Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and cinematographer known for his works in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films.[1][2][3] In 1977 he won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada for Ganda Hendthi.[4] In 1995, Rao received the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contributions to Telugu cinema.[1][3][5] He is the father of noted Telugu director K. Raghavendra Rao and is the uncle of another noted director K. Bapayya.
K. S. Prakash Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao 27 August 1904 |
| Died | 1996 (aged 81–82) |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer, actor, cinematographer |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including K. Raghavendra Rao |
| Relatives | Prakash Kovelamudi (grandson) K. Bapayya (nephew) |
| Awards | Nandi Awards Filmfare Awards South |
Filmography
editDirector
edit- Raja Aur Rangeeli (1996)
- Pratibimbalu (1992)
- Donga Police (1992)
- 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 (1973)
- 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)
- Gruhapravesam (1946)
Actor
editAwards
edit- He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for 1968 film Bandipotu Dongalu.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "A trailblazer in his own right". The Hindu. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "BoxOffice India.com". Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Collections". Update Video Publication. 1 January 1991 – via Google Books.
- ^ "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)