P. L. Narayana or P. Lakshmi Narayana (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...

: పి. ఎల్. నారాయణ) (b: 1935 - d: November 3, 1998) is a famous South Indian actor and playwright. He has acted in many character roles particularly those of downtrodden people and those in misery.

He is born in Bapatla

Bapatla

Bapatla, formerly known as Bhavapuri, is a town and mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south of Guntur City on the East Coast.-Assembly constituency:Bapatla is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh....

. He was a stage actor and playwright before entering the films.

Awards

• National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
  National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
  The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual award that was first given in 1968. The actors to have won the most awards in this category include Nana Patekar, Atul Kulkarni, and Pankaj Kapoor, each have received two....
  
   for his role in Yagnam - 1992 Film.
• Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor
  Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor
  The Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor winners:...
  
   for his portrayal in Kukka.
• Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor
  Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor
  The Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor winners:...
  
   for his portrayal in Neti Bharatam
  Neti Bharatam
  Neti Bharatam is a 1983 film written and directed by T. Krishna and produced by Eetharam Films. It is a musical hit film promoting liberal ideals. Lyrics for the songs were penned by revolutionary poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Adrushta Deepak who was then an unknown lyricist, and music scored by...
  
  in 1983.
• Nandi Award for Best Character Actor
  Nandi Award for Best Character Actor
  The Nandi Award for Best Character Actor winners:...
  
   for his performance in Mayuri
  Mayuri (film)
  Mayuri is a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao, and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It was dubbed into Malayalam as Mayoori and remade as Naache Mayuri in 1986 in Hindi. The movie starred Sudha Chandran, Subhakar, P. L. Narayana, Nirmalamma, Y. Vijaya, Potti Prasad, K. K. Sharma, S. R....
  
   in 1984.
• Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor
  Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor
  The Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor winners:...
  
   for his acting skills in Repati Pourulu
  Repati Pourulu
  Repati Pourulu is a 1986 Telugu language film directed by T. Krishna, starring Dr. Rajasekhar, Vijayashanti, Anuradha. It was Krishna's final film before his death in 1987....
  
  in 1986.
• Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer
  Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer
  The Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer winners:...
  
   for his writing skills in Ardharatri Swatantram.

Filmography

Following is partial list of films in which P. L. Narayana acted.

