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{{Infobox person
| name = Dasari Narayana Rao
| image = Dr. Dasari Narayan Rao in his office after taking over the charge as the Minister of State for Coal & Mines in New Delhi on May 24, 2004.jpg
| caption = Dasari Narayana Rao in his office after taking over the charge as the Minister of State for Coal & Mines in New Delhi on May 24, 2004
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=y|1942|05|04}}
| birth_place = [[Palakollu]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|2017|05|30|1942|05|04}}
| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Film director|producer|screenwriter|actor|lyricist|politician}}
| spouse = Dasari Padma
| children = 3
| awards = [[National Film Awards]]
| Image =
}}
'''Dasari Narayana Rao''' (4 May 1942 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist, and politician known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]], in addition to [[Hindi cinema]]. He has directed more than one hundred and fifty feature films in a variety of genres. He is known by the moniker ''Darsaka Ratna'' (''Jewel among directors''). His works emphasize social injustice, corruption and gender discrimination. Rao has received two [[National Film Awards]], nine state [[Nandi Awards]] including the [[Raghupathi Venkaiah Award]], and four [[Filmfare Awards South]] including the lifetime Achievement.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/blast-from-the-past-swarg-narak-1978/article6485073.ece|title=Blast from the Past: Swarg Narak (1978)|first=Aps|last=Malhotra|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 October 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/dasari-narayana-raos-death-marks-end-era-telugu-film-industry-728755|title=Dasari Narayana Rao's death marks the end of an era in Telugu film industry|first=Shekhar H|last=Hooli|website=[[International Business Times]]|date=31 May 2017}}</ref> During his career he has also acted in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], and [[Kannada]] languages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-20/news-interviews/35933176_1_dasari-narayana-rao-lashes-film-chamber|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527020102/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-20/news-interviews/35933176_1_dasari-narayana-rao-lashes-film-chamber|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-05-27|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Dasari Narayana Rao lashes out}}</ref>

Rao gained national recognition for directing Hindi films such as ''[[Swarg Narak|Swarag Narak]]'', ''[[Jyoti Bane Jwala]]'', ''[[Zakhmi Sher]]'', ''[[Yaadgaar (1984 film)|Yaadgaar]]'', ''[[Sarfarosh (1985 film)|Sarfarosh]]'', ''[[Wafadaar]]'', ''[[Prem Tapasya]]'', ''[[Pyaasa Sawan]]'', ''[[Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar]]'', ''[[Asha Jyoti]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/dasari-narayana-rao-passes-away-best-films-of-the-multifaceted-filmmaker-4681641/|title=Dasari Narayana Rao passes away: Best films of the multifaceted filmmaker|date=30 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262802/|title=Swargam Narakam|date=22 November 1975|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/cast/3980/index.html|title=Swarg Narak on Bollywood hungama}}</ref> Rao holds ''Limca World Record'' for directing the most films.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/newsmaker-dasari-narayana-rao-113061301235_1.html|title=Newsmaker: Dasari Narayana Rao|author=K Rajani Kanth|date=13 June 2013|work=business-standard.com}}</ref> He directed works such as ''[[Tandra Paparayudu (film)|Tandra Paparayudu]]'' (1986), and ''Surigaadu'' (1992) which were screened at [[International Film Festival of India]] in the panorama section,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=11IIFA.pdf|title=Directorate of Film Festival|work=iffi.nic.in|access-date=1 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130012609/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=11IIFA.pdf|archive-date=30 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm24IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=24IIFA.pdf|title=Directorate of Film Festival|work=iffi.nic.in|access-date=1 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006134803/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm24IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=24IIFA.pdf|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and ''[[Kante Koothurne Kanu]]'' (1998) which received the [[National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film)|National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film]]. In 1983, he directed [[Meghasandesam]] screened at the Indian panorama, Tashkent Film Festival, and [[Moscow film festival]]. The film won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]].<ref>{{cite web|author=30 June 2011 – Ranjana Dave |url=http://archive.asianage.com/dance/meaning-movement-323 |title=The meaning in movement |publisher=The Asian Age |date=30 June 2011 |access-date=4 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube|WzuN5R5_bRQ|Dr. DasariNarayanarao Open Heart With RK Abn Andhrajyothy}}</ref>

