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{{Short description|Indian film director (1902–1946)}} | |||
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| name =Gudavalli Ramabrahmam | | name =Gudavalli Ramabrahmam | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| birth_name = | | birth_name = | ||
| birth_date =24 June 1902 | | birth_date =24 June 1902 | ||
| birth_place =Nandamuru, Krishna district, [[ | | birth_place =Nandamuru, Krishna district, [[British India]] | ||
| occupation =director<br>producer<br>writer | | occupation =director<br>producer<br>writer | ||
| death_date = {{death date and age|1946|10|1|1902|6|24|df=y}} | | death_date = {{death date and age|1946|10|1|1902|6|24|df=y}} | ||
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He was born in the village of Nandamuru, Krishna District in 1902 to Gudavalli Venkayya and Baapamma. In 1918, he completed his ''Intermediate'' education at National College in Bandar. in Indupalli, Gudivada and Bandaru and got married at the age of eighteen to Saradhamba.<ref>[http://bharatjanani.com/gudavalli-rama-brahmam-the-revolutionary-legend/ Gudavalli Rama Brahmam-The Revolutionary Legend!<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005014727/http://bharatjanani.com/gudavalli-rama-brahmam-the-revolutionary-legend/ |date=5 October 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://manakrishnazilla.com/gudavalli_ramabrahmam.aspx |title=Gudavalli Ramabrahmam<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=3 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005012408/http://manakrishnazilla.com/gudavalli_ramabrahmam.aspx |archive-date=5 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | He was born in the village of Nandamuru, Krishna District in 1902 to Gudavalli Venkayya and Baapamma. In 1918, he completed his ''Intermediate'' education at National College in Bandar. in Indupalli, Gudivada and Bandaru and got married at the age of eighteen to Saradhamba.<ref>[http://bharatjanani.com/gudavalli-rama-brahmam-the-revolutionary-legend/ Gudavalli Rama Brahmam-The Revolutionary Legend!<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005014727/http://bharatjanani.com/gudavalli-rama-brahmam-the-revolutionary-legend/ |date=5 October 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://manakrishnazilla.com/gudavalli_ramabrahmam.aspx |title=Gudavalli Ramabrahmam<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=3 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005012408/http://manakrishnazilla.com/gudavalli_ramabrahmam.aspx |archive-date=5 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
In 1931, he became the Chairman of Andhra Farmers Meeting organizing committee. In 1934, he was elected as the secretary of ''Andhra Nataka Parishathu''. He then worked as the editor of ''Prajamithra'' magazine in [[Chennai]].<ref>''Nooruguru Telugu Pramukhulu'', by M. L. Narasimharao, and | In 1931, he became the Chairman of Andhra Farmers Meeting organizing committee. In 1934, he was elected as the secretary of ''Andhra Nataka Parishathu''. He then worked as the editor of ''Prajamithra'' magazine in [[Chennai]].<ref>''Nooruguru Telugu Pramukhulu'', by M. L. Narasimharao, and | ||
Sreenivasarao Vepachedu, May 2002</ref><ref name="thehindu1936">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/draupadi-vasthrapaharanam-1936/article946994.ece |title=Draupadi Vasthrapaharanam (1936) - Vijayawada | | Sreenivasarao Vepachedu, May 2002</ref><ref name="thehindu1936">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/draupadi-vasthrapaharanam-1936/article946994.ece |title=Draupadi Vasthrapaharanam (1936) - Vijayawada |work=The Hindu |date=2010-12-12 |accessdate=2016-05-30}}</ref> | ||
Subsequently, he ventured into [[Telugu cinema]], and founded the film production company ''Saaradhi Chitra'' and worked as a production executive for the film ''Kanaka Tara''. He then ventured into direction through the folklore film, ''Draupadi Vasthrapharanam'' under his home production. He then teamed up with producer P. V. Das and directed ''Sree Krishna Leelalu''. | Subsequently, he ventured into [[Telugu cinema]], and founded the film production company ''Saaradhi Chitra'' and worked as a production executive for the film ''Kanaka Tara''. He then ventured into direction through the folklore film, ''Draupadi Vasthrapharanam'' under his home production. He then teamed up with producer P. V. Das and directed ''Sree Krishna Leelalu''. | ||
