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| birth_date = {{ | | birth_date = {{birth date|1912|12|16|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Rajahmundry]], India | | birth_place = [[Rajahmundry]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]] | ||
| death_date = {{ | | death_date = {{death date and age|1975|10|01|1912|12|16|df=y}} | ||
| death_place = [[Madras]], India | | death_place = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | ||
| occupation = [[film editing|Editor]]<br>Cinematographer<br>Producer<br>Director<br>Screenwriter | | occupation = [[film editing|Editor]]<br />Cinematographer<br />Producer<br />Director<br />Screenwriter | ||
| spouse = Kameswari Bala | | spouse = Kameswari Bala | ||
| alma mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]] | | alma mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]] | ||
| awards =Seven [[National Film Awards]]<br>[[Nandi Awards]]<br>[[Filmfare Awards South]] | | awards =Seven [[National Film Awards]]<br />[[Nandi Awards]]<br />[[Filmfare Awards South]] | ||
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'''Adurthi Subba Rao''' (16 December 1912 – 1 October 1975) was an [[Indian film]] director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor and producer known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. Rao is widely regarded as the intellectual fountain head of Indian [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]]s.<ref name = hindu>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/master-movie-maker/article5408372.ece Master movie maker | '''Adurthi Subba Rao''' (16 December 1912 – 1 October 1975) was an [[Indian film]] director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor and producer known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. Rao is widely regarded as the intellectual fountain head of Indian [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]]s.<ref name = hindu>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/master-movie-maker/article5408372.ece Master movie maker – The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/adurtisubbarao.php |title=Stars : Star Profiles : Adurti Subbarao: A Tribute|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102072636/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/adurtisubbarao.php |date=2 November 2013|work=Telugu Cinema|archive-date=2 November 2013 }}</ref> He has garnered seven [[National Film Awards]].<ref name = hindu/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://bharatjanani.com/author/krshychait/page/2/ |title=Krishna Chaitanya « Page 2<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=1 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505163608/http://bharatjanani.com/author/krshychait/page/2/ |archive-date=5 May 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Rao made his foray into cinema as Associate to [[Uday Shankar]] in the 1948 dance film [[Kalpana (1948 film)|Kalpana]], which was showcased in the "Treasures from [[National Film Archive of India]]" at the [[39th International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFAI brings its treasures to IFFI-Goa |url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=45038 |date=25 November 2008 |publisher=[[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]] PIB }}</ref> | ||
The 1960 film [[Nammina Bantu]] was a work of [[Drama|drama in the broader sense]] achieved by means of [[actor]]s who [[Representation (arts)|represented]] [[mimesis]] throughout the narrative. The film was simultaneously shot in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Pattaliyin Vetri]]''. Upon release both versions received critical acclaim. The Telugu work was screened at the [[San Sebastián International Film Festival]].<ref name="idlebrain.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html|title=Profile of Gummadi — Telugu film actor}}</ref> The film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year.<ref name="7thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/7th_nff.pdf|title=7th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=4 September 2011 | The 1960 film [[Nammina Bantu]] was a work of [[Drama|drama in the broader sense]] achieved by means of [[actor]]s who [[Representation (arts)|represented]] [[mimesis]] throughout the narrative. The film was simultaneously shot in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Pattaliyin Vetri]]''. Upon release both versions received critical acclaim. The Telugu work was screened at the [[San Sebastián International Film Festival]].<ref name="idlebrain.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html|title=Profile of Gummadi — Telugu film actor}}</ref> The film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year.<ref name="7thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/7th_nff.pdf|title=7th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=4 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="idlebrain.com"/><ref name = hindu/> | ||
The 1964 film [[Doctor Chakravarthy]] was adapted by Rao based on Koduri Kousalya Devi's Novel ''Chakrabhramanam''. The film was the first film to win the [[Nandi Award]], instituted by [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] in 1964. | The 1964 film [[Doctor Chakravarthy]] was adapted by Rao based on Koduri Kousalya Devi's Novel ''Chakrabhramanam''. The film was the first film to win the [[Nandi Award]], instituted by [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] in 1964.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}} The box office success was awarded the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] for that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/ramadasu-movie-awards/15991|title=Ramadasu (1964) Awards - Award Winners Of Ramadasu Telugu Movie|work=gomolo.com|access-date=10 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825212638/http://www.gomolo.com/ramadasu-movie-awards/15991|archive-date=25 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rao's next work was [[Mooga Manasulu]] based on the concept of [[reincarnation]], the first of its kind in Indian cinema in the genre of semi-[[fiction]] intended to be more serious in tone with elements that encourage a broader range of [[Mood (literature)|moods]] throughout the narrative. The film was remade in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] as ''[[Milan (1967 film)|Milan]]'' (1967) directed by Rao himself, while the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ''[[Praptham]]'' (1971) was adapted from Rao's work. The Telugu version received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, | ||
