Dasari Narayana Rao
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Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao B.A.
(born 4 May 1947, Palakol
, West Godavari
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
) is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.
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, screenwriter
and director
. During his career he also acted in Telugu
, Tamil
, and Kannada languages. He won Andhra Pradesh
State Best actor award for his acting.
His Telugu movies, Thatha Manavadu, Swargam Narakam, Megha Sandesam, and Mamagaru brought him awards. He mainly took films on Anti Dowry issue and lady oriented, message oriented films. His Bobbili Puli
and Sardar Paparayudu films played an important role in NTR
’s political entry.
His acting Maama garu, Soorigadu, and Osey Ramulamma
are some of the examples for his acting talent. They won critics praises and many awards. His other memorable films include Chillara Kottu Chittemma and Premabhishekam
.
Muralimohan and Jayasudha were regulars in his movies. He introduced many artists and directors into Tollywood
notable among them being Mohan Babu
, R. Narayana Murthy, Raviraja Pinisetty, Mutyala Subbaiah etc. His 149th film Mesthri is scheduled to be released on 6 March 2009. Dasari Narayana Rao completed directing 149 films and planning to direct his 150th film with Yuva Ratna BalaKrishna named as "ParamVeeraChakra".
There are lot of acclaimed movies to his credit, like Bobbili Puli
Osey Ramulamma
etc.But from past few years his films have turned out to be disasters at the box office Osey ramulamma was his last hit in 1996. His movies were declared as outdated and doesn't have the elements that suits the present generation. Recently he was criticized by the Telugu industry for lobbying in the nandi awards 2009 for bagging the best actor award for the year 2009.He recently made controversial statements on
the younger generation of tollywood describing them as club dancers rather than good actors, for which he was severely criticized by one of the young actors.
's newspaper Eenadu
and gave tough competition and pushed eenadu to 2nd position at one point of time. He created a sensation by interviewing PWG founder Kondapalli Seetharamaiah
.
period, Dasari took active election campaigning for the Indian National Congress
. After the assassination of Rajiv gandhi, he felt he was being distanced in the party circles. In the late 1990s, he planned to start his own political party Telugu Talli
.
Later, Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha
He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal. 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.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
(born 4 May 1947, Palakol
Palakol
Palakol is a Financial town in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.Palakol is oldest Municipalities in A.P. Constituted on 1-4-1920. It is an important trading town in West Godavari district for the surrounding villages Doddipatla, Achanta, Achanta Vemavaram etc, and is in proximity with other...
, West Godavari
West Godavari
West Godavari District is one of the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh, India. Eluru, is the district headquarter...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
) is a politician, film director, and film producer. Narayana Rao directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.
Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
competitions. He was soon recognised as a potential stage artiste, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. During his career he also acted in Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, and Kannada languages. He won Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
State Best actor award for his acting.
His Telugu movies, Thatha Manavadu, Swargam Narakam, Megha Sandesam, and Mamagaru brought him awards. He mainly took films on Anti Dowry issue and lady oriented, message oriented films. His Bobbili Puli
Bobbili Puli
Bobbili Puli is a 1982 Telugu film starring N.T. Rama Rao, Sridevi in lead roles. Kongara Jaggaiah, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Rao Gopal Rao played supporting roles....
and Sardar Paparayudu films played an important role in NTR
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
’s political entry.
His acting Maama garu, Soorigadu, and Osey Ramulamma
Osey Ramulamma
Osey Ramulamma is a 1997 Telugu film based on a women rebellion in Telangana region. It is directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It has Vijayashanti, Dasari Narayana Rao in the lead cast.-Plot:...
are some of the examples for his acting talent. They won critics praises and many awards. His other memorable films include Chillara Kottu Chittemma and Premabhishekam
Premabhishekam
Premabhishekam may refer to:* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Venu Madhav...
.
