Duniya Suri | |
|---|---|
 Suri writing a script in 2017 | |
| Born | Suresh Ramaswamy |
| Other names | Sukka Suri, Suri/Soori |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Works | Filmography |
| Style | |
| Children | 1 |
Duniya Suri, credited onscreen asSuri and also referred to asSukka Suri, is an Indian movie director. He became known as Duniya Suri in the wake of the success of his debut movieDuniya, for which he won the 2006–2007Karnataka State Film Awards in the Best Screenplay category.[1] Suri came to fame after theDuniya release, for its realistic style. The work brought a different dimension toKannada cinema.
His second filmInthi Ninna Preethiya though critically acclaimed, performed poorly at the box office, while his next projectJunglee was a greater critical and commercial success.[2] Recent projects include the filmJackie withPuneeth Rajkumar which was declared the blockbuster of 2010[3] and was adjudged theBest Film of 2010 at theSouth Filmfare Awards.[4] After the success ofJackie in 2010, Suri teamed up withPuneeth Rajkumar again inAnna Bond which released on 1 May 2012 and broke all previousSandalwood opening records.[5]
With a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts in 1999 from Kalamandira School of Arts - Bangalore, he extensively worked in visual arts, television and documentaries before getting the big break in his directorial debut film ‘Duniya’ in 2006. He started his own signboard business at an early age of 12 and successfully expanded his works to various parts of India through wall paintings, portraits, interior decoration, window displays and art reproduction works before deciding to pursue a degree in Visual Arts. His works in stage and art continued even during his Kalamandira days and as a reflection, his films are also well known for excellent art work.[6]
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Story | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mani | No | Co-writer | No | No | |
| 2004 | Ranga SSLC | No | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | Co-director | No | No | No | |
| 2007 | Duniya | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2008 | Inthi Ninna Preethiya | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2009 | Junglee | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2010 | Jackie | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2012 | Anna Bond | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Kaddipudi | Yes | Co-writer | Yes | No | |
| 2015 | Kendasampige | Yes | Co-writer | No | Yes | |
| 2016 | Doddmane Hudga | Yes | Co-writer | Yes | No | |
| 2018 | Tagaru | Yes | Yes | Co-writer | No | |
| 2020 | Popcorn Monkey Tiger | Yes | Co-writer | Yes | No | [7] |
| 2023 | Bad Manners | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
| TBA | Kage Bangara | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Filming; delayed |
| TBA | Silent Sunila | Yes | Yes | No | No | co-writer:Agni Shridhar delayed |
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | Duniya | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Screenplay | Won | [8] |
| 2008-09 | Junglee | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Screenplay | Won | [9] |
| 2013 | Anna Bond | 2nd SIIMA Awards | SIIMA Best Director | Nominated | [10] |
| 2019 | Tagaru | Filmfare Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [11] |
| 8th SIIMA Awards | SIIMA Best Director | Nominated | [12] | ||
| 2021 | Popcorn Monkey Tiger | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director | Nominated |