==Early life==
He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of [[Ramoji Rao]]'s newspaper ''[[Eenadu]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Union-Minister-Dasari-Narayana-Rao-s-son-kidnapped/Article1-278455.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715182310/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Union-Minister-Dasari-Narayana-Rao-s-son-kidnapped/Article1-278455.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2015|title=Union Minister Dasari Narayana Rao's son kidnapped – Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-movie-tata-manavadu-will-complete-40-years-on-mach-23-2013/373595-71-216.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826121218/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-movie-tata-manavadu-will-complete-40-years-on-mach-23-2013/373595-71-216.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-08-26|title='Tata Manavadu': Telugu movie completes 40 years|work=IBNLive}}</ref>

==Political career==
Dasari was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]] in the year 2006. He became the Minister of state in [[Ministry of Coal (India)|Ministry of Coal]].<ref>http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/d.pdf</ref> Said to be a confidante of [[Congress President]] [[Sonia Gandhi]], Dasari once again became active in politics after Congress Party came back to power in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2006/02/08/stories/2006020802880900.htm|title=Dasari Narayana Rao portfolio changed|work=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref>

On 11 June 2013 [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving Rs. 2.25 crores from [[Naveen Jindal]] in connection with [[Coal scam]], and filed [[First Information Report|FIR]] against both.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/coalgate-dasari-narayan-rao-received-rs-2-25-cr-bribe-from-naveen-jindal-says-cbi/articleshow/20541696.cms|title=Coalgate Scam: CBI files FIR accusing Naveen Jindal and Dasari Narayan Rao of fraud|work=timesofindia-economictimes}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-questions-dasari-narayana-rao-in-coal-scam-|title=Dasari Narayana Rao/article5934080.ece?homepage=true|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

==Death==
Rao died on 30 May 2017 from prolonged illness, at the age of 75.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/tollywood-director-and-former-union-minister-dasari-narayana-rao-dies-at-70/articleshow/58914090.cms|title=Tollywood director and former Union minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies at 75 - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> His last rites were performed with full state honours. His funeral was held at his farmhouse in Moinabad village, Ranga Reddy district, where his wife Padma was cremated.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/dasari-narayana-rao-gets-rare-state-honour-on-his-last-rites/articleshow/58927461.cms|title=Dasari Narayana Rao gets rare state honour on his last rites - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-05-31}}</ref>

==Awards==

;[[National Film Awards]]
*[[National Film Award – Special Mention (Feature Film)|Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film)]] – ''[[Kante Kuthurne Kanu]]'' – 1998
*[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] – ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' – 1982 (As director and producer)

;[[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]
*[[Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu)|Best Director]] – ''[[Gorintaku (1979 film)|Gorintaku]]'' (1979)
*[[Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu)|Best Director]] – ''[[Premabhishekam (1981 film)|Premabhishekam]]'' (1981)
*[[Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu)|Best Film]] – ''Meghasandesam'' (1982)
*[[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South|Lifetime Achievement]] (2001)

