Jayanna Combines Production (JCP) is an Indian film production and distribution company that works in

Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directed ...

History

Jayanna Combines was founded by Jayanna in 1995. Jayanna was an engineering student at

R.V. College of Engineering Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (RVCE or RV College of Engineering, ''Rāshtrīya Vidyālaya Tāntrika Mahāvidyālaya'') is an autonomous private technical co-educational college established in Bangalore, India in 1963. RVCE is reco ...

Bangalore Bangalore (), officially Bengaluru (), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of more than and a metropolitan population of around , making it the third most populous city and fifth most ...

. In 1994 his father suddenly expired. At his last stages Jayanna 's father handed over him to his uncle KV Keshava Murthy to take care. KV Keshava Murthy was an managing partner in Abhimaan movie theatre Bangalore. Jayanna joined him as a booking clerk. He was too shy to ask his uncle for Rs 2,500 which was required for his college fee. Jayanna had managed a merit seat, but gave up in the third year. He continued working in the Abhiman theatre till it was sold. Jayanna then opened a film distribution office near Madappa Mess, Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore in a 10x10 ft office and began distributing Hindi films on second runs and 'after-city' releases. Bhogendra who owned the Maruti tent cinema on Magadi Road, Bangalore met Jayanna as a business acquaintance when Jayanna was distributing Hindi films on second runs to him. They decided to distribute Kannada films together. That is how they started. They started with the film ''Police Dog'' and distributed films like '' Marma'', ''Devaru Varavanu Kotre'', ''Devarane'', '' Dhruva'', ''

Hrudayavantha ''Hrudayavantha'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by P. Vasu and produced by K. Manju. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Nagma and Anu Prabhakar. The film met with average reviews upon release. The soundtrack an ...

'' etc. All of them failed to return their investment. Jayanna and Bhogendra togetherly opened new office on 15 August 2003. ''

Chandra Chakori ''Chandra Chakori'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada language romance drama film directed and written by S. Narayan. The film stars Murali, Priya and Naaz, all making their debuts, along with Srinagar Kitty and Doddanna in other pivotal roles. The film ...

'' and ''

Daasa ''Daasa'' is a 2003 Kannada-language action drama film directed and written by P. N. Sathya. The film stars Darshan (Kannada actor), Darshan and Amrutha whilst Sathyajtih and Avinash Yelandur, Avinash play other pivotal roles. The film featured ...

'' became their first hits as distributors. Then they started to regularly distribute Darshan 's films such as '' Ayya'', '' Bhoopati'', ''

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'', ''

Suntaragaali ''Suntaragaali'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada language romantic action film directed by Sadhu Kokila and written by Ranganath. Besides direction, Sadhu Kokila has composed the music and also enacted in a supporting role. The main cast includes Dars ...

'' and the list went on. They made money in some and lost in some. '' Snehana Preethina'' and ''Parodi'' were losses. Jayanna and Bhogendra then distributed ''

Jothe Jotheyali ''Jothe Jotheyali'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language romance film directed by Dinakar Thoogudeepa and produced by Meena Thoogudeepa. The film stars Prem and Ramya. The music for the movie was composed by a debutante music composer V. Harikrish ...

'', ''

Mungaru Male ''Mungaru Male'' () is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Yogaraj Bhat, and produced by E. Krishnappa. It stars Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi and Anant Nag. The film is believed to have shaped and strengthened t ...

'', '' Duniya'' which were silver jubilee hits. ''

Pallakki ''Pallakki'' is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by K. Narendra Babu and written by Paramesh. The film stars Prem Kumar and newcomer Ramnitu Chaudhary. The film was produced by P2 Productions. The film released on 4 ...

'' and ''

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'' ran for 100 days. Then they went on to distribute 150 films. 75 per cent of them became hits.

Production

Jayanna and Bhogendra started regular production of films with 2008 film ''Arjun'' starring Darshan and

Meera Chopra Meera Chopra, is an Indian actress and model who appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi-language films. In Tamil films, she is credited as Nila. Personal life Meera is a cousin of Indian actresses Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra. Film caree ...

. In 2011 they produced ''

Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam ''Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam'' is a 2011 Indian Kannada-language romance film starring Duniya Vijay and Ramya. The film is directed by Preetam Gubbi of ''Mungaru Male'' fame. Jayanna and Bhogendra have jointly produced this venture under J ...

'' starring Duniya Vijay,

Ramya Ramya (Sanskrit: रम्य) is a Sanskrit female given name, which means "pleasant" and "delightful". Notable people * Ramya (born 1982), Indian actress and politician * Ramya Barna (born 1986), Indian actress * Ramya Krishnan (born 1970), ...

and ''

Paramathma ''Paramatman'' (Sanskrit: परमात्मन्, IAST: Paramātman) or ''Paramātmā'' is the Absolute ''Atman'', or supreme Self, in various philosophies such as the Vedanta and Yoga schools in Hindu theology, as well as other Indian re ...

'' starring Puneeth Rajkumar,

Deepa Sannidhi Deepa Sannidhi (born Rahasya) is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Kannada films. She made her acting debut in the 2011 film ''Saarathi''. Personal life Rahasya was born in Chikkamagalur district of Karnataka to Shashidhar and Nanda. She ...

, Aindrita Ray. In 2012 they produced '' Jaanu'' starring Yash,

and ''

Drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been ...

'' starring Yash, Radhika Pandit,

Sathish Ninasam Shiva, known by his screen name Sathish Ninasam, is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada films. Having made his film debut with ''Madesha'' (2008), Sathish appeared in small but significant roles in films like ''Manasaare'' (2009), ''Panchar ...

Sindhu Lokanath Sindhu known by her stage name Sindhu Loknath, is an Indian actress and model. She made her debut in films, with a cameo role in '' Parichaya'' (2009). She is recognized for her performances in '' Lifeu Ishtene'' (2011), ''Drama'' (2012), '' C ...

. In 2013 they produced '' Googly'' starring Yash,

Kriti Kharbanda Kriti Kharbanda (born 29 October 1990) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Kannada, Hindi and Telugu language films. After beginning her career as a model, she made her acting debut with the Telugu film '' Boni'' (2009) and her Kann ...

. Only after '' Googly'' they started seeing real money.

Filmography

References

https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/The-men-behind-Rana-Vikrama-Mungaru-Male/articleshow/46902872.cms

External links

* * {{IMDb name, 5305472, Bhogendra 1995 establishments in Karnataka Indian film studios Film production companies based in Bangalore