K. Pratyagatma (born Kolli Kotayya Pratyagatma), also known as K. P. Atma (b: 31 October 1925 - d: 8 June 2001) was an Indian film journalist, director and producer known for his works in Telugu and

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cinema. He has garnered three National Film Awards.

Personal life

He was born on 31 October 1925 in

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, Andhra Pradesh, India. Director K. Vasu is his son. He is also survived by his wife Satyavati, a daughter Tejo Latha in Bangalore and a son Kalidas in the

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. He died on 8 June 2001 in Hyderabad, India. K. Vasu directed about 12 movies in his film career, topping of it being Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahatyam, with Vijayachander in the lead role that went on to become a super hit and is evergreen movie attracting good TRP when it is telecast on TV even now.

Journalist

Before entering the film industry, he worked as a journalist for magazine Prajasakti in 1952 and as an editor for the magazine Jwala.

Cinema

His debut film was ''Bharya Bhartalu'' in 1961. He has directed about 30 films in Telugu and Hindi and also produced a few films under Atma Arts. His film '' Raja Aur Runk'' went on to become a silver jubilee. He introduced

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to the film industry with his

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winning Telugu film ''Chilaka Gorinka'' in 1966.

Awards

; National Film Awards * 1961: President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu - ''

Bharya Bharthalu ''Bharya Bhartalu'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by ...

'' *

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: Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film in Telugu - '' Kula Gothralu'' * 1965: Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film in Telugu - '' Manushulu Mamathalu'' ;

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 after ...

(in Telugu) * Nandi Award for Second Best Feature Film - Silver - Chilaka Gorinka (1966) * Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer - Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)

Filmography

Director

;Telugu #'' Nayakudu Vinayakudu'' (1980) #''Kamalamma Kamatam'' (1979) #''Kannavaari Illu'' (1978) #''Manchi Manasu'' (1978) #''Gadusu Ammayi'' (1977) #''Alludochchaadu'' (1976) #''Attavaarillu'' (1976) #'' Deeksha'' (1974) #''Mugguru Ammayilu'' (1974) #'' Palletoori Bava'' (1973) #''Stree'' (1973) #''

Srimanthudu ''Srimanthudu'' () is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Koratala Siva. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Shruti Haasan, Jagapati ...

'' (1971) #'' Manasu Mangalyam'' (1970) #'' Aadarsa Kutumbam'' (1969) #''Maa Vadina'' (1967) #'' Chilaka Gorinka'' (1966) #'' Manushulu Mamathalu'' (1965) #'' Manchi Manishi'' (1964) #'' Punarjanma'' (1963) #'' Kula Gotralu'' (1962) #'' Bharya Bhartalu'' (1961) ;Hindi #'' Do Ladkiyan'' (1976) #'' Mehmaan'' (1973) #''

Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari () is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language comedy film, produced by P. Gangadhar Rao Jothee Navshakthee Combines and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Jeetendra and Mumtaz, with music composed by Shankar Jaikishan. The film is a remake of the Telu ...

'' (1971) #''

Bachpan ''Bachpan'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and produced by Kotayya Pratyagatma and written by Raj Baldev Raj. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar and Tanuja. Plot The movie "Bachpan" is about three friends, Ram (Master Sac ...

'' (1970) #'' Tamanna'' (1969) #'' Raja Aur Runk'' (1968) #'' Chhota Bhai'' (1966)

Writer

#''Alludochchaadu'' (1976) #''

'' (1970) #'' Raja Aur Runk'' (1968) #''Punarjanma'' (1963) #'' Illarikam'' (1959) #''Jayam Manade'' (1956) #''Nirupedalu'' (1954)

Producer

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'' (1970) #'' Chilaka Gorinka'' (1966)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pratyagatma, K. Telugu writers Telugu film directors Hindi-language film directors Nandi Award winners Journalists from Andhra Pradesh 1925 births 2001 deaths People from Krishna district 20th-century Indian film directors Film directors from Andhra Pradesh Film producers from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights