Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1947 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist, and politician known for his works predominantly in

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, in addition to

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. He has directed more than 150 feature films in a variety of genres. He holds the '' Limca World Record'' for directing the most number of films in the world. He is known by the moniker ''Darsaka Ratna'' (). His works emphasize

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, corruption and

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. Narayana Rao has received two

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, nine state

Nandi Awards 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 award is named after ...

including the

Raghupathi Venkaiah Award The Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an award issued by the Indian state government of Andhra Pradesh, to recognise lifetime achievements in Telugu cinema. The award was introduced in 1981 in honour of Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, a pioneer of t ...

, and four

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including the

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. During his career he had also acted in

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, and

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films. Narayana Rao also gained recognition for directing Hindi films such as '' Swarag Narak'' (1978), ''

Jyoti Bane Jwala ''Jyoti Bane Jwala'' () is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by Prasan Kapoor under the Tirupati Pictures Enterprises banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Waheeda Rehman, Moushumi Chatterj ...

'' (1980), ''

Pyaasa Sawan Pyaasa Sawan () is a 1981 Hindi-language drama film, produced by Prasan Kapoor under the Tirupati Pictures Enterprises banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Moushmi Chatterji and music composed by Laxmik ...

'' (1981), ''

Prem Tapasya ''Prem Tapasya'' () is a 1983 Hindi-language romance film, produced by Akkineni Nageswara Rao under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rekha with music composed by Laxmikant Pyarel ...

'' (1983), ''

Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar ''Aaj Kaa M.L.A Ram Avtar'' (English: ''Today's MLA Ram Avtar'') is a 1984 political satire film starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role. It was a remake of '' MLA Yedukondalu'' directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in Telugu. The film fetched gros ...

'' (1984), ''

Asha Jyoti ''Asha Jyoti'' is a 1984 Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna, Rekha, Reena Roy in lead roles. The film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, who had also directed '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar'' with Khanna in the lead role and music was given by Lax ...

'' (1984), '' Yaadgaar'' (1984), ''

Zakhmi Sher ''Zakhmi Sher'' () is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film produced by Pradeep Sharma under the TUTU Films banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Starring Jeetendra and Dimple Kapadia with the music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, i ...

'' (1984), ''

Sarfarosh ''Sarfarosh'' () is a 1999 Indian action drama film written, produced and directed by John Matthew Matthan and starring Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Sonali Bendre and Mukesh Rishi. John started working on ''Sarfarosh'' in 1992. Seven years ...

'' (1985), ''

Wafadaar ''Wafadaar'' is a 1985 Hindi film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Rajinikanth, Padmini Kolhapuri and Vijeta Pandit for the first time in a love triangle well supported by Kader Khan, Anupam Kher, Shakti Kapoor, Asrani, Paintal an ...

'' (1985). He directed works such as '' Tandra Paparayudu'' (1986), and ''Surigaadu'' (1992) which were screened at

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in the Panorama section, and ''

Kante Koothurne Kanu Kante Koothurne Kanu () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Ramya Krishna in the lead role. The film won the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film, "for taking a s ...

'' (1998) which received the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film. In 1983, he directed ''

Meghasandesam ''Meghasandesam'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao under his Taraka Prabhu Films banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha and music composed by Ramesh Naidu. This film i ...

'' which screened at the

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, the Tashkent Film Festival, and the

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. The film also won the

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. He was elected to the

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in the year 2006. He became the Minister of state in the

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in the Manmohan Singh government.

Early life

He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of

Ramoji Rao Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (born 16 November 1936) is an Indian businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer. He is head of the Ramoji Group which owns the world's largest film production facility Ramoji Film City, ''Eenadu'' newspaper, ETV Netw ...

's newspaper ''

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in the year 2006. He became the Minister of state in

.http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/d.pdf Said to be a confidante of

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, Dasari once again became active in politics after Congress Party came back to power in 2004. On 11 June 2013

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booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving ₹2.25 crores from

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in connection with

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, and filed

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against both.

