K. S. Rama Rao is an Indian film producer known for his works in

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. Under his production house Creative Commercials, he has produced a number of notable films, including ''Mounageetam, Abhilasha'' (1983)'', Rakshasudu'' (1986)'', Swarnakamalam'' (1988)'', Chanti'' (1992)'',

Matru Devo Bhava ''Matru Devo Bhava'' is a 1993 Telugu drama film written and directed by K. Ajay Kumar. The film won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics by Veturi for the song "Raalipoye Puvva" and Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film was dubbed in T ...

'' (1993).

Background

K. S. Rama Rao was born and brought up in

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, where his father was the owner of a textile business. As a child, Rama Rao would go to the nearby theatres to enjoy the films of the day.

was a hub for the film industry, and many of his friends were sons of theatre owners, enabling him to see films for free. On a trip to

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in 1967, Rama Rao was introduced to director K. Raghavendra Rao. By the end of 1970, Rama Rao had worked on three films with him.

Filmography

* World Famous Lover (2020) (presenter) * Tej - I love you (2018) (Producer) *

Kousalya Krishnamurthy ''Kousalya Krishnamurthy'' is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film, produced by K. A. Vallabha under the Creative Commercials banner and directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Aishwarya Rajesh, Rajendra Prasad, Karthik R ...

(2019) (presenter) * Shankara (2016) (presenter) *

Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju ''Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju'' () is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Kranthi Madhav, starring Sharwanand and Nithya Menen. The music was composed by Gopi Sundar with cinematography by Gnana Shekar V.S. an ...

(2015) (presenter) *

Dhammu ''Dammu'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by Boyapati Srinu. Starring Jr. NTR, Trisha and Karthika Nair, the film follows an orphan who agrees to pose as the heir to a rich and powerful family, eventually be ...

(2012) (producer) *

Bujjigadu ''Bujjigadu'' is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by K. S. Rama Rao. The film stars Prabhas, Trisha while Mohan Babu, Sanjjanaa, and Kota Srinivasa Rao play supporting roles. The film was later ...

(2008) (producer) *

Chukkallo Chandrudu ''Chukkallo Chandrudu'' ( Moon among the stars) is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by Sivakumar. It is produced by Alexander Vallabha on Creative Commercials. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Siddharth, Sadha, Charmme ...

(2006) (producer) * Veera Kannadiga (2004) (Kannada) *

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(2002) (producer) *

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(Telugu/Hindi Bilingual) (producer) *

Mathru Devo Bhava ''Matru Devo Bhava'' is a 1993 Telugu drama film written and directed by K. Ajay Kumar. The film won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics by Veturi for the song "Raalipoye Puvva" and Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film was dubbed in T ...

(1993 film) (Telugu/Hindi tulasi) *

Babai Hotel ''Babai Hotel'' is a 1992 Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Jandhyala and produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the banner Creative Commercials. The film stars Brahmanandam, Gundu Hanumantha Rao and Kinnera.Chanti (1992) (producer) *

Stuartpuram Police Station ''Stuartpuram Police Station'' is a 1991 Telugu-language action film written and directed by Yandamuri Veerendranath. Produced by K. S. Rama Rao starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti and Nirosha , with Sarath Kumar playing the lead antagonist. P ...

(1991) (producer) * Mutyamantha Muddu (1989) (producer) *

Swarna Kamalam ''Swarnakamalam'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language dance film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Venkatesh and Bhanupriya in the lead, while Sharon Lowen appears in a special role. The choreography is helmed by Kelucharan ...

(1988) (producer) * Marana Mrudangam (1988) (producer) * Rakshasudu (1986) (producer) *

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(1984) (producer) * Abhilasha (1983) (producer)

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