and the [[Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu)]] in 1964 and was screened at the [[Karlovy Vary International Film Festival]].<ref name="11thaward">{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11thNFAAward.aspx|title=11th National Film Awards|publisher=International Film Festival of India|access-date=13 September 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170502124428/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11thNFAAward.aspx|archive-date=2 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20090501055610/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_jamuna_2009_2.php</ref> | and the [[Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu)]] in 1964 and was screened at the [[Karlovy Vary International Film Festival]].<ref name="11thaward">{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11thNFAAward.aspx|title=11th National Film Awards|publisher=International Film Festival of India|access-date=13 September 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170502124428/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11thNFAAward.aspx|archive-date=2 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_jamuna_2009_2.php |title=Archived copy |website=www.telugucinema.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501055610/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_jamuna_2009_2.php |archive-date=1 May 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
In 1968, Rao experimented with [[courtroom drama]] and [[detective fiction]] in his work [[Sudigundalu]], the film received special mention at the Tashkent and Moscow Film Festivals for its inherent "[[Film à clef|film with a key]]" narrative.<ref name="15thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/15th_nff_1967.pdf|title=15th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=21 September 2011 | In 1968, Rao experimented with [[courtroom drama]] and [[detective fiction]] in his work [[Sudigundalu]], the film received special mention at the Tashkent and Moscow Film Festivals for its inherent "[[Film à clef|film with a key]]" narrative.<ref name="15thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/15th_nff_1967.pdf|title=15th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=21 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="Film producer passes away">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/film-producer-passes-away/article3169975.ece|title=Film producer passes away|website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref name=filmfare>{{cite book|title=Collections|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Q5UqAAAAYAAJ|year=1991|publisher=Update Video Publication|page=387}}</ref> The film has garnered the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]], The [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film]], and the [[Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu]] for that year and was featured at the [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref name="15thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/15th_nff_1967.pdf|title=15th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=21 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="Film producer passes away"/> | ||
==Early life and career== | ==Early life and career== | ||
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==Mentor to K. Viswanath and Krishna== | ==Mentor to K. Viswanath and Krishna== | ||
Rao's Biography has been published by veteran actor [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], who made his Telugu film debut under the direction of Subba Rao.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/booklaunch-adurthisubbarao.html Adurthi Subba Rao Book launch by Krishna, Mahesh Babu & Kasinadhuni Viswanath - Telugu cinema news<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Veteran director [[K. Viswanath]] has worked as an associate director of Subba Rao for many years. The Telugu film chamber of commerce has instituted the ''Adurthi Subba Rao Award'' in his honor.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/gallery/3/263659.html Events | Rao's Biography has been published by veteran actor [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], who made his Telugu film debut under the direction of Subba Rao.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions1/booklaunch-adurthisubbarao.html Adurthi Subba Rao Book launch by Krishna, Mahesh Babu & Kasinadhuni Viswanath - Telugu cinema news<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Veteran director [[K. Viswanath]] has worked as an associate director of Subba Rao for many years. The Telugu film chamber of commerce has instituted the ''Adurthi Subba Rao Award'' in his honor.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/gallery/3/263659.html Events – Adurthi Subbarao Awards Presented gallery clips actors actress stills images<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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*''[[Doctor Chakravarthy]]'' - 1964 | *''[[Doctor Chakravarthy]]'' - 1964 | ||
