Chethan Kumar (born 22 February 1988) is an Indian filmmaker, lyrics writer, screenwriter, dialogue writer and director who primarily works in Kannada cinema. His debut directional venture was the 2014 film Bahaddur.
Career Kumar stepped into film industry unexpectedly. He was writing dialogues for theatre plays in Kalamandir, Mysore through one of his friend he learned of Tushar Ranganath. He joined Tushar Ranganth and worked with him as a dialogue writer for Devru, Kari Chirathe, Gange Bare Tunge Bare, Kanteerava.
Music director Arjun Janya noticed his talent and gave him a chance to write a song lyric for Varadhanayaka. As Arjun Janya said, he wrote "Baite Baite" song which became popular song of that year and made him a songwriter. Then he wrote "Auto Raja Auto Raja" for Auto Raja, "I wanna sing a songu" for Sweety Nanna Jodi, "Bossu Nam Bossu" for Bhajarangi including songs for Rajani Kantha, Shatru, Pulakeshi, Jackson, Ranna and also "Starade", "Subbalakshmi" for his debut directional 2014 film Bahaddur and he is known for introductory songs he wrote for all stars including Darshan (Jaggudada), Yash (Santhu Straight Forward), Puneeth Rajkumar (Anjaniputra), Sudeep (Hebbuli), Ganesh (Pataki), Duniyaviji (Jackson), Sharan (Jai Maruthi800), Shivarajkumar (Killing Veerappan and Bhajarangi) Dhananjaya (Badmash), Madarangi Krishna (Charlie), Nikhil Kumarswamy (Jaguar) and for more than fifty films. He also worked with directors Mahesh Babu, Preetham Gubbi, A.P. Arjun before becoming an independent director. In 2012 he did a documentary Starring Chandan Shetty called as "Yen Madli?".
He made his directional debut in 2014 with Block buster Bahaddur. His next film is Bharjari starring Dhruva Sarja, Rachita Ram, Hariprriya and Vaishali Deepak became Mega Blockbuster hit of 2017. His next film is Bharaate starring Sriimurali, Sreeleela became Mega Blockbuster hit of 2019.
He is now working with Puneeth Rajkumar for his fourth venture. Meanwhile, he wrote dialogues for Anjaniputra, College Kumara, Yajamana and Orange.
Personal life Chethan Kumar was born in Kollegal, Karnataka and brought up in Mysore.
Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
All films are in Kannada, the language is otherwise noted.
Year Film Credited as Notes Director Story Screenplay Dialogues 2014 Bahaddur Chithrasante - Best Director Award, Best Dialogues, Best Movie Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Director, Best Movie 2017 Bharjari 10th BIFF - Second Most Popular Kannada Entertainment Cinema 2017College Kumar 2018Orange 2019Yajamana Bharaate 2020Kshatriya 2021 SRK 2022James
As lyricist +As Lyricist Year Film Notes 2013Varadhanayaka Auto Raja Rajani Kantha Shatru Sweety Nanna Jodi Bhajarangi 2014 Pulakeshi Paravashanadenu Bahaddur Chithrasante - Lyrics, Nominated - SIIMA Award Best Lyrics Subramani 2015 Jackson Katte Charlie 2016 Killing Veerappan Jwalantham Akira Jaggu Dada Sipaayi Santhu Straight Forward Jai Maruthi 800 Badmaash Jaguar John Jani Janardhan 2017 Srikanta Chowka Hebbuli Srinivasa Kalyana Veera Ranachandi Pataki Bharjari College Kumar Mass Leader Athiratha Anjani Putra 2018 Seizer Tribaahu Samhaara Preethiya Rayabhari MLA Prayanikara GamanakkeAyogya Ambi Ning Vayassaytho Gaanchali TharakaasuraOrange 2019YajamanaPadde HuliHangoverSinngaRandhawaNanna PrakaraUdumbaGeethaAdyaksha in America Ellidde Illi Tanaka Brahmachari Bharaate 2020Khaki Navelru... Half BoiledKaanadante MaayavadanuSuper Star 3rd ClassNavarathnaYellow Board Kshatriya2021Kanasu MaratakkideJames Tootu Madike Pogaru Roberrt Sugar Factory SRK Kadala Theerada Barghava Rajamarthanda Salaga"I Love You Sanjana" SongNatabhyankara MadhagajaMugil PeteRider Dear Sathya Bumper Badava Rascal TrivikramaOld MonkGodraMaichalVidyarthi VidyarthiniyaruChinnada GombeBellaryShivagami 2022Garuda 2025 Forest Song - "Paisa Paisa"
Advertising director Agriculture Advertisement with Dr Shivarajkumar
Awards Chithrasanthe Award Best Director, Dialogues & Screenplay, Popular Lyricist, 2015 - Chethan Kumar (Movie: Bahaddur) Bangalore International Film Festival Award (Movie: Bharjari) Siima 2019 Best Lyricist Award Kannada – Yenammi Yenammi (Movie: Ayogya) Chithrasante 2019 Popular Lyricist Award Kannada (Movie: Ayogya) Hungama Music 2019 - Sound of Fame Award - Song of the year Kannada - Yenammi Yenammi(Movie: Ayogya) Chithra Rising Star 2019 - Chethan Kumar
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