Death

Rao died on 30 May 2017 from prolonged illness, at the age of 70. 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.

Awards

;

* Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) – ''

Kante Kuthurne Kanu Kante Koothurne Kanu () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Ramya Krishna in the lead role. The film won the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film, "for taking a ...

'' – 1998 *

– ''

'' – 1982 (As director and producer) ;

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– '' Gorintaku'' (1979) *

– '' Premabhishekam'' (1981) *

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– ''Meghasandesam'' (1982) *

(2001) ;

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- 1990 * Best Actor – ''Mestri'' (2009) * Best Actor – '' Mamagaru'' (1991) * Second Best Feature Film - Silver – ''Kante Kuthurne Kanu'' (1998) *Best Director - ''

(1998) *

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– ''

Bangaru Kutumbam ''Bangaru Kutumbam'' ( ''Golden Family'') is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kaikala Nageswara Rao under the Ramaa Films banner, presented by Satyanarayana and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and ...

'' (1994) *

– ''Meghasandesam'' (1982) *

– ''

Swargam Narakam ''Swargam Narakam'' () is a 1975 Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The debut film for Mohan Babu and Annapoorna, the film was later remade in Bollywood as '' Swarg Narak'' (1978), and in Tamil as ' ...

'' (1975) *

– '' Samsaram Sagaram'' (1973) *

– ''

Tata Manavadu ''Thatha-Manavadu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in his debut. The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao and Raja Babu in the titular roles. ''Thatha-Manavadu'' featured Raja Babu, who had mostly ac ...

'' (1972) * Best Story -'' Samsaram Sagaram'' (1973) *Best Story - ''Nanna Garu'' (1994) *Best Story - ''Kante Kooturne Kanu'' (1998) *

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– ''Premabhishekam'' (1981) * Best Dialogue Writer – '' M.L.A. Yedukondalu'' (1983) ;

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*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 *

Allu Ramalingaiah Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he rec ...

Memorial Award *Sobhan Babu first memorial award in 2009 *Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna Sahithi Kala Award-2016 *Doctorate "

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" from

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for his contribution to Telugu culture and

in 1986

Filmography

Director

;Films # '' Thatha-Manavadu'' (1972) # '' Samsaram Sagaram'' (1973) # ''

Bantrothu Bharya ''Bantrothu Bharya'' (translation:Wife of Peon) is a 1974 Telugu drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Allu Aravind and Dasari Narayana Murthy under Geetha Arts. The film stars Chalam, Krishnam Raju, Srividya and Vijaya N ...

'' (1974) # ''Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere'' (1974) # ''Radhamma Pelli'' (1974) # ''Tirupati'' (1974) # ''

'' (1975) # ''

Balipeetam ''Balipeetam'' is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu and Sarada in the lead roles. It is produced by Y. Sunil Chowdary. It is based on the popular socialist novel, ''Balipeetam'' ...

'' (1975) # ''Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi'' (1975) # ''Devude Digi Vaste'' (1975) # ''

Manushulanta Okkate ''Manushulanta Okkate'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Duddu Venkateswara Rao and V. Mahesh under the Aditya Chitra banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and Manjula, with music ...

'' (1976) # ''Muddabanti Puvvu'' (1976) # ''O Manishi Tirigi Choodu'' (1976) # ''

Thoorpu Padamara ''Thoorpu Padamara'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. A remake of the Tamil film ''Apoorva Raagangal'' (1975), it revolves around a rebel ( Narasimha Raju) who falls in love wi ...

'' (1976) # ''

Yavvanam Katesindi ''Yavvanam Katesindi'' () is a 1976 Telugu-language drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Vijaya Bapineedu. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Jayachitra and Murali Mohan. The music was composed by Chakravarthy. It is a rema ...

