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Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, better known as Kanta Rao (16 November 1923 – March 22, 2009), was an Indian film actor and film producer from Andhra Pradesh
, India
. He acted in more than 400 Telugu
mythological, social and folklore movies. He also acted in a few Hindi
, Kannada and Tamil
movies. He produced about five films under the banner Hema/Hyma Films. In the 1960s he was one of the primary actors in Telugu cinema, along with N. T. Rama Rao
and Akkineni Nageshwara Rao.
Kanta Rao was very famous for portraying the role of Narada
in mythological Telugu cinema
. He played other roles, notably those of Lord Krishna, Arjuna
, Pandu
raj and Lakshmana
.
Kanta Rao acted in many folklore movies and was famous for his fencing and sword fighting. Therefore he was also famous as Kattula Kanta Rao. Most of these movies were directed by "Janapada Brahma" B. Vittalacharya
.
, it corresponds to Rudhirodgari Samvatsara Kartika
Sudha Ashtami day. Their ancestors belongs to Tadepalli village, hence it became their family name. He lost his father next year. His primary education was done in Gudibanda and Khammam
. He was exposed to puranas and Hindu epic stories from his grandmother.
Surabhi Drama troup has visited their village. Impressed by their professional performances, he established "Balamitra Natya Mandali" and used to play Gayopakhyanam
and Madhuseva plays with his friends. He played the character Brahma in Sri Krishna Leelalu in Surabhi group and subsequently in Madhuseva, Kanakatara, Telugu Talli plays.
He was sent to Tenali
to deviate from the drama activities. Tenali used to be very active in drama activities with stalwarts like Pulipati Lakshminarayana. He used to stay in same street wherein Rentachintala Satyanarayana, Banda Kanakalingeswara Rao used to live in.
He then shifted to Madras in 1950 and used stay with T. Krishnamachari, who used to work as assistant director for H. M. Reddy
's Rohini Pictures.
H. M. Reddy gave him chance to play a small role in Nirdoshi
in 1951 and as his hero for Pratigna in 1953. He has acted in 450 films and in about 100 films as hero, whereas in others as different character roles. They include some popular roles in films like Jayasimha
(1955), Shri Krishna Pandaviyam
(1966), Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu (1963), Lava Kusha
(1963), Nartanasala
(1963), Pandava Vanavasam
(1965) and Muthyala Muggu
(1975). His last movie was ‘Pandurangadu’ with Balakrishna and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
in 2008.
Though he was never as rich as his contemporaries, he was comfortable. He made four films in between 1969 and 1974, Saptaswaralu
, Gandara Gandadu, Premajeevulu and Gundelu Theesina Monagadu and lost all his previous earnings. The last film he made was Swathi Chinukulu. Subsequently he shifted to Hyderabad.
Other movies as actor.
His son Raja (Rajeswara Rao) has acted in Sudigundalu
, Prema Jeevulu, Gandara Gandadu, Gundelu Teesina Monagadu, Swati Chinukulu, Ukku Pidugu, Rajasimha, Evaru Monagadu, Maro Prapancham and Manushulu Matti Bommalu.
His son Satyam also has acted in Saptaswaralu, Prema Jeevulu and Gandara Gandadu.
at Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad on March 22, 2009 due to cancer complications.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He acted in more than 400 Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
mythological, social and folklore movies. He also acted in a few Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, Kannada and Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
movies. He produced about five films under the banner Hema/Hyma Films. In the 1960s he was one of the primary actors in Telugu cinema, along with 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...
and Akkineni Nageshwara Rao.
Kanta Rao was very famous for portraying the role of Narada
Narada
Narada or Narada Muni is a divine sage from the Vaisnava tradition, who plays a prominent role in a number of the Puranic texts, especially in the Bhagavata Purana, and in the Ramayana...
in mythological 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...
. He played other roles, notably those of Lord Krishna, Arjuna
Arjuna
Arjuna in Indian mythology is the greatest warrior on earth and is one of the Pandavas, the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata. Arjuna, whose name means 'bright', 'shining', 'white' or 'silver' Arjuna (Devanagari: अर्जुन, Thai: อรชุน, Orachun, Tamil: Arjunan, Indonesian and Javanese: Harjuna,...
, Pandu
Pandu
In the Mahābhārata epic, King Pandu is the son of Ambalika and Rishi Ved Vyasa. He is more popularly known as the father of the Pandavas and ruled Hastinapur.-Birth:...
raj and Lakshmana
Lakshmana
Lakshmana was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the famous epic Ramayana...
.
Kanta Rao acted in many folklore movies and was famous for his fencing and sword fighting. Therefore he was also famous as Kattula Kanta Rao. Most of these movies were directed by "Janapada Brahma" B. Vittalacharya
B. Vittalacharya
B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:...
.
Early life
Kanta Rao was born to Keshavarao and Seetaramamma at Gudibanda village on November 16, 1923. According to Hindu calendarHindu calendar
The hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization, and today there are several regional Indian calendars, as well as an Indian national calendar. Nepali calendar, Bengali calendar, Malayalam calendar, Tamil calendar, Telugu calendar, Kannada...
, it corresponds to Rudhirodgari Samvatsara Kartika
Kartika (month)
Kartika , is a month of Hindu and Bengali calendars, named after the Hindu god, Kartikeya....
Sudha Ashtami day. Their ancestors belongs to Tadepalli village, hence it became their family name. He lost his father next year. His primary education was done in Gudibanda and Khammam
Khammam
Khammam , is the headquarters of the Khammam District in Andhra Pradesh state of India and is located about east of state capital, Hyderabad...
. He was exposed to puranas and Hindu epic stories from his grandmother.
Surabhi Drama troup has visited their village. Impressed by their professional performances, he established "Balamitra Natya Mandali" and used to play Gayopakhyanam
Gayopakhyanam
Gayopakhyanam is a Telugu play written by Chilakamarthi Lakshmi Narasimham in 1890. It is also called Prachanda Yadavam . This play is the forerunner in presenting fictional themes in the Hindu Epics...
and Madhuseva plays with his friends. He played the character Brahma in Sri Krishna Leelalu in Surabhi group and subsequently in Madhuseva, Kanakatara, Telugu Talli plays.
