Hemanth M. Rao
Writing
- Born
- September 17, 1977 (age 49) · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Hemanth M. Rao (born September 4, 1983) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who works primarily in Kannada cinema.
He made his directorial debut with the drama Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016), which he also wrote. The film was remade in Tamil as 60 Vayadhu Maaniram (2018), with Rao credited for the original story. In 2018, he co-wrote the screenplay for the Hindi black comedy thriller Andhadhun, winning the National Film Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
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Rao followed this with the neo-noir thriller Kavaludaari (2019), which he wrote and directed. The film was subsequently remade in Tamil as Kabadadaari (2021) and in Telugu as Kapatadhaari (2021), both carrying his story credit. In 2023, he wrote, directed, and co-edited the two-part romantic drama Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A and Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side B.
As a producer, Rao has backed independent Kannada productions through his banner, including Humble Politician Nograj (2018), Bheemasena Nalamaharaja (2020), and Agnyathavasi (2025). His early credits include an acting appearance in the television film The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance (2000).
Known for
Andhadhun
October 5, 2018
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A
September 1, 2023
Kavaludaari
April 12, 2019
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B
November 17, 2023
Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu
June 3, 2016
Humble Politician Nograj
January 12, 2018
Kabadadaari
January 28, 2021
Bheemasena Nalamaharaja
October 29, 2020
Kapatadhaari
February 19, 2021
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
August 31, 2018
Agnyathavasi
April 11, 2025
Bhairavana Kone Paata
Behind the camera15
- 2025Agnyathavasi Producer
- 2023Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B Director, Writer, Editor
- 2023Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A Director, Editor, Writer
- 2021Kapatadhaari Original Story
- 2021Kabadadaari Original Story
- 2020Bheemasena Nalamaharaja Producer
- 2019Kavaludaari Director, Writer
- 2018Andhadhun Screenplay
- 201860 Vayadhu Maaniram Story
- 2018Humble Politician Nograj