Dasari Narayana Rao

Dasari Narayana Rao
Born (1942-05-04) 4 May 1942
Palakollu, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation Journalist
Film Maker
Actor
Spouse(s) Dasari Padma
Website www.dasarinarayanarao.com

Dasari Narayana Rao (born 4 May 1942, Palakollu, West Godavari) is an Indian film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, and few Bollywood films. He has directed about 151films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer, and lyricist. Most of his films emphasise social injustice, corruption and gender discrimination. He has received two National Film Awards, nine state Nandi Awards, and six Filmfare Awards South. Besides graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions. During his career he has also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages.[1]

He holds Limca World Record for directing the most number of films.[2] He directed films like Tandra Paparayudu, (1986), Surigaadu (1992), screened at International Film Festival of India in the panorama section,[3][4] and Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000) which received the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film. In 1983, he directed Meghasandesam which received critical acclaim at the Indian panorama, Chicago, 1983 Cannes Film Festival and Moscow film festivals. The film has also received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.[5][6] He achieved national fame when he directed Rajesh Khanna in two different roles in Asha Jyoti and Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar in 1984. He has introduced actors and directors such as Mohan Babu, R. Narayana Murthy, Raviraja Pinisetty, Muthyala Subbaiah to Telugu film industry.[7]

Early life

He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of Ramoji Rao's newspaper Eenadu.[8][9]

Political career

Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha. He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal.[10] Said to be a confidante of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Dasari once again became active in politics after Congress Party came back to power in 2004.[11]

On 11 June 2013 Central Bureau of Investigation booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving Rs. 2.25 crores from Naveen Jindal in connection with Coalgate scam, and filed FIR against both.[12][13]

Awards

Dasari (left) with Trivikram Srinivas and chief minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
National Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards
CineMAA Awards
Other honours

Filmography

Director

Films
  1. Tata Manavadu (1972)
  2. Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
  3. Bantrotu Bharya (1974)
  4. Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere (1974)
  5. Radhamma Pelli (1974)
  6. Tirupati (1974)
  7. Swargam Narakam (1975)
  8. Balipeetam (1975)
  9. Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
  10. Devude Digivaste (1975)
  11. Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
  12. Muddabanti Puvvu (1976)
  13. O Manishi Tirigi Choodu (1976)
  14. Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda (1976)
  15. Toorpu Padamara (1976)
  16. Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
  17. Bangarakka (1977)
  18. Chillarakottu Chittemma (1977)
  19. Idekaddi Nyayam (1977)
  20. Jeevitame Oka Natakam (1977)
  21. Kanya Kumari (1978)
  22. Devadasu Mallee Puttadu (1978)
  23. Katakataala Rudraiah (1978)
  24. Sivaranjani (1978)
  25. Swarg Narak (1978)
  26. Gorintaku (1979)
  27. Kalyani (1979)
  28. Korikale Gurralayite? (1979)
  29. Needa (1979)
  30. Peddillu Chinnillu (1979)
  31. Ravanude Ramudayite (1979)
  32. Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
  33. Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)
  34. Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
  35. Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
  36. Buchi Babu (1980)
  37. Circus Ramudu (1980)
  38. Deepaaradhana (1980)
  39. Edantastula Meda (1980)
  40. Ketugaadu (1980)
  41. Natchathiram (1980)
  42. Paalu Neellu (1980)
  43. Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
  44. Sita Ramulu (1980)
  45. Srivari Muchatlu (1980)
  46. Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
  47. Vishwaroopam (1981)
  48. Swapna (1981)
  49. Pyaasa Sawan (1981)
  50. Sangeeta (1981)
  51. Addala Meda (1981)
  52. Premabhishekam (1981)
  53. Prema Mandiram (1981)
  54. Bobbili Puli (1982)
  55. Golconda Abbulu (1982)
  56. Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
  57. Jayasudha (1982)
  58. Krishnarjunulu (1982)
  59. Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
  60. O Aadadi O Magadu (1982)
  61. Raga Deepam (1982)
  62. Swayamvaram (1982)
  63. Yuvaraju (1982)
  64. Prem Tapasya (1983)
  65. Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
  66. Meghasandesam (1983)
  67. M.L.A. Edukondalu (1983)
  68. Police Venkataswami (1983)
  69. Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
  70. Rudrakali (1983)
  71. Oorantha Sankranthi (1983)
  72. Yaadgaar (1984)
  73. Asha Jyoti (1984)
  74. Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)
  75. Abhimanyudu (1984)
  76. Haisiyat (1984)
  77. Jagan (1984)
  78. Justice Chakravarti (1984)
  79. Police Papanna (1984)
  80. Yuddham (1984)
  81. Zakhmi Sher (1984)
  82. Rana (1984)
  83. Sarfarosh (1985)
  84. Wafadaar (1985)
  85. Brahma Mudi (1985)
  86. Edadugula Bandham (1985)
  87. Lanchavataram (1985)
  88. Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
  89. Tirugubatu (1985)
  90. Aadi Dampatulu (1986)
  91. Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi (1986)
  92. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
  93. Ugra Narasimham (1986)
  94. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
  95. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
  96. Majnu (1987)
  97. Nene Raju Nene Mantri (1987)
  98. Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987)
  99. Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
  100. Intinti Bhagavatam (1988)
  101. Kanchana Sita (1988)
  102. Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
  103. Lankeswarudu (1989)
  104. Black Tiger (1989)
  105. Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam (1989)
  106. Two Town Rowdy (1989)
  107. Mama Alludu (1990)
  108. Abhisarika (1990)
  109. Amma Rajinama (1991)
  110. Niyanta (1991)
  111. Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
  112. Ahankaari (1992)
  113. Surigaadu (1992)
  114. Subba Rayudi Pelli (1992)
  115. Venkanna Babu (1992)
  116. Lady Inspector Renuka (1993)
  117. Santaan (1993)
  118. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
  119. Kunti Putrudu (1993)
  120. Mama Kodalu (1993)
  121. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
  122. Nannagaaru (1994)
  123. Kondapalli Rattaiah (1995)
  124. Maya Bazaar (1995)
  125. Orey Rickshaw (1995)
  126. Kalyana Praptirastu (1996)
  127. Rayudugaaru Nayudugaaru (1996)
  128. Osey Ramulamma (1997)
  129. Rowdy Durbar (1997)
  130. Greeku Veerudu (1998)
  131. Pichchodi Chetilo Raayi (1999)
  132. Adavi Chukka (2000)
  133. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
  134. Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
  135. Chinna (2001)
  136. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  137. Rifles (2002)
  138. Fools (2003)
  139. Young India (2010)
  140. Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
  141. Erra Bus (2014)
TV series

