Kotapadi J Rajesh

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Kotapadi J. Rajesh
Born
Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesKJR
Occupation(s)Film Producer
Actor
Distributor
Years active2017–present
OrganizationKJR Studios
Notable workAramm, Viswasam, Doctor ,Ayalaan
Websitekjrstudio.in

Kotapadi J Rajesh is an Indian film producer and the founder of KJR Studios, a production and distribution company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[1]

Career

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Kotapadi J Rajesh established KJR Studios in 2016. The studio's first production was the critically acclaimed film Aramm, starring Nayanthara.[2] Following, KJR Studios produced Gulaebaghavali,[3] an action-comedy featuring Prabhu Deva and Hansika Motwani.[4][5]

In addition to production, KJR Studios has been involved in the distribution of several Tamil films,[6] including Viswasam,[7] starring Ajith Kumar, and Doctor, featuring Sivakarthikeyan.[8]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

As an actor

Filmography
Year Film Director Production company Notes
TBA Angikaaram † Thenpathiyan Swastik Vision [9]
List of Films Produced
Year Film Title Director Cast Notes Ref
2017 Aramm Gopi Nainar Nayanthara,Ramachandran Durairaj [10][11]
2018 Gulaebaghavali Kalyaan Prabhu Deva ,Hansika Motwani [12]
2019 Airaa Sarjun KM Nayanthara, Kalaiyarasan,Yogi Babu [13]
Hero P. S. Mithran Sivakarthikeyan, Arjun Sarja [14]
2020 Ka Pae Ranasingam P. Virumaandi Vijay Sethupathi, Aishwarya Rajesh [15]
2021 Dikkiloona Karthik Yogi Santhanam,Anagha,Shirin Kanchwala [16]
Doctor Nelson Dilipkumar Sivakarthikeyan,Vinay Rai [17]
2024 Ayalaan R. Ravikumar Sivakarthikeyan,Rakul Preet Singh [18]
TBA Aalambana † Pari K Vijay Vaibhav Reddy, Parvati Nair [19]
List of Films Distributed
Year Film Title Director Notes Ref
2019 Viswasam Siva [20][21]
Thumbaa Harish Ram L.H [22]
Dabangg 3 Prabhu Deva [23]



References

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  1. ^ Aiyappan, Ashameera (2019-12-27). "Kotapadi J Rajesh: Hero is an extension of Aramm in a way". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  2. ^ "பாஜகவில் இணைந்த பிரபல சினிமா தயாரிப்பாளர்". tamil.news18.com (in Tamil). 2020-11-03. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  3. ^ "Thamizhan director Majith recovers from Covid-19, producer Kotapadi J Rajesh pays medical bills". India Today. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  4. ^ Latestly, Team (2020-06-17). "Majith, Director of Thalapathy Vijay Starrer Thamizhan Recovers from COVID-19, Thanks Producer Rajesh Kotapadi for Clearing the Hospital Bill | 🎥 LatestLY". LatestLY. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  5. ^ "KJR Studios to work with Vijay Sethupathi and Aishwarya Rajesh after 'SK15'?". The Times of India. 2019-03-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  6. ^ K, Janani (2017-11-12). "Aramm 2 is on the cards: Kotapadi J Rajesh | Aramm 2 is on the cards: Kotapadi J Rajesh". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  7. ^ "KJR Studios Rajesh reveals how Viswasam hit 125 crore". Behindwoods. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  8. ^ Staff, T. N. M. (2020-11-03). "Producer Kotapadi J Rajesh joins BJP, says he wants to work under PM Modi's guidance". The News Minute. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  9. ^ Kumar, Akshay (2025-05-28). "Thenpathiyan Interview: Angikaaram will voice out for athletes in the dark". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  10. ^ "Aramm 2 will be more powerful and hard-hitting, says producer". Hindustan Times. 2017-11-13. Archived from the original on 2024-12-25. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  11. ^ Suryawanshi, Sudhir (2017-11-11). "Aramm: A powerful film that doesn't flinch from asking tough questions". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  12. ^ "Gulaebaghavali director Kalyan says Prabhu Deva has delivered outstanding performance in the film". Firstpost. 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  13. ^ "Airaa first look: Nayanthara plays a double role in her next". The Indian Express. 2018-10-09. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  14. ^ "Abhay Deol's Tamil film 'Hero' release date out!". The New Indian Express. 2019-09-10. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  15. ^ Features, C. E. (2019-06-10). "Vijay Sethupathi and Aishwarya Rajesh film goes on floors; is titled Ka Pae Ranasingam". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  16. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (2019-09-07). "Santhanam in sci-fi comedy | Santhanam in sci-fi comedy". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  17. ^ Features, C. E. (2019-12-01). "Sivakarthikeyan-Nelson Dilipkumar film titled Doctor; Anirudh to compose music". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  18. ^ Sistu, Suhas (2024-01-25). "Siva Karthikeyan's 'Ayalaan' Tamil version bags Rs 75 Cr before Telugu release". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  19. ^ "Vaibhav's 'Aalambana' kickstarts with a pooja". The Times of India. 2019-12-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  20. ^ Native, Digital (2018-09-03). "Ajith's 'Viswasam' distribution rights bought by Kotapadi Rajesh". The News Minute. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  21. ^ "Ajith's 'Viswasam' producer helps Vijay's 'Thamizhan' director in paying his hospital dues". The Times of India. 2020-06-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  22. ^ Kollywood, Only (2019-03-04). "KJR Studios acquires worldwide rights of Thumbaa". Only Kollywood. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  23. ^ Kumar, Pradeep (2019-12-17). "Salman Khan: 'Tamil Nadu loves Dabangg-style movies'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
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