He was sent to Tenali
Tenali
Tenali , is a town and a mandal in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, South India. It has a population of 149,839 . It is located 16 miles east of Guntur City. Three canals of the Krishna River flow through Tenali making it a part of the rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh. One of the canals is...
to deviate from the drama activities. Tenali used to be very active in drama activities with stalwarts like Pulipati Lakshminarayana. He used to stay in same street wherein Rentachintala Satyanarayana, Banda Kanakalingeswara Rao used to live in.
He then shifted to Madras in 1950 and used stay with T. Krishnamachari, who used to work as assistant director for H. M. Reddy
H. M. Reddy
H. M. Reddy produced the first south talkie movie, Bhakta Prahlada. His full name was Hanumappa Muniappa Reddy and he was also referred as HM Reddy. Before making his own productions, he worked as assistant to Ardeshir Irani, creator of the first Indian talkie Alam Ara...
's Rohini Pictures.
H. M. Reddy gave him chance to play a small role in Nirdoshi
Nirdoshi
Nirdoshi or Niraparadhi is a 1951 Telugu/Tamil film produced and directed by H. M. Reddy. Mukkamala Krishna Murthy played role of hero whereas Anjali Devi played double role. This film is remembered for the difficult portrayal of Anjali Devi...
in 1951 and as his hero for Pratigna in 1953. He has acted in 450 films and in about 100 films as hero, whereas in others as different character roles. They include some popular roles in films like Jayasimha
Jayasimha
People called Jayasimha :*Eastern Chalukyas**Jayasimha I **Jayasimha II *Western Chalukyas**Jayasimha II *Paramara kings**Jayasimha I **Jayasimha II...
(1955), Shri Krishna Pandaviyam
Shri Krishna Pandaviyam
Sri Krishna Pandaviyam is a 1966 Pauranic film directed by N.T.Rama Rao and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in Mahabharatha focussing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva...
(1966), Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu (1963), Lava Kusha
Lava Kusha
Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the...
(1963), Nartanasala
Nartanasala
Narthanasala is a classical mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Samudrala Raghavacharya wrote the story and dialogues. It is produced by Rajyam Pictures in Black and White.-Cast:-Crew:...
(1963), Pandava Vanavasam
Pandava Vanavasam
Pandava Vanavasam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Bheemudu*S. V. Ranga Rao ... Duryodhanudu*Kanta Rao ... Lord Krishna...
(1965) and Muthyala Muggu
Muthyala Muggu
Muthyala Muggu is a 1975 film adaption of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sreedhar, Sangeetha, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The movie introduced Sangeetha and Rao to the Telugu screen...
(1975). His last movie was ‘Pandurangadu’ with Balakrishna and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...
in 2008.
Though he was never as rich as his contemporaries, he was comfortable. He made four films in between 1969 and 1974, Saptaswaralu
Saptaswaralu
Saptaswaralu or Sapta Swaralu is a 1969 Telugu film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by famous actor Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao under the banner Hema Films....
, Gandara Gandadu, Premajeevulu and Gundelu Theesina Monagadu and lost all his previous earnings. The last film he made was Swathi Chinukulu. Subsequently he shifted to Hyderabad.
Actor
This is the complete list of his films according to his autobiographical work, Anaganaga Oka Rakumarudu.| Year | Film | Language | Character | Director |
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| 1951 | Nirdoshi Nirdoshi Nirdoshi or Niraparadhi is a 1951 Telugu/Tamil film produced and directed by H. M. Reddy. Mukkamala Krishna Murthy played role of hero whereas Anjali Devi played double role. This film is remembered for the difficult portrayal of Anjali Devi... |
Telugu | H. M. Reddy H. M. Reddy H. M. Reddy produced the first south talkie movie, Bhakta Prahlada. His full name was Hanumappa Muniappa Reddy and he was also referred as HM Reddy. Before making his own productions, he worked as assistant to Ardeshir Irani, creator of the first Indian talkie Alam Ara... |
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| 1953 | Pratigna | Telugu | Pratap | H. M. Reddy H. M. Reddy H. M. Reddy produced the first south talkie movie, Bhakta Prahlada. His full name was Hanumappa Muniappa Reddy and he was also referred as HM Reddy. Before making his own productions, he worked as assistant to Ardeshir Irani, creator of the first Indian talkie Alam Ara... |
| 1955 | Jayasimha Jayasimha (film) Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The... |
Telugu | Vijayasimha | D. Yoganand |
| Kanyadanam | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| 1956 | Bhakta Markandeya | Telugu | B. S. Ranga B. S. Ranga Bindinganavale Srinivas Iyengar Ranga was born in Magadi Village in the erstwhile princely state of Mysore . After an art-enriched childhood wherein he interacted with many stage personalities, B.S.Ranga entered the field of photography... |
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| Ilavelpu Ilavelpu Ilavelpu or Ilavelupu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by D. Yoganand. The story is based on the successful Tamil film, Ethirpaaraathathu... |
Telugu | D. Yoganand | ||
| Sri Gowri Mahatyam | Telugu | |||
| 1957 | Sati Anasuya Sati Anasuya Sati 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... |
Telugu | K. B. Nagabhushanam | |
| 1958 | Ganga Gowri Samvadamu | Telugu | Narada Muni | V.N. Reddy |
| Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham | Telugu | Sattiraju Lakshmi Narayana | ||
| 1959 | Bhakta Ambarisha | Bolla Subba Rao | ||
| Jaya Vijaya | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| Sabash Ramudu | Telugu | C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... |
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| Sati Sukanya | Telugu | Ashwini Devatalu | ||
| 1960 | Bhakta Ragunatha | Telugu | Samudrala Raghavacharya Samudrala Raghavacharya Samudrala Raghavacharya also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer, producer, director and playback singer of Telugu films, Andhra Pradesh, India... |
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| Bhatti Vikramarka Bhatti Vikramarka Bhatti Vikramarka is a 1960 Telugu film directed by Jampana Chandrasekhara Rao and produced by Polisetty Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy. It is a commercial hit film ran for 100-days.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Bhatti | Jampana Chandrasekhara Rao | |
| Chivaraku Migiledi | Telugu | Prakasam | Gutha Ramineedu Gutha Ramineedu Gutha Ramineedu is a famous Telugu film director. He directed movies with social values and respected to maintain the same values personally.... |
