2.23.2008

DASARI NARAYANA RAO

Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao(was born on May 4, 1947 in Palakol located in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh) is a politician, film direcor, and film producer. Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions . He was soon recognised as a potential stage artiste, scriptwriter and director. Dr .Dasari Narayana Rao had Directed about 150 films. He produced 53 films . He worked above 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist . He also acted in Telugu , Tamil, and Kannada langunages . He won Andhra Pradesh State Best actor award for his acting.
He introduced many newcomers and made them stars . At one point of time, there existed about 18,000 fans associations for him, reflecting his popularity among people of Andhra Pradesh.
His Thatha Manavadu, Swargam Narakam, Megha Sandesam, and Mamagaru bought him awards . He mainly took films on Anti Dowry issue and lady oriented , message oried films . His Bobilli Puli and Sardar Paparayudu films played an important role in NTR’s political entry .
His acting Managaru, Soorigadu, and Osey Ramulamma are some of the examples for his acting talent . They won critics praises and many awards .
Politics
During Rajiv Gandhi period, Dasari took active election campaigning for the Congress party. After the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, he felt being distanced in the party circles. In the late 90s, he planned to float his own political party Telugu Talli, which had a huge following from his dominant Kapu community in the coastal belt. However, the later developments took a strange positive course for him and Dasari was elected to Rajya Sabha thanks to the Congress party . He became the Union Minister for Coal and Mines. Said to be a confidant of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Dasari has been seriously working for the nation after the Congress came to power .

Awards
* Received Nandi Award in 1974 for the Film Thatha Manavadu.
* Received Golden Nandi award for the best Film Swargam Narakam ( remade in Hindi as Swarg Narak)
* Best director Nandi award for Meghasandesam in 1983.
* Best actor Nandi award for Mamagaru in 1992.
* Doctorate "Kalaprapoorna" from Andhra University for his contribution to Telugu Culture and Telugu Cinema in 1986.
* Received several awards from social organizations of repute, such as Vamsee Berkely, Kalasagar, Shiromani Institute to name a few; won, Filmfare Award six times, Madras Film Fans Award five times, Cine Herald continuously for ten years.
* He won Jyothi Chitra Super Director three times.
* Ancient Andhra Patrika Best Director Award six times.
* Apart from this his films won many awards .

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Director, Writer, Actor, Producer
Director:
1. Fools (2003/I)
2. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
3. Rifles (2002)
4. Chinna (2001)
5. Adavi Chukka (2000)
6. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
7. Samakka Saarakka (2000)
8. Greeku Veerudu (1998)
9. Osey Ramulamma (1997)
10. Kondapalli Rathaiah (1995)
11. Maya Bazaar (1995)
12. Ore Rickshaw (1995)
13. Vishwamitra (1995) (TV)
14. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
15. Nannagaru (1994)
16. Santaan (1993)
17. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
18. Kunti Puthrudu (1993)
19. Mama Kodalu (1993)
20. Ahankari (1992)
21. Soori Gadu (1992)
22. Subbarayudu Pelli (1992)
23. Venkanna Babu (1992)
24. Amma Rajinama (1991)
25. Niyantha (1991)
26. Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
27. Mama Alludu (1990)
28. Lankeshwarudu (1989)
29. Black Tiger (1989)
30. Maut Ki Ladai (1989)
31. Naa Mogudu Nanke Sontham (1989)
32. Two Town Rowdy (1989)
33. Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
34. Intinti Bhagavatham (1988)
35. Kanchana Seeta (1988)
36. Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
37. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
38. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
39. Majnu (1987)
40. Nene Raju Nene Manthri (1987)
41. Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)
42. Aadi Dampathulu (1986)
43. Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986)
44. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
45. Ugranarasimham (1986)
46. Wafadaar (1985)
47. Sarfarosh (1985) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
48. Brahma Mudi (1985)
49. Edadugula Bandham (1985)
50. Lanchavatharam (1985)
51. Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
52. Thirugubatu (1985)
53. Yaadgaar (1984) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
54. Asha Jyoti (1984)
55. Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)
56. Abhimanyudu (1984)
57. Haisiyat (1984)
58. Jagan (1984)
59. Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
60. Police Papanna (1984)
61. Yuddham (1984)
62. Zakhmi Sher (1984)
63. Prem Tapasya (1983) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
64. Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
65. Meghasandesam (1983)
66. MLA Yedukondalu (1983)
67. Police Venkataswamy (1983)
68. Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
69. Rudrakali (1983)
70. Urantha Sankranthi (1983)
71. Bobbili Puli (1982)
72. Golkonda Abbulu (1982)
73. Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
74. Krishnarajunulu (1982)
75. Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
76. O Adadi O Magadu (1982)
77. Raga Deepam (1982)
78. Sivamettina Satyam (1982)
79. Swayamvaram (1982)
80. Yuvaraju (1982)
81. Pyaasa Sawan (1981)
82. Addala Meda (1981)
83. Premaabhishekam (1981)
84. Prema Mandiram (1981)
85. Prema Simhasanam (1981)
86. Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
87. Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
88. Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
89. Buchi Babu (1980)
90. Circus Ramudu (1980)
91. Deeparadhana (1980)
92. Edantastulameda (1980)
93. Ketugadu (1980)
94. Natchatiram (1980)
95. Paalu Neelu (1980)
96. Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
97. Seeta Ramulu (1980)
98. Sreevari Muchatlu (1980)
99. Swapna (1980/I)
100. Swapna (1980/II)
101. Vishwa Roopam (1980)
102. Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
103. Gorintaku (1979)
104. Kalyani (1979)
105. Korikale Gurralaite (1979)
106. Needa (1979)
107. Peddillu Chinnillu (1979)
108. Ramude Ravanudaithe (1979)
109. Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
110. Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978)
111. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
112. Sivaranjani (1978)
113. Swarg Narak (1978) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
114. Bangarakka (1977)
115. Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977)
116. Idekaddi Nyayam (1977)
117. Jeevithame Oka Natakam (1977)
118. Kanya Kumari (1977)
119. Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
120. Muddabanthi Puvvu (1976)
121. O Manishi Thirigi Chudu (1976)
122. Padavoyi Bharatheeyuda (1976)
123. Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
124. Yavanam Katesindi (1976)
125. Swargam Narakam (1975)
126. Balipeetam (1975)
127. Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
128. Devude Digivaste (1975)
129. Banthrotu Bharya (1974)
130. Evariki Vare Yamuna Theere (1974)
131. Radhamma Pelli (1974)
132. Tirapathi (1974)
133. Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
134. Tata Manavadu (1972)