*''[[Mooga Manasulu]]'' - 1963 | *''[[Mooga Manasulu]]'' - 1963 | ||
*''[[Nammina Bantu]]'' - 1960 <ref name="7thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/7th_nff.pdf|title=7th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=4 September 2011 | *''[[Nammina Bantu]]'' - 1960 <ref name="7thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/7th_nff.pdf|title=7th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=4 September 2011}}</ref> | ||
*''[[Mangalya Balam]]'' - 1959 <ref name="6thaward">{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm6thNFAAward.aspx|title=6th National Film Awards|publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]]|access-date=3 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020054317/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm6thNFAAward.aspx|archive-date=20 October 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | *''[[Mangalya Balam]]'' - 1959 <ref name="6thaward">{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm6thNFAAward.aspx|title=6th National Film Awards|publisher=[[International Film Festival of India]]|access-date=3 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020054317/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm6thNFAAward.aspx|archive-date=20 October 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
*''[[Thodi Kodallu]]'' (1957) <ref name="5thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/5th_nff.pdf|title=5th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=2 September 2011 | *''[[Thodi Kodallu]]'' (1957) <ref name="5thawardPDF">{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/5th_nff.pdf|title=5th National Film Awards|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=2 September 2011}}</ref> | ||
;[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]] | ;[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]] | ||
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Adurthi Subba Rao | |
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| Born | 16 December 1912 |
| Died | 1 October 1975 (aged 62) |
| Alma mater | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Editor Cinematographer Producer Director Screenwriter |
| Spouse(s) | Kameswari Bala |
| Awards | Seven National Film Awards Nandi Awards Filmfare Awards South |
Adurthi Subba Rao (16 December 1912 – 1 October 1975) was an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Rao is widely regarded as the intellectual fountain head of Indian drama films.[1][2] He has garnered seven National Film Awards.[1][3] Rao made his foray into cinema as Associate to Uday Shankar in the 1948 dance film Kalpana, which was showcased in the "Treasures from National Film Archive of India" at the 39th International Film Festival of India.[4] The 1960 film Nammina Bantu was a work of drama in the broader sense achieved by means of actors who represented mimesis throughout the narrative. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Pattaliyin Vetri. Upon release both versions received critical acclaim. The Telugu work was screened at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.[5] The film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year.[6][5][1]
The 1964 film Doctor Chakravarthy was adapted by Rao based on Koduri Kousalya Devi's Novel Chakrabhramanam. The film was the first film to win the Nandi Award, instituted by Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1964.[citation needed] The box office success was awarded the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year.[7] Rao's next work was Mooga Manasulu based on the concept of reincarnation, the first of its kind in Indian cinema in the genre of semi-fiction intended to be more serious in tone with elements that encourage a broader range of moods throughout the narrative. The film was remade in Hindi as Milan (1967) directed by Rao himself, while the Tamil Praptham (1971) was adapted from Rao's work. The Telugu version received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, and the Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) in 1964 and was screened at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[8][9]
In 1968, Rao experimented with courtroom drama and detective fiction in his work Sudigundalu, the film received special mention at the Tashkent and Moscow Film Festivals for its inherent "film with a key" narrative.[10][11][12] The film has garnered the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, The Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, and the Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu for that year and was featured at the International Film Festival of India.[10][11]
Early life and career[edit | edit source]
He was born to Sathanna Panthulu and Rajalakshmamma on 16 December 1912. His father was the Tehsildar of Rajahmundry. Adurthi Subbarao completed school final (Matriculation) at the age of 14. He joined Kakinada PR College to do his Pre-University Course. He joined the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai in a three-year course of Photography, and completed two years.[1]
He then worked in the processing and printing department of Bombay Film Lab. Then he joined film editor Dina Narvekar as his assistant. He started his film career as a cinematographer, editor and screenwriter. His directorial journey started as an assistant director in Bollywood, under Uday Shankar for his Hindi film Kalpana. He has also worked as an editor and assistant director for the film. His debut film as an editor was Tamil film Parijatapaharanam.[1]
Mainstream[edit | edit source]