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| Deepavali | Telugu | Narada Muni | Rajanikanth Sabnavis | |
| Devantakudu | Telugu | Sri Mahavishnu | C. Pullaiah C. Pullaiah Chittajallu Pullaiah popularly known as C. Pullaiah is an eminent Telugu film director. He is one among those film personalities associated with the Telugu movie right from its silent movie days. His son C. S... |
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| Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima | Telugu | Madhava | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| Mangalyam | Telugu | B.S.Narayana | ||
| Rama Sundari | Telugu | Hunsur Krishnamurthy | ||
| Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani | Telugu | S. D. Lal | ||
| Sanchari | Telugu | |||
| Shantinivasam | Telugu | C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... |
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| Sri Krishna Rayabaram Sri Krishna Rayabaram Sri Krishna Rayabaram is a popular Telugu drama written by Tirupati Venkata Kavulu in the early 20th century. It was made as a Telugu film in 1960. Many actors and companies have staged this production throughout Andhra Pradesh, India, and abroad.-The plot:The plot is based on the story of... |
Telugu | |||
| 1961 | Bikari Ramudu | Telugu | Palagummi Padmaraju Palagummi Padmaraju Palagummi Padmaraju, shortly P. Padmaraju is famous Telugu writer and winner of Sahitya Akademi Award. He is very good at delineating the psychological aspects of different kinds of people.... |
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| Pellikani Pillalu | Telugu | C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... |
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| Sabash Raja | Telugu | P. S. Ramakrishna Rao | ||
| Sati Sulochana Sati Sulochana Sati Sulochana is a film made in Kannada language. The film was released in the year 1934 and is the first talkie film in Kannada language... |
Telugu | Narada Muni | Rajanikanth Sabnavis | |
| Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam -The plot:The story primary concentrates on Ravana, a key character in Ramayana. It begins with the birth of Lord Rama and ends with his Marriage with Seetha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 17 songs and poems in the film.... |
Telugu | Narada Muni | 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... |
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| Tandrulu Kodukulu | Telugu | K. Hemabharadara Rao | ||
| Usha Parinayam Usha Parinayam Usha Parinayam was taken as a Telugu film in 1961 by Kadaru Nagabhushanam under Rajarajeshwari films. It was starring Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao as Anirudha, S. V. Ranga Rao as Banasura and Jamuna as Lady Usha. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Kannamba, Mukkamala, Relangi Venkataramaiah and Peketi Sivaram... |
Telugu | Anirudha | K. B. Nagabhushanam | |
| Varalakshmi Vratham Varalakshmi Vratham ] performed by many women in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamilnadu.The Hindu festival going by the name 'Vara Lakshmi Vrata' is celebrated on the Second Friday in the month of Śravaṇā, also called Śawan, which corresponds to the English months of July–August- History :In the kingdom... |
Telugu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| 1962 | Bhishma Bhishma (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:... |
Telugu | Salwa | B. A. Subba Rao B. A. Subba Rao Bugata Venkata Subba Rao better known as B. A. Subba Rao is a Telugu film producer and director. He is recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution of Telugu cinema.... |
| Chitti Tammudu Chitti Tammudu Chitti Tammudu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by K. B. Tilak.The film is based on the English novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Srihari | K. B. Tilak K. B. Tilak K. B. Tilak is a Indian independence activist, film director and producer. His complete name is Korlipara Balagangadhara Tilak.-Early life:... |
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| Khaidi Kannayya | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya | ||
| Madanakaamaraaju Katha | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya | ||
| Mohini Rukmangada | Telugu | K. S. Prakash Rao | ||
| Nagarjuna | Telugu | Y. V. Rao | ||
| Nuvva Nena | Telugu | |||
| Padandi Munduku Padandi Munduku Padandi Munduku is a 1962 Telugu film produced by Kongara Jaggayya and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. This was the first film based on Salt Satyagraha. This is the first film to be given Government subsidy and also the first Telugu film to be screened in Soviet Russia.-Songs:* Padandi Munduku... |
Telugu | V. Madhusudhana Rao | ||
| Raktha Sambandham Raktha Sambandham Raktha Sambandham is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is remake of 1961 Tamil hit film Pasamalar. The movie was directed by A. Bhimsingh. It was film version of the Malayalam writer Kottakara's story Paasa Malar, featuring Shivaji Ganesan... |
Telugu | Anand | V. Madhusudhana Rao | |
| Swarna Gowri | Telugu | |||
| 1963 | Apta Mitrulu | Telugu | Kadaru Nagabhushanam Kadaru Nagabhushanam Kadaru Nagabhushanam or K. B. Nagabhushanam was a Telugu and Tamil film director and producer in the 1940s to 1960s. He was the husband of Pasupuleti Kannamba. They established Rajarajeshwari Films and produced many mythological films starring Kannamba in the lead role including Harischandra... |
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| Constable Kuturu | Telugu | Tapi Chanakya Tapi Chanakya Thapi Chanakya was an Indian film director and writer. He is son of the famous writer Tapi Dharma Rao Naidu. He has worked as Radio Telegraphist for Indian Army.-Filmography:# Palletoori Pilla in Telugu... |
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| Deva Sundari | Telugu | Hanumappa Vishwanath Babu | ||
| Edureeta | Telugu | Village Doctor | B. S. Narayana Rao | |
| Guruvuni Minchina Sishyudu | Telugu | Vijayudu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| Lava Kusha Lava Kusha Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the... |
Telugu | Lakshmana Lakshmana Lakshmana was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the famous epic Ramayana... |
C. Pullaiah C. Pullaiah Chittajallu Pullaiah popularly known as C. Pullaiah is an eminent Telugu film director. He is one among those film personalities associated with the Telugu movie right from its silent movie days. His son C. S... and C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... |
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| Manchirojulu Vastayi | Telugu | |||
| Nartanasala Nartanasala Narthanasala is a classical mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Samudrala Raghavacharya wrote the story and dialogues. It is produced by Rajyam Pictures in Black and White.-Cast:-Crew:... |
Telugu | Lord Krishna | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao | |
