S. P. Varadappa | |
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| Born | Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Varadaraj 1935 |
| Died | 8 February 2006 (aged 70–71) Bangalore, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Varadappa |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, actor |
| Family | Rajkumar (brother) Sharadamma (sister) |
Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Varadaraj (also known as S. P. Varadappa,[a] 1935 – 8 February 2006) was an Indian actor and producer in Kannada cinema. He produced films such as Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu starring Lokesh, and Hemavathi starring Udaykumar.[1]
He was an architect in shaping up Sri Vajreshwari Combines, one of the most successful banners in the Kannada film industry, under which his sister-in-law Parvathamma Rajkumar produced films starring his brother Rajkumar, and his sons Shiv RajKumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, and Puneeth Rajkumar.[2][3]
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- ^ "S.P. Varadaraj passes away". The Hindu. 9 February 2006. Archived from the original on 13 April 2006. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
S.P. Varadaraj – Varadaraj, popularly known as Varadappa
- ^ "Love is life –". The Hindu. 24 December 2010. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
Parvathamma followed Rajkumar constantly. Her keen observation, soon gave her the confidence to start Vajreshwari Combines and became the producer of all Rajkumar's films. Recalling her brother-in-law Varadappa who was a big support to her, she says, "Trimurthi was my first film. It was a big success.
- ^ "Movies Produced – Vajreshwari Combines productions include the following movies". raj-kumar.com. Retrieved 26 March 2012.