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Declined by Qcne 20 days ago. Last edited by KeshavaRKeshava 16 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Submission declined on 3 October 2025 by Fade258 (talk).

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Submission declined on 19 September 2025 by QuicoleJR (talk).

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Submission declined on 19 September 2025 by QuicoleJR (talk).

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Comment: Please read the referencing tutorial at WP:INTREFVE. Remove all your external links. qcne (talk) 21:27, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

Comment: Please do not resubmit again without making major improvements (namely adding additional reliable sources). QuicoleJR (talk) 14:00, 19 September 2025 (UTC)

Comment: The articles from The Times of India are a good start, but I'd like to see a few more of those before this becomes an article. QuicoleJR (talk) 13:45, 19 September 2025 (UTC)

Badiger Devendra

Badiger Devendra (also known as Devendra Badiger) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer working in kannada cinema. He is best known for his debut feature film Rudri(2020)^[1], which won multiple international awards and was screened at the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES). He has since directed IN (2023)^[2] and Vanya (2025)^[3]

Early life and education

Badiger Devendra was born in Benakall village, Koppal district, North Karnataka, to Manappa S. Badiger and Earanna M. Badiger. He grew up in Coorg and Mysore.

He completed his schooling at Mallamma and Marimallappa Education Institutions in Mysore. Later, he enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree at Maharaja's Degree College, Mysore, but discontinued in the second year.

He subsequently obtained a Diploma in IATA UFTAA in Canada.

Career before filmmaking

In 2006, Devendra established Atlas Hoppers Private limited, a travel consulting company in Bangalore. The company has been operational for more than 19 years.

Film career

Short films

Chitha Chaaye - Producer, Actor
Gandhi kidnapped Sonia - Co-producer, Actor
Highway Robbery - Co-producer

Feature films

Rudri (2020)^[1]

Badiger Devendra made his feature film debut as director and producer with Rudri^[2]. The film starred pavana gowda,^[4] who described her role as "the whole soul of Rudri.[1]"^[5]

The film won three awards at the Tagore international Film Festival and was officially screened at the Bengaluru International Film festival (BIFFES). The Hindu praised the effort of the team, The Times of india described Devendra as a filmmaker who gives "voices for the oppressed."

IN (2023)[2]

Directed and produced by Devendra. Festival screenings and reviews to be updated.

Vanya (2025)[3]

Directed and produced by Devendra. To be updated with screenings and press coverage.

Themes and style

Devendra's films frequently focus on social justice, marginalized voices, and human resilience. The Times of India^[6] has described him as a filmmaker who stands as a "voice for the oppressed."

Awards and recognition

Tagore International Film Festival (2020) - Three awards for Rudri^[7]
Bengaluru International Film Festival (2020) - Official screening/winner recognition for Rudri^[8]
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa (2024) - Selected as part of the Debut Directors Preview Committee

Filmography


Year	Title	Role	Notes
2020	Rudri^[9]	Director, Producer	Debut feature film
2023	IN^[10]	Director, Producer	Festival screenings TBA
2025	Vanya	Director, Producer	Upcoming release

Short films

Chitha Chaaye - Producer, Actor

Gandhi Kidnapped Saonia - Co-producer, Actor

Highway Robbery - Co-producer

External links

Badiger Devendra on IMDb,m.

References

^ ^a ^b Rudri, Ideaworks Motion Pictures, retrieved 2025-10-03
^ ^a ^b "Filmmakers stand as voices for the oppressed: Badiger Devendra". The Times of India. 2025-06-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
^ Mar 6, ByY Maheswara ReddyY Maheswara Reddy / Updated; 2025; Ist, 06:00. "Ode to forests". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-10-03. {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help); |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ "Pavana Gowda as Rudri bags the prestigious VIFFMP best actress award". Archived from the original on 2025-05-02. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
^ Anandraj, Shilpa (2021-12-04). "Badiger Devendra speaks on his next venture, 'In'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
^ archive, From our online (2020-10-01). "Pavana Gowda to collaborate with Rudri team for second time". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
^ Sebastian, Shilpa (2018-06-28). "The shoot of the Kannada film Rudri takes off". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
^ Sebastian, Shilpa (2019-12-09). "Pavana Gowda on her next film 'Rudri', and why it's a dream role for her". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
^ Anandraj, Shilpa (2021-02-06). "'We are happy that Rudri has touched a chord' : Badiger Devendra". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
^ Anandraj, Shilpa (2023-03-28). "Paavana Gowda talks about her solo role in the Kannada movie 'IN'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

[:0-1] Rudri, Ideaworks Motion Pictures, retrieved 2025-10-03

[:1-2] "Filmmakers stand as voices for the oppressed: Badiger Devendra". The Times of India. 2025-06-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-10-03.

[3] Mar 6, ByY Maheswara ReddyY Maheswara Reddy / Updated; 2025; Ist, 06:00. "Ode to forests". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-10-03. {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help); |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[4] "Pavana Gowda as Rudri bags the prestigious VIFFMP best actress award". Archived from the original on 2025-05-02. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

[5] Anandraj, Shilpa (2021-12-04). "Badiger Devendra speaks on his next venture, 'In'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

[6] rchive, From our online (2020-10-01). "Pavana Gowda to collaborate with Rudri team for second time". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

[7] Sebastian, Shilpa (2018-06-28). "The shoot of the Kannada film Rudri takes off". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

[8] Sebastian, Shilpa (2019-12-09). "Pavana Gowda on her next film 'Rudri', and why it's a dream role for her". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

[9] Anandraj, Shilpa (2021-02-06). "'We are happy that Rudri has touched a chord' : Badiger Devendra". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

[10] Anandraj, Shilpa (2023-03-28). "Paavana Gowda talks about her solo role in the Kannada movie 'IN'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-04.

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