'' (1976) # ''Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda'' (1976) # ''Bangarakka'' (1977) # ''Chillarakottu Chittemma'' (1977) # ''Idekkadi Nyayam'' (1977) # ''Jeevitame Oka Natakam'' (1977) # ''Kanya Kumari'' (1978) # ''

Devadasu Malli Puttadu ''Devadasu Malli Puttadu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It is produced by Srinivasulu and Pand ...

'' (1978) # ''

Katakatala Rudrayya ''Katakatala Rudrayya'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, Ramakrishna and Jayachitra. The film hasmusic composed by J. V. Raghavulu. It is remade in Tamil a ...

'' (1978) # ''

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'' (1978) # '' Swarag Narak'' (1978)* # '' Gorintaku'' (1979) # '' Kalyani'' (1979) # ''Korikale Gurralayite?'' (1979) # ''Needa'' (1979) # ''Peddillu Chinnillu'' (1979) # '' Ravanude Ramudayithe?'' (1979) # ''

Rangoon Rowdy ''Rangoon Rowdy'' is a 1979 Telugu drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Vadde Sobhanadri under Vijaya Madhavi Pictures. The film was presented by Vadde Kishore. The film stars Mahanati Savitri, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, M ...

'' (1979) # ''

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'' (1980)* # ''

'' (1980)* # ''Bandodu Gundamma'' (1980) # ''Bhola Shankarudu'' (1980) # '' Buchi Babu'' (1980) # '' Circus Ramudu'' (1980) # ''Deeparadhana'' (1980) # ''

Yedanthasthula Meda ''Yedanthasthula Meda'' () is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced under the Jhansi Enterprises banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sujatha and Jaya Sudha, with music composed by Chakrav ...

'' (1980) # ''Ketugaadu'' (1980) # ''

Natchathiram ''Natchathiram'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring Sripriya in the lead role. It is a remake of the 1978 Telugu language, Telugu film ''Sivaranjani (1978 film), Sivaranjani''. Th ...

'' (1980 - Tamil) # ''Paalu Neellu'' (1980) # ''

Sardar Papa Rayudu ''Sardar Papa Rayudu'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language historical fiction film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao about an Indian revolutionary "Sardar Papa Rayudu" and his fight against the British Raj. Produced by Kranthi Kumar, sta ...

'' (1980) # ''

Sita Ramulu Sita Ramulu is a 1980 Telugu-language drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada and Mohan Babu. The music was composed by Chellapilla Satyam. The song "Toli Sandhya Velalo" is a chartbuster and is remember ...

'' (1980) # '' Srivari Muchatlu'' (1980) # ''

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'' (1981) # ''

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'' (1981) # ''

'' (1981)* # ''Sangeeta'' (1981) # ''Addala Meda'' (1981) # '' Premabhishekam'' (1981) # ''

Prema Mandiram ''Prema Mandiram'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by K. V. ...

'' (1981) # ''

Bobbili Puli ''Bobbili Puli'' () is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by J. V. Raghavulu. The film was a big hit, collecting 3.5 Crore in i ...

'' (1982) # '' Golconda Abbulu'' (1982) # ''Jagannatha Rathachakralu'' (1982) # ''Jayasudha'' (1982) # ''Krishnarjunulu'' (1982) # ''

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'' (1982)* # ''O Aadadi O Magadu'' (1982) # ''

Raaga Deepam ''Raaga Deepam'' () is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Kodali Bosu Babu under the banner of Veera Rani Enterprises. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayasudha in lead r ...

'' (1982) # ''Swayamvaram'' (1982) # '' Yuvaraju'' (1982) # ''

'' (1983)* # ''

Bahudoorapu Batasari ''Bahudoorapu Batasari'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sujatha, with music composed by Ramesh Naidu. The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at ...

'' (1983) # ''

'' (1983) # '' M.L.A. Yedukondalu'' (1983) # ''Police Venkataswami'' (1983) # ''

Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu ''Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu'' ( ''Not Rama, Krishna'') is a 1983 Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. R. Anuradha Devi under the Lakshmi Films Combines banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayas ...