| Somavara Vrata Mahatyam | Telugu | |||
| Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T... |
Telugu | Narada Muni | Kadiri Venkata Reddy | |
| Tobuttuvulu | Telugu | Ranganath Das | ||
| Vishnumaya | Telugu | Nammalvar | ||
| 1964 | Babruvahana Babruvahana Babruvahana or Babhruvahana is a character in the Mahabharata, a Hindu epic. He is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipura, during the period of his exile at Manipura.... |
Telugu | Lord Krishna | Samudrala Raghavacharya Samudrala Raghavacharya Samudrala Raghavacharya also known as Samudrala Senior, is a writer, producer, director and playback singer of Telugu films, Andhra Pradesh, India... |
| Bangaru Timmaraju | Telugu | |||
| Desa Drohulu | Telugu | |||
| Mairavana | Telugu | B. A. Subba Rao B. A. Subba Rao Bugata Venkata Subba Rao better known as B. A. Subba Rao is a Telugu film producer and director. He is recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution of Telugu cinema.... |
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| Marmayogi Marmayogi Marmayogi refers to two individual Tamil language films:*Marmayogi , starring M. G. Ramachandran, M. N. Nambiar and Anjali Devi*Marmayogi , starring Kamal Hasan.... |
B. A. Subba Rao B. A. Subba Rao Bugata Venkata Subba Rao better known as B. A. Subba Rao is a Telugu film producer and director. He is recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution of Telugu cinema.... |
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| Navagraha Pooja Mahima | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| Sri Satyanarayana Mahatyam | Telugu | Rajanikanth Sabnavis | ||
| Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani | Telugu | |||
| 1965 | Aada Bratuku | Telugu | Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
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| Aakaasha Ramanna | Telugu | G. Viswanath | ||
| Chaduvukunna Bharya | Telugu | K. B. Nagabhushanam | ||
| Deveta | Telugu | Guest | ||
| Dorikite Dongalu | Telugu | |||
| Jwaladweepa Rahasyam | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| Pakkalo Ballem | Telugu | S.R. Puttana Kanagal | ||
| Pandava Vanavasam Pandava Vanavasam Pandava Vanavasam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Bheemudu*S. V. Ranga Rao ... Duryodhanudu*Kanta Rao ... Lord Krishna... |
Telugu | Lord Krishna | Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao | |
| Prachanda Bhairavi | Telugu | C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... |
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| Prameelaarjuneeyam | Telugu | Lord Krishna | ||
| Pratigyna Palana | Telugu | C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... |
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| Sati Sakkubai | Telugu | Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
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| Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad on his debut.The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Pururava Chakravarthi | B. V. Prasad | |
| Veerabhimanyu Veerabhimanyu Veer Abhimanyu or Veerabhimanyu is a 1965 Telugu film based on the life of Mahabharata warrior Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna. It is a big hit film at Box-office with some memorable songs.-Cast:-Songs:... |
Telugu | Arjuna Arjuna Arjuna in Indian mythology is the greatest warrior on earth and is one of the Pandavas, the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata. Arjuna, whose name means 'bright', 'shining', 'white' or 'silver' Arjuna (Devanagari: अर्जुन, Thai: อรชุน, Orachun, Tamil: Arjunan, Indonesian and Javanese: Harjuna,... |
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| Vijaya Simha | Telugu | B Vittalacharya, S D Lal | ||
| 1966 | Ata Bommalu | Telugu | G. Vishwanathan | |
| Bheemaanjaneya Yuddham | Telugu | Nala Kuber | S. D. Lal | |
| Bhoolokamlo Yamolokam | Telugu | G. Viswanath | ||
| Mohini Bhasmasura | B. A. Subba Rao B. A. Subba Rao Bugata Venkata Subba Rao better known as B. A. Subba Rao is a Telugu film producer and director. He is recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution of Telugu cinema.... |
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| Paduka Pattabhishekam Paduka Pattabhishekam Paduka Pattabhishekam is a 1945 Magnum Opus Telugu film directed and produced by Kadaru Nagabhushanam.-The Plot:The story of the film is from the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to the father's wish Rama with Sita and Lakshmana goes to the forest. Bharata in stead of becoming the crown king, as his... |
Telugu | Kadaru Nagabhushanam | ||
| Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:... |
Telugu | Nalagamaraju | Gutha Ramineedu Gutha Ramineedu Gutha Ramineedu is a famous Telugu film director. He directed movies with social values and respected to maintain the same values personally.... |
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| Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Sri Krishna Pandaviyam is a 1966 Pauranic film directed by N.T.Rama Rao and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in Mahabharatha focussing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva... |
Telugu | Narada Muni | 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... |
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| Shri Krishna Tulabharam | Telugu | Narada Muni | Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao | |
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| 1967 | Aggi Dora | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| Chikkadu Dorakadu | Telugu | Dorakadu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| Devuni Gelichina Maanavudu | Telugu | Hunsur Krishnamurthy | ||
| Iddaru Monagaallu | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya B.Vittalacharya or B.Vittala Acharya was a popular director and producer of Telugu and Kannada movies.-Biography:... |
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| Kanchu Kota | Telugu | C. S. R. Rao | ||
| Maa Vadina | Telugu | Kotayya Pratyagatma Kotayya Pratyagatma Kolli Pratyagatma better known as Pratyagatma and K. P. Atma was an Indian journalist, film writer, director and producer.-Life history:... |
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| Rahasyam Rahasyam (1967 film) Rahasyam is a 1967 Telugu film produced by A. Shankar Reddy starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. It was a musical hit with many songs are remembered by Telugu people even today.-Songs:... |
Telugu | Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
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| Sati Sumati | Telugu | Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
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| Stri Janma | Telugu | K.S. Prakash Rao | ||
| 1968 | Veera Pooja | Telugu | A.V. Seshagiri Rao | |
| Aggimeeda Guggilam | Telugu | |||
| Bhale Monagaadu | Telugu | B. Vittalacharya | ||
