Tarun Shivappa
Indian producer
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Tarun Shivappa (Kannada: ತರುಣ್ ಶಿವಪ್ಪ) is an Indian film producer best known for his work in Kannada cinema. As of 2023, Shivappa had produced five films.
Tarun Shivappa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 April 1983 |
| Occupations | Film producer, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Victory 2, Mass Leader |
| Spouse | Manasa Tarun |
Early life
Tarun Shivappa was born on 1 April 1983 to Shivappa and Susheelamma in Attibele, a town in Bangalore, Karnataka. He graduated with Bachelor of Commerce degree from BTL Degree College & BES College. He is married to Mansa Tarun.[1]
Career
Shivappa's career in the industry began as an assistant director for a TV channel in 2007. From there, he became a film section head and programming head.[2] Shivappa founded 9 Thots Media Solutions, an advertising agency and event management company that hosts film awards and audio launch functions.[1] He then moved into film production.
Shivappa started his production company Tarun Talkies and debuted with the Kannada language film Rose in 2014.[3][4]
Shivappa teamed up with director Hari Santhosh to produce the sequel to Victory.[5] The name of the sequel was retained.[6] The film received a positive review from Indian Express who wrote, "Victory 2 - A sequel that offers four times the entertainment".[7][8]
Shivappa produced the film Khaki which was released in 2020.[9][10] In 2023, he produced Choo Mantar.[11][12][13][14][15]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rose | |
| 2017 | Mass Leader | |
| 2018 | Victory 2 | |
| 2020 | Khaki | |
| 2023 | Choo Mantar |