'' (1983) # ''Rudrakali'' (1983) # '' Oorantha Sankranthi'' (1983) # ''

'' (1984)* # ''

'' (1984)* # '' Haisiyat'' (1984)* # '' Yaadgaar'' (1984)* # ''

'' (1984)* # ''Abhimanyudu'' (1984) # ''Jagan'' (1984) # '' Justice Chakravarthy'' (1984) # ''Police Papanna'' (1984) # '' Yuddham'' (1984) # ''Police Paapanna'' (1984) # ''

'' (1985)* # ''

'' (1985)* # ''Brahma Mudi'' (1985) # ''Edadugula Bandham'' (1985) # ''Lanchavataram'' (1985) # ''Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku'' (1985) # '' Tirugubatu'' (1985) # ''

Aadi Dampatulu ''Aadi Dampatulu'' () is a 1986 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Nitin D. Kapoor under the JSK Combines banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha and music composed by Satyam. The film is a ...

'' (1986) # ''Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi'' (1986) # '' Tandra Paparayudu'' (1986) # ''

Ugra Narasimham ''Ugra Narasimham'' is a 1986 Telugu-language action drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao under Tharaka Prabhu Films banner. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada and Mohan Babu. The music was composed by Chell ...

'' (1986) # '' Aatma Bandhuvulu'' (1987) # '' Brahma Nayudu'' (1987) # ''

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'' (1987) # ''Nene Raju Nene Mantri'' (1987) # ''

Viswanatha Nayakudu ''Viswanatha Nayakudu'' is a 1987 Telugu historical film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film won four Nandi Awards. Plot The story is based on an Indian historical event during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak ...

'' (1987) # ''

Brahma Puthrudu ''Brahma Putrudu'' is a 1988 Telugu-language film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars Venkatesh and Rajani , with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a remake o ...

'' (1988) # ''Intinti Bhagavatam'' (1988) # ''Kanchana Sita'' (1988) # ''Praja Pratinidhi'' (1988) # ''

Lankeswarudu ''Lankeswarudu'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, starring Chiranjeevi, Radha, Revathi, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Mohan Babu and Raghuvaran. Plot Shankar (Chiranjeevi) and Revathi a ...

'' (1989) # ''Black Tiger'' (1989) # ''Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam'' (1989) # ''

Two Town Rowdy ''Two Town Rowdy'' is a 1989 Telugu-language action film produced by C. Venkat Raju and B. Sivaraju under the Sri Vijaya Lakshmi Productions banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Venkatesh and Radha , with music composed by Ra ...

'' (1989) # ''Abhisarika'' (1990) # ''

Amma Rajinama ''Amma Rajinama'' (English translation: ''Resignation of Mother'') is a 1991 Indian Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. The Mother character is portrayed by Sharada. This is one of the movies wh ...

'' (1991) # ''Niyanta'' (1991) # ''Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu'' (1991) # ''Ahankaari'' (1992) # ''Surigaadu'' (1992) # '' Subba Rayudi Pelli'' (1992) # ''Venkanna Babu'' (1992) # ''Lady Inspector Renuka'' (1993) # ''

Santaan ''Santaan'' () is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu of Suresh Productions and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Deepak Tijori, Neelam, with music composed by Anand–Milin ...

'' (1993)* # '' Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram'' (1993) # ''Kunti Putrudu'' (1993) # ''Mama Kodalu'' (1993) # ''

'' (1994) # ''Nannagaaru'' (1994) # ''Kondapalli Rattaiah'' (1995) # ''Maya Bazaar'' (1995) (His 125th film as per advertisement in movie 100 days) # ''

Orey Rikshaw ''Orey Rikshaw'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, and produced by Dasari Film University. It stars R. Narayana Murthy, Ravali and Raghunatha Reddy. It features music composed by Vande ...

