Munirathna

Munirathna Naidu, more commonly known as Munirathna, was born on 23rd July 1964 in Kodandaramapura, Malleshwaram, Bangalore, Karnataka. His early career began as a contractor, but he soon made a mark in the Kannada film industry, becoming a successful film producer.

Over the past 25 years, he has produced several popular Kannada films, contributing significantly to the growth and advancement of Kannada cinema. Some of his notable productions include Aunty Preethse, Raktha Kanneeru, Anatharu, Katari Veera Surasundarangi, and Kurukshetra.

In 2010, Munirathna entered politics, being elected as a BBMP Corporator for Yeshwanthpur Ward No. 37. His political journey continued when he was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Rajarajeshwari Nagar constituency in 2013. He was re-elected in 2018 and again in 2020, demonstrating his popularity in the region. However, in 2019, Munirathna made the decision to resign from the Assembly, but he continued to remain active in politics.

In 2021, Munirathna took on a significant role in the Karnataka government as the Minister of Horticulture and Planning, Programme Monitoring & Statistics, a position he held until recently. His leadership in these areas reflected his commitment to state development.

Despite his political influence, Munirathna faced a setback in the 2023 Assembly elections when he was defeated by Kusuma H. from the Indian National Congress.

Beyond politics, Munirathna is known for his charitable efforts and his dedication to improving the lives of those in his constituency. He has initiated various programs to support education and healthcare for the less privileged, earning him respect and recognition among his supporters. His work in community development has made him a notable figure in Karnataka’s political landscape.

Munirathna’s personal life includes a background rooted in his family, with his father, Subramanya Naidu, being an important influence. Financially, his declared net worth is Rs 293.60 crore, though he also has liabilities amounting to Rs 102.22 crore. Despite his successes, Munirathna has eight criminal cases filed against him.

Recently, he was held in Parappana Agrahara because of an SC/ST atrocity case filed at the Vyalikaval police station in Bengaluru. He was arrested on September 14 in Kolar’s Mulabagal taluk and was given bail by a Bengaluru court on September 19.

However, just minutes after he was released from Parappana Agrahara Prison, he was arrested again for a case of repeated rape.