Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and Cinematographer known for his works in Telugu cinema, Kannada cinema, and few bollywood films.[1][2][3] In 1977 he won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada for Ganda Hendthi.[4][5] In 1995, Rao received the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contributions to Telugu cinema.[1][3][6]
Filmography
Director
- 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 (1972)
- 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
- Mohini Rugmangada (1962)
- Ante Kavali (1955)
- Kanna Talli (1953)
- Deeksha (1951)
- Modati Rathri (1950)
- Drohi (1948)
- Grihapravesham (1946)
Actor
Awards
- He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for 1968 film Bandipotu Dongalu[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A trailblazer in his own right. The Hindu(5 September 2014). Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ↑ BoxOffice India.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Collections. Update Video Publication(1 January 1991).
- ↑ K S Prakash Rao Movies, Biography. Chiloka.com. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ↑ 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). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)