'' (1995) # ''Kalyana Praptirastu'' (1996) # '' Rayudugaru Nayudugaru'' (1996) # ''

Osey Ramulamma ''Osey Ramulamma'' is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film is based on a woman's rebellion in Telangana and stars Vijayashanti as the title character. Rao and Rami Reddy also star ...

'' (1997) # ''Rowdy Durbar'' (1997) # ''Greeku Veerudu'' (1998) # '' Pichodi Chetilo Raayi'' (1999) # ''Adavi Chukka'' (2000) # ''

'' (2000) # ''Sammakka Sarakka'' (2000) # ''Chinna'' (2001) # ''

Kondaveeti Simhasanam ''Kondaveeti Simhasanam'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring himself, Mohan Babu and Soundarya with Hamsavardhan, Harshavardhan, Deepti Bhatnagar, Laya (actress), Laya and Udaya Bha ...

'' (2002) # ''Rifles'' (2002) # '' Fools'' (2003) # ''Young India'' (2010) # ''

Parama Veera Chakra ''Parama Veera Chakra'' is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by C. Kalyan on Teja Cinema banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao as his 150th film.

'' (2011) # ''

Erra Bus ''Erra Bus'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language film directed and produced by veteran actor and director Dasari Narayana Rao under his banner Tharaka Prabhu Films, it was his final film as director. The film stars Vishnu Manchu and Catherine ...

'' (2014) (Hindi Films are marked as *) ;TV series * ''

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'' (1989) *''Thoorpu Padamara'' (2007-2010) *''

Abhishekam Abhisheka () means "bathing of the divinity to whom worship is offered." It is a religious rite or method of prayer in which a devotee pours a liquid offering on an image or murti of a God or Goddess. Abhisheka is common to Indian religions su ...

'' (2008-2022) *''Shivaranjani'' (2010-2011) *''Kumkuma Rekha'' (2010-2013)

Actor

* ''Manavati'' (1962) * ''

'' (1975) * ''

'' (1976) * ''

'' (1978) * ''Peddillu Chinnillu'' (1979) * ''Bhola Shankarudu'' (1980) * ''Paalu Neellu'' (1980) * ''Addala Meda'' (1981) * ''Jayasudha'' (1982) * ''Swayamvaram'' (1982) * ''Yuvaraju'' (1982) * ''

'' (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) * ''

'' (1991) * ''Surigaadu'' (1992) * '' Mamagaaru'' (1991) * ''

Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu ''Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu'' ( Seetharamayya's granddaughter) is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kranthi Kumar, and produced by V. Doraswamy Raju under the VMC Productions banner. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao ...

'' (1991) * ''Venkanna Babu'' (1992) * ''

Raguluthunna Bharatham ''Raguluthunna Bharatham'' () is a 1992 Telugu-language action film, produced by Challa Subrahmanyam under the Maitra Creations banner and directed by Allani Sridhar. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jagapathi Babu, Divyavani, and music compo ...

'' (1992) * ''Pellam Chaatuna Mogudu'' (1992) * ''Parvatalu Panakalu'' (1992) * ''Chinnalludu'' (1993) * ''Mama Kodalu'' (1993) * ''Ladies Special'' (1993) *''Mudhal Paadal'' (1993; Tamil) * ''

'' (1994) * ''Nannagaaru'' (1994) * ''

Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam is a 1994 Telugu film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Mohan Babu under the banner of his production company '' Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures''. It stars Mohan Babu and Meena in lead roles, while Dasari Nara ...

'' (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) * ''

'' (1997) * ''

Hitler Adolf Hitler (; 20 April 188930 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was dictator of Germany from 1933 until his death in 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, becoming the chancellor in 1933 and then ...

