K. S. Prakash Rao

Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was a director, producer, actor and Cinematographer of Indian films. He was a recipient of the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award. He is the father of director K. Raghavendra Rao and paternal uncle of director K. Bapaiah.

K. S. Prakash Rao
Born	Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao 1915 Kolavennu, Kankipadu Mandal, Vijayawada Revenue Division, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh
Died	1996 (aged 81–82)
Occupation	Actor, cinematographer, director, producer
Children	K. Krishna Mohan Rao, K. Raghavendra Rao, and Nephew K. Bapaiah

Filmography

Director

• Muddula Mogadu (1983)
• Garuda Saukiyama (1982)
• Kotta Neeru (1982)
• Balina Guri (1979)
• Ganda Hendthi (1977) Filmfare Award for Best Director (Kannada)
• Avan Oru Charitram (1976)
• Secretary (1976)
• Suprabhatam (1976)
• Cheekati Velugulu (1975)
• Prem Nagar (1974)
• Kode Nagu (1974)
• Satyaniki Sankellu (1974)
• Ida Lokam (1973)
• Jeevitam (1973)
• Pedda Koduku (1972)
• Vasantha Maligai (1972)
• Bhale Papa (1971)
• Naa Tammudu (1971)
• Prema Nagar (1971)
• Tahsildar Gari Ammayi (1971)
• Vichitra Kutumbam (1969)
• Bandhipotu Dongalu (1968)
• Bharya (1968)
• Harishchandra (1968)
• Stree Janma (1967)
• Badukuva Daari (1966)
• Mohini Rugmangada (1962)
• Gullo Pelli (1961)
• Renukadevi Mahatyam (1960)
• Marumalarchi (1956)
• Melukolupu (1956)
• Ante Kaavaali (1955)
• Balanandam (1954)
• Kanna Talli (1953)
• Petrathai (1953)
• Anni (1951)
• Deeksha (1951)
• Modati Raatri (1950)

Producer

• Mohini Rugmangada (1962)
• Ante Kavali (1955)
• Kanna Talli (1953)
• Deeksha (1951)
• Modati Rathri (1950)
• Drohi (1948)
• Grihapravesham (1946)

Actor

• Apavadu (1941)
• Patni (1942)
• Drohi (1948)

See also

• Raghupathi Venkaiah Award

External links

• K. S. Prakash Rao on IMDb