Kadri Venkata Reddy
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Kadiri Venkata Reddy or K. V. Reddy B.Sc. (1 July 1912 – 15 September 1972) was a Director, Writer, Producer and Production Manager of Telugu
films in Andhra Pradesh
, India
.
before starting his career in film industry as a cashier for Vauhini Studios
starting with the movie Grihalakhsmi in 1938.
K.V. Reddy directed movies like Bhakta Potana and Yogi Vemana with Chittor V. Nagaiah
as lead actor. His movie Patala Bhairavi
starring S V Ranga Rao and N T Rama Rao released on March 15, 1951 became big hit and completed 100 days in 28 centers. Maya Bazaar, the magnum opus of K.V. Reddy is noted for the excellent screenplay adaptation. It was never noticed by the audience that entire Pandava clan is absent in the film which in itself is amazing control of Reddy over the script. Maya Bazaar is a big hit in Andhra Pradesh
and is still remembered for its excellent work. K.V. Reddy's another film Donga Ramudu
(1955) starring ANR
and Savitri is another film which shows the mettle of the director. This film is included in Film and Television Institute of India
(FTII), Poona's Curriculum for the craft of movie making at its best.
and had two children (Archana Reddy and Arvind Reddy) who are currently in the United States. His third and forth sons, Konda Reddy and Ramu Reddy are in India.
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...
films in 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...
.
Brief life sketch
K.V. Reddy was born on July 1, 1912 in Tadipatri town of Anantapur district. He studied B.Sc. Physics in Madras Presidency collegePresidency College, Chennai
Presidency College is an arts, law and science college in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. Established as the Madras Preparatory School on October 15, 1840 and later, upgraded to a high school and then, graduate college, the Presidency College is one of the oldest government arts colleges...
before starting his career in film industry as a cashier for Vauhini Studios
Vauhini Studios
Vauhini Studios, was a predecessor to Vijaya Vauhini Studios, was the largest cine studio in Asia in the 1940s, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India....
starting with the movie Grihalakhsmi in 1938.
K.V. Reddy directed movies like Bhakta Potana and Yogi Vemana with Chittor V. Nagaiah
Chittor V. Nagaiah
Chitturu Nagayya or Chittor V. Nagaiah birth name - Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya was an Indian actor, composer, director, producer, writer and playback singer of Telugu film industry, Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian film journalist and the editor of Film India, Baburao Patel, described Nagiah as ‘The...
as lead actor. His movie Patala Bhairavi
Patala Bhairavi
Patala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics...
starring S V Ranga Rao and N T Rama Rao released on March 15, 1951 became big hit and completed 100 days in 28 centers. Maya Bazaar, the magnum opus of K.V. Reddy is noted for the excellent screenplay adaptation. It was never noticed by the audience that entire Pandava clan is absent in the film which in itself is amazing control of Reddy over the script. Maya Bazaar is a big hit in 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...
and is still remembered for its excellent work. K.V. Reddy's another film Donga Ramudu
Donga Ramudu
Donga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to...
(1955) starring ANR
ANR
ANR is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below:* Absolute neighborhood retract, a type of topological space * IATA code for Antwerp International Airport...
and Savitri is another film which shows the mettle of the director. This film is included in Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India
Film and Television Institute of India , is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. It is fully aided by Central Government of India. It is situated in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Film Company in Pune, India...
(FTII), Poona's Curriculum for the craft of movie making at its best.
Family
K. V. Reddy had four sons and five daughters. His second son, K. N. Reddy joined the Indian NavyIndian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
and had two children (Archana Reddy and Arvind Reddy) who are currently in the United States. His third and forth sons, Konda Reddy and Ramu Reddy are in India.
Director
- Shri Krishna Satya (1972)
- Bhagyachakram (1968)
- Umachandi Gauri Shankarula Katha (1968)
- Satya HarishchandraSatya Harishchandra (Telugu film)Satya Harishchandra is a Telugu mythological film, based on the story of Raja Harishchandra who was renowned for upholding truth under any circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi's life was very much influenced by Raja Satya Harishchandra stories...
(1965/II) - Sri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T...
(1962) - Jagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni Katha is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy under the banner of Vijaya Pictures. It is subsequently dubbed into Tamil language entitled Jagathala Prathapan and Kannada, Bengali, Oriya and Hindi languages.It is a Musical film with music score...
(1961) - Jagathala Prathapan (1961)
- Vazhkai Oppantham (1959)
- Pelli Naati PramanaluPelli Naati PramanaluPelli Naati Pramanalu or Pellinati Pramanalu is a 1958 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy....
(1958) - Maya Bazaar (1957/I)
- Donga RamuduDonga RamuduDonga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to...
(1955) - PeddamanushuluPeddamanushuluPeddamanushulu or Pedda Manushulu is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. D.V. Narasa Raju, who wrote the dialogues, is said to have been inspired by Henrik Ibsen's The Pillars of Society, but Narasa Raju denied this. The film is themed on corruption, and portrays all...
(1954) - Patala BhairaviPatala BhairaviPatala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics...
(1951) - Gunasundari KathaGunasundari KathaGunasundari Katha was a 1949 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and starring Sriranjani in the title role as Gunasundari. It is loosely based on the William Shakespeare's King Lear and his three daughters. Sri Tulasi Jaya Tulasi song by P...
(1949) - 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 ......
(1947) - Bhakta PotanaBhakta PotanaBhakta Potana is a 1942 Telugu film based on the life of Potana, who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and story written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Chittor V. Nagaiah ... Pothana...
(1942)
Writer
- Sri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T...
(1963) (screen adaptation) - Maya Bazaar (1957/I) (adaptation)
- Donga RamuduDonga RamuduDonga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to...
(1955) - Patala BhairaviPatala BhairaviPatala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics...
(1951) (screen adaptation) - Gunasundari KathaGunasundari KathaGunasundari Katha was a 1949 Telugu film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and starring Sriranjani in the title role as Gunasundari. It is loosely based on the William Shakespeare's King Lear and his three daughters. Sri Tulasi Jaya Tulasi song by P...
(1949) (screen adaptation)
Producer
- Satya HarishchandraSatya Harishchandra (Telugu film)Satya Harishchandra is a Telugu mythological film, based on the story of Raja Harishchandra who was renowned for upholding truth under any circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi's life was very much influenced by Raja Satya Harishchandra stories...
(1965/II) (producer) - Sri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T...
(1963) (producer) - Jagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni Katha is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy under the banner of Vijaya Pictures. It is subsequently dubbed into Tamil language entitled Jagathala Prathapan and Kannada, Bengali, Oriya and Hindi languages.It is a Musical film with music score...
(1961) (producer) - Pelli Naati PramanaluPelli Naati PramanaluPelli Naati Pramanalu or Pellinati Pramanalu is a 1958 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy....
(1958) (producer)
Production Manager
- Swargaseema (1945) (production manager)
- Devatha (1941) (production manager)
- SumangaliSumangaliSumangali is a 1940 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. The main concept of the film Widow remarriage is inspired by Kandukuri Veeresalingam. The protagonist role was played by Chittor V. Nagaiah and A. S. Giri.-The plot:...
(1940) (production manager) - Vande MataramVande MataramVande Mataram is a poem from the famed novel Anandamath which was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1882. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit....
(1939) (production manager)
External links
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0714762/
- Ref: Tera Venuka Kathalu by D.V.Narasa Raju