Muralimohan and Jayasudha were regulars in his movies. He introduced many artists and directors into Tollywood
Cinema of West Bengal
The cinema of West Bengal refers to the Tollygunge-based Bengali film industry in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The origins of the nickname Tollywood, a portmanteau of the words Tollygunge and Hollywood, dates back to 1932...
notable among them being Mohan Babu
Mohan babu
Mohan Babu is an actor & producer in Telugu Cinema. He is a former Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha and Educationist from Andhra Pradesh...
, R. Narayana Murthy, Raviraja Pinisetty, Mutyala Subbaiah etc. His 149th film Mesthri is scheduled to be released on 6 March 2009. Dasari Narayana Rao completed directing 149 films and planning to direct his 150th film with Yuva Ratna BalaKrishna named as "ParamVeeraChakra".
There are lot of acclaimed movies to his credit, like Bobbili Puli
Bobbili Puli
Bobbili Puli is a 1982 Telugu film starring N.T. Rama Rao, Sridevi in lead roles. Kongara Jaggaiah, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Rao Gopal Rao played supporting roles....
Osey Ramulamma
Osey Ramulamma
Osey Ramulamma is a 1997 Telugu film based on a women rebellion in Telangana region. It is directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It has Vijayashanti, Dasari Narayana Rao in the lead cast.-Plot:...
etc.But from past few years his films have turned out to be disasters at the box office Osey ramulamma was his last hit in 1996. His movies were declared as outdated and doesn't have the elements that suits the present generation. Recently he was criticized by the Telugu industry for lobbying in the nandi awards 2009 for bagging the best actor award for the year 2009.He recently made controversial statements on
the younger generation of tollywood describing them as club dancers rather than good actors, for which he was severely criticized by one of the young actors.
Journalist
He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of Ramoji RaoRamoji Rao
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, better known as Ramoji Rao , is an Indian businessman and media entrepreneur. He is head of the Ramoji Group which owns, among other things, the world's largest film production facility, Ramoji Film City....
's newspaper Eenadu
Eenadu
Eenadu , headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is the largest circulated Telugu news daily in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the world. According to NRS 2011 it has a readership of 17,00,000 and is the third most circulated regional language daily and 10th most circulated daily in India...
and gave tough competition and pushed eenadu to 2nd position at one point of time. He created a sensation by interviewing PWG founder Kondapalli Seetharamaiah
Kondapalli Seetharamaiah
-Early life:Kondapalli Seetharamaiah was born into a rich family in lingavaram village, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Brought up in Jonnapadu village, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh.-Political career:...
.
Politics
During Rajiv GandhiRajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Ratna Gandhi was the sixth Prime Minister of India . He took office after his mother's assassination on 31 October 1984; he himself was assassinated on 21 May 1991. He became the youngest Prime Minister of India when he took office at the age of 40.Rajiv Gandhi was the elder son of Indira...
period, Dasari took active election campaigning for the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
. After the assassination of Rajiv gandhi, he felt he was being distanced in the party circles. In the late 1990s, he planned to start his own political party Telugu Talli
Telugu Talli
Telugu talli, which literally means mother Telugu is portrayed as symbol of the Telugu people....
.
Later, Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal. Said to be a confidante of Congress President
Congress President
The President of the All India Congress Committee, and therefore of the Indian National Congress Party as a whole, is known as the Congress President.-History:...
Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi is an Italian-born Indian politician and the President of the Indian National Congress, one of the major political parties of India. She is the widow of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi...
, Dasari once again became active in politics after Congress Party came back to power in 2004.
Filmography
- Tata ManavaduTata ManavaduTata Manavadu or Thatha Manavadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao . This is the first film as a hero to comedian Raja Babu paired with Guinness record holding director and actress Vijaya Nirmala. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film...
(1972) (Director debut) - Samsaram SagaramSamsaram SagaramSamsaram Sagaram is a 1973 Telugu Drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.-Cast:* M. Prabhakar Reddy * G. Varalakshmi * Kaikala Satyanarayana * Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* S. V. Ranga Rao-Soundtrack:...
