Behara Ganesh Patro (22 June 1945 – 5 January 2015) was an Indian playwright and screenwriter known for his works in

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. He started his career in 1965, and wrote

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s, songs, and stories for Telugu films from the 1970s up to the 1990s, including, ''Rudraveena'', ''

Maro Charitra ''Maro Charitra'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language romantic tragedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan and Saritha in the lead with Madhavi appearing in prominent roles. The film deals with cross-cultura ...

'', ''

Idi Katha Kaadu ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Jayasudha, Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu, Chiranjeevi, Saritha, and Rama Prabha. It is a remake of Balachander's own Tamil film '' Avargal'' (1 ...

'', ''Mayuri'', and '' Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu''. He worked in over 100 films and know for his association with

K. Balachander Kailasam Balachander (9 July 1930 – 23 December 2014) was an Indian film maker and playwright who worked mainly in the Tamil cinema. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, and the Indian film industry knew him as a master of un ...

and

Kodi Ramakrishna Kodi Ramakrishna (23 July 1949 – 22 February 2019) was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. One of the most prolific film directors of Telugu film industry, Kodi Ramakrishna has ...

Life and career

Ganesh Patro was born on 22 June 1945 in Parvathipuram of

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. He wrote dialogue for sereral films including ''

'', ''Rudraveena'', '' Maa Pallelo Gopaludu'', ''Nirnayam'', and '' Mayuri (film)'' among others. After a 15-year sabbatical, he wrote dialogue for ''

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'' in 2013. Patro also wrote many plays in Telugu theatre and literature. Patro died at age 69 on 5 January 2015 in

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while undergoing a treatment for cancer.

Filmography

As dialogue writer

*'' Naaku Swaatantram Vacchindhi'' (1975) *'' Alludochadu'' (1976) *'' Atha Varrillu'' (1976 *'' Chilakamma cheppindhi'' (1977) *''

Tholireyi Gadichindi ''Tholireyi Gadichindi'' () is a 1977 Telugu-language film which stars Murali Mohan, Rajinikanth and Jayachitra. It was directed by K. S. Rami Reddy. Plot Cast * Murali Mohan * Rajinikanth * Jayachitra * Kaikala Satyanarayana * Mohan ...

'' (1977) *''

'' (1978) *'' Naalage endharo'' (1978) *''

Andamaina Anubhavam ''Ninaithale Inikkum'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jaya Prada and Geetha. The story was written by Sujatha. The film was also simultaneously shot in Tel ...

'' (1979) *''

Guppedu Manasu ''Guppedu Manasu'' () is a 1979 Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha (her Telugu debut) and Saritha in prominent roles. It was a bilingual film made simultaneously in Tamil as ''Nool Veli'' (). ...

'' (1979) *''

Tholi Kodi Koosindi ''Tholi Kodi Koosindi'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Saritha, Seema, Madhavi, and Sarath Babu with Jeeva as the antagonist. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as ''Enga Ooru Kannagi'' ( ...

'' (1980) *'' 47 Rojulu'' (1981) *'' Meesam kosam'' 1981)*'' Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu'' (1981) *''

Aakali Rajyam ''Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with Pratap Pothen, R. Dilip and S. Ve. Shekher in supporting roles. It ...

'' (1981) *'' Daaham daaham'' (1981) *''

Adavalle Aligithe ''Adavalle Aligithe'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language comedy film produced by Akkineni Srinivasa Rao and Yarramshetty Anjineeyulu and directed by Vejella Satyanarayana. It stars Gummadi (actor), Gummadi, Nutan Prasad, Rajend ...

'' (1983) *'' Kokilamma'' (1983) *'' Mukku Pudaka'' (1983) *'' Disco King'' (1984) *'' Mangamma Gari Manavadu'' (1984) *'' Manishiko charitra'' (1984) *''

Mayuri Mayuri may refer to: * ''Mayuri'' (film), a 1984 Telugu film produced by Ramoji Rao * ''Maya'' (2015 Tamil film), released as ''Mayuri'' in Telugu * Mayoori (actress) (1983–2005), a South Indian actress in Malayalam film industry * Mayuri Up ...

'' (1984) *'' Swaathi'' (1984) *'' Maa Pallelo Gopaludu'' (1985) *'' Mugguru Mithrulu'' (1985) *'' O thandri theerpu'' (1985) *'' Premichu Pelladu'' (1985) *'' Mannemlo monagadu'' (1986) *''

Mr. Bharath ''Mr. Bharath'' is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj and Ambika. A remake of the Hindi film '' Trishul'', it revolves around a son's revenge against his father for cheat ...

