https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=V._Madhusudhana_Rao V. Madhusudhana Rao - Revision history 2026-08-19T00:08:49Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.43.6 https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=V._Madhusudhana_Rao&diff=467187&oldid=prev Serzude: cleaned up details for accuracy and improved wording for clarity 2026-02-12T03:19:20Z <p>cleaned up details for accuracy and improved wording for clarity</p> <a href="//en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=V._Madhusudhana_Rao&amp;diff=467187&amp;oldid=416740">Show changes</a> Serzude https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=V._Madhusudhana_Rao&diff=416740&oldid=prev Ajay Kumar: Created a new article 2023-08-20T16:10:37Z <p>Created a new article</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Indian film director}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}<br /> {{Infobox person<br /> | name = V. Madhusudhana Rao<br /> | birth_name = Veeramachineni Madhusudhana Rao<br /> | image = V.MadhusudhanRaoImg.jpg<br /> | alt =<br /> | caption =<br /> | other names = <br /> | birth_date = {{birth date|1923|06|14|df=y}}<br /> | birth_place = [[Krishna district]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]]<br /> | death_date = {{death date and age|2012|01|11|1923|06|14|df=y}}<br /> | death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India<br /> | occupation = Film director and script writer<br /> | nationality = Indian<br /> | education = <br /> | alma_mater = <br /> | notable works =<br /> | spouse = Veeramachaneni Sarojini&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |last=Narasimham |first=M L |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/chinnari-paapalu-1968/article26086871.ece |title=Chinnari Paapalu (1968) |website=The Hindu |date=25 January 2019 |access-date=8 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301175757/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/chinnari-paapalu-1968/article26086871.ece |archive-date=1 March 2019}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> | partner =<br /> | children =<br /> | relatives =<br /> | awards =<br /> | signature =<br /> | signature_alt =<br /> | website =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Veeramachineni Madhusudhana Rao&#039;&#039;&#039; (27 July 1917 – 11 January 2012) was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. He is popularly known as ‘Victory’ Madhusudhana Rao.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2012-01-12 |title=Victory Madhusudhana Rao passes away |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/victory-madhusudhana-rao-passes-away.html |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot; /&gt; He directed nearly 70 films, including musical hits such as &#039;&#039;[[Annapurna (film)|Annapurna]]&#039;&#039; (1960), &#039;&#039;[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aradhana]]&#039;&#039; (1962), &#039;&#039;[[Aathma Balam]]&#039;&#039; (1964), &#039;&#039;[[Zamindar (1965 film)|Zamindar]]&#039;&#039; (1965), &#039;&#039;[[Antastulu]]&#039;&#039; (1965), &#039;&#039;[[Aatmiyulu]]&#039;&#039; (1969), &#039;&#039;[[Krishnaveni (film)|Krishnaveni]]&#039;&#039; (1974) and produced &#039;&#039;[[Swathi Kiranam|Swati Kiranam]]&#039;&#039; (1992). In 1965 he received the [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] for directing &#039;&#039;Antastulu&#039;&#039;.&lt;ref name=&quot;13thawardPDF&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/13th_NFA.pdf|title=13th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=15 September 2011|format=PDF}}&lt;/ref&gt; Madhusudhan Rao died on 11 January 2012 at the age of 94.&lt;ref name=&quot;:0&quot;&gt;{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/veteran-film-director-passes-away-436460.html |title=Veteran film director passes away |website=[[News18]] |date=12 January 2012 |access-date=8 November 2019}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Awards ==<br /> ;[[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]]<br /> *[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] - [[Antastulu]] - 1967<br /> <br /> ;[[Nandi Awards]]<br /> *[[Raghupathi Venkaiah Award]] for Lifetime Achievement - 1997<br /> <br /> ;[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film]]<br /> *&#039;&#039;[[Gudi Gantalu]]&#039;&#039; (1964)<br /> *&#039;&#039;[[Antastulu]]&#039;&#039; (1965)<br /> *&#039;&#039;[[Aastiparulu]]&#039;&#039; (1966)<br /> *&#039;&#039;[[Aatmiyulu]]&#039;&#039; (1969)<br /> *&#039;&#039;Praja Nayakudu&#039;&#039; (1972)<br /> *[[Kanchana Ganga (1984 film)|&lt;u&gt;&#039;&#039;Kanchana Ganga&#039;&#039;&lt;/u&gt;]] (1984)<br /> <br /> ;[[Nandi Award for Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film]] - 1991&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information &amp; Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Swathi Kiranam]]&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> == Filmography ==<br /> === Director ===<br /> {{Div col|colwidth=30em}}<br /> ;Telugu<br /> # &#039;&#039;Sati Tulasi&#039;&#039; (1959)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Annapurna (film)|Annapurna]]&#039;&#039; (1960)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Taxi Ramudu]]&#039;&#039; (1961)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Padandi Munduku]]&#039;&#039; (1962)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Rakta Sambandham (film)|Rakta Sambandham]]&#039;&#039; (1962)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Appagintalu&#039;&#039; (1962)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aradhana]]&#039;&#039; (1962)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Lakshadhikari]]&#039;&#039; (1963)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Aathma