Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and cinematographer known for his works in Telugu,

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, and

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films. In 1977 he won the

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for ''Ganda Hendthi''. In 1995, Rao received the

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for his contributions to Telugu cinema. He is the father of noted Telugu director

K. Raghavendra Rao Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao (born 23 May 1942) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema besides having directed a few Hindi films. He has garnered four state Nandi Awards and fiv ...

and is the uncle of another noted director K. Bapayya.

Filmography

Director

* '' Pratibimbalu'' (2022) * ''

Rowdy Gaari Pellam ''Rowdy Gaari Pellam'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by Mohan Babu. The film stars Mohan Babu and Shobana. The film was a remake of the 1989 Tamil film '' Pudhea Paadhai'', starring Parth ...

'' (1991) * ''Muddula Mogadu'' (1983) * '' Garuda Saukiyama'' (1982) * ''Kotta Neeru'' (1982) * ''

Balina Guri ''Balina Guri'' (Kannada: ಬಾಳಿನ ಗುರಿ) is a Kannada films of 1979, 1979 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by K. S. Prakash Rao. The film stars Jayanthi (actress), Jayanthi, Master Nataraj, J. K. Sr ...

'' (1979) * ''Ganda Hendthi'' (1977) * '' Avan Oru Charitram'' (1976) * ''

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'' (1976) * ''Suprabhatam'' (1976) * ''Cheekati Velugulu'' (1975) * '' Prem Nagar'' (1974) * ''

Kode Nagu ''Kode Nagu'' (; also spelt ''Kode Naagu'') is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by M. S. Reddy. It is a remake of the Kannada film ''Naagarahaavu'' (1972) which was based on three Kannada n ...

'' (1974) * ''Satyaniki Sankellu'' (1974) * ''Ida Lokam'' (1973) * ''Jeevitam'' (1973) * ''Pedda Koduku'' (1972) * ''

Vasantha Maligai ''Vasantha Maligai'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri, and is the Tamil remake of the 1971 Telugu film '' Prema Nagar''. ''V ...

'' (1972) * ''Bhale Papa'' (1971) * ''Naa Tammudu'' (1971) * '' Prema Nagar'' (1971) * '' Tahsildar Gari Ammayi'' (1971) * '' Vichitra Kutumbam'' (1969) * '' Bandhipotu Dongalu'' (1968) * ''Bharya'' (1968) * ''Harishchandra'' (1968) * ''Stree Janma'' (1967) * '' Badukuva Daari'' (1966) * ''Mohini Rugmangada'' (1962) * ''Gullo Pelli'' (1961) * ''Renukadevi Mahatyam'' (1960) * '' Marumalarchi'' (1956) * ''Melukolupu'' (1956) * ''Ante Kaavaali'' (1955) * ''Balanandam'' (1954) * ''

Kanna Talli ''Kanna Talli'' () is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The ...

'' (1953) * '' Petrathai'' (1953) * ''Anni'' (1951) * ''Deeksha'' (1951) * ''Modati Raatri'' (1950)

Producer

* ''Mohini Rugmangada'' (1962) * ''Ante Kavali'' (1955) * ''

'' (1953) * ''Deeksha'' (1951) * ''Modati Rathri'' (1950) * '' Drohi'' (1948) * ''Gruhapravesam'' (1946)

Actor

* '' Apavadu'' (1941) * ''Patni'' (1942) * '' Drohi'' (1948)

Awards

* He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for 1968 film ''Bandipotu Dongalu''.(in Telugu)

References

External links

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