Puri Jagannadh written and directed action crime film Businessman turned 13 years. The film was produced by R. R. Venkat under the banner of R. R. Makers.
Businessman starring Mahesh Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, Prakash Raj, Nassar in the lead roles, was released in theatres on 13th January 2012. Raghu Babu, Sayaji Shinde, Raza Murad, Subbaraju, Brahmaji, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, and Bharath Reddy portrayed crucial roles in this film.
The film marked Kajal Aggarwal's maiden collaboration with Mahesh Babu and director Puri Jagannadh. Businessman marked 17th film for Mahesh Babu in a lead role.
The film marked 2nd collaboration between Mahesh Babu and director Puri Jagannadh after Pokiri in 2006. Businessman marked 22nd directorial venture of Puri Jagannadh. He made his directorial debut with the romantic action film Badri starring Pawan Kalyan, Amisha Patel, Renu Desai.
Thaman S. composed the music of this film marking his second collaboration with Mahesh Babu after Dookudu. Shyam K. Naidu handled the cinematography and M. S. Rajashekhar Reddy (S. R. Shekhar) edited this film.
At the 60th Filmfare Awards South, the film received 5 nominations and won 1 award. At the 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards, the film received 10 nominations and won 2 awards.
At Santosham Film Awards 2013, the film received 3 nominations and won all 3 awards. The film was remade in Bengali as Boss in 2013 starring Superstar Jeet and Subhashree Ganguly. Shruti Haasan was initially considered for the female lead role, but eventually, Kajal Aggarwal was chosen.
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