B. A. Subba Rao
Encyclopedia
Bugata Venkata Subba Rao better known as B. A. Subba Rao (d: 1987) is a Telugu film producer and director. He is recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
for his lifetime contribution of Telugu cinema
.
He started his career in 1950 with Palletoori Pilla
as story, screenplay writer, director and producer. He is the person who gave N. T. Rama Rao
, the versatile actor politician, the first chance as a hero in this film. It was a bit commercial hit and both Subba Rao and Rama Rao got very good name.
He has produced some good films like Raju Peda
, Chenchu Lakshmi, Illarikam
, Bhishma under the banner of B.A.S.Productions.
He made Raju Peda
in 1954 with N.T.Rama Rao and Sudhakar in lead roles. It is a remake of Novel by Mark Twain
and Hollywood movie The Prince and the Pauper
.
Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
The Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an annual award introduced to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Telugu film industry....
for his lifetime contribution of Telugu cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
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He started his career in 1950 with Palletoori Pilla
Palletoori Pilla
Palletoori Pilla is a 1950 Telugu film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by Anjali Devi. The story was loosely based on the English play, Pizaro by Richard Sheridan. The film is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 6 centres. This is also the first film wherein...
as story, screenplay writer, director and producer. He is the person who gave N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
, the versatile actor politician, the first chance as a hero in this film. It was a bit commercial hit and both Subba Rao and Rama Rao got very good name.
He has produced some good films like Raju Peda
Raju Peda
Raju Peda or Rajoo Peda is a 1954 Telugu film produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It is a remake of The Prince and the Pauper....
, Chenchu Lakshmi, Illarikam
Illarikam
Illarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu...
, Bhishma under the banner of B.A.S.Productions.
He made Raju Peda
Raju Peda
Raju Peda or Rajoo Peda is a 1954 Telugu film produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It is a remake of The Prince and the Pauper....
in 1954 with N.T.Rama Rao and Sudhakar in lead roles. It is a remake of Novel by Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens , better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist...
and Hollywood movie The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper is an English-language novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada before its 1882 publication in the United States. The book represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction...
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Filmography
- Palletoori PillaPalletoori PillaPalletoori Pilla is a 1950 Telugu film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by Anjali Devi. The story was loosely based on the English play, Pizaro by Richard Sheridan. The film is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 6 centres. This is also the first film wherein...
in 1950 (story, screenplay, producer and director) - Tingu Ranga in 1952 (producer and director)
- Aadabrathuku in 1952 (director)
- Shyamala in 1952 (director)
- Raju PedaRaju PedaRaju Peda or Rajoo Peda is a 1954 Telugu film produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It is a remake of The Prince and the Pauper....
in 1954 (producer and director) - Palle Paduchu in 1954 (director)
- Rani Ratnaprabha in 1955 (producer and director)
- Chenchu LakshmiChenchu Lakshmi* Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava...
in 1958 (producer and director) - IllarikamIllarikamIllarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu...
in 1959 (producer) - Sahodari in 1959 (director)
- BhishmaBhishma (film)Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:...
in 1962 (producer and director) - Devatha in 1965 (director)
- Pedda Akkayya in 1967 (director)
- Bhale TammuduBhale TammuduBhale Tammudu is a 1969 Telugu film starring N. T. Rama Rao and K. R. Vijaya. Mohammed Rafi sang many of the songs, which are very popular even today.-Cast:* N. T. Rama Rao ... Ram Prasad and Shyam Prasad...
in 1969 (director) - Amayakuralu in 1971 (director)
- Sati AnasuyaSati AnasuyaSati Anasuya story is made into many Indian films in different languages. It is made into Telugu language in 1936, 1957 and 1971.-Cast:* C. Krishnaveni* Prakash Rao* Suryanarayana* Narayanrao* P. Sundaramma* Raavu Balasaraswathi* C. S. R...
in 1971 (director) - Sati Savitri in 1977 (director)
- Chilipi Krishnudu in 1978 (director)
- Setta Ramudaithe in 1979 (director)
- Mugana Sedu in 1980 (director)
- Thayiya Madilalli in 1981 (director)
- Thayi Mamathe in 1985 (director)
- Yella Hengasirinda in 1986 (director)