Actor

  • Swargam Narakam (1975)
  • Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
  • Sivaranjani (1978)
  • Peddillu Chinnillu (1979)
  • Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
  • Paalu Neellu (1980)
  • Addala Meda (1981)
  • Jayasudha (1982)
  • Swayamvaram (1982)
  • Yuvaraju (1982)
  • Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
  • M.L.A. Edukondalu (1983)
  • Police Venkataswami (1983)
  • Oorantaa Sankranti (1983)
  • Jagan (1984)
  • Police Papanna (1984)
  • Lanchavataram (1985)
  • Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
  • Rotation Chakravarti (1987)
  • Intinti Bhagavatam (1988)
  • Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam (1989)
  • Mama Alludu (1990)
  • Amma Rajinama (1991)
  • Surigaadu (1992)
  • Mamagaaru (1991)
  • Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
  • Venkanna Babu (1992)
  • Raguluthunna Bharatham (1992)
  • Pellam Chaatuna Mogudu (1992)
  • Parvatalu Panakalu (1992)
  • Chinnalludu (1993)
  • Mama Kodalu (1993)
  • Ladies Special (1993)
  • Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
  • Nannagaaru (1994)
  • Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam (1994)
  • O Tandri O Koduku (1994)
  • Kondapalli Rattaiah (1995)
  • Maya Bazaar (1995)
  • Orey Rickshaw (1995)
  • Subhamastu (1995)
  • Mayadari Kutumbam (1995)
  • Madhya Taragati Mahabharatam (1995)
  • Premaku Padi Sutralu (1995)
  • Rayudugaaru Nayudugaaru (1996)
  • Osey Ramulamma (1997)
  • Hitler (1997)
  • Rukmini (1997)
  • Deergha Sumangalibhava (1998)
  • Greeku Veerudu (1998)
  • Subba Rajugaari Kutumbam (1998)
  • Pichchodi Chetilo Raayi (1999)
  • Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
  • Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
  • Chinna (2001)
  • Adhipathi (2001)
  • Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  • Fools (2003)
  • Mestri (2009)
  • Young India (2010)
  • Jhummandi Naadam (2010)
  • Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda (2014)
  • Erra Bus (2014)

Writer only

Producer

Films
TV series

Choreographer

Lyricist

Assistant director

See also

References

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