N. S. Rajkumar


N.S.Rajkumar is a South Indian film producer and distributor. He is mostly known for his regional Kannada language films, namely Myna and Mythri.
He has also received numerous Filmfare, SIIMA and Karnataka State Film awards and nominations for his works in the Kannada film industry.

Personal life and career

Rajkumar has been working in the Kannada Film Industry for the past 40 years. He did his schooling at Kesari Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He initially entered the film industry as a production manager and assistant cameraman in the early 90s. After working in the industry as a technician, he ventured into producing Kannada serials, such as Thulasi, Godhooli and Vathsalya which ran successfully. After this, he produced his first debut movie Kaamannana Makkalu. In the following years he has collaborated with Puneeth Rajkumar on the films Prithvi and Mythri.

Awards

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2014Filmfare Awards SouthBest Film - KannadaMynaWon
2014South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Film - KannadaMynaWon
2014Karnataka State Film AwardsSecond Best Film - KannadaJattaWon
2016Karnataka State Film AwardsThird Best Film - KannadaMythriWon
2016Filmfare Awards SouthBest Film - KannadaMythriNomitated
2016South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Film - KannadaMythriWon
2022South Indian International Movie AwardsSpecial Appreciation MovieKannadigaWon