Film producer, Communist leader
Atluri Poornachandra Rao (4 April 1925 – 29 October 2017) was an Indian film producer and communist leader. He was influenced by left ideology and participated in the rationalist movement led by Gora. He was a member of united Communist Party and was arrested multiple times.
As a film producer he produced several films between 1950 and 1970. Aadabaduchu (1967), Mathrudevata (1969), Sthree were some of his notable films.[1] Aunanna Kadanna (2005) starring Uday Kiran was his last film as a producer.[2]
Early life
Purnachandra Rao was born in a middle-class family on 4 April 1925 in Vanapamula village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.[3]
He moved to Hyderabad in late 1950s and shifted to Chennai later to pursue a career in films.
He married Marudwati and the couple has two sons.
Filmography
- Aadabaduchu
- Mathrudevatha
- Sthree
- Aakhree Raasta
- Andha Kanoon
- Venky
- Avunanna Kadanna
Death
He died on 29 October 2017 because of liver cancer in Hyderabad.
References
- ↑ Producer Atluri Poornachandra Rao passes away. sify.com.
- ↑ ప్రముఖ నిర్మాత పూర్ణ చంద్రరావు కన్నుమూత. Sakshi. Sakshi(29 October 2017).
- ↑ Film producer Purnachandra Rao dead.