Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy (7 July 1914 - 23 February 2011) was an Indian actor and

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known for his works predominantly in

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. He was the founder of the theater group ''Praja Natya Mandali''. He has received the honorary ''Kalaprapoorna'' from

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, for his contributions towards Telugu theater and cinema.

Early life and career

He was born in Kolavennu village,

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. Before entering into theater, he studied Diploma in

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. He started his film career with the 1949 film ''Deeksha'' directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. He has acted in nearly 350 feature films and was known for his association with N. T. Rama Rao in near 150 films and in almost all the

B. Vittalacharya B. Vittalacharya (28 January 1920 – 28 May 1999) was an Indian film director and producer known for his works in Telugu and Kannada cinema. He was known as ''Janapada Brahma'' in the Telugu film industry. Vittalacharya formed his film prod ...

movies.

Awards

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 af ...

Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by the Filmfare magazine of The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Indian film industry encompassin ...

Other honors

Rashtrapati Award Rashtrapati Awards used to be given by the President of India, in some cases the Prime Minister of India, for achievements in the field of sports, art, military, literature, cinema, culture, science and technology, or Scouting. The award-giving ...

from Govt of India (1965) *Kalaprapoorna from

(1965)

Selected filmography

Actor

*1996 Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam *1994 Bhairava Dweepam *1993

Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu ''Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhoumudu'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of 15th century poet Srinatha, produced by Nandamuri Rama Krishna under Ramakrishna Horticultural Studios & Srimathi Movie Combines banner and di ...

*1991 Brahmarshi Vishwamitra *1987

Dharmapatni ''Dharma Patni'' or ''Dharmapatni'' ( Wife) is a 1941 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by P. Pullayya under the Famous Films banner. It stars Santha Kumari, Bhanumathi, Uppuluri Hanumantha Rao and C. Hemalatha. The film ...

*1987 Sankharavam *1986 Aakrandana as Judge *1985 Aggiraju *1984

Naagu ''Naagu'' is a 1984 Tollywood film directed by Tatineni Prasad and produced by AVM Productions. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Radha and Jaggayya. Plot Naagu ( Chiranjeevi) is a small-time criminal by profession. He has Rajani (Radha) as ...

*1984 Rustum *1984 Tandava Krishnudu *1983 Chattaniki Veyi Kallu *1983 Puli Bebbuli *1983 Bezawada Bebbuli *1983 Nijam Chepite Nerama as Rajasekhara Rao *1982 Bobbili Puli *1982 Prema Nakshatram *1981 Jathagadu *1980 Kiladi Krishnudu as Ramachandra Rao *1980 Chuttalunnaru Jagratha *1980 Sita Ramulu *1980 Mama Allulla Saval *1980 Punnami Naagu *1980

Ram Robert Rahim ''Ram Robert Rahim'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language masala film directed by Vijaya Nirmala, produced by Uppalapati Suryanarayana Babu and written by Tripuraneni Maharadhi. The film is a remake of the 1977 Hindi film ''Amar Akbar Anthony''. T ...

*1979

Sri Madvirata Parvam ''Srimad Virata Parvam'' is a 1979 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri, Nandamuri Balakrishna and music composed by Susarl ...

*1979 Gandharva Kanya *1979 Hema Hemeelu *1978 Dudu Basavanna as Village Head *1978

Sati Savitri Sati Savitri may refer to: * ''Sati Savitri'' (1932 film), a 1932 Hindi film * ''Sati Savitri'' (1933 film), a Telugu mythological film * ''Sati Savitri'' (1957 film), a Telugu mythological film * ''Sati Savitri'' (1978 film), a Telugu mytholog ...

