R. Chandru

Mylari Ramiah Chandrashekar is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He is best known for romantic dramas Taj Mahal, Mylari (2010) and Charminar (2013).

Early life and career Chandru started his film career as an assistant to director S. Narayan while working in the TV show Bhageerathi. In the year 2008, Chandru made his debut as a director and writer in the Taj Mahal starring Ajay Rao and Pooja Gandhi. Followed by 2009 movie Prem Kahani. In the year 2010 he directed the blockbuster film Mylari starring Shivrajkuma r and Sadha.

Most of his films are musical entertainers. Likewise he directed and produced Charminar in the year 2013. After achieving considerable success in the industry, Chandru has opened the production company Sri Sideshwara enterprises. In 2023, Chandru directed the period epic Kabzaa, about an air force pilot who becomes a gangster in1971. The film was made with the budget of over 100 crores.

Filmography

Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes 2008 Taj Mahal 2009 Prem Kahaani 2010 Mylari 2012 Ko Ko 2013 Charminar Karnataka State Film Award for Best Family Entertainer 2014 Brahma 2015 Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini Telugu film Male 2016 Lakshmana 2018 Kanaka 2019 I Love You 2023Kabzaa 2026