D.V. Narasaraju or Datla Venkata Narasaraju (

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India *Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language ** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode S ...

: డి.వి.నరసరాజు) (15 July 1920 – 28 August 2006) was a writer and director of South India films and playwright. He wrote stories such as

Gundamma Katha ''Gundamma Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and co-produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner Vijaya Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S ...

Yamagola ''Yamagola'' ( Havoc in Hell or The Great Havoc) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by T. Rama Rao who co-wrote the film with D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by Chakra ...

, and Donga Ramudu. Narasa Raju was highly motivated by

M. N. Roy Manabendra Nath Roy (born Narendra Nath Bhattacharya, better known as M. N. Roy; 21 March 1887 – 25 January 1954) was an Indian revolutionary, radical activist and political theorist, as well as a noted philosopher in the 20th century. Roy ...

and his party-free politics. He died on 28 August 2006 at Care Hospital.

Autobiography (Adrusthavantuni Aatmakatha)

As he could not write such vast work in his 80s, Mr. Ravi Adabala, an Advocate and his friend advised to record in audio tapes. He requested Mr Ravi Adabala to listen and record his speech. Mr.Ravi Adabala obliged his request and did so. His speech recorded in 10 Micro cassettes. The recording process took three months from March 2000, Later the recordings were transcribed and published. The Book was released by Dr. Akkineni Nageswararao in the year 2006. After some months he died of illness at the age of 86.

Filmography

;Writer # '' Peddamanushulu'' (1954) (writer) # '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955) (dialogue) # '' Sobha'' (1958) (dialogue) # ''

Raja Makutam ''Raja Makutam'' () is a 1960 Indian swashbuckler film, produced and directed by B. N. Reddy under the Vauhini Studios banner. Filmed simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, it stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana , with music composed ...

'' (1959) (dialogue) (story) # ''Renukadevi Mahatyam'' (1960) (writer) # ''

'' (1962) (dialogue) # ''

Man-Mauji ''Man Mauji'' () is a 1962 Indian Hindi-language film starring Kishore Kumar and Sadhana in lead roles and directed by Krishnan–Panju. It was Jayalalitha's first Hindi film, in which she played Lord Krishna in a 3-minutes dance sequence with ...

'' (1962) (story) # ''Mohini Rugmangada'' (1962) (writer) # ''

Ramudu Bheemudu ''Ramudu Bheemudu'' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and L. Vijayalakshmi , with music composed by Pendyala. Th ...

'' (1964) (writer) # '' Naadi Aada Janme'' (1965) (writer) # '' C. I. D.'' (1965) (dialogues) # '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966) (dialogue) # '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) (adaptation) (dialogue) # ''

Chadarangam Chadarangam ( te, చదరంగము) is a Telugu people, Telugu version of Indian chess, Chaturanga. It became very famous among kings and courtesans. Previously chariots (''Ratha'') were used in warfare, but in medieval times chariots were r ...

'' (1967) (dialogue) (story) # ''

Gruhalakshmi Gruhalakshmi or Grihalaxmi may refer to: * Grihalaxmi (1934 film), a Hindi social family melodrama film * Gruhalakshmi (1938 film), an Indian Telugu-language drama film * Gruhalakshmi (1955 film), an Indian Tamil-language film * Gruhalakshmi (1967 ...

'' (1967) (dialogue) # '' Bandhavyalu'' (1968) (dialogue) # ''

Tikka Shankaraiah ''Tikka Sankarayya'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by D. V. S. Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Raghavayya, a ...

'' (1968) # ''

Mooga Nomu ''Mooga Nomu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced M. Murugan, M. Saravanan and M. Kumaran of AVM Productions and directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by R. Govar ...

'' (1969) (dialogue) # ''

Jai Jawan ''Jai Jawan'' () is a 1970 Telugu-language drama film produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bharathi and Krishnam Raju, with music composed by S. Rajes ...

'' (1970) # ''

Badi Panthulu ''Badi Panthulu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Drama (film and television), drama film, produced by P. Perraju under the Triveni Productions banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anja ...

'' (1972) (dialogues) # ''Iddaru Ammayilu'' (1972) (dialogue) # ''

Vaade Veedu ''Vaade Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Ramabrahmam under the Sri Gowthami Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Manjula, with music composed by Satyam. Plot Z ...

'' (1973) # '' Magaadu'' (1976) # ''

'' (1977) (dialogue) # '' KD No:1'' (1979) # ''

Yugandhar ''Yugandhar'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by P. Vidya Sagar on Sri Gajalakshmi Arts banner and directed by K. S. R. Das. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayasudha, and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It is a remake of ...

'' (1979) (dialogue) # '' Srungara Ramudu'' (1979) # '' Vayyari Bhamulu Vagalamari Bhartalu'' (1982) (writer) # ''

Sri Ranga Neethulu ''Sri Ranga Neethulu'' is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sridevi, with music ...

'' (1983) # '' Kanchana Ganga'' (1984) (writer) # ''

Muchataga Mugguru '' Muchataga Mugguru'' () is a 1985 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Yarllagadda Surendra under the S. S. Creations banner, presented by D. Ramanaidu and directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao. It stars Chandra Mohan, Rajendra Prasad, Tulasi ...

'' (1985) (dialogues) # ''

Karu Diddina Kapuram ''Karu Diddina Kapuram'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Ramoji Rao under the Usha Kiran Movies banner and directed by D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars Nutan Prasad, Rajendra Prasad, Rama Prabha and Pavithra, with music ...

'' (1986) (writer and director) # ''

Rao Gari Illu ''Rao Gari Illu'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Y. Surendra under Annapurna Studios and S. S. Creations banner and directed by Tharani Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha and Revathi, while Nagarjuna has ...

'' (1988) # ''

Brundavanam ''Brundavanam'' is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film co-written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Ramya Krishna, with music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film was produced by B. Venkatarama R ...

'' (1992) (writer) ;Actor # ''Manasu Mamata'' (1990) (writer and actor) # '' Chevilo Puvvu'' (1990) (actor)

Awards

Nandi Award for Best Story Writer The Nandi Award The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the awar ...

- Chadarangam (1967) (in

)

References

External links

D.V.Narasaraju at IMDb.
Telugu writers 1920 births 2006 deaths People from Guntur district Indian male screenwriters Film directors from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian film directors 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights Telugu screenwriters Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian male writers 20th-century Indian screenwriters {{india-writer-stub