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Sudhakar Cherukuri

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Sudhakar Cherukuri is an Indian film producer who works in Telugu cinema. He is the founder of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas (also referred to as SLV Cinemas), a major film production house in the Telugu film industry.

Sudhakar Cherukuri
Born
Sudhakar Cherukuri

16 October
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
OccupationFilm producer
Years active2018–present

Cherukuri started his film career producing the 2018 Telugu-language film Padi Padi Leche Manasu. His filmography as producer includes Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu (2022), Virata Parvam (2022), Ramarao on Duty (2022), Dasara (2023), Rangabali (2023), and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (2026).

Early life and background

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Cherukuri was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[1] He comes from an agricultural background, with his father working as a farmer, and spent his early years in a village.[1] He grew up in a large joint family environment, which he has described as vibrant and influential in shaping his perspectives.[1] From first grade, he spent much of his life in hostels for education, including time studying in Davanagere (near Ballari on the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border).[1] His interest in Telugu cinema developed during his teenage years, particularly around tenth grade and intermediate education, when he and friends would travel long distances to watch films featuring stars like Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, and Balakrishna.[1]

He lived in the United States from 1998 to 2006, where he ran an IT company. He returned to India in 2006, motivated by his longstanding passion for cinema and insights from friends in the film industry.[1]

Career

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Cherukuri made his debut as a producer with the 2018 Telugu-language romantic drama film Padi Padi Leche Manasu directed by Hanu Raghavapudi.[2] He then produced Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu (2022) by Kishore Tirumala. Later he produced a period film Virata Parvam (2022) by Venu Udugula.[3] His last production in the same year was Ramarao on Duty starring Ravi Teja and directed by Sarath Mandava.[4] In 2023, he produced Dasara starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela.[5] The film was a commercial success at the box office.[6] Later he produced Rangabali (2023), directed by Pawan Basamsetti.[7] In 2026, he produced Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi with his second collaboration with Teja and Tirumala.[8]

His next production is The Paradise marking the second collaboration with Nani and Odela.[9] Then he will collaborate with Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde for an untitled romantic film directed by Ravi Nelakuditi.[10] The film marks SLV Cinemas production house's milestone 10th venture.[11] Additionally he will produce Chiranjeevi's next film directed by Odela.[12] His upcoming productions include KJQ by Kiran Kumar, Simba by Prasanth Varma and VS13 by Sreedhar Ganta.[13][14][15]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Films produced or co-produced by SLV Cinemas
YearTitleDirectorNotesRef(s)
2018Padi Padi Leche ManasuHanu Raghavapudi[16]
2022Aadavallu Meeku JohaarluKishore Tirumala[17]
2022Virata ParvamVenu UdugulaCo-produced with Suresh Productions[18]
2022Ramarao on DutySarath MandavaCo-produced with RT Team Works[19]
2023DasaraSrikanth Odela[20]
2023RangabaliPawan Basamsetti[21]
2026Bhartha Mahasayulaku WignyapthiKishore Tirumala[22]
2026The Paradise †Srikanth OdelaFilming[23]
TBADQ41 †Ravi NelakuditiFilming, 10th production[24]
TBAChiruOdela †Srikanth OdelaCo-produced with Unanimous Productions[25]
TBAKJQ †Kiran KumarFilming[26]
TBASimba †Prasanth VarmaPresented by Legend Productions[27]
TBAVS13 †Sreedhar GantaFilming[28]

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Exclusive! Producer Sudhakar Cherukuri: Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu will make you go nostalgic about your family time in villages". OTTPlay. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "'Padi Padi Leche Manasu' release date announced". The News Minute. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Rana Daggubati to play a Naxalite in Virataparvam, will begin shooting in November". The Indian Express. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ravi Teja's 'Ramarao on Duty' on OTT Platform: Release date, where to watch, cast and plot". India Today. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Cherukuri, Abhilasha (30 January 2023). "Nani's 'Dasara' teaser is out, slated for theatrical release in multiple languages". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Dasara: Nani's first $2M earner, worldwide gross of 110 Cr in 12 days". www.thehansindia.com. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  7. ↑ "Naga Shaurya, Pawan Basamsetti, Sudhakar Cherukuri, SLV Cinemas Rangabali Second Single Kala Kantu Unte is out now". www.thehansindia.com. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi teaser: Ravi Teja navigates a messy love triangle". Cinema Express. 20 December 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  9. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (8 August 2025). "Nani fierce new look from 'The Paradise' unveiled". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  10. ↑ Harsh, B. H. (10 September 2025). "Pooja Hegde officially onboards Dulquer Salmaan's next". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  11. ↑ Harsh, B. H. (11 September 2025). "Pooja Hegde officially onboards Dulquer Salmaan's next". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  12. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (4 December 2024). "Chiranjeevi teams up with Srikanth Odela for a high-voltage action drama". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  13. ↑ Devulapally, Aditya (30 April 2025). "KJQ teaser: A violent gangster saga with three main players". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "Nandamuri Balakrishna's Son Mokshagna Teja To Debut With This Telugu Film". News 18. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "Vishwak Sen's New Movie #VS13 Launched! The Actor Plays A Cop In The Action Drama". Times Now. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  16. ↑ "'Padi Padi Leche Manasu' first look released on Sharwanand's birthday". The Times of India. 6 March 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "Sudhakar Cherukuri: ఆ తప్పులు మళ్లీ రిపీట్ చేయట్లేదు అంటున్నా శర్వానంద్ నిర్మాత | Producer Sudhakar Cherukuri About Sharwanad Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu Movie | Tollywood News Today". www.hmtvlive.com (in Telugu). 3 March 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  18. ↑ CH, Murali Krishna (12 May 2020). "Virata Parvam's climax to spring a surprise". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  19. ↑ "Divyansha Kaushik and Rajisha Vijayan join the cast of Ravi Teja's Ramarao On Duty". Bollywood Hungama. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  20. ↑ "Natural Star Nani, Srikanth Odela, Sudhakar Cherukuri's 'Dasara' Teaser to release on January 30th". The Times of India. 25 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  21. ↑ "Rangabali gets OTT release date". Cinema Express. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  22. ↑ "Sudhakar Cherukuri: Ravi Teja was very keen about a Sankranthi release for BMW". Cinema Express. 21 December 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  23. ↑ "Nani as Jadal in The Paradise". www.deccanchronicle.com. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  24. ↑ "Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde team up for Telugu romantic drama". Mid-day. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  25. ↑ "Chiranjeevi to star in Dasara director Srikanth Odela's next; Nani to present the project". The Indian Express. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  26. ↑ "Dheekshith Shetty's next titled King Jackie Queen". Cinema Express. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  27. ↑ "Hanu-Man filmmaker Prasanth Varma announces Simba with Nandamuri Balakrishna's son Mokshagnya". Bollywood Hungama. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  28. ↑ "Vishwak Sen's joins hands with debutant Sreedhar Ghanta for his next". Cinema Express. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  29. ↑ "Nani wins IIFA award for best actor Telugu for Dasara". www.deccanchronicle.com. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  30. ↑ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards Telugu 2024 are out! | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  31. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (17 July 2024). "SIIMA 2024 Nominations Revealed: Nani's Dasara and Rajinikanth Starrer Jailer Lead with 11 Nominations Each". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
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