;[[Nandi Awards]]
*[[NTR National Award]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ragalahari.com/news/6259/ntr-national-award-to-dasari-narayana-rao-and-raghupathi-venkaiah-award-to-tammareddy-krishnamurthy-for-2007.aspx|title=NTR National Award to Dasari Narayana Rao and Raghupathi Venkaiah Award to Tammareddy Krishnamurthy for 2007}}</ref>
*[[Raghupathi Venkaiah Award]] - 1990
*[[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – ''Mestri'' (2009)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – ''[[Mamagaru]]'' (1991)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Second Best Feature Film - Silver]] – ''Kante Kuthurne Kanu'' (1998)
*Best Director - ''[[Kante Koothurne Kanu]] (1998)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] – ''[[Bangaru Kutumbam]]'' (1994)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] – ''Meghasandesam'' (1982)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] – ''[[Swargam Narakam]]'' (1975)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] – ''[[Samsaram Sagaram]]'' (1973)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] – ''[[Tata Manavadu]]'' (1972)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Story Writer|Best Story]] -''[[Samsaram Sagaram]]'' (1973)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language|Telugu]])</ref>
*Best Story - ''Nanna Garu'' (1994)
*Best Story - ''Kante Kooturne Kanu'' (1998)
*[[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury]] – ''Premabhishekam'' (1981)
*[[Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer|Best Dialogue Writer]] – ''[[M.L.A. Yedukondalu]]'' (1983)

;[[CineMAA Awards]]
*Lifetime Contribution – 2003

;Other honours
*Vamsee Berkeley, Kalasagar, Siromani, Madras Film Fans Awards and Cine Herald Awards
*Jyothi Chitra Super Director Award – six times
*Ancient Andhra Patrika Best Director Award – six times
*Sobhan Babu first memorial award in 2009
*Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna Sahithi Kala Award-2016
*Doctorate "[[Kalaprapoorna]]" from [[Andhra University]] for his contribution to [[Culture of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu culture]] and [[Telugu cinema]] in 1986

