C. S. Rao
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Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao better known as C. S. Rao (b: 1924 - d: 2004) is a South Indian actor, writer and director. He is son of famous film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He has directed about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages. He is best known as the director of the Magnum Opus film of Telugu cinema Lava Kusha
(1963)
and associated with films since boyhood. He started in films directed by his father like Sati Anasuya and Bhakta Dhruva as a child actor. He worked as assistant to cinematographer K. Ramnoth, art director V.A.K. Sekhar and Uday Shankar
. He assisted his father in Pakkinti Ammayi
(1953), as an actor and screenplay writer.
His directorial debut film in Tamil is Ponni
(1953) and in Telugu Sri Krishna Tulabaram (1955). He directed about 70 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Oriya languages. His popular Telugu movies include Lava Kusha
(1963), Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu (1958), Shantinivasam (1960), Abhimanam (1960), Tiger Ramudu (1962), Valmeeki (1963), Kanchu Kota (1967), Govula Gopanna (1968), Ekaveera
(1969), Jeevitha Chakram
(1971), Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham (1972), Dhanamaa? Daivamaa? (1973), Yashoda Krishna
(1975), Mahakavi Kshetrayya
(1976), etc.
He also acted in a few movies Pelli Sandadi (1959), Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982), Jebudonga (1987), Kokila (1989).
The Producer& Director [Muktha V.Srinivasan] (Muktha Films)&Malayalam Famous Director K.S.Sethu
Madhavan worked as Assistants to him
He was expired on December 8, 2004 in Chennai
.
. He fell in love with famous dancer and actress Rajasulochana
and married her, after divorcing the first wife. He had twins with her.
Lava Kusha
Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the...
(1963)
Early life
He was born in KakinadaKakinada
Kakinada is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad. It is also the headquarters of East Godavari district. It is nicknamed "Fertilizer City" , "Pensioner's Paradise" and "Second Madras"...
and associated with films since boyhood. He started in films directed by his father like Sati Anasuya and Bhakta Dhruva as a child actor. He worked as assistant to cinematographer K. Ramnoth, art director V.A.K. Sekhar and Uday Shankar
Uday Shankar
Uday Shankar , the pioneer of modern dance in India, and a world renowned Indian dancer and choreographer, was most known for adapting Western theatrical techniques to traditional Indian classical dance, imbued with elements of Indian classical, folk, and tribal dance, thus laying the roots of...
. He assisted his father in Pakkinti Ammayi
Pakkinti Ammayi
Pakkinti Ammayi or Pakka Inti Ammayi is a 1953 Telugu comedy film produced by East Indian Company and directed by Chittajalu Pullayya. It is based on a Bengali story "Pasher Bari" by Arun Chowdhury. The film featured Anjali Devi as the beautiful neighbour girl...
(1953), as an actor and screenplay writer.
His directorial debut film in Tamil is Ponni
Ponni
Ponni is a 1976 Malayalam language film scripted and directed by Thoppil Bhasi based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. Produced by M. O. Joseph under the banner of Manjilas, the film features music by G. Devarajan, cinematography by Balu Mahendra and editing by M. S. Mani. It...
(1953) and in Telugu Sri Krishna Tulabaram (1955). He directed about 70 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Oriya languages. His popular Telugu movies include Lava Kusha
Lava Kusha
Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the...
(1963), Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu (1958), Shantinivasam (1960), Abhimanam (1960), Tiger Ramudu (1962), Valmeeki (1963), Kanchu Kota (1967), Govula Gopanna (1968), Ekaveera
Ekaveera
Ekaveera is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1925–29 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since been translated into various Indian languages. In 1969, a film version was...
(1969), Jeevitha Chakram
Jeevitha Chakram
Jeevitha Chakram is a 1971 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Music for this film is provided by Bollywood famous Shankar Jaikishan with super-hit soundtrack. The singers are Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bombay Sharada....
(1971), Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham (1972), Dhanamaa? Daivamaa? (1973), Yashoda Krishna
Yashoda Krishna
Yashoda Krishna is a 1975 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Baby Sridevi acted as Bala Krishna and Ramakrisha as Lord Krishna, Jamuna as Yashoda and S. V. Ranga Rao as Kamsa.-The plot:...
