Raj Nidimoru

Date of birth 04 Aug 1979

Born Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Also known as Raj & DK, Raj

Profession(s) Director

Years active 2002 - Present

Last updated: 2026-07-31 19:41 GMT+0530

About

Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., widely and affectionately known as Raj & DK. They are a highly acclaimed Indian American film director and producer duo. Specifically, they are famous for their incredibly unique works in Bollywood. Fans and critics alike deeply appreciate their quirky filmmaking style and distinct sense of humor!

Breaking New Ground With 99

Interestingly, as Indian emigrants to the United States, Raj & DK brought a completely fresh perspective to their first Hindi feature film, 99. This highly original crime-comic-thriller-historical-fiction movie is brilliantly set in Mumbai and Delhi.

Consequently, it received glowing praise worldwide. The New York Times proudly called it “funny, inventive, refreshing,” while Box Office magazine in the USA declared that the film “sets new standards in Hindi cinema!” Additionally, a number of major Indian publications happily gave the film four-star reviews.

Massive Acclaim for Shor in the City

Building on this early momentum, they wrote and directed the widely known sleeper hit, Shor in the City. Without a doubt, it became the most critically acclaimed Hindi film of its release year. Not only did it receive excellent reviews from across media publications, but it was also filmed on a micro-budget.

Because of this brilliant financial planning, the film became completely profitable even before its official release! Furthermore, it was proudly selected to screen at various high-profile film festivals all across the world.

Creating Cult Classics and Modern Comedies

Raj & DK also delivered the clutter-breaking hit Go Goa Gone, starring Saif Ali Khan. Remarkably, this project introduced India to its very first genre-bending slacker and horror-comedy! Ultimately, it became a massive cult film, especially beloved among younger audiences.

Following that massive success, their next project was the clever meta rom-com Happy Ending. Finally, their latest exciting offering is the thrilling action comedy A Gentleman, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez.