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{{Short description|Indian film director and editor (1936–2012)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = K. S. R. Das
| image = K.S.R.DasImg.jpg
| caption =
| birth_name = Konda Subbarama Das
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1936|01|05}}
| birth_place = [[Venkatagiri]], [[Nellore]], [[British Raj|British India]] (now [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]])
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2012|06|08|1936|1|5}}
| death_place = [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India
| occupation = {{hlist|Film director|editor|screenwriter}}
| spouse = Nagamani Devi
| years_active = 1966–2000
| children = 3
}}

'''Konda Subbarama Das''' (5 January 1936 – 8 June 2012), popularly known as '''K. S. R. Das''' (also spelled as '''K. S. R. Doss'''), was an Indian film director and editor known for his work in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] cinema. Active primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, Das was known for his action films and made significant contributions to [[Cinema of South India|South Indian cinema]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=24 January 2013 |title=Veteran film director KSR Das is no more |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/veteran-film-director-ksr-das-is-no-more-112060900271_1.html |website=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref>

Throughout his career, K. S. R. Das directed nearly 100 films across multiple Indian languages, with the majority in Telugu, and additional projects in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. He was a pioneer of full-length action films and introduced [[Western film|cowboy]]-themed films to Indian cinema. Notable films such as ''Rowdy Rani'' (1970) and [[Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971 film)|''Mosagallaku Mosagadu'']] (1971) set new trends in the action genre.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |date=9 June 2012 |title=Director K S R Das passed away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/director-k-s-r-das-passed-away/articleshow/13954485.cms |access-date=2024-09-04 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Although primarily recognized for his action films, Das also directed family dramas, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.

Das collaborated with several South Indian stars, including [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], with whom he directed over 30 films, as well as [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Rajinikanth]], [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]].<ref name=":1" /> His work was both commercially successful and influential in shaping the action genre in Indian cinema. Das received several awards throughout his career, including the prestigious [[Puttanna Kanagal Award]].<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=Veteran director KSR Doss dies at 73 |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?section=Movies&Id=ENTEN20120205993&keyword=regional&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=229394&pfrom=home-simplysouth |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105163105/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?section=Movies&Id=ENTEN20120205993&keyword=regional&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=229394&pfrom=home-simplysouth |archive-date=5 November 2012 |access-date=2012-06-15 |work=NDTV |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==Early life==
K. S. R. Das was born on January 5, 1936 to Smt. Seshamma and Sri Chenchuramaiah in a small village near [[Venkatagiri]] in [[Nellore district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-08 |title=Renowned veteran director KSR Das is no more |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/renowned-veteran-director-ksr-das-is-no-more.html |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=[[123Telugu.com]] |language=en}}</ref> From a young age, Das was captivated by cinema, frequently traveling to nearby towns to watch films.<ref name=":3">{{cite web |date=11 April 2007 |title=Interview: Director K. S. R. Das |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_ksrdas.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211161140/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_ksrdas.php |archive-date=11 December 2008 |work=[[TeluguCinema.com]]}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Early career ===
Das began his career in 1953 as a booking clerk at Krishna Mahal in Guntur district. He later worked as a film representative for [[Anjali Pictures]] until 1956, gaining valuable industry experience. He was introduced to S. Bhavanarayana of Gowri Productions, where he worked as an editor, contributing to around 40 films.<ref name=":3" />

Das made his directorial debut with the Telugu film ''Loguttu Perumallakeruka'' in 1966, starring [[Sobhan Babu]] and [[Rajasree|Rajasri]]. Although the film did not achieve commercial success, it marked the beginning of his directorial career.<ref name=":3" />

=== Rise to Prominence ===
Das gained widespread recognition with the 1969 film ''[[Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka]]'', which marked the beginning of his successful collaboration with actor [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]]. Over the years, he directed over 30 films with Krishna, including notable hits like ''Bangaru Kutumbam'' (1971) and ''[[Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971 film)|Mosagallaku Mosagadu]]'' (1971). The latter, often regarded as the first Indian [[Western film|cowboy film]], became a trendsetter and was dubbed into multiple languages, including English.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Revisiting Mosagallaku Mosagadu: Superstar Krishna's Western still holds magic |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/revisiting-mosagallaku-mosagadu-superstar-krishna-western-still-holds-magic-8639319/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710091459/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/revisiting-mosagallaku-mosagadu-superstar-krishna-western-still-holds-magic-8639319/ |archive-date=10 July 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

Known for his action-oriented films, Das introduced the concept of full-fledged action films to Telugu cinema with ''Rowdy Raani'' (1970). His film ''Mosagallaku Mosagadu'' was a milestone in Indian cinema.<ref name=":4" /> Despite his reputation for action films, Das also demonstrated his versatility by directing family dramas like ''Annadammula Savaal'', ''Mama-Allulla Savaal'', ''Girija Kalyanam''.<ref name=":3" />

=== Kannada cinema ===
In 1975, Das expanded his scope by entering the Kannada film industry. He directed over 20 Kannada films, including significant works such as ''Sahodarara Savaal'', ''Snehithara Savaal'', ''Chinnadhantha Maga'', and ''Bangaaradha Gudi''. His film ''Khaidhi'' was a major success and played a crucial role in boosting Dr. Vishnuvardhan's career. Das directed a total of 12 films with Vishnuvardhan and also worked on the acclaimed film ''Thirugubaana'' with Ambareesh.<ref name=":2" />

=== Collaborators ===
Throughout his career, K. S. R. Das collaborated with many leading actors in the South Indian film industry, including [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Rajinikanth]], [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], and [[Sobhan Babu]]. Notably, he directed over 30 films with [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] and 12 films with Vishnuvardhan. Das's prolific output includes around 100 films across Telugu, Kannada, and other languages, solidifying his reputation as one of the most successful directors of his era.<ref name="ibnlive1">{{cite web |date=9 June 2012 |title=Kannada film director KSR Doss passes away |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kannada-film-director-ksr-doss-passes-away/265173-71-205.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825123753/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kannada-film-director-ksr-doss-passes-away/265173-71-205.html |archive-date=25 August 2014 |website=[[IBNLive]] |publisher=}}</ref>

In addition to his primary directorial work, K. S. R. Das also served as a second unit director for action sequences. He contributed to [[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)|''Alluri Seetarama Raju'']] (1974) following the sudden demise of Ramachandra Rao, who had directed the film's initial ten days of shooting. Although Krishna wished to credit Das as the film's director, Das declined, honoring Ramachandra Rao's vision and was credited as the second unit director. For ''Kaalaantakulu'' (1978), Das assisted [[K. Viswanath]] by directing the action sequences, as Viswanath sought help in areas where Das's expertise was particularly strong.<ref name=":3" />

== Personal life ==
K. S. R. Das married Nagamani Devi in 1964. They had three children: two daughters and a son. The family lived in [[Bangalore]] for many years before moving to [[Chennai]] later in life. As per Nagamani Devi, despite acquiring some assets after relocating to Bangalore, their investments in films led to significant financial losses.<ref name="ఆయన మంచితనాన్ని... చేతగాని తనంగా చూశారు!">{{cite news|title=ఆయన మంచితనాన్ని... చేతగాని తనంగా చూశారు!|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/today-director-ksr-das-jayanti-201023https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/today-director-ksr-das-jayanti-201023|publisher=|date=5 January 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220105937/https://www.sakshi.com/news/family/today-director-ksr-das-jayanti-201023|archivedate=20 February 2019|work=[[Sakshi (newspaper)|Sakshi]]|language=te|last=డా. పురాణపండ వైజయంతి}}</ref>

Das died on June 8, 2012, at Apollo Hospital in Chennai, due to age-related health issues.<ref name="ibnlive1" /> His son, who worked as a producer in the Kannada film industry, also died in August 2014.<ref name="ఆయన మంచితనాన్ని... చేతగాని తనంగా చూశారు!" />

== Legacy ==
K. S. R. Das made a significant impact on the Telugu film industry. His contributions to the action genre and his ability to craft engaging, high-energy narratives established him as a prominent director in the field.

==Awards==
* [[Puttanna Kanagal Award]] from Karnataka State Government<ref name="ibnlive1"/>

==Filmography==
Sources:<ref name=":3" />
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! rowspan="2" style="width:35px;" | Year
! rowspan="2" style="width:200px;" | Film
! colspan="2" style="width:195px;" | Credited as
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:centr; width:80px;" | Language
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:centr; width:250px;" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
! style="width:65px;" | Director
! width="65" | Writer
|-
| 1966 || ''Loguttu Perumallukeruka'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1968 || ''Rajayogam'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1969 || ''Raja Simha'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1969 || ''Gandaragandudu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1969 || ''Gandaragolam'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1969 || ''[[Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka]]''|| style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1969 || ''Ukkupidugu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1970 || ''Rowdy Rani'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1971 || ''Bangaru Kutumbam'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1971 || ''C.I.D. Raju'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1971 || ''James Bond 777'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1971 || ''Kathiki Kankanam'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1971 || ''[[Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971 film)|Mosagallaku Mosagadu]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || [[Arudra]] || Telugu ||
|-
| 1971 || ''Prema Jeevulu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1971 || ''Rowdilaki Rowdeelu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1972 || ''Gunfighter Johnny'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1972 || ''Hanthakulu Devanthakulu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1972 || ''Kathula Rathaiah'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1972 || ''Penning Saval'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1972 || ''Pilla? Piduga?'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1972 || ''Pistolwali'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1972 || ''Uriki Upakari'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1972 || ''Vooriki Upakari'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
|1972||''[[Rani Mera Naam]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Hindi ||
|-
|1973||''Apna Farz'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Hindi ||
|-
|1973||''Bahadur Ladkiyan'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Hindi ||
|-
|1973||''[[Hifazat (1973 film)|Hifazat]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Hindi ||
|-
|1973||''Rani Aur Jaani'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Hindi ||
|-
| 1973 || ''Manchivaalaku Manchivadu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Kalla Kulla]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || M. D. Sundar || Kannada ||
|-
| 1975 || ''Maavoori Ganga'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1976 || [[Bhale Dongalu (1976 film)|''Bhale Dongalu'']]|| style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1976 || ''Doralu Dongalu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1976 || ''Kallanum Kullanum'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Bangarada Gudi]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Venus Mahija Samasthe || Kannada ||
|-
| 1977 || ''[[Lakshmi Nivasa]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Jayalakshmi Art Enterprises || Kannada ||
|-
| 1977 || ''[[Sahodarara Savaal]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || M. D. Sundar || Kannada ||
|-
| 1977 || ''Devudunadu Jagratha'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1977 || ''Dongalaku Donga'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1977 || ''Eenati Bandham Yenatido'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1978 || ''Agent Gopi'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1978 || {{Lang|te-latn|[[Annadammula Savaal]]}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||Remake of ''Sahodara Savaal''
|-
| 1978 || ''Dongala Veta'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Kiladi Kittu]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || M. D. Sundar || Kannada ||
|-
|1978||''Chor Ka Bhai Chor'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Hindi ||
|-
|1979||''Diler'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Hindi ||
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Iddaru Asadhyule]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1979 || ''Evvadabba Sommu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1979 || ''Bangaru Gudi'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1979 || ''Captain Krishna'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1979 || ''Dongalaku Saval'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Yugandhar]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || [[Salim–Javed]] || Telugu ||Remake of Hindi film ''[[Don (1978 film)|Don]]''
|-
|1979
|Samajaniki Saval
|yes
|No
|Telugu
|
|-
| 1980 || ''Chesina Basalu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1980 || ''Devudichina Koduku'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1980 || ''Mr. Rajanikant'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1980 || ''Mama-Allulla Sawal'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1980 || ''Sri Venkateswara Vrata Mahatyam'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Snehitara Savaal]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Ajantha Combines || Kannada ||
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Jeevakke Jeeva]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || J. Balasubramaniam || Kannada ||
|-
| 1981 || ''Black Cobra'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1981 || ''Rahasya Gudachari'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1981 || ''[[Girija Kalyanam]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1981 || ''Mayadari Alludu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Talli Kodakala Anubandham]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Cheruvu Anjaneya Sastry || Telugu ||
|-
| 1982 || ''Billa Ranga'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1982 || ''Bangaru Koduku'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1982 || ''Shamsher Shankar'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Karmika Kallanalla]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || M. D. Sundar || Kannada ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Thirugu Bana'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Kannada ||
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Chinnadantha Maga]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Kannada ||Remake of ''Talli Kodukula Anubandham''
|-
| 1983 || ''Naan Ninaithal'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Tamil ||
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Roshagadu]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || [[Paruchuri Brothers]] || Telugu ||
|-
| 1983 || ''[[Puli Bebbuli]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Adadani Saval'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Agni Samadhi'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Puli Debba'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1983 || ''Siripuram Monagadu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Bhale Ramudu]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1984 || ''Taqatwala'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Dongalu Baboi Dongalu]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Nayakulaku Saval]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Khaidi (1984 film)|Khaidi]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Kannada ||Remake of Telugu film ''[[Khaidi (1983 film)|Khaidi]]''
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Kartavya (1985 film)|Kartavya]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Kannada ||
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Nanna Prathigne]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Kannada ||
|-
| 1985 || ''Ide Naa Ghattam'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1985 || ''Nerasthudu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1986 || ''Cowboy No. 1'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1986 || ''Khaidi Rani'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1986 || ''Kutra'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Sathyam Shivam Sundaram (1987 film)|Sathyam Shivam Sundaram]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Kannada ||
|-
| 1987 || ''Muddayi'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1988 || ''Dorakani Donga'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
|-
| 1988||''[[Mulzim (1988 film)|Mulzim]]''|| style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Hindi ||
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Ondagi Balu]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Kannada ||
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Rudra (film)|Rudra]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Kannada || Dubbed in Tamil as ''Kushboo Kushboothan''
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| 1989 || ''Pardhudu'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
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| 1990 || ''Dharma'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
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| 1990 || ''[[Inspector Rudra]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||
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| 1992 || ''[[Shivanaga]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || Kannada || Also editor
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| 1992 || ''[[Nanna Shathru]]'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || V. R. Bhaskar || Kannada ||
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| 1995 || ''State Rowdy'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Kannada ||
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| 2000 || ''Billa Ranga'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Kannada ||
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| 2000 || ''Nagulamma'' || style="text-align:centr;" | {{y}} || style="text-align:centr;" | {{n}} || Telugu ||Dubbed in Tamil as ''Nagathamman''
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0201897}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081211161140/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/stars/interview_ksrdas.php Interview with K.S.R. Das]

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K. S. R. Das - Revision history

Bhanwarrathore at 11:07, 2 March 2026