Kolli Pratyagatma better known as Pratyagatma and K. P. Atma (b: 31 October 1925 - d: 8 June 2001) was an Indian journalist, film writer, director and producer.

Life history

He was on 31 October 1925 in Gudivada

Gudivada

Gudivada is a census town in Krishna district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a mandal headquarters with more than 100,000 inhabitants, lying as junction of Vijayawada-Machilipatnam-Bhimavaram-Nuzvid-Eluru in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh of...

, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Before entering film industry, he worked as a journalist for magazine Prajashakti in 1952 and as an editor for the magazine Jwala

Jwala

Jwala is a 1971 Bollywood action film directed by M.V. Raman. The film stars Sunil Dutt and Madhubala. This was Madhubala's last film, released two years after her death in 1969. This is also her only film, that is completely shot in color....

.

His debut film was Bharya Bhartalu in 1961. He has directed about 30 films in Telugu and Hindi and also produced a few films under Atma Arts.
His film Raja Aur Runk

Raja Aur Runk

Raja Aur Runk is a 1968 Bollywood film, directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and starring Sanjeev Kumar and Ajit.The film is an Indian adaptation of Mark Twain's novel, The Prince and the Pauper.- Synopsis :...

went on to become a silver jubilee.

He introduced Krishnam Raju

Krishnam Raju

Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju is a former popular Telugu film actor. He was popularly known as 'Rebel Star' for his rebellious acting style...

 to the film industry with his Nandi Award winning Telugu film Chilaka Gorinka in 1966.

He died on 8 June 2001 in Hyderabad, India.

The film director K. Vasu is his son.He is also survived by his wife Satyavati, a daughter TejoLatha in Bangalore and a son in the US, Kalidas.His daughter Tejolatha's youngest son is named after him and is interested in continuing the legacy.

Director

1. Nayakudu Vinayakudu (1980)
2. Kamalamma Kamatam (1979)
3. Kannavari Illu (1978)
4. Manchi Manasu (1978)
5. Gadusu Ammayi (1977)
6. Alludochhadu (1976)
7. Athavarillu (1976)
8. Do Ladkiyan
   Do Ladkiyan
   Do Ladkiyan is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma....
   
    (1976)
9. Deeksha (1974)
10. Mugguru Ammyilu (1974)
11. Mehmaan
    Mehmaan
    Mehmaan is a 1973 Bollywood crime film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma. The film stars Rekha and Leela Chitwas .-Cast:*Biswajeet ... Rajesh*Tarun Bose ... Tarun*Leela Chitnis ... Rajesh's mom*Helen ... Kitty*Anwar Hussain ... Anwar...
    
     (1973)
12. Palletoori Bava (1973)
13. Stree (1973)
14. Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari
    Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari
    Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari is a 1971 Bollywood comedy film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma. The film stars Jeetendra, Mumtaz and Aruna Irani .-Cast:*Mumtaz ... Neena*Birbal ... College student with glasses*Brahmachari ... Madan...
    
     (1971)
15. Shrimanthudu (1971)
16. Ammakosam (1970)
17. Bachpan
    Bachpan
    Bachpan is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed and produced by Kotayya Pratyagatma. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar and Tanuja....
    
     (1970)
18. Manasu Mangalyam (1970)
19. Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)
20. Tamanna
    Tamanna
    Tamanna may refer to:*Tamannaah Bhatia, Indian model and actress*Tamanna, Pakistani film actress*Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna, poem*Tamanna , a Hindi film by Mahesh Bhatt...
    
     (1969)
21. Raja Aur Runk
    Raja Aur Runk
    Raja Aur Runk is a 1968 Bollywood film, directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and starring Sanjeev Kumar and Ajit.The film is an Indian adaptation of Mark Twain's novel, The Prince and the Pauper.- Synopsis :...
    
     (1968)
22. Maa Vadina (1967)
23. Chhota Bhai (1966)
24. Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
25. Manashulu Mamatalu (1965)
26. Manchi Manishi (1964)
27. Punarjanma (1963)
28. Kula Gothralu
    Kula Gothralu
    Kula Gothralu or Kulagothralu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao under Prasad Art Pictures.It is a musical hit with music score composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao...
    
     (1962)
29. Bharya Bharthalu
    Bharya Bharthalu
    Bharya Bharthalu is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures....
    
     (1961)

Writer

1. Alludochhadu (1976) (screenplay)
2. Bachpan
   Bachpan
   Bachpan is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed and produced by Kotayya Pratyagatma. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar and Tanuja....
   
    (1970) (story)
3. Raja Aur Runk (1968) (screenplay)
4. Punarjanma (1963) (adaptation) (dialogue)
5. 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...
   
    (1959) (story)
6. Jayam Manade (1956) (story)
7. Nirupedalu (1954) (story)

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