(1973) - Banthrotu Bharya (1974)
- Evariki Vare Yamuna Theere (1974)
- Radhamma Pelli (1974)
- Tirapathi (1974)
- Swargam NarakamSwargam NarakamSwargam Narakam is a 1975 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is a Silver Jubilee film casting all new actors. It is debut film for Mohan Babu and Annapoorna. It is remade as Swarg Narak in Hindi produced by B.Nagi Reddy.-Cast:...
(1975) - BalipeetamBalipeetamBalipeetam is a 1975 Telugu Drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is based on the popular socialist novel written by Muppala Ranganayakamma entitled Balipeetam.-Plot:...
(1975) - Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
- Devude Digivaste (1975)
- Manushulanta OkkateManushulanta Okkate-Boxoffice:The film ran for more than 100 days in many centers. It even celebrated Silver Jubilee.-External Links:* *...
(1976) - Muddabanthi Puvvu (1976)
- O Manishi Thirigi Chudu (1976)
- Padavoyi Bharatheeyuda (1976)
- Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
- Yavanam Katesindi (1976)
- Bangarakka (1977)
- Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977)
- Idekaddi Nyayam (1977)
- Jeevithame Oka Natakam (1977)
- Kanya Kumari (1978)
- Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978)
- Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
- SivaranjaniSivaranjani (film)Sivaranjani is 1978 Telugu Drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film is about a village girl Sivaranjani who goes on to become a famous film actress, played by Jaya Sudha. Later it was remade in Tamil as Natchathiram with Sripriya in the leading role in 1980.It is a Musical...
(1978) - Swarg NarakSwarg NarakSwarg Narak is a 1978 Hindi movie produced by B.Nagi Reddy and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. This family and comedy drama stars Sanjeev Kumar, Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Shabana Azmi...
(1978) (Story, Screenplay and Director) - GorintakuGorintaku (1979 film)Gorintaku is a 1979 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is family sentimental film starring Shobhan Babu and Sujatha. The title song Gorinta Poochindi Komma Lekunda written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri casting Savitri is remembered even today....
(1979) - Kalyani (1979)
- Korikale Gurralaite (1979)
- Needa (1979)
- Peddillu Chinnillu (1979) (actor and director)
- Ramude Ravanudaithe (1979)
- Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
- Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)
- Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
- Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
- Buchi Babu (1980)
- Circus Ramudu (1980)
- Deeparadhana (1980)
- Edantastula Meda (1980)
- Ketugadu (1980)
- Natchatiram (1980)
- Paalu Neelu (1980)
- Sardar Paparayudu (1980)
- Seeta Ramulu (1980)
- Sreevari Muchatlu (1980)
- SwapnaSwapna (film)Swapna is a 1981 Telugu/Kannada film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is produced by Jagadish Prasad. Swapna as heroine debuted in this film. Music is provided by Chellapilla Satyam. Some of the songs are very well particularly Ide Naa Moditi Premalekha and Ankitam Neeke Amkitam.-External...
(1980) (Director) - Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
- Pyaasa SawanPyaasa SawanPyaasa Sawan is 1981 Hindi language movie directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Vinod Mehra, Moushmi Chatterji, Madan Puri, Aruna Irani, Deven Verma, Ashalata.-Cast:* Jeetendra - Chandrakant/Ravi* Reena Roy - Manorama...
(1981) (Director) - Addala Meda (1981)
- PremabhishekamPremabhishekamPremabhishekam may refer to:* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Venu Madhav...
(1981) - Prema Mandiram (1981)
- Prema Simhasanam (1981)
- Bobbili PuliBobbili PuliBobbili Puli is a 1982 Telugu film starring N.T. Rama Rao, Sridevi in lead roles. Kongara Jaggaiah, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Rao Gopal Rao played supporting roles....
(1982) (Story, Dialogues, Screenplay and Director) - Golkonda Abbulu (1982)
- Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
- Jayasudha (1982)
- Krishnarajunulu (1982)
- Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
- O Adadi O Magadu (1982)
- Raga Deepam (1982)
- Sivamettina Satyam (1982)
- SwayamvaramSwayamvaramSwayamvaram is a 1972 Malayalam feature film co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan starring Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. Notable smaller roles are filled by Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Adoor Bhavani, Bharath Gopi, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The film was produced by the Chitralekha...
