Talasila Kranthi Kumar was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his works predominantly in

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. He won two

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and four

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. In 1985, he directed '' Sravanthi'', which won the

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that year. In 1991, he directed '' Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu'', which was premiered in the Indian panorama section, at the 1991

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. In 2000 he directed ''

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 '' ...

'', premiered retrospective at the

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. He has garnered the

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, five state

and two

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. He died on 9 May 2003.

Early life

Born in Penamaluru in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, he studied M.A. and L.L.B. before entering the film world in 1968.

Awards

;

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(director) - '' Sravanthi'' (1986) ;

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- '' Swathi'' (1984) *

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– '' Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu'' (1991) ;

* Best Feature Film - Gold - ''

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'' (1973) * Best Feature Film - Gold - '' Swathi'' (1984) * Best First Film of a Director - ''Swathi'' *

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- '' Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu'' (1991) * Best Screenplay Writer - ''Sravana Meghalu'' (1986) ;

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*Best Director – '' Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu'' (1991)

Filmography

Director

*1984 '' Swathi'' *1984 ''

Agni Gundam ''Agni Gundam'' is a 1984 Telugu film directed by Kranthi Kumar. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Sumalatha and Silk Smitha in important roles. Plot Vijay, a factory worker, exposes the misdeeds of Satyam but as revenge, Satyam gets his brother, Chi ...

'' *1985 '' Sravanthi'' *1985 ''Hero Boy'' *1986 '' Swati'' (Hindi) *1987 ''

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 ''Saradamba'' *1987 ''Gowthami'' *1990 ''

Neti Siddhartha ''Neti Siddhartha'', also known by its alternative title ''Siddhartha'', is a 1990 Telugu-language action film produced and directed by Kranthi Kumar under the Kranthi Chitra banner. It stars Nagarjuna, Krishnam Raju, Shobana and Ayesha Jhulka ...

'' *1991 '' Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu'' *1992 ''Akka Mogudu'' *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 ''Amma Koduku'' *1993 '' Sarigamalu'' *1994 '' Bhale Pellam'' *1996 ''Baalina Jyothi'' (Kannada) *1998 ''Padutha Teeyaga'' *1999 ''Arundhati'' *2000 ''

Producer

*1973 ''

'' *1974 ''Urvasi'' *1976 '' Jyothi'' *1977 ''Kalpana'' *1977 ''

Aame Katha Aame Katha is a 1977 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Murali Mohan and Jayasudha in the title role. It also featured Rajinikanth in a guest role. Jayasudha won Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu for her performance in t ...

'' *1978 ''

Pranam Khareedu ''Pranam Khareedu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film. It starred Jayasudha, Rao Gopal Rao, Chandra Mohan, Chiranjeevi, Reshma Roy, and Madhavi in a guest appearance. The film released on 22 September 1978. The film is based on a pl ...

'' *1979 ''

Punadhirallu ''Punadhirallu'' (English: Foundation Stones) is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Rajkumar. It was the debut film of actor Chiranjeevi. It won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film and Gokina Rama Rao won the Nandi Award for Best ...

'' *1979 ''Shri Jagannath'' *1980 ''Mosagadu'' *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 ...

'' *1981 ''

Nyayam Kavali ''Nyayam Kaavali'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film is based D. Rameswari's novel ''Kotta Malupu''. It stars Chiranjeevi, Raadhika, Jaggayya, and Sarada. It was remade in Hindi as '' Mujhe Ins ...

'' *1981 ''

Kirayi Rowdylu ''Kirayi Rowdylu'' is a 1981 Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It features Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, and Raadhika. The film was a box office success, and it was remade in Hindi as ''Hoshiyar''. Cast * Chiranjeevi as Raja ...

'' *1982 ''Idi Pellantara'' *1983 '' Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu'' *1984 '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar'' *1984 ''

'' *1984 '' Swathi'' *1990 ''

'' *1995 ''

Rikshavodu ''Rikshavodu'' () is a 1995 Telugu language film starring Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Soundarya, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by Kranthi Kumar. Chiranjeevi played a dual role in the film. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''Devaa The Power Man'' ...

'' *1999 ''Preminchedi Endukamma'' *2001 ''

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