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Gods of Dharmapuri (G.O.D), We partnered with India's leading OTT, Zee5, which is one of the most streamed Telugu language shows on the domain. ‘Gods of Dharmapuri’ is a story of a gangster and the family of Pratap Reddy, spanning a 16-year period in the 1960s and 70s. It is a story about the quest for power, the hunger to gain it and the greediness to retain it.

‘Unheard’ is a powerful historical drama driven by poignant conversations. Set in the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle, it is an intense exploration of various themes such as freedom, communal harmony as well as the very ideologies that constitute the soul of a nation. Written to break the mould of traditional storytelling, it is all about exploring the human psyche, especially during a time of national tribulation, and understanding the power of conversation.

As humans, there is so much we are unable to fathom about the world beyond, and are all restricted by our own perceptions of the metaphysical realm that exists beyond our reality. But what happens when a window opens for an individual into this infinite expanse?
‘Adrishya Jalakangal’ is one such surrealistic exploration of the other side, that attempts to answer this mystical question, with many themes such as love, war and loss deeply interwoven into its storyline.

Justice can often elude even the best of societies, in a world tarnished with injustice of all kinds. In an unjust society, it is one’s moral duty to take a stand for the truth and goodness. But where does a clear conscience lead one in a wicked world?
‘Dvija’ thoroughly explores this question and the highly complex concept of justice and privilege, and is a period drama set in Cochin State, 1905, in the backdrop of the caste system. A reflection of the broken lives that are a consequence of a deeply broken society, ‘Dvija’ holds a mirror to the moral deprivation of those with privilege and power.

‘Minimum’ aspires to capture the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the countless immigrants who leave their homes in pursuit of better opportunities, and attempts to bring to life their journeys and resilience, as they start their life anew in a foreign land.
A heart-warming tale of hope, tenacity and acceptance, ‘Minimum’ is extremely universal in its depiction of the human spirit under unexpected circumstances, as the protagonist navigates her way through the unforeseen crossroads in her life.

Loss is perhaps one of the most intensely personal emotions across all of nature, and it is something that is unfortunately inevitable in all of life. The story of Giddh tries to understand this deep rooted emotion that pierces through the heart and shakes the soul, through the poignant story of a daily wage worker, whose son is his entire universe.
Encompassing many deep rooted questions on love and loss, the story raises many questions that will stay with the viewers for a long time.
About
Since its inception, Ellanar Films has been artistically fuelled to bring to life exceptional works of art and collaborate with passionate storytellers to bring their craft to the audiences. At the heart of it – we are storytellers aiming to push the boundaries of art, through our love for the craft of filmmaking.
Self expression in all its forms is what drives us to present the most personal, compelling and entertaining tales to the most diverse audiences, which is the foundation of our truly ‘glocal’ content. we are building the future of content – propelling, pushing and projecting stories that are universal, yet deeply rooted, on a global scale.
With a vibrant and diverse leadership, Ellanar Films’ expertise extends to domains as varied as Big-screen cinema, Documentaries, short films, Digital content and AD films.
Team

RADHIKA LAVU
FOUNDER & PRODUCER
After learning the nuances of filmmaking from Goldsmiths College, University of London, Radhika worked as an independent filmmaker for a while before sowing the seed of Ellanar Films. She was recently recognized with one of the highest corporate honours of India, the ‘Business world 40 under 40 Achievement’ at the Young Entrepreneur Summit, the ‘Women Entrepreneur’ Award as well as ‘Women Who Lead’ National Award in 2021. After producing numerous documentaries, short films, ad films and corporate reels, Radhika had found commercial success in the OTT space, having produced Gods of Dharmapuri (GOD), a Telugu web series on Zee5 and Unheard, on Disney+ Hotstar. She intends to make films that connect with people and create cinematic experience for a wider audience across the world.

