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 Hindi cinema. 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 gender discrimination. Narayana Rao has received two National Film Awards, nine state

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including the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and four Filmfare Awards South including the Lifetime Achievement. During his career he had also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and

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films. Narayana Rao also gained recognition for directing Hindi films such as '' Swarag Narak'' (1978), '' Jyoti Bane Jwala'' (1980), '' Pyaasa Sawan'' (1981), '' Prem Tapasya'' (1983), '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar'' (1984), '' Asha Jyoti'' (1984), '' Yaadgaar'' (1984), '' Zakhmi Sher'' (1984), '' Sarfarosh'' (1985), '' Wafadaar'' (1985). He directed works such as '' Tandra Paparayudu'' (1986), and ''Surigaadu'' (1992) which were screened at International Film Festival of India 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 Indian Panorama, the Tashkent Film Festival, and the Moscow film festival. 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 ...

'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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Sonia Gandhi, Dasari once again became active in politics after Congress Party came back to power in 2004. On 11 June 2013 Central Bureau of Investigation booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving ₹2.25 crores from

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in connection with Coal scam, and filed FIR 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

; National Film Awards * Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) – '' Kante Kuthurne Kanu'' – 1998 *

– ''

'' – 1982 (As director and producer) ; Filmfare Awards * Best Director – '' Gorintaku'' (1979) * Best Director – '' Premabhishekam'' (1981) * Best Film – ''Meghasandesam'' (1982) * Lifetime Achievement (2001) ;

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

(1998) * Best Feature Film – '' Bangaru Kutumbam'' (1994) * Best Feature Film – ''Meghasandesam'' (1982) * Best Feature Film – '' Swargam Narakam'' (1975) * Best Feature Film – '' Samsaram Sagaram'' (1973) * Best Feature Film – '' Tata Manavadu'' (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 r ...

Memorial Award *Sobhan Babu first memorial award in 2009 *Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna Sahithi Kala Award-2016 *Doctorate " Kalaprapoorna" from Andhra University 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) # '' Swargam Narakam'' (1975) # '' Balipeetam'' (1975) # ''Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi'' (1975) # ''Devude Digi Vaste'' (1975) # '' Manushulanta Okkate'' (1976) # ''Muddabanti Puvvu'' (1976) # ''O Manishi Tirigi Choodu'' (1976) # '' Thoorpu Padamara'' (1976) # '' Yavvanam Katesindi'' (1976) # ''Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda'' (1976) # ''Bangarakka'' (1977) # ''Chillarakottu Chittemma'' (1977) # ''Idekkadi Nyayam'' (1977) # ''Jeevitame Oka Natakam'' (1977) # ''Kanya Kumari'' (1978) # '' Devadasu Malli Puttadu'' (1978) # '' Katakatala Rudrayya'' (1978) # '' Sivaranjani'' (1978) # '' Swarag Narak'' (1978)* # '' Gorintaku'' (1979) # '' Kalyani'' (1979) # ''Korikale Gurralayite?'' (1979) # ''Needa'' (1979) # ''Peddillu Chinnillu'' (1979) # '' Ravanude Ramudayithe?'' (1979) # '' Rangoon Rowdy'' (1979) # '' Yeh Kaisa Insaf'' (1980)* # '' Jyoti Bane Jwala'' (1980)* # ''Bandodu Gundamma'' (1980) # ''Bhola Shankarudu'' (1980) # '' Buchi Babu'' (1980) # '' Circus Ramudu'' (1980) # ''Deeparadhana'' (1980) # '' Yedanthasthula Meda'' (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'' (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 remembered ...