Year	Film	Language	Character
1978	Maro Charithra Maro Charithra Maro Charithra is a 1978 Telugu-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan, Saritha, Madhavi and Sarath Babu. The film still remains as one of the biggest blockbusters...	Telugu
	Seetamalakshmi Seetamalakshmi Seetamalakshmi is a 1978 Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. Talluri Rameswari won Nandi Award in her debut film. It is made into Hindi as Sitara in 1980 starring Mithun Chakraborty and Zarina Wahab.-The plot:...	Telugu
1979	I Love You	Telugu
	Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba	Telugu
1980	Jathara	Telugu
	Kukka	Telugu
1981	Chattaniki Kallu Levu Chattaniki Kallu Levu Chattaniki Kallu Levu is a 1981 Telugu film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Madhavi, Lakshmi, Hema Sundar, and Kannada Prabhakar in important roles.It was remade in Hindi as Andha Kanoon.It was also dubbed into the same language-Plot:A thrilling Revenge drama made...	Telugu
	Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu	Telugu
1982	Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya is a 1982 Tollywood film, starring Chiranjeevi, Madhavi, and Gollapudi Maruthi Rao. Kodi Rama Krishna directed this film...	Telugu
	Manchu Pallaki Manchu Pallaki Manchu Pallaki is a 1982 Telugu film directed by Vamsy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Rajendra Prasad, and Narayan Rao in important roles. This film was director Vamsy's debut film as director...	Telugu	Vasu's colleague
	Nireekshana Nireekshana Nireekshana is a Telugu Drama film directed by Balu Mahendra starring Bhanu Chander and Archana. The music was composed by Maestro Ilayaraja. This movie was released in the year 1982 and remained as all time classic. What is worth noting about this film is the music by Ilayaraja, not only songs...	Telugu
1983	Aalaya Sikharam Aalaya Sikharam Aalaya Sikharam is a 1983 Telugu film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Sumalatha in lead roles.- Plot :Chiranjeevi Plays a Horse-cab driver role in this movie. He is the second son of Gollapudi, who is jobless and sells everything possible for gambling. Ranganath is...	Telugu
	Gudachari No.1 Gudachari No.1 Gudachari No.1 is a 1983 Telugu film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Chiranjeevi and Radhika in important roles.-Plot:Vijay is a CBI agent who lives in Delhi. On a special operation, Vijay is sent a place where a gang involves in every illegal activity. His job is to gain proofs against...	Telugu
	Khaidi Khaidi Khaidi is a Telugu movie released on 28 October 1983, which was the first major sensational hit movie by Chiranjeevi directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy...	Telugu	Venkateswarlu
	Maro Maya Bazaar	Telugu
	Neti Bharatam Neti Bharatam Neti Bharatam is a 1983 film written and directed by T. Krishna and produced by Eetharam Films. It is a musical hit film promoting liberal ideals. Lyrics for the songs were penned by revolutionary poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Adrushta Deepak who was then an unknown lyricist, and music scored by...	Telugu
1984	Mayuri Mayuri (film) Mayuri is a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao, and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It was dubbed into Malayalam as Mayoori and remade as Naache Mayuri in 1986 in Hindi. The movie starred Sudha Chandran, Subhakar, P. L. Narayana, Nirmalamma, Y. Vijaya, Potti Prasad, K. K. Sharma, S. R....	Telugu	Mayuri's Father
	Srivariki Premalekha Srivariki Premalekha Srivariki Premalekha is a 1984 Telugu Comedy film directed by Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry and produced by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. It is also commercial hit during that period with many actors established in the Cinema field subsequently...	Telugu
1985	Chattamtho Porattam	Telugu	Dharmaiah
	Desamlo Dongalu Paddaru	Telugu
	Devalayam	Telugu
	Rendu Rella Aaru Rendu Rella Aaru Rendu Rellu Aaru is a 1985 Telugu comedy film directed by Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry.-Cast:* Chandra Mohan ... Sadguna Rao* Rajani ... Vindhya* Rajendra Prasad ... Madhava Rao* Suthi Veerabhadra Rao ... Airavatham* Jayasree * Baby Meena...	Telugu
	Vande Mataram Vande Mataram Vande Mataram is a poem from the famed novel Anandamath which was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1882. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit....	Telugu
1986	Pratighatana Pratighatana Pratighatana is a 1986 Telugu film about a woman's fight against corruption and criminalization of politics in India. Vijayshanti acted the leading role while Chandra Mohan acted as her husband. This film was directed by a noted Telugu director T...	Telugu
	Repati Pourulu Repati Pourulu Repati Pourulu is a 1986 Telugu language film directed by T. Krishna, starring Dr. Rajasekhar, Vijayashanti, Anuradha. It was Krishna's final film before his death in 1987....	Telugu
1987	Agni Putrudu	Telugu
	Collectorgari Abbayi	Telugu
	Swayam Krushi Swayam Krushi Swayamkrushi is a Telugu movie released on 3 September 1987 . It was made on Poornodaya Movie Creations by Edida Nageshwara Rao and directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath and had Chiranjeevi act in Kasinadhuni Viswanath's direction for the second time after Subhalekha. It also had Vijayashanti,...	Telugu
1988	Pushpak Pushpak Pushpaka Vimana is a silent black comedy released in 1987. This Indian film was directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and written by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Set in a large unnamed Indian city , the film is based on the king-for-a-day story. The film is notable for its inventive re-casting of the...	Telugu	Beggar
	Rudraveena Rudraveena -References:* http://www.cineherald.com/todaynews.php?id=2207* * * http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/movie/A0000147.html* http://www.ezeelyrics.com/2009/12/rudraveena-cheppalani-undi-nenu-saitam.html...	Telugu
1989	Indrudu Chandrudu Indrudu Chandrudu -Awards:* Kamal Haasan won Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu in 1989.-Features:*For the Tamil dubbing, Kamal Haasan, Srividya and Nagesh dubbed their own voice for their part.*This is the only film that both Kamal Haasan and Vijayashanti acted together....	Telugu
	Bhale Donga	Telugu	Sculptor
	Vijay	Telugu
1991	Karthavyam Karthavyam Karthavyam is a 1990 Telugu film directed by Ketan Mehta. The film was a super hit and was subsequently dubbed into Tamil as Vyjayanthi IPS and became a hit there too. The lead actress Vijayashanti won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in this film....	Telugu	Constable Gopal Swamy
	Yerra Mandaram Yerra Mandaram Erra Mandaram or Yerra Mandaram is a 1990 Telugu movie, directed by Muthyala Subbhaiah with music composed by Chakravarthi. Rajendra Prasad and Yamuna played the male and female lead. The entire movie was shot in a remote village.-Synopsis:...	Telugu
1992	Gharana Mogudu Gharana Mogudu -Box office performance:*Gharana Mogudu collected a distributors' share of Rs.13.5 million in its opening week.*The film was a blockbuster with a 100-day run in 56 centres and a 175-day run in three centres including a 183-day run in Sandhya 70mm, Hyderabad....	Telugu	Narayana
	Yagnam	Telugu
1993	Ankuram Ankuram Ankuram is a 1993 Telugu feature film directed by Umamaheswara Rao. C, with Revathi in the lead role, under the banner of Film India Art Creations. The movie is about an inspiring journey of a middle-class woman to return an abandoned child to his father...	Telugu
1995	Indira Indira (film) Indira is a 1995 Tamil film co-written and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam. It stars Anu Hasan in the title role. Its score and well acclaimed soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. Although not a runaway success in Tamil Nadu, the film did well in Tokyo, Japan upon release...	Tamil
1996	Amma Nagamma	Telugu

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