MADHAV KRISHNA
BUSINESS HEAD
Movies fascinate Madhav along with music in which he’s extensively trained. That explains why Madhav, who has a master’s degree in Project Management and worked in a corporate field for a decade took a leap into the creative world of films. Under his guidance, the strategic and operational frame work at Ellanar films underwent a sea change. He is instrumental in building the entire back-end support required for producing a film, facilitating the production of each film right from pre-production stage to release in domestic and international markets. Madhav Krishna comes with a work experience of 13+ years in the corporate sector. He is an Engineer and has a masters in Project Management from the university of Warwick, UK.
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Our work
Radhika Lavu
Unheard
2019 Malayalam Disney+ Hotstar
A commercial and critical success that was screened at several coveted international film festivals, Unheard is a historical saga with a philosophical take on the instrumental events that played a key role in the Indian Independence movement.
Set in pre-Independence Hyderabad, it explores many deeply stirring themes such as freedom, self-sacrifice and the ideals that make up the soul of a nation. With a unique storytelling approach, Unheard stirs poignant conversations that explore the events of the times and attempt to understand the conviction, value system and extraordinary patriotism that were the driving force for countless ‘Unheard’ heroes, who laid down their lives for India’s freedom.
Radhika Lavu
God
2019 Malayalam Disney+ Hotstar
GOD is an exploration of relentless ambition, through the journey of a man who is ruthless in his pursuit of climbing the ladder of power. A very popular Telugu language OTT show, GOD is a gangster crime drama – a highly unchartered genre for regional filmmakers.
With a riveting screenplay, picturesque settings and powerful performances, GOD brings to life the gruesome underbelly of the world of crime, and the mayhem and havoc it wreaks on those who are caught in its dirty web.
Radhika Lavu
Minimum
2019 Malayalam Disney+ Hotstar
Minimum aspires to capture the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the countless immigrants who leave their homes in pursuit of better opportunities, and attempts to bring to life their journeys and resilience, as they start their life anew in a foreign land.
A heart-warming tale of hope, tenacity and acceptance, Minimum is extremely universal in its depiction of the human spirit under unexpected circumstances, as the protagonist navigates her way through the unforeseen crossroads in her life.
Radhika Lavu
Adrishya Jalakangal
2019 Malayalam Disney+ Hotstar
As humans, there is so much we are unable to fathom about the world beyond, and are all restricted by our own perceptions of the metaphysical realm that exists beyond our reality. But what happens when a window opens for an individual into this infinite expanse?
Adrishya Jalakangal is one such surrealistic exploration of the other side, that attempts to answer this mystical question, with many themes such as love, war and loss deeply interwoven into its storyline.
Radhika Lavu
Dvija
2019 Malayalam Disney+ Hotstar
Justice can often elude even the best of societies, in a world tarnished with injustice of all kinds. In an unjust society, it is one’s moral duty to take a stand for the truth and goodness. But where does a clear conscience lead one in a wicked world?
Dvija thoroughly explores this question and the highly complex concept of justice and privilege, and is a period drama set in Cochin State, 1905, in the backdrop of the caste system. A reflection of the broken lives that are a consequence of a deeply broken society, Dvija holds a mirror to the moral deprivation of those with privilege and power.
Radhika Lavu
Giddh
2019 Malayalam Disney+ Hotstar
As humans, there is so much we are unable to fathom about the world beyond, and are all restricted by our own perceptions of the metaphysical realm that exists beyond our reality. But what happens when a window opens for an individual into this infinite expanse?
Adrishya Jalakangal is one such surrealistic exploration of the other side, that attempts to answer this mystical question, with many themes such as love, war and loss deeply interwoven into its storyline.
Uniquely shaped by the values of empathy and unrestricted imagination, our work process is as creative as the end results. Extremely democratic in its workings, Ellanar invites and encourages ideas from each and every member of the cast and crew.
News
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Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space
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Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space
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Gods Of Dharmapuri on Zee5
Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space
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Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space
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Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space
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Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space
THE PERFECT SCORE: UNDERSTANDING AND ACING
Regional language markets (in content business) are gaining momentum and Hindi market is already and adequately discovered. Experimentation is much larger within the regional space
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