==Filmography==
===Director===
;Films
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
# ''[[Tata Manavadu]]'' (1972)
# ''[[Samsaram Sagaram]]'' (1973)
# ''[[Bantrotu Bharya]]'' (1974)
# ''Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere'' (1974)
# ''Radhamma Pelli'' (1974)
# ''Tirupati'' (1974)
# ''[[Swargam Narakam]]'' (1975)
# ''[[Balipeetam]]'' (1975)
# ''Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi'' (1975)
# ''Devude Digi Vaste'' (1975)
# ''[[Manushulanta Okkate]]'' (1976)
# ''Muddabanti Puvvu'' (1976)
# ''O Manishi Tirigi Choodu'' (1976)
# ''[[Thoorpu Padamara]]'' (1976)
# ''[[Yavvanam Katesindi]]'' (1976)
# ''Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda'' (1976)
# ''Bangarakka'' (1977)
# ''Chillarakottu Chittemma'' (1977)
# ''Idekkadi Nyayam'' (1977)
# ''Jeevitame Oka Natakam'' (1977)
# ''Kanya Kumari'' (1978)
# ''[[Devadasu Malli Puttadu]]'' (1978)
# ''[[Katakataala Rudraiah]]'' (1978)
# ''[[Sivaranjani (film)|Sivaranjani]]'' (1978)
# ''[[Swarg Narak|Swarag Narak]]'' (1978)*
# ''[[Gorintaku (1979 film)|Gorintaku]]'' (1979)
# ''[[Kalyani (1979 film)|Kalyani]]'' (1979)
# ''Korikale Gurralayite?'' (1979)
# ''Needa'' (1979)
# ''Peddillu Chinnillu'' (1979)
# ''[[Ravanude Ramudayithe?]]'' (1979)
# ''[[Rangoon Rowdy]]'' (1979)
# ''[[Yeh Kaisa Insaf]]'' (1980)*
# ''[[Jyoti Bane Jwala]]'' (1980)*
# ''Bandodu Gundamma'' (1980)
# ''Bhola Shankarudu'' (1980)
# ''[[Buchi Babu (film)|Buchi Babu]]'' (1980)
# ''[[Circus Ramudu]]'' (1980)
# ''Deeparadhana'' (1980)
# ''[[Yedanthasthula Meda]]'' (1980)
# ''Ketugaadu'' (1980)
# ''[[Natchathiram]]'' (1980 - Tamil)
# ''Paalu Neellu'' (1980)
# ''[[Sardar Papa Rayudu]]'' (1980)
# ''[[Sita Ramulu]]'' (1980)
# ''[[Srivari Muchatlu]]'' (1980)
# ''[[Viswaroopam (1981 film)|Viswaroopam]]'' (1981)
# ''[[Swapna (1981 film)|Swapna]]'' (1981)
# ''[[Pyaasa Sawan]]'' (1981)*
# ''Sangeeta'' (1981)
# ''Addala Meda'' (1981)
# ''[[Premabhishekam (1981 film)|Premabhishekam]]'' (1981)
# ''[[Prema Mandiram]]'' (1981)
# ''[[Bobbili Puli]]'' (1982)
# ''[[Golconda Abbulu]]'' (1982)
# ''Jagannatha Rathachakralu'' (1982)
# ''Jayasudha'' (1982)
# ''Krishnarjunulu'' (1982)
# ''[[Mehndi Rang Layegi]]'' (1982)*
# ''O Aadadi O Magadu'' (1982)
# ''[[Raaga Deepam]]'' (1982)
# ''Swayamvaram'' (1982)
# ''[[Yuvaraju (1982 film)|Yuvaraju]]'' (1982)
# ''[[Prem Tapasya]]'' (1983)*
# ''[[Bahudoorapu Batasari]]'' (1983)
# ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' (1983)
# ''[[M.L.A. Yedukondalu]]'' (1983)
# ''Police Venkataswami'' (1983)
# ''[[Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu]]'' (1983)
# ''Rudrakali'' (1983)
# ''[[Oorantha Sankranthi]]'' (1983)
# ''[[Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar]]'' (1984)*
# ''[[Asha Jyoti]]'' (1984)*
# ''[[Haisiyat]]'' (1984)*
# ''[[Yaadgaar (1984 film)|Yaadgaar]]'' (1984)*
# ''[[Zakhmi Sher]]'' (1984)*
# ''Abhimanyudu'' (1984)
# ''Jagan'' (1984)
# ''[[Justice Chakravarthy]]'' (1984)
# ''Police Papanna'' (1984)
# ''[[Yuddham (1984 film)|Yuddham]]'' (1984)
# ''Police Paapanna'' (1984)
# ''[[Sarfarosh (1985 film)|Sarfarosh]]'' (1985)*
# ''[[Wafadaar]]'' (1985)*
# ''Brahma Mudi'' (1985)
# ''Edadugula Bandham'' (1985)
# ''Lanchavataram'' (1985)
# ''Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku'' (1985)
# ''[[Tirugubatu]]'' (1985)
# ''[[Aadi Dampatulu]]'' (1986)
# ''Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi'' (1986)
# ''[[Tandra Paparayudu (film)|Tandra Paparayudu]]'' (1986)
# ''[[Ugra Narasimham]]'' (1986)
# ''[[Aatma Bandhuvulu]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Brahma Nayudu]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Majnu (1987 film)|Majnu]]'' (1987)
# ''Nene Raju Nene Mantri'' (1987)
# ''[[Viswanatha Nayakudu]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Brahma Puthrudu]]'' (1988)
# ''Intinti Bhagavatam'' (1988)
# ''Kanchana Sita'' (1988)
# ''Praja Pratinidhi'' (1988)
# ''[[Lankeswarudu]]'' (1989)
# ''Black Tiger'' (1989)
# ''Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam'' (1989)
# ''[[Two Town Rowdy]]'' (1989)
# ''Abhisarika'' (1990)
# ''[[Amma Rajinama]]'' (1991)
# ''Niyanta'' (1991)
# ''Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu'' (1991)
# ''Ahankaari'' (1992)
# ''Surigaadu'' (1992)
# ''[[Subba Rayudi Pelli]]'' (1992)
# ''Venkanna Babu'' (1992)
# ''Lady Inspector Renuka'' (1993)
# ''[[Santaan]]'' (1993)*
# ''[[Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram]]'' (1993)
# ''Kunti Putrudu'' (1993)
# ''Mama Kodalu'' (1993)
# ''[[Bangaru Kutumbam]]'' (1994)
# ''Nannagaaru'' (1994)
# ''Kondapalli Rattaiah'' (1995)
# ''Maya Bazaar'' (1995) ( His 125 th film as per advertisement in movie 100 days )
# ''Orey Rickshaw'' (1995)
# ''Kalyana Praptirastu'' (1996)
# ''[[Rayudugaru Nayudugaru]]'' (1996)
# ''[[Osey Ramulamma]]'' (1997)
# ''Rowdy Durbar'' (1997)
# ''Greeku Veerudu'' (1998)
# ''Pichchodi Chetilo Raayi'' (1999)
# ''Adavi Chukka'' (2000)
# ''[[Kante Koothurne Kanu]]'' (2000)
# ''Sammakka Sarakka'' (2000)
# ''Chinna'' (2001)
# ''Kondaveeti Simhasanam'' (2002)
# ''Rifles'' (2002)
# ''Fools'' (2003)
# ''Young India'' (2010)
# ''[[Parama Veera Chakra]]'' (2011)
# ''[[Erra Bus]]'' (2014)
{{div col end|3}}

