Atlanta Nagendra

Atlanta Nagendra is a screenwriter and director. He became famous with Jokefalls, one of the hits in Kannada industry. Nagendra is a software engineer turned film maker based in Atlanta, United States. Besides an engineering degree in computer-science, Nagendra has completed film making courses with emphasis on screenwriting, editing and direction.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7][8][9]

Atlanta Nagendra
Born
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materBangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka
OccupationFilm director, screenwriter and film producer
Years active2004–present

Early life and education

Nagendra was interested in film making while he was studying computer science engineering at Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore University. He went to the US to continue his work as software engineer before venturing into film making.

Film career

Nagendra started his career with Jokefalls, a Kannada comedy.[10][11][12] The movie was successful and ran for 175 days in a premier multiplex in Bangalore.Nagendra's second movie is a Kannada comedy film titled Rambo. Nagendra has partnered with actor Sharan for this venture.[13][14] Rambo audio response has been very well appreciated for its catchy tunes and stylish presentation. Manethanka baare song made into the best songs of 2012 in Kannada.[15] RAMBO makes it to the TOP KANNADA ALBUMS of 2012 in CD sales and digital downloads.[16] Rambo also makes it to the top 5 hits of 2012.[17] [18] [19]

His third movie Mumbhai Connection is written and directed by him.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] It is a crime comedy thriller set and shot in Atlanta.[28] Mumbhai Connection has been officially selected for eight film festivals (7th Atlanta Asian Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, US, Third World Indie Film Festival Official Selection 2011 San Jose California, US, 8th Dixie Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Macon, Georgia, US, 10th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Duluth, Georgia, US, 2nd Bronze Lens Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, US, 4th Bengaluru International Film Festival Official Selection 2011 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 7th Annual Macon Film Festival Official Selection 2012 Macon, Georgia, US, South Asian Film Festival Official Selection 2012)[29][30][31][32] across the world. Mumbhai Connection has won several awards at the film festivals in the US.[33][34] It was released in August 2014.[35][36][37][38]

Nagendra's fourth movie is with Actor Sharan. Their early collaboration was for Rambo.[39] They joined hands together after six years. The Movie was one of the biggest hits of 2018.[40] It completed 100 days in several centres in Karnataka.[41] The movie songs were massive hits on social media as well as on YouTube.[42][43]

Filmography
YearFilmLanguageNotes
2018Raambo 2KannadaProducer[44]
2016ActorKannadaOverseas distributor[45]
2015OmKannadaOverseas distributor[46][47]
2015Rana VikramaKannadaOverseas distributor[48]
2015Mr. and Mrs. RamachariKannadaOverseas distributor[49]
2014Mumbhai ConnectionHindiStory,[50] Screenplay, dialogues, direction
2014GajakesariKannadaOverseas distributor[51][52]
2014VictoryKannadaOverseas distributor[53][54]
2013GooglyKannadaOverseas distributor[55][56][57]
2012DramaKannadaOverseas distributor[58][59][60]
2012RamboKannadaProducer
2004JokefallsKannadaWriter, producer[61]

Awards and Nominations

Source[62]

RAAMBO 2

Ceremony Category Nominee Result
8th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Film Atlanta Nagendra, Sharan Nominated

Raambo 2 was nominated for Times Kannada Film Awards 2018.[63][64]

Ceremony Category Nominee Result
Times Kannada Film Awards 2018 Best Comedy Film Atlanta Nagendra, Sharan Won


MUMBHAI CONNECTION

Ceremony Category Nominee Result
Third World Independent Film Festival 2011 San Jose California USA Best Comedy Film Atlanta Nagendra Won
7th Atlanta Asian Film Festival 2011 Atlanta Georgia USA Best Comedy Film Atlanta Nagendra Won
10th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival 2011 Duluth Georgia USA Best Key Art Design Atlanta Nagendra Won
10th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival 2011 Duluth Georgia USA 3rd Best Feature Film Atlanta Nagendra Won

RAMBO

Ceremony Category Nominee Result
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Debutant Producer Atlanta Nagendra, Sharan Nominated

References
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  2. Techie film maker makes film on IT and Mafia – Tech goss
  3. "NRI filmmakers have an upper hand in India: Atlanta Nagendra". Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  4. Making Of Mumbhai Connection Showcasing Atlanta’s Talent
  5. Atlanta Based Production Mumbhai Connection Makes It To Film Festivals
  6. Set and shot in Atlanta, Hindi movie mumbhai connection receives accolades
  7. Local production Mumbhai Connection Impresses at Atlanta Asian Film Festival
  8. Joke Falls – unbeaten half-century
  9. Joke Falls – unbeaten century
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  12. Joke Falls all set for this winter
  13. MANE TANAKA BANDRU ATLANTA NAGENDRA
  14. Atlanta Nagendra back
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  18. HITS of 2012 KANNADA CINEMA – RAMBO Archived 23 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  19. Sandalwood: Hits and misses of 2012
  20. Meet the techie who turned into filmmaker
  21. Atlanta Nagendra follows Nagesh Kukunoor
  22. Atlanta Nagendra connects IT with Mafia: Mumbhai Connection
  23. Atlanta Nagendra Bollywood movie Mumbhai Connection
  24. ‘Mumbhai Connection’ an NRI Crime Caper Set in Atlanta Archived 16 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  25. Hollywood actors in Hindi film Mumbhai Connection
  26. Mumbhai Connection: of indie wind and creative zing
  27. Mumbhai Connection may resonate with techies
  28. Mumbhai Brings Atlanta Home
  29. "Mumbhai connection at TWIFF 2011". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  30. Mumbhai connection at Dixie film festival 2011 Archived 2 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  31. Mumbhai connection at Macon film festival 2012 Archived 2 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  32. "UMFF 2011 – Official Film Screening Schedule – Feature Films". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  33. "Mumbhai connection wins Best comedy at 7th Atlanta asian film festival 2011". Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  34. "Mumbhai connection bags an award at TWIFF 2011". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  35. Mumbhai Connection Audio Released
  36. 'Mumbhai Connection' premieres in Mumbai
  37. "'Mumbhai Connection' on August 22"
  38. Mumbhai Connection Preview
  39. Sharan and Nagendra together again
  40. Raambo 2 Is A Smash Hit
  41. 100 Days For Raambo 2
  42. Weaving a tapestry of sounds
  43. Mehaboob’s soulful track 'Bit Hogbeda' for Rambo 2 trending
  44. Sharan's Film Titled As Rambo 2
  45. Actor Movie in USA
  46. OM in USA
  47. OM USA Release 2015
  48. Ranavikrama in USA
  49. Ramachari in USA
  50. Story credited to Atlanta Nagendra
  51. Gajakesari USA release
  52. Gajakesari Releasing In 9 Foreign Countries
  53. Victory in USA
  54. "Victory US Premiere on Sep 6"
  55. Googly in USA Archived 18 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  56. Googly bowls over US
  57. Googly spin in USA
  58. Atlanta Nagendra releases Drama in US
  59. Film Enthusiast and Producer Atlanta Nagendra is making all the arrangements for the screening of the drama in various centres in USA.
  60. Drama goes to America – release by Atlanta Nagendra
  61. Joke Falls went on to celebrate 25 weeks Silver Jubilee in Bangalore.
  62. "Raambo 2 nominated for 8th SIIMA Awards".
  63. "Raambo 2 nominated for Best Comedy Film".
  64. "'Raambo 2' won many awards including the Times Kannada Film Awards 2018 under the Best Comedy Film category".
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