(1975), Mahakavi Kshetrayya
Mahakavi Kshetrayya
Mahakavi Kshetrayya is a 1976 Telugu film based on the life of Kshetrayya. It is produced by Anjali Pictures and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film has excellent songs voiced by V. Ramakrishna and music score proved by P. Adinarayana Rao.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao ......
(1976), etc.
He also acted in a few movies Pelli Sandadi (1959), Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982), Jebudonga (1987), Kokila (1989).
The Producer& Director [Muktha V.Srinivasan] (Muktha Films)&Malayalam Famous Director K.S.Sethu
Madhavan worked as Assistants to him
He was expired on December 8, 2004 in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
.
Personal life
He married the daughter of Kannamba and Kadaru NagabhushanamKadaru Nagabhushanam
Kadaru Nagabhushanam or K. B. Nagabhushanam was a Telugu and Tamil film director and producer in the 1940s to 1960s. He was the husband of Pasupuleti Kannamba. They established Rajarajeshwari Films and produced many mythological films starring Kannamba in the lead role including Harischandra...
. He fell in love with famous dancer and actress Rajasulochana
Rajasulochana
Pilliarchetty Bhakthavatsalam Naidu Rajeevalochana, better known as Rajasulochana is an South Indian classical dancer and film actress. She has acted in hundreds of films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films.-Brief lifesketch:...
and married her, after divorcing the first wife. He had twins with her.
Filmography
This is a partial list of his films:- Anasuya (1936) (as child actor)
- Dhruva (1936) (as child actor)
- Pakka Inti Ammayi (Telugu, 1953) (actor and screen adaptation)
- PonniPonniPonni is a 1976 Malayalam language film scripted and directed by Thoppil Bhasi based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. Produced by M. O. Joseph under the banner of Manjilas, the film features music by G. Devarajan, cinematography by Balu Mahendra and editing by M. S. Mani. It...
(1953) (director) - Pona Machan Thirumbi Vandhan (1954) (director)
- Shri Krishna Tulabharam (Telugu, 1955) (director)
- Anna Thamudu (1958) (director)
- Manchi Manasuku Manchi RojuluManchi Manasuku Manchi RojuluManchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu is a 1958 Telugu Drama and Musical film directed by C. S. Rao.The songs in the film particularly Dharaniki Giri Bharama Giriki Taruvu Bharama by Raavu Balasaraswathi are memorable. Music score is provided by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama...
(1958) (director) - Shri Krishna Maya (1958) (director)
- Pelli Sandadi (1959) (actor)
- Naradhar Kalyanam (1959) (director)
- Shabash Ramu (1959) (director)
- Sabhash Ramudu (1959) (director)
- Abhimanam (1960) (director)
- Shantinivasam (1960) (director)
- Pellikani Pillalu (1961) (director)
- Tiger Ramudu (1962) (director)
- Santhi Nivas (1962) (director)
- Lava Kusa (Telugu, 1963) (director)
- ValmikiValmikiValmiki is celebrated as the poet harbinger in Sanskrit literature. He is the author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text of the epic itself. He is revered as the Adi Kavi, which means First Poet, for he discovered the first śloka i.e...
(Telugu, 1963) (director) - Lava Kusa (Tamil, 1963) (director)
- ValmikiValmikiValmiki is celebrated as the poet harbinger in Sanskrit literature. He is the author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text of the epic itself. He is revered as the Adi Kavi, which means First Poet, for he discovered the first śloka i.e...
(Kannada, 1963) (director) - Keelu BommaluKeelu BommaluKeelu Bommalu is a 1965 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao and produced by Gangaram of Hyderabad Films.-The plot:Drama of a student of religion who comes to realise he is selfish and learns to help others.-Cast:...