(Hindi Films are marked as *)

;TV series
* ''[[Vishwamitra (1995 TV Series)|Vishwamitra]]'' (1995)

===Actor===
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* ''Manavati'' (1962)
* ''[[Swargam Narakam]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Yavvanam Katesindi]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Sivaranjani (film)|Sivaranjani]]'' (1978)
* ''Peddillu Chinnillu'' (1979)
* ''Bhola Shankarudu'' (1980)
* ''Paalu Neellu'' (1980)
* ''Addala Meda'' (1981)
* ''Jayasudha'' (1982)
* ''Swayamvaram'' (1982)
* ''Yuvaraju'' (1982)
* ''[[Bahudoorapu Batasari]]'' (1983)
* ''[[M.L.A. Yedukondalu]]'' (1983)
* ''Police Venkataswami'' (1983)
* ''Oorantaa Sankranti'' (1983)
* ''Jagan'' (1984)
* ''Police Papanna'' (1984)
* ''Lanchavataram'' (1985)
* ''[[Aatma Bandhuvulu]]'' (1987)
* ''Rotation Chakravarti'' (1987)
* ''Intinti Bhagavatam'' (1988)
* ''Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam'' (1989)
* ''[[Mama Alludu]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Amma Rajinama]]'' (1991)
* ''Surigaadu'' (1992)
* ''[[Mamagaaru]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu]]'' (1991)
* ''Venkanna Babu'' (1992)
* ''[[Raguluthunna Bharatham]]'' (1992)
* ''Pellam Chaatuna Mogudu'' (1992)
* ''Parvatalu Panakalu'' (1992)
* ''Chinnalludu'' (1993)
* ''Mama Kodalu'' (1993)
* ''Ladies Special'' (1993)
*''Mudhal Paadal'' (1993; Tamil)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19930226&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title = The Indian Express - Google News Archive Search}}</ref>
* ''[[Bangaru Kutumbam]]'' (1994)
* ''Nannagaaru'' (1994)
* ''[[Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam]]'' (1994)
* ''O Tandri O Koduku'' (1994)
* ''Kondapalli Rattaiah'' (1995)
* ''Maya Bazaar'' (1995)
* ''Orey Rickshaw'' (1995)
* ''Subhamastu'' (1995)
* ''Mayadari Kutumbam'' (1995)
* ''Madhya Taragati Mahabharatam'' (1995)
* ''Premaku Padi Sutralu'' (1995)
* ''[[Rayudugaru Nayudugaru]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Osey Ramulamma]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Hitler (1997 film)|Hitler]]'' (1997)
* ''Rukmini'' (1997)
* ''Deergha Sumangalibhava'' (1998)
* ''Greeku Veerudu'' (1998)
* ''Subba Rajugaari Kutumbam'' (1998)
* ''Pichchodi Chetilo Raayi'' (1999)
* ''[[Kante Koothurne Kanu]]'' (2000)
* ''Sammakka Sarakka'' (2000)
* ''Chinna'' (2001)
* ''[[Adhipathi]]'' (2001)
* ''Kondaveeti Simhasanam'' (2002)
* ''Fools'' (2003)
* ''Mestri'' (2009)
* ''[[Young India (film)|Young India]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Jhummandi Naadam]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Erra Bus]]'' (2014)
{{div col end|3}}