He has also directed films like '' Raithu Bidda (1939)''. ''Illalu'' (1940), ''Apavaadhu'' (1941), ''Pathni'' (1942), ''Panthulamma'' (1943), and ''Mayalokam'' (1945). He died on 1 October 1946.<ref>Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp.14.</ref><ref name="thehindu1936">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/draupadi-vasthrapaharanam-1936/article946994.ece |title=Draupadi Vasthrapaharanam (1936) - Vijayawada | | He has also directed films like '' Raithu Bidda (1939)''. ''Illalu'' (1940), ''Apavaadhu'' (1941), ''Pathni'' (1942), ''Panthulamma'' (1943), and ''Mayalokam'' (1945). He died on 1 October 1946.<ref>Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp.14.</ref><ref name="thehindu1936">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/draupadi-vasthrapaharanam-1936/article946994.ece |title=Draupadi Vasthrapaharanam (1936) - Vijayawada |work=The Hindu |date=2010-12-12 |accessdate=2016-05-30}}</ref> | ||
==Selected filmography== | ==Selected filmography== | ||
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Gudavalli Ramabrahmam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 June 1902 Nandamuru, Krishna district, British India |
| Died | 1 October 1946 (aged 44) |
| Occupation | director producer writer |
| Spouse(s) | Saradamba |
Gudavalli Ramabrahmam was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1][2][3] He is known for directing critically acclaimed social problem films like Mala Pilla (1938) and Raithu Bidda (1939). In 1945, he was elected as the chairman for South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce. He was the co-director for the film Palnati Yudham.[4]
Early life and career[edit | edit source]
He was born in the village of Nandamuru, Krishna District in 1902 to Gudavalli Venkayya and Baapamma. In 1918, he completed his Intermediate education at National College in Bandar. in Indupalli, Gudivada and Bandaru and got married at the age of eighteen to Saradhamba.[5][6] In 1931, he became the Chairman of Andhra Farmers Meeting organizing committee. In 1934, he was elected as the secretary of Andhra Nataka Parishathu. He then worked as the editor of Prajamithra magazine in Chennai.[7][8]
Subsequently, he ventured into Telugu cinema, and founded the film production company Saaradhi Chitra and worked as a production executive for the film Kanaka Tara. He then ventured into direction through the folklore film, Draupadi Vasthrapharanam under his home production. He then teamed up with producer P. V. Das and directed Sree Krishna Leelalu. He has also directed films like Raithu Bidda (1939). Illalu (1940), Apavaadhu (1941), Pathni (1942), Panthulamma (1943), and Mayalokam (1945). He died on 1 October 1946.[9][8]
Selected filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Sree Krishna Leelalu | |
| 1936 | Draupadi Vastrapaharanam | Debut |
| 1938 | Mala Pilla | |
| 1939 | Raithu Bidda | |
| 1940 | Illalu | |
| 1941 | Apavaadhu | |
| 1942 | Pathni | |
| 1943 | Panthulamma | |
| 1945 | Mayalokam | |
| 1947 | Palnati Yuddham | Co-director |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ CineGoer.com - Nostalgia - Mala Pilla Archived 26 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Gudavalli Ramabrahmam - Biography
- ↑ PALNATI YUDDHAM (1947) - The Hindu
- ↑ Balayogini (1937) - The Hindu
- ↑ Gudavalli Rama Brahmam-The Revolutionary Legend! Archived 5 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Gudavalli Ramabrahmam". Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ↑ Nooruguru Telugu Pramukhulu, by M. L. Narasimharao, and Sreenivasarao Vepachedu, May 2002
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Draupadi Vasthrapaharanam (1936) - Vijayawada". The Hindu. 12 December 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ↑ Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp.14.