In 1957 Rao adapted Sharat Chandra Chatterjee's Bengali novel Nishkruti, which was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Thodi Kodallu, and Tamil as Engal Veettu Mahalakshmi (1957); both movies were made simultaneously by the same banner and director, and some of the scenes and artists are the same in both versions. The film won the Certificate of merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu. In 1959 Rao directed romantic drama Mangalya Balam, Rao adapted Mangalya Balam to the Telugu screen from the Bengali work Agni Pariksha, The Telugu version was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Manjal Mahimai; both versions became box office successes. The former winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu,[13] and the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu in 1960. In 1961, Rao directed K. S. Gopalakrishnan's Kumudham; remade in Telugu as Manchi Manasulu (1962). Kumudham was released on 29 July 1961 with final reel length of 4,501 metres (14,767 ft) and became a commercial success at box office. The film received Certificate of Merit for Third Best Feature Film at 9th National Film Awards. Rao scripted and directed the 1976 biographical film; Mahakavi Kshetrayya based on the life of Kshetrayya,[14][15] Rao had expired in the middle of the making of the film; and director C. S. Rao completed the rest of the shoot.[16]
Mentor to K. Viswanath and Krishna[edit | edit source]
Rao's Biography has been published by veteran actor Krishna, who made his Telugu film debut under the direction of Subba Rao.[17] Veteran director K. Viswanath has worked as an associate director of Subba Rao for many years. The Telugu film chamber of commerce has instituted the Adurthi Subba Rao Award in his honor.[18]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Kalpana | Hindi | Assistant Director |
| 1954 | Balanandam | Telugu | Assistant Director |
| 1954 | Amara Sandesham | Telugu | Director |
| 1957 | Todi Kodallu | Telugu | Editor, Screenplay and Director |
| 1957 | Engal Veettu Mahalakshmi | Tamil | Editor, Screenplay and Director |
| 1958 | Aada Pettanam | Telugu | Director |
| 1959 | Mangalya Balam | Telugu | Writer and Director |
| 1959 | Manjal Mahimai | Tamil | Writer and Director |
| 1959 | Engal Kuladevi | Tamil | Director |
| 1960 | Nammina Bantu | Telugu | Director |
| 1960 | Pattaliyin Vetri | Tamil | Director |
| 1960 | Kumudham | Tamil | Director |
| 1961 | Velugu Needalu | Telugu | Director |
| 1961 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Telugu | Director |
| 1961 | Krishna Prema | Telugu | Director |
| 1962 | Manchi Manasulu | Telugu | Director |
| 1963 | Chaduvukunna Ammayilu | Telugu | Screenplay and Director |
| 1964 | Mooga Manasulu | Telugu | Director |
| 1964 | Dagudu Moothalu | Telugu | Director |
| 1964 | Doctor Chakravarty | Telugu | Director |
| 1965 | Sumangali | Telugu | Director |
| 1965 | Tene Manasulu | Telugu | Writer and Director |
| 1965 | Thodu Needa | Telugu | Director |
| 1966 | Kanne manasulu | Telugu | Director |
| 1967 | Milan | Hindi | Screenplay and Director |
| 1967 | Poola Rangadu | Telugu | Director |
| 1967 | Sudigundalu | Telugu | Screenplay and Director |
| 1968 | Man Ka Meet | Hindi | Director |
| 1969 | Doli | Hindi | Screenplay and Director |
| 1970 | Darpan | Hindi | Producer and Director |
| 1970 | Maro Prapancham | Telugu | Director |
| 1970 | Mastana | Hindi | Director |
| 1971 | Rakhwala | Hindi | Director |
| 1972 | Jeet | Hindi | Producer and Director |
| 1972 | Vichitra Bandham | Telugu | Director |
| 1973 | Insaaf | Hindi | Director |
| 1973 | Jwar Bhata | Hindi | Director |
| 1973 | Mayadari Malligaadu | Telugu | Producer and Director |
| 1974 | Bangaaru Kalalu | Telugu | Director |
| 1975 | Gajula Kishtaiah | Telugu | Producer and Director |
| 1975 | Gunavanthudu | Telugu | Director |
| 1975 | Sunehra Sansar | Hindi | Director |
| 1976 | Mahakavi Kshetrayya | Telugu | Director |
Awards[edit | edit source]
National Film Awards[edit | edit source]
- Sudigundalu - 1967
- Doctor Chakravarthy - 1964
- Mooga Manasulu - 1963
- Nammina Bantu - 1960 [6]
- Mangalya Balam - 1959 [19]
- Thodi Kodallu (1957) [20]
- 1964 - Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Doctor Chakravarthy
- 1967 - Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Sudigundalu
- 1976 - Nandi Award for Best Feature Film - Mahakavi Kshetrayya
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Master movie maker – The Hindu
- ↑ "Stars : Star Profiles : Adurti Subbarao: A Tribute". Telugu Cinema. 2 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013.
- ↑ "Krishna Chaitanya « Page 2". Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- ↑ "NFAI brings its treasures to IFFI-Goa". Ministry of Information and Broadcasting PIB. 25 November 2008.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Profile of Gummadi — Telugu film actor".
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "7th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
- ↑ "Ramadasu (1964) Awards - Award Winners Of Ramadasu Telugu Movie". gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ↑ "11th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". www.telugucinema.com. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 "15th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Film producer passes away". The Hindu.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Collections. Update Video Publication. 1991. p. 387.
- ↑ "6th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ↑ "Mahakavi Kshetrayya (Banner)". Filmiclub.
- ↑ "Mahakavi Kshetrayya (Direction)". Know Your films.
- ↑ "Mahakavi Kshetrayya (Review)". The Cine Bay.
- ↑ Adurthi Subba Rao Book launch by Krishna, Mahesh Babu & Kasinadhuni Viswanath - Telugu cinema news
- ↑ Events – Adurthi Subbarao Awards Presented gallery clips actors actress stills images
- ↑ "6th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ↑ "5th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2 September 2011.
- ↑ "9th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2011.