(1982) - YuvarajuYuvarajuYuvaraju is a 2000 Tollywood film directed and produced by YVS Chowdary. This film gave Mahesh Babu the tag "Prince", as Yuvaraju means prince. This movie is based on bollywood movie " Jab Pyar Kisise hota Hai"...
(1982) - Prem Tapasya (1983)
- Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
- MeghasandesamMeghasandesamMeghasandesam is an Indian Telugu-language movie directed by Dasari Narayana Rao....
(1983) - MLA Yedukondalu (1983)
- Police Venkataswamy (1983)
- Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
- Rudrakali (1983)
- Urantha Sankranthi (1983)
- Yaadgaar (1984)
- Asha Jyoti (1984)
- Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram AvtarAaj Ka M.L.A. Ram AvtarAaj Ka Ram Avtar MLA is a 1984 film starring starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role. It was a remake of MLA Yedukondalu directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in Telugu. The film fetched gross of 2 crores at the box office in 1984.-Synopsis:...
(1984) - Abhimanyudu (1984)
- Haisiyat (1984)
- Jagan (1984)
- Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
- Police Papanna (1984)
- Yuddham (1984)
- Zakhmi Sher (1984)
- WafadaarWafadaar-Synopsis:Wafadaar is a Bollywood action flick wherein Daya Sagar plots to obtain the wealth of Rajgiri . Sager asks his servant Ranga to woo Rajgiri's daughter Seeta and marry her. Ranga is unaware that Daya's motive is to kill Seeta to possess her father's fortune...
(1985) (Director) - Brahma Mudi (1985)
- Edadugula Bandham (1985)
- Lanchavatharam (1985)
- Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
- Thirugubatu (1985)
- Aadi Dampathulu (1986)
- Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986)
- Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
- Ugranarasimham (1986)
- Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
- Brahma Nayudu (1987)
- Majnu (1987)
- Nene Raju Nene Manthri (1987)
- HitlerHitler (1997 film)Hitler is a 1997 Tollywood film. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Rajendra Prasad, Rambha, Prakash Raj, & Dasari Narayana Rao. This film was directed by Muthyala Subbayya...
(1997) (Actor) - Vishwanatha NayakuduVishwanatha NayakuduVishwanatha Nayakudu is a Telugu Historical film of 1987 directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Superstar Krishna portrayed the role of Viswanatha Nayak, while Sivaji Ganesan played his father role as Nagama Nayak.-The Plot:...
(1987) - Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
- Intinti Bhagavatham (1988)
- Kanchana Seeta (1988)
- Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
- LankeshwaruduLankeshwaruduLankeshwarudu is a 1989 Tollywood film starring Chiranjeevi, Radha, Revathi, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Mohan Babu, and Raghuvaran. This film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.-Plot:...
(1989) (Writer and Director) - Black Tiger (1989)
- Maut Ki Ladai (1989)
- Naa Mogudu Nanke Sontham (1989)
- Two Town Rowdy (1989)
- Mama Alludu (1990)
- Amma RajinamaAmma RajinamaAmma Rajinama or Amma Rajeenama is 1991 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The Mother character is portrayed by Urvasi Sharada.It is a Musical film with filmscore composed by Chakravarthi...
(1991) (actor and director) - Niyantha (1991)
- Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
- Ahankari (1992)
- SuriGadu (1992)
- Subbarayudu Pelli (1992)
- Mamagaru (1991)
- Venkanna Babu (1992)
- Santaan (1993)
- Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
- Kunti Puthrudu (1993)
- Mama Kodalu (1993)
- Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
- Nannagaru (1994)
- Kondapalli Rathaiah (1995)
- Maya Bazaar (1995)
- Ore Rickshaw (1995)
- Vishwamitra (1995)
- Kalyana Prapthirasthu (1996)
- Osey RamulammaOsey RamulammaOsey Ramulamma is a 1997 Telugu film based on a women rebellion in Telangana region. It is directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It has Vijayashanti, Dasari Narayana Rao in the lead cast.-Plot:...