| Devakanya | Telugu | K. Hemambharadhara Rao | ||
| Devudichchina Bharta | Telugu | |||
| Evaru Monagaadu? | Telugu | |||
| Jeevita Bhandam | Telugu | M.S. Gopinath | ||
| Kumkuma Bharina | Telugu | Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
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| Pedaraasi Peddamma Katha | Telugu | G. Suryam | ||
| Rajayogam | Telugu | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Ranabheri | Telugu | Giduthuri Satyam | ||
| Sati Arundhati | Telugu | K.V. Nandana Rao | ||
| Veeranjaneya Veeranjaneya Veeranjaneya is a 1968 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It is a Music film based on the life of Hindu God Anjaneya.-Soundtrack:* Aho Rama Katha... |
Telugu | Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao | ||
| Bangaru Gaajulu Bangaru Gaajulu Bangaru Gaajulu is 1968 Telugu Drama film written by Rajashri and directed by C. S. Rao. The Nandi Award winning film revolves around the family bond between a Brother and Sister.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao - Ramu * Bharati Devi... |
Telugu | C.S.R. Rao | ||
| Niluvu Dopidi | Telugu | Guest | C.S.R. Rao | |
| 1969 | Bommalu Cheppina Katha | Telugu | G. Viswanath | |
| Pancha Kalyani Dongala Rani | Telugu | |||
| Rajasimha | Telugu | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Saptaswaralu Saptaswaralu Saptaswaralu or Sapta Swaralu is a 1969 Telugu film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by famous actor Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao under the banner Hema Films.... |
Telugu | Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
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| Vukku Pidugu | Telugu | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Gandara Gandadu | Telugu | Manoharudu | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Tarasasankam | Telugu | M. Appa Rao | ||
| Ekaveera Ekaveera Ekaveera is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1925–29 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since been translated into various Indian languages. In 1969, a film version was... |
Telugu | Veerbhupati | C.S.R. Rao | |
| 1970 | Merupu Veerudu | Telugu | ||
| Maa Manchi Akkayya | Telugu | V Ramachandra Rao | ||
| Janmabhoomi | Telugu | |||
| Suguna Sundari Katha | Telugu | Prasoona | H.S. Venu | |
| Bhale Ettu Chivaraku Chittu | Telugu | Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah Vedantam Raghavaiah was veteran Telugu film actor, choreographer, director and producer.-Devadasu:He was the director and producer of Telugu film Devdas with music by C.R. Subburaman. The hero of Raghavaiah's Devadas, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, became an overnight star... |
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| Raite Raju | Telugu | B.S. Srinivas | ||
| Oke Kutumbham | Telugu | A. Bhimsingh | ||
| Khadga Veera | Telugu | T. Vishwanathan | ||
| 1971 | Prema Jeevulu | Telugu | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Sri Krishna Vijayamu | Telugu | |||
| Kattiki Kankanamu | Telugu | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Ananda Nilayam Ananda Nilayam The glittering gold plated gopuram of the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is called Ananda Nilayam... |
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| Sati Anasooya | Telugu | Subba Rao B.A. | ||
| Jataka Ratna Midatambhotlu | Telugu | Padmanabham | ||
| Andam Kosan Pandem | Telugu | |||
| Adavi Veerulu | Telugu | P Subramanyam | ||
| Shri Krishna Satya | Telugu | Narada Muni | Kadri Venkata Reddy | |
| Chelleli Kapuram Chelleli Kapuram Chelleli Kapuram is 1971 Telugu film directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath. This is the first movie produced by senior actor Mannava Balayya under the banner of Amrutha films. This film has excellent lyrics and music.-The plot:... |
Telugu | K. Viswanath | ||
| 1972 | Adrusta Devata | Telugu | ||
| Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao. The movie was released in the year 1972. The movie mainly revolves around Lord Anjaneya waiting for Lord Sri Rama's darshan in Dwaparayuga.... |
Telugu | Narada Muni | C. S. R. Rao | |
| Bala Bharatam Bala Bharatam Bala Bharatam is a 1972 Telugu film wherein most of the characters are played by children. The child actors include Baby Sridevi and Master Prabhakar.-Story:... |
Telugu | Pandu Raju Pandu In the Mahābhārata epic, King Pandu is the son of Ambalika and Rishi Ved Vyasa. He is more popularly known as the father of the Pandavas and ruled Hastinapur.-Birth:... |
Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao K. Kameshwara Rao or Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao BA is famous Indian film director popularly known as Pouraanika Chitra Brahma. He has directed about 50 films in Telugu and Tamil languages, majority of them are Mythological in nature. The most renowned among them is Nartanasala.-Life Sketch:He was... |
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| Illu Illalu | Telugu | P. Chandrashekar Reddy | ||
| Praja Nayakudu | Telugu | V. Madhusudan Rao | ||
| 1973 | Devudu Chesina Manushulu Devudu Chesina Manushulu Devudu Chesina Manushulu is a 1973 blockbuster Telugu drama directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and produced by Ghattamaneni Krishna under the banner of Padmalaya Studios. It was remade as Takkar in Hindi in 1980.-Cast:... |
Telugu | V. Ramachandra Rao | |
| Neramu Siksha Neramu Siksha Neramu Siksha is a 1973 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. It is written and produced by veteran actor M. Balaiah. It was a big hit and made into Tamil and Hindi languages.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Rajasekharam | K. Viswanath | |
| Mayadari Malligadu | Telugu | Adurthi Subba Rao | ||
| 1974 | Gundelu Teesina Monagaadu | Telugu | N. B. Chakravarthi | |
| Alluri Seetharama Raju Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film) Alluri Seetharama Raju is a super hit, historical Telugu cinema based on the life of Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju and produced by Padmalaya Studios. It is the 100th film of Ghattamaneni Krishna. The film is directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and written by Maharadhi Tripuraneni... |
Telugu | Padalu | V. Ramachandra Rao | |
| Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham is a classical Telugu cinema directed by Bapu . The movie was released in the year 1974... |
Telugu | Narada Muni | Bapu Bapu (artist) Bapu is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema.He is a music artist, painter, cartoonist, and designer... |
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| Devadasu Devadasu Devadasu is a Tollywood film that released on 11 January 2006 and was directed and produced by YVS Chowdary. Debutants Ram and Ileana D'Cruz play the main leads while Sayaji Shinde plays the negative role. Telugu actress Shriya Saran sizzles the audience with an item number... |