'' (1980) # '' Srivari Muchatlu'' (1980) # '' Viswaroopam'' (1981) # '' Swapna'' (1981) # '' Pyaasa Sawan'' (1981)* # ''Sangeeta'' (1981) # ''Addala Meda'' (1981) # '' Premabhishekam'' (1981) # '' Prema Mandiram'' (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'' (1982) # ''Swayamvaram'' (1982) # '' Yuvaraju'' (1982) # '' Prem Tapasya'' (1983)* # '' Bahudoorapu Batasari'' (1983) # ''

'' (1983) # '' M.L.A. Yedukondalu'' (1983) # ''Police Venkataswami'' (1983) # '' Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu'' (1983) # ''Rudrakali'' (1983) # '' Oorantha Sankranthi'' (1983) # '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar'' (1984)* # '' Asha Jyoti'' (1984)* # '' Haisiyat'' (1984)* # '' Yaadgaar'' (1984)* # '' Zakhmi Sher'' (1984)* # ''Abhimanyudu'' (1984) # ''Jagan'' (1984) # '' Justice Chakravarthy'' (1984) # ''Police Papanna'' (1984) # '' Yuddham'' (1984) # ''Police Paapanna'' (1984) # '' Sarfarosh'' (1985)* # '' Wafadaar'' (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 Chella ...

'' (1986) # '' Aatma Bandhuvulu'' (1987) # '' Brahma Nayudu'' (1987) # '' Majnu'' (1987) # ''Nene Raju Nene Mantri'' (1987) # '' Viswanatha Nayakudu'' (1987) # '' Brahma Puthrudu'' (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 ...

'' (1989) # ''Black Tiger'' (1989) # ''Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam'' (1989) # '' Two Town Rowdy'' (1989) # ''Abhisarika'' (1990) # '' Amma Rajinama'' (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) # '' Bangaru Kutumbam'' (1994) # ''Nannagaaru'' (1994) # ''Kondapalli Rattaiah'' (1995) # ''Maya Bazaar'' (1995) (His 125th film as per advertisement in movie 100 days) # '' Orey Rikshaw'' (1995) # ''Kalyana Praptirastu'' (1996) # '' Rayudugaru Nayudugaru'' (1996) # '' Osey Ramulamma'' (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'' (2014) (Hindi Films are marked as *) ;TV series * ''

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'' (1989) *''Thoorpu Padamara'' (2007-2010) *'' Abhishekam'' (2008-2022) *''Shivaranjani'' (2010-2011) *''Kumkuma Rekha'' (2010-2013)

Actor

* ''Manavati'' (1962) * '' Swargam Narakam'' (1975) * '' Yavvanam Katesindi'' (1976) * '' Sivaranjani'' (1978) * ''Peddillu Chinnillu'' (1979) * ''Bhola Shankarudu'' (1980) * ''Paalu Neellu'' (1980) * ''Addala Meda'' (1981) * ''Jayasudha'' (1982) * ''Swayamvaram'' (1982) * ''Yuvaraju'' (1982) * '' Bahudoorapu Batasari'' (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) * '' Amma Rajinama'' (1991) * ''Surigaadu'' (1992) * '' Mamagaaru'' (1991) * '' Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu'' (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) * '' Bangaru Kutumbam'' (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) * '' Osey Ramulamma'' (1997) * ''

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'' (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) * ''

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'' (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 m ...

'' (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) * '' Erra Bus'' (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 * '' Sivaranjani'' (1978) * ''Sujata'' (1980) * ''Jayasudha'' (1982) * ''

'' (1982) * '' Bahudoorapu Batasari'' (1983) * '' Justice Chakravarthy'' (1984) * ''Pelli Neeku Akshintalu Naaku'' (1985) * ''

'' (1986) * '' Majnu'' (1987) * ''Rotation Chakravarti'' (1987) * ''Ayyappa Swami Janma Rahasyam'' (1987) * ''Intinti Bhagavatam'' (1988) * '' Mama Alludu'' (1990) * ''Orey Rickshaw'' (1995) * '' Rayudugaru Nayudugaru'' (1996) * ''Rowdy Durbar'' (1997) * '' Osey Ramulamma'' (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) * '' Manushulanta Okkate'' (1976) * '' Buchchi Babu'' (1980) * ''

'' (1980) * '' Viswaroopam'' (1981) * '' Swapna'' (1981) * ''Swayamvaram'' (1982) * ''Yuvaraju'' (1982) * '' Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu'' (1983) * '' Yuddham'' (1984) * ''

'' (1986) * ''Manavudu Danavudu'' (1986) * '' Majnu'' (1987) * '' Brahma Puthrudu'' (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 T ...

'' (1998) * ''

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

'' (2007)

Associate director

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

References

External links

Official Website
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