Mukesh Kumar Singh is not just a filmmaker—he’s a storyteller with vision, a director with depth, and a creative soul who brings history, mythology, and emotion to life on screen.
A gold medalist in Dramatic Arts and a qualified UGC lecturer, Mr. Singh began his journey on the stage. With early work in All India Radio, IPTA, and the Song and Drama Division of India, he quickly built a reputation for his powerful storytelling and strong cultural roots.
🎬 KANNAPPA: A Mythology Epic in Motion
Currently, he is directing KANNAPPA—a high-profile Telugu film that’s making waves even before release. Starring Vishnu Manchu and Preity Mukundan in lead roles, this film features a powerhouse cast:
Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, R. Sarathkumar, Madhubala, Brahmanandam, and more.
Produced by 24 Frames Factory, KANNAPPA is set to be one of the most talked-about films of the year—majestic in scale and mythological in essence.
🏆 The Award-Winning Short Film Creator
Beyond big screens, Mr. Singh has left his mark in the short film world with titles like:
- Bruno
- Teacher
- Home Sweet Home
These three shorts have been selected by 64 national and international festivals, winning 16 prestigious awards including:
- Best Director for Bruno at Prague International Film Awards
- Best Director for Home Sweet Home at Himachal International Film Festival 2024
📺 The TV Legend
Mr. Singh is also a celebrated name in Indian television. His direction has shaped some of the most iconic shows across genres:
- 🌟 Mahabharat (Star Plus) – One of the grandest Indian TV productions, with a 9-star IMDb rating
- 🙏 Mere Sai (Sony TV) – One of the most-loved spiritual dramas
- 🧠 Tenali Rama
- 🦅 Dharmayoddha Garud
- ⚔ Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman
- 👑 Chandra Nandini
- 🌊 Paapnashini Ganga
- 🕉 Ramayan, Bandhan, Meera, and many more…
His shows have not only ruled TRP charts but also won critical and audience acclaim.
🌍 Global Collaborator, Creative Leader
With Curry Western Productions, founded alongside renowned Swiss director Kamal Musale, Mr. Singh has taken Indian stories to the world. Their international projects include:
- 🎥 Mumbai Bird – A bold experimental indie
- 🎬 Curry Western – An English-language cross-cultural drama
- 🤝 Mother Teresa and Me – A powerful Indo-Swiss-British co-production
He’s also been praised as a “top-class fixer” by Canadian journalist Céline Galipeau, for his brilliant handling of international crews in India.
And yes—he was the line producer for Eqaab (Punishment), one of the first feature films from the UAE, shot in Arabic, Urdu, and Persian.
🔮 What’s Next?
Mr. Singh has penned a feature film titled Ru-ba-Ru—an official remake of a celebrated South Korean film, currently under production under his own banner, MKS Productions.
But his most ambitious dream?
Bringing the epic Mahabharata to life on the silver screen in three cinematic parts—rich in VFX, emotion, and historical depth.
❤️ His Vision
Mukesh Kumar Singh believes in the power of human stories—stories that speak to the heart, cross borders, and inspire both the masses and the classes.
With unmatched experience, global collaborations, and a burning passion for storytelling, he continues to shape the future of Indian cinema—one legendary story at a time.