Telugu | Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala is a South Indian actress and director. In 2002, the Guinness Book of Records named her as the female director who had made the highest number of films. She has directed 47 movies.-Career:... |
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| Bangaru Kalalu | Telugu | Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao is a prominent old-time director of Telugu & Hindi Films. He also produced few films.-Early life:... |
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| O Seeta Katha O Seeta Katha O Seeta Katha was a 1974 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. Based on this movie K. Balachandar made "Moondru Mudichu " in tamil starring Kamal Hasan, Rajanikath, and Sridevi and was released on 22 October 1976.-Story:... |
Telugu | Madhava Rao | K. Vishwanath | |
| Nippulanti Manishi Nippulanti Manishi Nippulanti Manishi is a 1974 Telugu Drama film directed by S. D. Lal and produced by Y. V. Rao. It is remake of 1973 Hindi film Zanjeer starring Amitabh Bachan.... |
Telugu | S. D. Lal | ||
| Tulabharam | Telugu | Pendyala Naganjaneyulu | ||
| Pooja Pushpaalu | Telugu | |||
| Nirnayam Nirnayam Nirnayam may refer to:* Nirnayam , a Telugu film directed by Priyadarshan which is a remake of his own Vandanam* Nirnayam , a Malayalam film directed by Sangeeth Sivan... |
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| Adambaralu - Anubhandhalu | Telugu | C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... |
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| 1975 | Gajula Kishtayya | Telugu | Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao is a prominent old-time director of Telugu & Hindi Films. He also produced few films.-Early life:... |
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| Padi Pantalu | Telugu | |||
| Muthyala Muggu Muthyala Muggu Muthyala Muggu is a 1975 film adaption of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sreedhar, Sangeetha, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The movie introduced Sangeetha and Rao to the Telugu screen... |
Telugu | Raja Rao Bahadur | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... |
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| Maayaa Maschindra | Telugu | Babubhai Mistri | ||
| Pellade Bomma | Telugu | |||
| Illu Vakili | Telugu | |||
| Gunavantudu | Telugu | Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao is a prominent old-time director of Telugu & Hindi Films. He also produced few films.-Early life:... |
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| Pooja | Telugu | Murugan Kumaran | ||
| Eduruleni Manishi | Telugu | K. Bapayya | ||
| Soubhagyavati | Telugu | P Chandrashekar Reddy | ||
| Challani Talli | Telugu | K. S. Rami Reddy | ||
| Rakta Sambhandhaalu | Telugu | M. Mallikarjuna Rao | ||
| Ammayila Sapadham | Telugu | G. V. R. Seshagiri Rao | ||
| Annadammula Anubhandham | Telugu | S. D. Lal | ||
| Bharatamulo oka Ammayi | Telugu | Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions... |
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| 1976 | Mahatmudu | Telugu | M.S. Gopinath | |
| Raajaa | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films... |
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| Vemulavada Bhimakavi | Telugu | |||
| America Ammayi America Ammayi America Ammayi is a 1976 Telugu film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The movie is film based on the story of Telugu cultural greatness in comparison to the western culture. French dancer Anne Chaymotty later became Devayani acted in the main role. She was learning Kuchipudi dance from Vempati... |
Telugu | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao | ||
| E Kalapu Pillalu | Telugu | |||
| Magaadu | Telugu | S. D. Lal | ||
| Neram Naadi Kaadu Akalidi | Telugu | |||
| Monagaadu | Telugu | T. Krishna | ||
| Mahakavi Kshetrayya Mahakavi Kshetrayya Mahakavi Kshetrayya is a 1976 Telugu film based on the life of Kshetrayya. It is produced by Anjali Pictures and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film has excellent songs voiced by V. Ramakrishna and music score proved by P. Adinarayana Rao.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao ...... |
Telugu | C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... , Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao Adurthi Subba Rao is a prominent old-time director of Telugu & Hindi Films. He also produced few films.-Early life:... |
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| Padavoyi Bharateeyudaa | Telugu | Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions... |
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| Seeta Kalyanam | Telugu | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... |
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| Sita Swayamvar Sita Swayamvar Sita Swayamvar is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by Bapu. The film stars are Ravi Kumar and Jayapradha.-Cast:* Ravi Kumar ... Bhagwan Shri Vishnu / Bhagwan Shri Ram* Jayapradha ... Devi Maa Lakshmi / Devi Maa Sita... |
Hindi | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... |
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| Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club | Telugu | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... , Chakrapani Chakrapani Aluri Chakrapani or Aluri Venkata Subbarao was a multilingual genius and a popular writer and director of South Indian films.-Early life:... |
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| 1977 | Kurukshetram Kurukshetram Kurukshetram is a Tamil film directed by director Jeyabharathi. The cast of this movie are Sathyaraj, Roja, Rajendra and many more. The music for this movie is scored by Isaac Thomas Kodukkapalli. Kurukshetram is produced by Rajendra under the banner Rajendra Movies... |
Telugu | Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao | |
| Panchayiti | Telugu | Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala is a South Indian actress and director. In 2002, the Guinness Book of Records named her as the female director who had made the highest number of films. She has directed 47 movies.-Career:... |
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| Jeevanateeralu | Telugu | G. C. Shekhar | ||
| Yamagola Yamagola Yamagola or Yama Gola is a 1977 Silver Jubilee Telugu film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao and produced by cinematographer S. Venkataratnam. It is a Fantasy and Comedy film starring N.T. Rama Rao and Jayaprada in lead roles... |
Telugu | Indrudu | Tatineni Rama Rao | |
| Andame Anandam | Telugu | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao | ||
| Edureeta | Telugu | V. Madhusudan Rao | ||
| Manavadi Kosam | Telugu | Bhanumathi Ramakrishna | ||
| Manchini Penchali | Telugu | |||
| Manassakshi | Telugu | P. Sambasiva Rao | ||
| JanmaJanmala Bhandham | Telugu | P. Chandrashekar Reddy | ||