(1997) - Greeku Veerudu (1998)
- Adavi Chukka (2000)
- Kante Koothurne KanuKante Koothurne KanuKante Koothurne Kanu is a 2000 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao.-Cast:* Dasari Narayana Rao * Jayasudha ... Satya * Ramya Krishna * A.V.S. Subramanyam * Ali * Brahmanandam ... Sofa set seller...
(2000) (story, dialogues, lyrics, screenplay and direction) - Samakka Saarakka (2000)
- Chinna (2001)
- Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) (Producer and Director)
- Rifles (2002)
- Fools (2003)
- Maisamma IPSMaisamma IPSMaisamma IPS is a Telugu film starring Mumaith Khan and Sayaji Shinde in lead roles. This film is about hard police-woman, who is defender for people, for which law is not justice. The film's story is written by Guinness Book Record-holding director Dasari Narayana Rao. The film is directed by...
(2007) (Story Writer) - Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu (2007)
- Mestri 2009
- Young IndiaYoung IndiaYoung India was a weekly journal published in English by Mahatma Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many. He used the Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts regarding independence....
2010 - Paramaveera Chakra 2011
Awards
- Nandi Award for Best ActorNandi Award for Best ActorNandi Award for Best actor started in 1965.The Nandi Award for Best Actor winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...
- Mesthri - Filmfare AwardsFilmfare AwardsThe Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India. The awards were...
Receiving for Telugu Ceremony - 6 times. - Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) for the films are PremabhishekamPremabhishekamPremabhishekam may refer to:* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Premabhishekam , a Telugu film starring Venu Madhav...
, GorintakuGorintakuGorintaku is a Telugu film released on 4 July 2008 and was directed by V.R. Prathap. Dr. Rajasekhar and Meera Jasmine played the lead roles. The film was a remake of succeful Kannada Movie Anna Tangi-Plot:...
,Orey Rickshaw,Osey Ramulamma - Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - Mamagaru
- Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - MegasandesamMegasandesamMegasandesam is a 2001 Malayalam film by Rajasenan starring Suresh Gopi and Samyuktha Varma.-Plot:While returning to Ooty, Balagopal learns that one of his students, Rosy Samuel, died in a car accident, and that she had a crush on him...
- FilmfareFilmfareFilmfare is an English-language tabloid-sized magazine about Indian cinema. Published by The Times Group, India's largest media services conglomerate, in Mumbai , it highlights the doings of the Bollywood film scene...
Life tife time Achieve Award also taken. - Received Nandi Award in 1974 for the Film Thatha Manavadu.
- Received Golden Nandi award for the best Film Swargam NarakamSwargam NarakamSwargam Narakam is a 1975 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is a Silver Jubilee film casting all new actors. It is debut film for Mohan Babu and Annapoorna. It is remade as Swarg Narak in Hindi produced by B.Nagi Reddy.-Cast:...
(remade in Hindi as Swarg NarakSwarg NarakSwarg Narak is a 1978 Hindi movie produced by B.Nagi Reddy and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. This family and comedy drama stars Sanjeev Kumar, Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Shabana Azmi...
). - Best director Nandi award for MeghasandesamMeghasandesamMeghasandesam is an Indian Telugu-language movie directed by Dasari Narayana Rao....
in 1983. - Best actor Nandi award for Mamagaru in 1991.
- Doctorate "Kalaprapoorna" from Andhra UniversityAndhra UniversityAndhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
for his contribution to Telugu Culture and Telugu CinemaTelugu cinemaThe Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
in 1986. - Received several awards from social organizations of repute, such as Vamsee Berkeley, Kalasagar, Shiromani Institute to name a few; 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.
- NTR national award for the year 2007.
- Shoban Babu first memorial award 2009.