*1978 Sri Rama Raksha *1977 Daana Veera Soora Karna *1977 Chiranjeevi Rambabu as Dharmaiah *1976 Sita Swayamvar *1976 Seeta Kalyanam *1974 Galipatalu *1973 Minor Babu *1973 Desoddharakulu *1973 Palletoori Chinnodu *1973 Dabbuki Lokam Dasoham *1972 Badi Panthulu *1972 Pandanti Kapuram *1972 Praja Nayakudu *1972 Sri Krishna Satya *1972

Bala Mitrula Katha ''Bala Mitrula Katha'' is a 1972 Telugu-language film directed by K. Varaprasada Rao, starring Jaggayya, Krishnam Raju, Gummadi and Nagabhushanam. It is a story of the friendship of two kids of different social statuses and the support of thei ...

*1972

Bala Bharatam ''Bala Bharatam'' is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film wherein most of the characters are played by children. The child actors include Baby Sridevi and Master Prabhakar. Story The plot is the famous ''Mahabharata'' story of ...

*1971 Pavitra Hrudayalu *1971 Adrusta Jathakudu *1971 Debbaku tha Dongala Mutha *1971 Sisindri Chittibabu *1971 Sampoorna Ramayanam *1970 Balaraju Katha *1969 Kathanayakudu *1969

Sipayi Chinnayya ''Sipayi Chinnayya'' is a 1969 Telugu-language drama film produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by G. V. R. Seshagiri Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, K. R. Vijaya, Bharathi with music composed by M. S. ...

*1969 Nindu Hrudayalu *1969 Ekaveera *1969 Varakatnam *1969 Gandikota Rahasyam *1969 Aggi Veerudu *1969

Kadaladu Vadaladu ''Kadaladu Vadaladu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by K. Seetharama Swamy and G. Subba Rao and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and J. Jayalalithaa. The film revolves around the efforts ...

*1968 Devakanya *1968 Manchi Kutumbam *1968 Baghdad Gaja Donga *1968 Kalisochina Adrushtam *1966 Palnati Yuddham *1966 Adugu Jaadalu *1966 Srikakula Andhra Maha Vishnu Katha *1966 Pidugu Ramudu *1965 Veerabhimanyu *1965

Prameelarjuneeyam ''Prameelarjuneeyam'' is a 1965 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by M. Mallikarjuna Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. It was produced by K. Adi Babu and K. Nagumani under ...

*1965 Antastulu *1965 C.I.D. *1965 Pandava Vanavasam *1964 Babruvahana *1964 Manchi Manishi as Veerayya *1964

Desa Drohulu ''Desa Drohulu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced and directed by Bolla Subba Rao under the Sri Rama Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanta Rao, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Plot ...

*1964 Ramudu Bheemudu *1964

Pooja Phalam ''Pooja Phalam'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed and co-written by B. N. Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Jamuna, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. The film is based on the novel ''Poojari'', ...

*1964 Gudi Gantalu *1963 Somavara Vrata Mahatyam *1963 Nartanasala *1963

Aapta Mitrulu ''Aapta Mitrulu'' () is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Kadaru Nagabhushanam under the Sri Raja Rajeswari Film Company banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari, Kanta Rao and music composed by Ghantas ...

*1963 Tirupathamma Katha *1963 Lakshadhikari *1963 Bandipotu as Veeranayaka *1963 Paruvu Prathishta *1963 Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu *1962

Kula Gotralu ''Kula Gotralu'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Acharya Aatreya wrote the dialogues for the fi ...

*1962 Mahamantri Timmarasu *1962 Gundamma Katha *1962 Dakshayagnam *1962 Gulebakavali Katha *1961 Usha Parinayam *1961

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara ...

*1961 Sita Rama Kalyanam *1960 Anna Chellelu as Yerranna *1960 Renukadevi Mahatyam *1960 Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam *1958 Anna Thammudu *1958 Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu *1957

Sarangadhara ''Sarangadhara'' is an epic story during the reign of Rajaraja Narendra. Gurajada Apparao wrote the story in long poetic form in English and published in "Indian Leisure Hour" in 1883. It was a favourite Telugu drama and made into South India ...

*1957 Mayabazar *1956 Tenali Ramakrishna *1955 Santhanam *1954 Menarikam *1954 Parivartana *1953 Kanna Talli *1953 Puttillu *1952 Palletooru *1948 Deeksha

References

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