| Geeta Sangeeta | Telugu | M.S. Koti Reddy | ||
| 1978 | Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi is a 1978 Telugu-language Indian feature film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, starring Kamal Haasan in a dual role for the first time in his career.-Plot:... |
Telugu | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao | |
| Vayasu Pilichindi Vayasu Pilichindi Vayasu Pilichindi is a 1978 Telugu film directed by C. V. Sridhar. It is a remake of the director's Tamil film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu with the same cast: Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan, Sripriya, and Jayachitra. The film became a big hit, due to the music... |
Telugu | C. V. Sridhar | ||
| Manavoori Pandavulu | Telugu | Dharmaiah | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... |
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| 1980 | Chandipriya | Telugu | V. Madhusudan Rao | |
| Vamsa Vriksham | Telugu | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... |
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| Kaali | Telugu | I. V. Sasi | ||
| Superman Superman Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective... |
Telugu | V. Madhusudan Rao | ||
| Chukkallo Chandrudu Chukkallo Chandrudu Chukkallo Chandrudu is a Telugu film released on 14 January 2006 and was directed by Mani Ratnam's associate, Siva Kumar. The film has Siddharth Narayan, Sadha, Saloni Aswani, Charmme Kaur, and Akkineni Nageswara Rao playing important roles but this film story lines nearly equals to Jagapathi Babu... |
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| Sarada Ramudu | Telugu | Raja Rao | Vasu | |
| 1981 | Satyabhama Satyabhama Satyabhama is the third wife of Lord Krishna, known for her strong will and tantrums.She is believed to be a partial avatar of Bhudevi.-Marriage:... |
Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films... |
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| Radha Kalyanam Radha Kalyanam Radha Kalyanam is a 1981 Telugu Drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu. It is considered to be one of the best Telugu movies by film critics... |
Telugu | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... |
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| Ooriki Ichina Maata Ooriki Ichina Maata -Awards:The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1981 from Government of Andhra Pradesh.-External links:*... |
Telugu | Mannava Balayya Mannava balayya Mannava Balaiah is an actor, writer, director and producer in Telugu cinema.-Brief lifesketch:He was born at Chavupadu, Amaravathi mandalam, Guntur district to Mannava Guravaiah Chowdary and Annapurnamma. He studied Engineering B.E. in Guindy Engineering College, Chennai... |
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| 1982 | Ekalavya Ekalavya In the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, Ekalavya is a young prince of the Nishadha tribes, and a member of a low caste, who aspires to study archery in the gurukul of Dronacharya. After being rejected by Drona due to his low caste, Eklavya embarks upon a program of self-study in the presence of a clay... |
Telugu | Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao | |
| Siripuram Simham | Telugu | |||
| Swami Vaibhavam | Telugu | |||
| 1985 | Vijetha Vijetha Vijetha is a Tollywood film that starred Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, and J.V. Somayajulu in the main roles. The film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind... |
Telugu | Venkayya (guest) | A. Kodandarami Reddy A. Kodandarami Reddy A. Kodandarami Reddy , is a Telugu film director who made successful films in 1980s and early 90s.His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters like Khaidi, Pasivadi Pranam, Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Nyayam Kavali, Abhilasha, Goonda, Challenge , Donga, Rakshasudu, Jebu Donga,... |
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| America Alludu | Telugu | K. Vasu | ||
| Nerastudu | Telugu | K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| 1986 | Pyaar Ka Sindoor | Hindi | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... |
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| Simhasanam Simhasanam Simhasanam or Simhaasanam is a South Indian Telugu film released in 1986 with double action by super star Krishna, who also directed the movie. The film was simultaneously made in Hindi as Singhasan. The film is a Block buster and broke many records in Telugu film industry. The film is based on... |
Telugu | Krishna Ghattamaneni | ||
| Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam is a 1986 Telugu Biographical film directed by K. Vasu. It is based on the life of Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba, who has preached and practiced Religious humanism. Vijayachander portrayed the role of Baba.... |
Telugu | Shyama | K. Vasu | |
| 1988 | Jhansi Rani | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Mutyamantha Muddu | Telugu | Ravi Raja Pinisetty | |
| 1992 | Soorigaadu | Telugu | Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions... |
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| 1994 | Mugguru Monagallu Mugguru Monagallu Mugguru Monagallu is a Tollywood film which released on January 7, 1994 and was produced by Chiranjeevi's brother Nagendra Babu. This film stars Chiranjeevi , Nagma, Roja, and Ramya Krishna. K. Raghavendra Rao directed this action flick.... |
Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films... |
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| 1998 | Kante Kuthurnekanu | Telugu | Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions... |
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| 2003 | Kabirdas | Telugu | V. V. Raju | |
| Nijam Nijam Nijam is a Telugu film released in 2003, starring Mahesh Babu and Rakshitha in lead roles. Teja directed this film. Mahesh Babu and Rameshwari won the Nandi Awards in Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress categories respectively... |
Telugu | Narayana Rao | Teja Teja (film director) Teja is an Indian film director, writer, producer and cinematographer. He directed many blockbusters Such as Jayam, Nijam, Nuvvu Nenu, Chitram etc. He is one of the most popular and top directors of tollywood. He has won many awards. Director Teja made a slam-bang entry into Tollywood with a... |
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| 2007 | Shankar Dada Zindabad Shankar Dada Zindabad Shankar Dada Zindabad is an 2007 Telugu film which is a remake of the 2006 Hindi blockbuster Lage Raho Munnabhai. Rajkumar Hirani, the director and co-screenwriter of the Munna Bhai series, is one of the screenwriters for this film... |
Telugu | Prabhu Deva | |
| 2008 | Pandurangadu | Telugu | K. Raghavendra Rao K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films... |
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Other movies as actor.
