Kannada 1997 Mungarina Minchu Best Feature Film in Kannada
Karnataka State Film Awards Year Movie Award 1981–82 Antha Best Screenplay 1990–91 Muthina Haara Best Film (First) 1993–94 Hoovu Hannu Special Jury Award 1996–97 Puttanna Kanagal Award 1998–99 Doni Saagali Best Film (Third) 1998–99 Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Best Social Concern Film 1998–99 Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Best Story Writer 2000–01 Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu Best Film (Third) 2001–02 Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu Best Screenplay
Filmfare Awards (South) Year Movie Award 1993 Hoovu Hannu Best Director – Kannada 1994 Mahakshathriya Best Director – Kannada 2001 Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu Best Film – Kannada
Books Rajendra Singh Babu wrote the book Nenanpina Muthina Hara in memory of the Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan. The book is a tribute to Vishnuvardhan, where Babu shares his numerous experiences with Vishnuvardhan, and describes Babu's drive to work on meaningful cinema.
Organizations /committees KFDA and KFCC info Committees Role Karnataka Film Director's Association (6 times) President Karnataka Film and T.V. Technicians President Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (2 times) Executive-Committee International Film Festival of India, 1992, Bangalore Nominated member by State Govt. Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy President 52nd International Film Festival of India, 2021, Goa Feature film jury, Chairperson
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