===Writer only===
* ''Mohammed-bin-Tughluq'' (1972)
* ''Hantakulu Devantakulu'' (1972)
* ''Matrimoorti'' (1972)
* ''Panjaramlo Pasipapa'' (1973)
* ''Kudi Edama Ayite'' (1979)
* ''Bangaaru Koduku'' (1982)
* ''Nampally Nagu'' (1986)
* ''Rotation Chakravarti'' (1987)
* ''Aadivaram Aadavallaku Selavu'' (2007)
* ''[[Maisamma IPS]]'' (2007)
* ''Aadi Vishnu'' (2008)
* ''Mestri'' (2009)
* ''[[Bangaru Babu (2009 film)|Bangaru Babu]]'' (2009)

===Producer===
;Films
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* ''[[Sivaranjani (film)|Sivaranjani]]'' (1978)
* ''Sujata'' (1980)
* ''Jayasudha'' (1982)
* ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Bahudoorapu Batasari]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Justice Chakravarthy]]'' (1984)
* ''Pelli Neeku Akshintalu Naaku'' (1985)
* ''[[Ugra Narasimham]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Majnu (1987 film)|Majnu]]'' (1987)
* ''Rotation Chakravarti'' (1987)
* ''Ayyappa Swami Janma Rahasyam'' (1987)
* ''Intinti Bhagavatam'' (1988)
* ''[[Mama Alludu]]'' (1990)
* ''Orey Rickshaw'' (1995)
* ''[[Rayudugaru Nayudugaru]]'' (1996)
* ''Rowdy Durbar'' (1997)
* ''[[Osey Ramulamma]]'' (1997)
* ''Greeku Veerudu'' (1998)
* ''[[Kante Koothurne Kanu]]'' (2000)
* ''Sammakka Sarakka'' (2000)
* ''Chinna'' (2001)
* ''Kondaveeti Simhasanam'' (2002)
* ''Rifles'' (2002)
* ''[[Bangaru Babu (2009 film)|Bangaru Babu]]'' (2009)
{{div col end|3}}
;TV series
* ''Abhishekam'' ([[ETV Telugu|ETV]])
* ''Gokulamlo Sita'' (ETV)

===Choreographer===
* ''Young India'' (2010)

===Lyricist===
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* Oke Kutumbam (1970)
* ''[[Manushulanta Okkate]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Buchchi Babu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Sita Ramulu]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Viswaroopam (1981 film)|Viswaroopam]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Swapna (1981 film)|Swapna]]'' (1981)
* ''Swayamvaram'' (1982)
* ''Yuvaraju'' (1982)
* ''[[Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Yuddham (1984 film)|Yuddham]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Ugra Narasimham]]'' (1986)
* ''Manavudu Danavudu'' (1986)
* ''[[Majnu (1987 film)|Majnu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Brahma Puthrudu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Lankeswarudu]]'' (1989)
* ''Surigaadu'' (1992)
* ''[[Greeku Veerudu (1998 film)|Greeku Veerudu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Kante Koothurne Kanu]]'' (2000)
* ''Sammakka Sarakka'' (2000)
* ''[[Maisamma IPS]]'' (2007)
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===Associate director===
* Oke Kutumbam (1970)
* Vintha Samsaram (1971)

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140218234343/http://www.dasarinarayanarao.in/ Official Website]
*{{IMDb name|id=0201927|name=Dasari Narayana Rao}}

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