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| 2005 | Dhana 51 | R. Surya Kiran | ||
| 2003 | Satyam | R. Surya Kiran | ||
| 1999 | Postman | Muppalaneni Siva | ||
| 1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A. is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions... |
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| 1986 | Vikram | V. Madhusudan Rao | ||
| 1981 | Sati Savitri | P. Subba Rao | ||
| 1980 | Ram Robert Rahim Ram Robert Rahim Ram Robert Rahim is a 1980 Telugu film directed by Vijaya Nirmala and stars her husband Krishna as Robert, Rajnikanth as Ram and Chandra Mohan as Rahim. Anjali Devi plays their mother. Sridevi plays Robert's girlfriend. The film is a remake of the Hindi hit film Amar Akbar Anthony , starring... |
Catholic priest | Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala is a South Indian actress and director. In 2002, the Guinness Book of Records named her as the female director who had made the highest number of films. She has directed 47 movies.-Career:... |
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| Prema Tarangalu Prema Tarangalu Prema Tarangalu is a Tollywood film which released on October 24, 1980. This film was directed by S. P. Chitti Babu. This film stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, and Chiranjeevi... |
Ranga Rao | S. P. Chitti Babu | ||
| 1979 | Yugandhar Yugandhar Yugandhar was a 1979 Telugu remake of the hit Hindi film Don. It starred N.T. Rama Rao, Jayasudha, Jaggaiah, Sheela and Chalam. Jayamalini does a dance number in the film. The director was K. S. R... |
K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das K. S. R. Das or Doss is an Indian film director.He was born on January 5, 1936. He worked for about 40 films in different positions. As a director Loguttu Perumallakeruka was his debut film, with Sobhan Babu and Rajasri playing the lead roles. He has made about 30 films with Telugu superstar... |
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| Maavuri Devatha | G. Giridhara Rao | |||
| 1978 | Gorantha Deepam | Bapu Bapu Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well... |
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| 1976 | Tu Hi Ram Tu Hi Krishna | Narada Muni | Kadri Venkata Reddy Kadri Venkata Reddy Kadiri Venkata Reddy or K. V. Reddy B.Sc. was a Director, Writer, Producer and Production Manager of Telugu films in Andhra Pradesh, India.-Brief life sketch:... |
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| 1975 | Alakh Niranjan Alakh Niranjan Alakh Niranjan is a term in Hinduism and Sikhism where it is used a synonym for Creator, and to describe the characteristics of God and the Self, known as the Atman. Alakh means "sightless" and niranjan means "spotfree"... |
Babubhai Mistri | Hindi film | |
| 1974 | Hare Krishna Hare Krishna The Hare Krishna mantra, also referred to reverentially as the Maha Mantra , is a sixteen-word Vaishnava mantra which first appeared in the Kali-Santarana Upanishad, and which from the 15th century rose to importance in the Bhakti movement following the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.According... |
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| 1963 | Valmiki Valmiki Valmiki is celebrated as the poet harbinger in Sanskrit literature. He is the author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text of the epic itself. He is revered as the Adi Kavi, which means First Poet, for he discovered the first śloka i.e... |
C. S. Rao C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages... |
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Producer
- SaptaswaraluSaptaswaraluSaptaswaralu or Sapta Swaralu is a 1969 Telugu film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by famous actor Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao under the banner Hema Films....
(1969) - Gandara Gandadu (1969)
- Premajeevulu (1971)
- Gundelu Teesina Monagaadu (1974)
- Swaati Chinukulu (1989)
Personal
He was married to Susheela and had a daughter in 1942. The daughter died of smallpox during infancy. They had a son in 1945 named after his father as Keshav. Susheela became sick. He married Hymavathi in 1950 and subsequently Susheela died of illness. His son also died of typhoid fever in childhood. He has four sons and a daughter by Hymavathi, named Pratap, Keshav, Susheela, Raja and Satyam, in that order.His son Raja (Rajeswara Rao) has acted in Sudigundalu
Sudigundalu
Sudigundaalu is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and K. Viswanath. It is one of the best movies on contemporary social problems produced by Annapurna Pictures...
, Prema Jeevulu, Gandara Gandadu, Gundelu Teesina Monagadu, Swati Chinukulu, Ukku Pidugu, Rajasimha, Evaru Monagadu, Maro Prapancham and Manushulu Matti Bommalu.
His son Satyam also has acted in Saptaswaralu, Prema Jeevulu and Gandara Gandadu.
Death
He died at 9:50 PM ISTIndian Standard Time
Indian Standard Time is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka, with a time offset of UTC+05:30. India does not observe daylight saving time or other seasonal adjustments, although DST was used briefly during the Sino–Indian War of 1962 and the Indo–Pakistani Wars of 1965 and 1971...
at Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad on March 22, 2009 due to cancer complications.
Awards
- He won the National Rashtrapati AwardRashtrapati AwardRashtrapati Awards are given by the President of India, in some cases the prime Minister of India, for achievements in the field of Sports, Art, Military, Literature, Cinema, Culture, Science & Technology etc. The award-giving ceremony is conducted in the Rashtrapati Bhavan - the President's...
for the role of LakshmanaLakshmanaLakshmana was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the famous epic Ramayana...
in Lava KushaLava KushaLava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the...
. - He has been awarded the Raghupathi Venkaiah AwardRaghupathi Venkaiah AwardThe Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an annual award introduced to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Telugu film industry....
by the government of Andhra PradeshAndhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
for his acting achievements in the year 2000. - He was awarded the Visesha Puraskaram in Ramineni Foundation AwardsRamineni Foundation AwardsThe Ramineni Foundation was founded in 1995 by the children of the late Ramineni Ayyanna Choudary in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA for the purpose of protecting and promoting the monumental heritage of Indian culture and the ideals of Hinduism...
in 2004. - His book Anaganaga Oka Raakumaarudu (Autobiography of Kanta Rao) won the Nandi Award for Best Book for the year 2007.
- Mahanati Savitri Award
- C.H. Narayana Rao Award