K. S. Prakash Rao
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K. S. Prakash Rao | |
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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]
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]
Categories:
- 1914 births
- 1996 deaths
- 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights
- 20th-century Indian film directors
- 20th-century Indian photographers
- Cinematographers from Andhra Pradesh
- Film people from Andhra Pradesh
- Film producers from Andhra Pradesh
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Hindi-language film directors
- Kannada film directors
- Nandi Award winners
- People from Krishna district
- Tamil film directors
- Telugu film cinematographers
- Telugu film directors
- Telugu people