K. S. Prakash Rao Explained

K. S. Prakash Rao
Birthname:	Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao
Birth Date:	27 August 1904
Birth Place:	Kolavennu, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Andhra Pradesh, India)
Occupation:	Director, producer, actor, cinematographer
Children:	3, including K. Raghavendra Rao
Relatives:	Prakash Kovelamudi (grandson) K. Bapayya (nephew)
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, 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.^[5] He is the father of noted Telugu director K. Raghavendra Rao and is the uncle of another noted director K. Bapayya.

Filmography

Director

• 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)
• (1967)
• (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)
• Gruhapravesam (1946)

Actor

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

Awards

• He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for 1968 film Bandipotu Dongalu.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: 5 September 2014 . A trailblazer in his own right . . 12 July 2021.
2. Web site: BoxOffice India.com . 1 January 2020 . 8 July 2012 . https://archive.today/20120708012644/boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=180&catName=MTk3NA. dead .
3. Web site: 1 January 1991 . Collections . Update Video Publication . Google Books.
4. Web site: Old Telugu Music: Tahsildar Gari Ammayi (Sobhan Babu & Jamuna) . 12 July 2021.
5. Web site: 17 December 2011 . Tahasildar Gari Ammayi (తహసిల్దారి గారి అమ్మాయి) 1971 tunes . 12 July 2021.
6. Web site: నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008). A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 21 August 2020. (in Telugu)