(Telugu, 1965) (director) - Prachanda Bhairavi (1965) (director)
- Pratignapalana (1965) (director)
- Kanchukota (1967) (director)
- Pallava Sevengal (1967) (director)
- Bangaru GaajuluBangaru GaajuluBangaru Gaajulu is 1968 Telugu Drama film written by Rajashri and directed by C. S. Rao. The Nandi Award winning film revolves around the family bond between a Brother and Sister.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao - Ramu * Bharati Devi...
(1968) (director) - Govula Gopanna (1968) (director)
- Gramadevathulu (1968) (director)
- Mana Samsaram (1968) (director)
- Niluvu Dopidi (1968) (director)
- Nindu Samsaram (1968) (director)
- EkaveeraEkaveeraEkaveera is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1925–29 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since been translated into various Indian languages. In 1969, a film version was...
(Telugu, 1969) (director) - Mamaku Tagga Kodalu (1969) (director)
- Pettandarulu (1970) (director)
- Desamante Manushuloi (1970) (director)
- Malli Pelli (1970) (director)
- Marina Manishi (1970) (director)
- Rendu Kutumbala Katha (1970) (director)
- Bhagyavanthudu (1971) (director)
- Jeevitha ChakramJeevitha ChakramJeevitha Chakram is a 1971 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Music for this film is provided by Bollywood famous Shankar Jaikishan with super-hit soundtrack. The singers are Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bombay Sharada....
(Telugu, 1971) (director) - Rangeli Raja (1971) (director)
- Shri Krishnanjaneya YuddhamShri Krishnanjaneya YuddhamShri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao. The movie was released in the year 1972. The movie mainly revolves around Lord Anjaneya waiting for Lord Sri Rama's darshan in Dwaparayuga....
(1972) (director) - Deshoddharakulu (1973) (director)
- Dhanama? Daivama? (1973) (director)
- Adambaralu Anubhandalu (1974) (director)
- Anaganaga Oka Thandri (1974) (director)
- Bandhalu Anubhandhalu (1974) (director)
- Devudulanti Manishi (1975) (director)
- Swandam Kariyum Zindabad (1975) (director)
- Yashoda KrishnaYashoda KrishnaYashoda Krishna is a 1975 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Baby Sridevi acted as Bala Krishna and Ramakrisha as Lord Krishna, Jamuna as Yashoda and S. V. Ranga Rao as Kamsa.-The plot:...
(Telugu, 1975) (director) - Mahakavi KshetrayyaMahakavi KshetrayyaMahakavi Kshetrayya is a 1976 Telugu film based on the life of Kshetrayya. It is produced by Anjali Pictures and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film has excellent songs voiced by V. Ramakrishna and music score proved by P. Adinarayana Rao.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao ......
(Telugu, 1976) (director) - Manchiki Maro Peru (1976) (director)
- Punardatta (1976) (director)
- Shri Renukadevi Mahatme (1977) (director)
- Allari Pillalu (1978) (director)
- Parasuraman (1978) (director)
- Intlo Ramayya Veedilo KrishnayyaIntlo Ramayya Veedilo KrishnayyaIntlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya is a 1982 Tollywood film, starring Chiranjeevi, Madhavi, and Gollapudi Maruthi Rao. Kodi Rama Krishna directed this film...
(Telugu, 1982) (actor) - Radhamma Mogudu (1982) (director)
- Bhayankara Bhasmasura (1983) (director)
- Maro Maya Bazaar (1983) (director)
- Raja Harishchandra (1984) (director)
- Satya Harishchandra (Telugu, 1984) (director)
- Grihalakshmi (1985) (director)
- Jebu Donga (1987) (actor)
- Yogi VemanaYogi VemanaYogi Vemana is a 1947 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. The story is based on the life of saint poet Vemana. Chittor V. Nagaiah played the role of Vemana and also composed music and sang many poems and songs in this film exposing his multifaceted talents.-Cast:* Chittor V. Nagaiah ......
(Telugu, 1988) (director) - KokilaKokilaKokila may refer to :* Kokila - is a 1977 Kannada language film starring Kamal Haasan.* Kokilamma - is a 1983 Telugu film directed by K...
(1989) (actor)