'' (1997) * ''Rukmini'' (1997) * ''Deergha Sumangalibhava'' (1998) * ''Greeku Veerudu'' (1998) * ''Subba Rajugaari Kutumbam'' (1998) * ''Pichchodi Chetilo Raayi'' (1999) * ''

'' (2000) * ''Sammakka Sarakka'' (2000) * ''Chinna'' (2001) * ''

Adhipathi ''Adhipathi'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Mohan Babu under his Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures banner and directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. It stars Mohan Babu, Nagarjuna, Preeti Jhangiani and Soundarya, with mu ...

'' (2001) * ''Kondaveeti Simhasanam'' (2002) * ''Fools'' (2003) * '' Mestri'' (2009) * ''

Young India ''Young India'' was a weekly paper or journal in English founded by Lala Lajpat Rai in 1916 and later published by Mahatma Gandhi. Through this work, Mahatma Gandhi desired to popularise India's demand of self-government or Swaraj. It was publi ...

'' (2010) * ''

Jhummandi Naadam ''Jhummandi Naadam'' is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language musical drama film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Manoj Manchu and debutant Taapsee Pannu and Mohan Babu in a supporting role. The film has musi ...

'' (2010) * ''

Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda ''Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film featuring an ensemble cast composed of Mohan Babu, Manchu Vishnu, Manchu Manoj, Raveena Tandon, Hansika Motwani, Pranitha Subhash, Varun Sandesh and Tanish. ...

'' (2014) * ''

'' (2014)

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 ''Maisamma IPS'' is a Telugu film starring Mumaith Khan and Sayaji Shinde in lead roles. This film is about a strict police-woman, who is a defender for the people, since the law do justice to them. The film's story is written by director Dasari ...

'' (2007) * '' Adi Vishnu'' (2008) * ''Mestri'' (2009) * '' Bangaru Babu'' (2009)

Producer

;Films * ''

'' (1978) * ''Sujata'' (1980) * ''Jayasudha'' (1982) * ''

'' (1982) * ''

'' (1983) * '' Justice Chakravarthy'' (1984) * ''Pelli Neeku Akshintalu Naaku'' (1985) * ''

'' (1986) * ''

'' (1987) * ''Rotation Chakravarti'' (1987) * ''Ayyappa Swami Janma Rahasyam'' (1987) * ''Intinti Bhagavatam'' (1988) * '' Mama Alludu'' (1990) * ''Orey Rickshaw'' (1995) * '' Rayudugaru Nayudugaru'' (1996) * ''Rowdy Durbar'' (1997) * ''

'' (1997) * ''Greeku Veerudu'' (1998) * ''

'' (2000) * ''Sammakka Sarakka'' (2000) * ''Chinna'' (2001) * ''Kondaveeti Simhasanam'' (2002) * ''Rifles'' (2002) * '' Bangaru Babu'' (2009) ;TV series * ''Abhishekam'' (

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) * ''Gokulamlo Sita'' (ETV)

Choreographer

* ''Young India'' (2010)

Lyricist

* Oke Kutumbam (1970) * ''

'' (1976) * '' Buchchi Babu'' (1980) * ''

'' (1980) * ''

'' (1981) * ''

'' (1981) * ''Swayamvaram'' (1982) * ''Yuvaraju'' (1982) * ''

'' (1983) * '' Yuddham'' (1984) * ''

'' (1986) * ''Manavudu Danavudu'' (1986) * ''

'' (1987) * ''

'' (1988) * ''

'' (1989) * ''Surigaadu'' (1992) * ''

Greeku Veerudu ''Greeku Veerudu'' () is a 2013 Telugu-language romantic comedy film produced by D. Sivaprasad Reddy on Kamakshi Movies banner, directed by Dasarath. Starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Nayanthara and music composed by S. Thaman. It is dubbed into Ta ...

'' (1998) * ''

'' (2000) * ''Sammakka Sarakka'' (2000) * ''

'' (2007)

Associate director

* Oke Kutumbam (1970) * Vintha Samsaram (1971)

References

External links

Official Website
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