K. S. Prakash Rao

K. S. Prakash Rao
K. S. Prakash Rao
Born	Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao; 27 August 1914; Kolavennu, Andhra Pradesh
Died	1996 (aged 81–82)
Occupation	Actor, cinematographer, director, producer
Spouse(s)	G. Varalakshmi
Children	K. Raghavendra Rao; K. Kanaka Durga; K. Siva Prakash (deceased)
Relatives	Prakash Kovelamudi (Grandson); K. Bapayya (cousin)
Awards	Nandi Awards; Filmfare Awards South

Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and Cinematographer known for his works in Telugu cinema, Kannada cinema, and few bollywood films.^[1]^[2]^[3] In 1977 he won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada for Ganda Hendthi.^[4]^[5] In 1995, Rao received the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contributions to Telugu cinema.^[1]^[3]^[6]

Filmography[edit]

Director[edit]

Rowdy Gaari Pellam (1991)
Muddula Mogadu (1983)
Garuda Saukiyama (1982)
Kotta Neeru (1982)
Balina Guri (1979)
Ganda Hendthi (1977)
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[edit]

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

Actor[edit]

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

Awards[edit]

He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for 1968 film Bandipotu Dongalu^[7]

References[edit]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "A trailblazer in his own right". The Hindu. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
↑ BoxOffice India.com
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 "Collections". Update Video Publication. 1 January 1991 – via Google Books.
↑ "K S Prakash Rao Movies, Biography". Chiloka.com. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
↑ "Old Telugu Music: Tahsildar Gari Ammayi(Sobhan Babu & Jamuna)". Retrieved 12 July 2021.
↑ "Tahasildar Gari Ammayi (తహసిల్దారి గారి అమ్మాయి) 1971 tunes". 17 December 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)

External links[edit]

K. S. Prakash Rao on IMDb

[thehindu.com-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "A trailblazer in his own right". The Hindu. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2021.

[2] BoxOffice India.com

[auto-3] 3.0 ^3.1 "Collections". Update Video Publication. 1 January 1991 – via Google Books.

[4] "K S Prakash Rao Movies, Biography". Chiloka.com. Retrieved 12 July 2021.

[5] "Old Telugu Music: Tahsildar Gari Ammayi(Sobhan Babu & Jamuna)". Retrieved 12 July 2021.

[6] "Tahasildar Gari Ammayi (తహసిల్దారి గారి అమ్మాయి) 1971 tunes". 17 December 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2021.

[7] "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)

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v t e Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
1980–1990	1980: L. V. Prasad (director and producer) 1981: P. Pullaiah and Santha Kumari (director and producer) 1982: B. A. Subba Rao (director, producer and writer) 1983: M. A. Rahman 1984: Kosaraju Raghavaiah Choudary (lyricist, poet and actor) 1985: Bhanumati (actor, producer, singer, music director, and writer) 1986: Bapu and Mullapudi Venkata Ramana 1987: B. Nagi Reddy (producer) 1988: D. V. S. Raju (producer) 1989: Akkineni Nageswara Rao (actor) 1990: Dasari Narayana Rao (actor, director, and producer)
1991–2000	1991: K. Viswanath (Film director) 1992: S. Rajeswara Rao (composer) 1993: D. Madhusudhana Rao (producer) 1994: Anjali Devi (actress) 1995: K. S. Prakash Rao (actor, cinematographer, director, producer) 1996: Inturi Venkateswara Rao 1997: V. Madhusudhan Rao 1998: Gummadi Venkateswara Rao (actor) 1999: Santha Kumari (actress and producer) 2000: Kanta Rao (actor, producer)
2001–present	2001: Allu Rama Lingaiah (actor) 2002: P. Susheela (playback singer) 2003: V. B. Rajendra Prasad (producer) 2004: Krishnaveni (actress and producer) 2005: M. S. Reddy (producer, writer, and director) 2006: Daggubati Rama Naidu (producer, actor) 2007: Tammareddy Krishna Murthy (producer) 2008: Vijaya Nirmala (actress, producer and director) 2009: K. Ragava (producer) 2010: M. Balaiah (actor, producer and director) 2011: Kaikala Satyanarayana (actor, producer and director) 2012: Kodi Ramakrishna (director) 2013: Vanisri (actress) 2014: Krishnam Raju (actor) 2015: Eswar (publicity designer, writer) 2016: Chiranjeevi (actor, producer)