Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao
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Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (Telugu
: కోవెలమూడి సూర్యప్రకాశరావు) (1914–1996) was a noted director, producer, actor and Cinematographer of Indian films. He was recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
. He is father of director K. Raghavendra Rao
.
of Andhra Pradesh
in 1914. After primary education, he did some small jobs for some time. He has worked in the Praja Natya Mandali.
He has entered the film industry in 1941 as actor under the director Gudavalli Ramabrahmam in the film Apavadu
. He played the key role in Patni
as Kovalan
and in Babruvahana
produced by R. S. Prakash in 1942.
He started film production in 1948 with Drohi
, wherein he also played the main character role under the directorship of L. V. Prasad
. He named his production house as Prakash Productions and produced and directed some films like Modati Ratri and Deeksha; later on developed it as Prakash Studios.
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...
: కోవెలమూడి సూర్యప్రకాశరావు) (1914–1996) was a noted director, producer, actor and Cinematographer of Indian films. He was recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
The Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an annual award introduced to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Telugu film industry....
. He is father of director K. Raghavendra Rao
K. Raghavendra Rao
Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao shortly K. Raghavendra is a renowned director. He is one of the most commercially successful directors of Telugu cinema, and many believe that his contribution has been instrumental to the success of Telugu cinema. As of 2006, Raghavendra Rao has directed 103 films...
.
Brief life
Suryaprakash Rao was born at Kolavennu in Krishna districtKrishna district
Krishna District is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. It is named after the Krishna River, the third longest river that flows within India, flows through the district and joins Bay of Bengal here in this district. It has a population of 4,529,009 of which 32.08% is urban as of...
of 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...
in 1914. After primary education, he did some small jobs for some time. He has worked in the Praja Natya Mandali.
He has entered the film industry in 1941 as actor under the director Gudavalli Ramabrahmam in the film Apavadu
Apavadu
-The plot:Prakash is a revenue inspector happily lives with his wife Kamala, sister Kantham and son Kittu. Venkaiah and his wife Anasuya are their neighbours. Prakash has a friend Kamaraju. Anasuya has a crush on Kamaraju, but he refuses her advances. Anasuya plots a revenge with the help of a...
. He played the key role in Patni
Patni
Patni may refer to:* Patni , a Jain family name from India* Patni Jamat, a Muslim community in India* Patni Computer Systems, an information technology company...
as Kovalan
Kovalan
Kovalan is a central character in the ancient Tamil epic Cilappatikaram.-Plot:Kovalan, the son of a wealthy merchant in Kaveripattinam, married Kannagi, the lovely daughter of another merchant. They lived together happily in the city of Kaveripattinam, until Kovalan met the courtesan Madhavi and...
and in Babruvahana
Babruvahana
Babruvahana or Babhruvahana is a character in the Mahabharata, a Hindu epic. He is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipura, during the period of his exile at Manipura....
produced by R. S. Prakash in 1942.
He started film production in 1948 with Drohi
Drohi
Drohi has appeared as the title of several films.* Drohi , Telugu film by L. V. Prasad* Drohi , 1970 Telugu film directed by K. Bapaiah.* Drohi , Hindi film by Ram Gopal Varma...
, wherein he also played the main character role under the directorship of L. V. Prasad
L. V. Prasad
Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982...
. He named his production house as Prakash Productions and produced and directed some films like Modati Ratri and Deeksha; later on developed it as Prakash Studios.
Director
- Raja Aur Rangeeli (1996)
- Muddula Mogadu (1983)
- Garuda Sowkiyama (1982)
- Kotha Neeru (1982)
- Balina Guri (1979)
- Ganda Hendthi (1977)
- Avan Oru Charitram (1976)
- Secretary (1976)
- SuprabhatamSuprabhatamSuprabhātam , literally auspicious dawn is a Sanskrit poem of the Suprabhātakāvya genre. It is a collection of hymns or verses recited early morning to awaken the deity in Hinduism. The metre chosen for a Suprabhātam poem is usually Vasantatilakā....
(1976) - Chikati Velugulu (1975)
- Prem Nagar (1974)
- Kode Naagu (1974)
- Satyaniki Sankellu (1974)
- Ida Lokam (1973)
- Jeevitham (1973)
- Pedda Koduku (1972)
- Vasantha Maligai (1972)
- Bhale Papa (1971)
- Naa Thammudu (1971)
- Prem Nagar (1971)
- Tehsildarugari Ammaya (1971)
- Vichitra Kutumbam (1969)
- Bandhipotu Dongalu (1968)
- Bharya (1968)
- Harishchandra (1968)
- Stree Janma (1967)
- Badukuva Daari (1966)
- Mohini Rugmangada (1962)
- Gullopelli (1961)
- Renukadevi Mahatyam (1960)
- Marumalarchi (1956)
- Melukolupu (1956)
- Ante Kavali (1955)
- Balanandam (1954)
- Kanna TalliKanna TalliKanna Talli or Kannatalli is a 1953 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by K. S. Prakash Rao. It is simultaneously released in Tamil with title Petrathai. G. Varalakshmi played the title role of the Mother . This is the debut film for Telugu popular singer P. Susheela and actress Rajasulochana...
(Telugu, 1953) - Petrathai (Tamil, 1953)
- Anni (1951)
- Deeksha (1951)
- Modati Rathri (1950)
Cinematographer
- Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
- Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001)
- Jodi No.1Jodi No.1Jodi No.1 is a 2001 Bollywood crime comedy film directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda and Sanjay Dutt along with Shakti Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Monica Bedi and Twinkle Khanna.-Plot:...
(2001) - Papa the Great (2000)
- Haseena Maan JaayegiHaseena Maan JaayegiHaseena Maan Jaayegi is a 1999 Indian Bollywood film, starring Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Karishma Kapoor, Pooja Batra, Anupam Kher, Kader Khan, Aruna Irani and Paresh Rawal. It was directed by David Dhawan.-Plot:...
(1999) - Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998)
- Gharwali Baharwali (1998)
- Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997)
- Lav Kush (1997)
- Hero No. 1Hero No. 1Hero No.1 is a 1997 Bollywood comedy film directed by David Dhawan. It stars Govinda and Karishma Kapoor in lead roles. Most of the film's story is inspired by Bawarchi, a comedy film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.Half of the film story is copy from 1995 Tamil hit film Ullathai...
(1997) - Mr. Bechara (1996)
- Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990)
- Ek Chor Ek Hasina (1987)
- Dharm Adhikari (1986)
- Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
- Mera Saathi (1985)
- Naya Kadam (1984)
- Justice Chaudhury (1983)
- Himmatwala (1983)
- Kalpana (1977)
Producer
- Mohini Rugmangada (1962)
- Ante Kavali (1955)
- Kanna TalliKanna TalliKanna Talli or Kannatalli is a 1953 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by K. S. Prakash Rao. It is simultaneously released in Tamil with title Petrathai. G. Varalakshmi played the title role of the Mother . This is the debut film for Telugu popular singer P. Susheela and actress Rajasulochana...
(1953) - Deeksha (1951)
- Modati Rathri (1950)
- DrohiDrohiDrohi has appeared as the title of several films.* Drohi , Telugu film by L. V. Prasad* Drohi , 1970 Telugu film directed by K. Bapaiah.* Drohi , Hindi film by Ram Gopal Varma...
(1948) - Grihapravesham (1946)