Writer:
1. Fools (2003/I) (screenplay) (story)
2. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) (screenplay) (story)
3. Chinna (2001) (dialogue) (story)
4. Adavi Chukka (2000) (story)
5. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000) (story)
6. Greeku Veerudu (1998) (writer)
7. Osey Ramulamma (1997) (story)
8. Ore Rickshaw (1995) (writer)
9. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994) (writer)
10. Santaan (1993) (screenplay) (story)
11. Mama Kodalu (1993) (writer)
12. Ahankari (1992) (writer)
13. Soori Gadu (1992) (story)
14. Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990) (screenplay) (as Dr. Dasari Narayanarao)
15. Lankeshwarudu (1989) (writer)
16. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987) (writer)
17. Majnu (1987) (writer)
18. Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987) (writer)
19. Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986) (writer)
20. Tandra Paparayudu (1986) (writer)
21. Wafadaar (1985) (screenplay) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
22. Sarfarosh (1985) (screenplay) (as Dasari Narayana Rao) (story) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
23. Asha Jyoti (1984) (screenplay) (story)
24. Justice Chakravarthy (1984) (writer)
25. Prem Tapasya (1983) (screenplay) (as Dasari Narayana Rao) (story) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
26. Meghasandesam (1983) (dialogue and story) (screenplay)
27. Bangaru Koduku (1982) (writer)
28. Bobbili Puli (1982) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
29. Krishnarajunulu (1982) (writer)
30. Swayamvaram (1982) (dialogue) (story)
31. Premaabhishekam (1981) (dialogue and story) (screenplay)
32. Circus Ramudu (1980) (writer)
33. Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980) (dialogue and story) (screenplay)
34. Sreevari Muchatlu (1980) (writer)
35. Vishwa Roopam (1980) (writer)
36. Kalyani (1979) (writer)
37. Korikale Gurralaite (1979) (screenplay)
38. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978) (writer)
39. Sivaranjani (1978) (dialogue and story) (screenplay)
40. Swarg Narak (1978) (screenplay) (as Dasari Narayana Rao) (story) (as Dasari Narayana Rao)
41. Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977) (writer)
42. Manushulanta Okkate (1976) (screenplay and dialogue)
43. Samsaram Sagaram (1973) (writer)
44. Tata Manavadu (1972) (writer)

Actor:
1. Fools (2003/I) .... Adabala Ranga Rao
2. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) .... Ramachandra Naidu
3. Chinna (2001)
4. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
5. Hitler (1997)
6. Osey Ramulamma (1997) .... Komaranna
7. Subhamasthu (1995)
8. Madya Taragati Mahabharatham (1995)
9. Maya Bazaar (1995)
10. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
11. Ladies Special (1993) .... Super Market Owner
12. Mama Kodalu (1993)
13. Soori Gadu (1992) .... Soori
14. Mamagaru (1991) .... Satheyya
15. Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
16. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
17. MLA Yedukondalu (1983) .... Yedukondalu
18. Police Venkataswamy (1983)
19. Swayamvaram (1982)
20. Swargam Narakam (1975)

Producer:

1. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) (producer)

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