'' (1986) *'' Muddula Krishnaiah'' (1986) *'' Sraavana Meghaalu'' (1986) *'' Shravana Sandhya'' (1986) *'' Sravanthi'' (1986) *''

Aranyakanda ''Aranyakanda'' ( ''Jungle Chapter'') is a 1986 Telugu-language action thriller film produced by C. Penchal Reddy under the Ushodaya Enterprises banner, and directed by Kranthi Kumar. It stars Nagarjuna, Ashwini, Rajendra Prasad. The soundtrac ...

'' (1987) *''

Collector Gari Abbai ''Collector Gari Abbayi'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Yarlagadda Surendra under S. S. Creations and directed by B. Gopal. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, Sarada and Rajani, with music composed ...

'' (1987) *''

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'' (1987) *''

Muvva Gopaludu ''Muvva Gopaludu'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film, produced by S. Gopala Reddy on Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti, Shobana, and music co ...

'' (1987) *'' Samsaram Oka Chadarangam'' (1987) *'' Talambralu'' (1987) *'' Dharmapathni'' (1987) *'' Chakravarthy'' (1987) *'' Aahuthi'' (1988) *'' Murali Krishnudu'' (1988) *''

Rudraveena The ''Rudra veena'' ( sa, रुद्र वीणा) (also spelled ''Rudraveena'' or ''Rudra vina'')—also called ''Bīn'' in North India—is a large plucked string instrument used in Hindustani Music, especially dhrupad. It is one of the ...

'' (1988) *'' Station Master'' (1988) *''

Muddula Mavayya ''Muddula Mavayya'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and musical score by K. V. Mah ...

'' (1989) *''

Vicky Daada ''Vicky Daada'' is a 1989 Telugu-language crime film produced by D. Sivaprasad Reddy under the Kamakshi Art Movies banner, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nagarjuna, Radha, Juhi Chawla and music composed by Raj–Koti. The film was ...

'' (1989) *'' Guru Sishyulu'' (1990) *''

Muddula Menalludu ''Muddula Menalludu'' is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by S. Gopal Reddy on Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and the music was composed by K. V. ...

'' (1990) *'' Iddaru Iddare'' (1990) *'' Puttinti pattu cheera'' (1990) *'' Amma'' (1991) *'' Amma Rajeenama'' (1991) *'' Ashwini'' (1991) *'' Jeevana Chadarangam'' (1991) *''

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'' (1991) *'' Nirnayam'' (1991) *'' Seetharamiah Gari Manavaralu'' (1991) *''

Akka Mogudu ''Akka Mogudu'' (Telugu: అక్క మొగుడు) is an Indian Telugu language soap opera directed by Venkata koti Degala and written by Kommanapalli Ganapathi Rao aired on Gemini TV every Monday to Saturday at 6:30PM IST from 28 May 201 ...

'' (1992) *'' Allari Pilla'' (1992) *'' Dabbu Bhale Jabbu'' (1992) *'' Madhavayya Gari Manavadu'' (1992) *'' Pellam chepthe vinaali'' (1992) *'' Mahanadhi'' (1993) *''

Rajeswari kalyanam ''Rajeswari Kalyanam'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language drama film directed by Kranthi Kumar. The film was produced by D. Kishore under the Sri Jayabheri Art Productions banner and presented by Murali Mohan. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Meena, ...

'' (1993) *'' Tholi Muddu'' (1993) *''Sarigamalu'' (1994) *'' Theerpu'' (1994) *''

Maatho Pettukoku ''Maatho Pettukoku'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja, Rambha, and music com ...

'' (1995) *'' Ratha Yaatra'' (1997) *''

Maa Balaji ''Maa Balaji'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Vadde Naveen, Maheswari, and Laya. It is produced by S. Gopal Reddy on Bhargav Art Productions. The music was composed by Vandemata ...

'' (1999) *''

9 Nelalu ''9 Nelalu'' or ''Tommidi Nelalu'' () is a 2000 Telugu-language drama film directed by Kranthi Kumar. The film stars Soundarya and Vikram. The film opened to positive reviews from critics. The film was later re-shot and released in Tamil as '' ...

'' (2001) *''

'' (2013)

Awards

Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer Winners The Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer winners since 1983: References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Dialogue Writer Dialogue Writer Screenwriting awards for film ...

- 2 times **1984 - Swathi **1988 -

* Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer - Naalaaga Endaro(in

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)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Patro, Ganesh 1945 births 2015 deaths Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh People from Vizianagaram district Indian male dramatists and playwrights 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights 21st-century Indian dramatists and playwrights Indian male screenwriters Telugu screenwriters 20th-century Indian male writers 21st-century Indian male writers People from Uttarandhra