Balam]]&#039;&#039; (1964)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Gudi Gantalu]]&#039;&#039; (1964)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Zamindar (1965 film)|Zamindar]]&#039;&#039; (1965)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Antastulu]]&#039;&#039; (1965)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Veerabhimanyu]]&#039;&#039; (1965)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Aastiparulu]]&#039;&#039; (1966)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Dr. Anand]]&#039;&#039; (1966)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Manchi Kutumbam]]&#039;&#039; (1968)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Lakshmi Nivasam]]&#039;&#039; (1968)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Adrushtavanthulu]]&#039;&#039; (1969)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Aatmiyulu]]&#039;&#039; (1969)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Manushulu Marali]]&#039;&#039; (1969)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Pavitra Bandham (1971 film)|Pavitra Bandham]]&#039;&#039; (1971)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Amaayakuraalu]]&#039;&#039; (1971)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Kalyana Mandapam]]&#039;&#039; (1971)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Praja Nayakudu]]&#039;&#039; (1972)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Manchi Rojulu Vachchaayi&#039;&#039; (1972)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Kanna Koduku&#039;&#039; (1973)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Bhakta Tukaram]]&#039;&#039; (1973)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Manchivadu]]&#039;&#039; (1973)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Krishnaveni (film)|Krishnaveni]]&#039;&#039; (1974)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Premalu Pellillu]]&#039;&#039; (1974)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Chakravakam (1974 Telugu film)|Chakravakam]]&#039;&#039; (1974)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Jebu Donga&#039;&#039; (1975)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Poruginti Pulla Koora&#039;&#039; (1976)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Iddaroo Iddare&#039;&#039; (1976)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Chakradhari (1977 film)|Chakradhari]]&#039;&#039; (1977)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Raja Ramesh]]&#039;&#039; (1977)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Judge Gaari Kodalu&#039;&#039; (1977)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Ee Taram Manishi&#039;&#039; (1977)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Edureeta]]&#039;&#039; (1977)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Vichitra Jeevitham]]&#039;&#039; (1978)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Angadi Bomma&#039;&#039; (1978)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Mallepoovu]]&#039;&#039; (1978)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Joodagaadu&#039;&#039; (1979)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Sivamettina Satyam&#039;&#039; (1979)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Andaman Ammayi]]&#039;&#039; (1979)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Bebbuli]]&#039;&#039; (1980)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Chandipriya]]&#039;&#039; (1980)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Superman (1980 film)|Superman]]&#039;&#039; (1980)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Moogaku Maatoste&#039;&#039; (1980)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Samsaram Santanam&#039;&#039; (1981)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Jeevitha Ratham&#039;&#039; (1981) <br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Puli Bidda]]&#039;&#039; (1981)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Jagamondi&#039;&#039; (1981)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Bangaru Kanuka]]&#039;&#039; (1982)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Kasi Yatra&#039;&#039; (1983)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Kanchana Ganga (1984 film)|Kanchana Ganga]]&#039;&#039; (1984)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Vikram (1986 Telugu film)|Vikram]]&#039;&#039; (1986)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Samrat&#039;&#039; (1987)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Prana Snehithulu]]&#039;&#039; (1988)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Aatma Katha&#039;&#039; (1988)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Simha Swapnam]]&#039;&#039; (1989)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Pape Maa Pranam&#039;&#039; (1989)<br /> # &#039;&#039;Krishna Gari Abbayi&#039;&#039; (1989)<br /> {{div col end}}<br /> <br /> ;Kannada<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Sneha Sedu]]&#039;&#039; (1978)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu]]&#039;&#039; (1980)<br /> <br /> ;Hindi<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Devi (1970 film)|Devi]]&#039;&#039; (1970)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Samaj Ko Badal Dalo]]&#039;&#039; (1970)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]&#039;&#039; (1970)<br /> # &#039;&#039;[[Lav Kush]]&#039;&#039; (1997)<br /> <br /> === Assistant director ===<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Thodi Kodallu]]&#039;&#039; (1957)<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[Raghupathi Venkaiah Award]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * {{IMDb name|id=0710615}}<br /> <br /> {{V. 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