M. S. Rajashekar (died 29 October 2018) was an Indian Kannada film
director based in Bangalore. He made his directorial debut with Dhruva
Thare starring Dr. Rajkumar which earned the Karnataka State Award for
Second Best Film. His second movie Anuraga Aralithu was remade in
Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. He went on to make successful films like
Ratha Sapthami and Nanjundi Kalyana.Most of his films were either
remakes or adapted from novels. He is credited to have brought
nativity element in remakes since he is known only to retain the core
storyline in the remakes. He is the second director after Singeetam
Srinivasa Rao to direct matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar and his two sons. He
also has the distinction of having directed Shiva Rajkumar in highest
no. of movies - 14 - including his second and third movie (which
earned him the title Hat-trick Hero) and also Raghavendra Rajkumar in
highest no. of movies -8 (including his second and third movie). His
movie Kanasina Rani earned Malashri a title of same name.He is the son
of make up artist Subbanna. Rajasekhar's son Raghavendra (Dharani)
made his directorial debut with Baalashiva (2003) and went on to
direct Dhool (2011).
director based in Bangalore. He made his directorial debut with Dhruva
Thare starring Dr. Rajkumar which earned the Karnataka State Award for
Second Best Film. His second movie Anuraga Aralithu was remade in
Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. He went on to make successful films like
Ratha Sapthami and Nanjundi Kalyana.Most of his films were either
remakes or adapted from novels. He is credited to have brought
nativity element in remakes since he is known only to retain the core
storyline in the remakes. He is the second director after Singeetam
Srinivasa Rao to direct matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar and his two sons. He
also has the distinction of having directed Shiva Rajkumar in highest
no. of movies - 14 - including his second and third movie (which
earned him the title Hat-trick Hero) and also Raghavendra Rajkumar in
highest no. of movies -8 (including his second and third movie). His
movie Kanasina Rani earned Malashri a title of same name.He is the son
of make up artist Subbanna. Rajasekhar's son Raghavendra (Dharani)
made his directorial debut with Baalashiva (2003) and went on to
direct Dhool (2011).
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