V. Madhusudhan Rao
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V. Madhusudhan Rao was a famous Telugu
cinema director and script writer with many successful movies like Antasthulu, Aradhana
and krishnaveni
. He was also known with the other names MadhuSudhan Rao VeeraMachineni and V. Madhusudhana Rao. He was awarded Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
by the Andhra Pradesh
state in 1997. Often confused with Dakkupati Madhusudhana Rao.
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...
cinema director and script writer with many successful movies like Antasthulu, Aradhana
Aradhana (1962 film)
Aradhana is a 1962 Telugu movie directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, under the banner of Jagapati Art productions. It is a love story involving four characters based on Bengali film Sagarika. Savitri played the main character Anuradha in the movie...
and krishnaveni
Krishnaveni (film)
Krishnaveni is a 1974 Telugu feature film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Vanisri and Krishnam Raju, under the banner of Gopikrishna Movies. The film met with a strong critical reception and commercial success upon release...
. He was also known with the other names MadhuSudhan Rao VeeraMachineni and V. Madhusudhana Rao. He was awarded 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....
by the 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 in 1997. Often confused with Dakkupati Madhusudhana Rao.
Filmography as director
- Taxi Ramudu (1961)
- Raktha SambandhamRaktha SambandhamRaktha Sambandham is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is remake of 1961 Tamil hit film Pasamalar. The movie was directed by A. Bhimsingh. It was film version of the Malayalam writer Kottakara's story Paasa Malar, featuring Shivaji Ganesan...
(1962) - Padandi MundukuPadandi MundukuPadandi Munduku is a 1962 Telugu film produced by Kongara Jaggayya and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. This was the first film based on Salt Satyagraha. This is the first film to be given Government subsidy and also the first Telugu film to be screened in Soviet Russia.-Songs:* Padandi Munduku...
(1962) - AradhanaAradhana (1962 film)Aradhana is a 1962 Telugu movie directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, under the banner of Jagapati Art productions. It is a love story involving four characters based on Bengali film Sagarika. Savitri played the main character Anuradha in the movie...
(1962) - LakshadhikariLakshadhikariLakshadhikari is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Madhusudana Rao and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy.-The plot:Lakshadhikari Rangayya's right hand man is Sitayya . Rangayya is accused of murdering a diamond merchant and is sent to jail. His son is kidnapped and found by a childless...
(1963) - Aatma Balam (1964)
- AntastuluAntastuluAntastulu or Anthasthulu is 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a Musical film with some melodious songs by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P. Susheela and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. The Music score is provided by K. V...
(1965) - Gudi GantaluGudi GantaluGudi Gantalu is a 1964 Telugu film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. This film is based on the Tamil film Aalayamani starring Shivaji Ganesan.-Songs:* Janma Methithiraa Anubhavinchitiraa...
(1965) - Manchi KutumbamManchi KutumbamManchi Kutumbam is a 1965 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.It is a musical hit film with music score provided by S. P. Kodandapani. There are many good songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P...
(1965) - AastiparuluAastiparuluAastiparulu is a 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaggaiah, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao and Jayalalitha.-Cast:-Soundtrack:There are about 10 songs and poems in the film....
(1966) - Dr. Anand (1966)
- ZamindarZamindar (film)Zamindar is a 1965 Telugu "Thriller" film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthyof Ravindra Art Pictures.This is variety role for Akkineni Nageswara Rao who is more popular with soft Romantic roles.He plays the...
(1966) - Lakshminivasam (1968)
- Adrushtavanthalu (1969)
- AatmiyuluAatmiyulu-The Plot:Veerayya works for Landlord Jagannadham . He dies in an attempt to save the life of Jagannadham. Veerayya has a son Suryam and a daughter Seetha . Later Jagannadham shifted to city and makes arrangement for the maintenance of Veerayya's children. But Mahankali did not takes care of...
(1969) - Manushulu MaraliManushulu MaraliManushulu Marali is a 1969 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao and starring Shoban Babu and Sharada.-Cast:* Shoban Babu* Shrada* Haranath* Kanchana* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* Krishnam Raju-Soundtrack:...
(1969) - Lav Kush
- DeviDevi (1970 film)- Film poster :The film posters show different themes of the film as was often done with posters. The First shows the dutiful mother and wife caring for her child. The second shows the man smoking while leering at a dancing girl....
(1970) - Samaj Ko Badal DaloSamaj Ko Badal DaloSamaj Ko Badal Dalo is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. The film stars Aruna Irani and Sharada....
(1970)) - Kalyana MandapamKalyana MandapamKalyana Mandapam is a 1971 Telugu-language film starring Shobhan Babu, Kanchana, Kongara Jaggaiah, Anjali, Gummadi and others. The film was distributed by Anjali Pictures and directed by V...
(1971) - Kanna Koduku (1973)
- Manchi Roju Lostai (1972)
- Bhakta TukaramBhakta TukaramBhakta Tukaram is a 1973 Telugu Biographical film produced by Anjali Pictures based on the life of saint poet Tukaram. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the title role with great devotion. The music score of P. Adinarayana Rao and songs of Ghantasala and others is one of the highest levels in Indian...
(1973) - KrishnaveniKrishnaveni (film)Krishnaveni is a 1974 Telugu feature film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Vanisri and Krishnam Raju, under the banner of Gopikrishna Movies. The film met with a strong critical reception and commercial success upon release...
(1974) - Premalu Pellilu (1974)
- Chakradhari (1977)
- Ee Tharam Manishi (1977)
- Angadi Bomma (1978)
- MallepoovuMallepoovuMallepoovu or Malle Poovu is a 1978 Telugu Drama film directed by V. Madhusudan Rao. It is remake of 1957 Hindi film Pyaasa produced and directed by Guru Dutt....
(1978) - Judagadu (1979)
- Shivamettina Satyam (1979)
- Chandipriya (1980)
- Jeevitha Ratham (1981)
- Puli Bidda (1981)
- Bangaru Kanuka (1982
- Vikram (1986)
- Samrat (1987)
- Krishnagari Abbayi (1989)