Atluri Purnachandra Rao


Atluri Poornachandra Rao was an Indian film producer for predominately Telugu and Hindi films and a communist leader. As a film producer he produced 87 films in 9 languages between 1960s till 2020. Aadabaduchu, Mathrudevata, Sthree, were some of his notable films.

Early life

Purnachandra Rao is born in a middle-class family on 15 February 1936 in Vanapamula village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He moved to Hyderabad in late 1950s and shifted to Chennai later to pursue a career in films. He married Marudwati and the couple has two sons.
He was influenced by left ideology and participated in the rationalist movement led by Gora. He was a member of united Communist Party and was arrested multiple times.

Filmography

Telugu films

Aada Paduchu Mathru Devata Koothuru Kodalu Papam Pasivadu Sthree Devudu Chesina Pelli Ram Balram Chattaniki Kallu Levu Mugguru Monagallu Aaplee Maanse Prema Pusthakam Kothachilo Akuha Katha Venky Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy

Hindi films

Maang Bharo Sajana Ek Hi Bhool Andha Kanoon John Jani Janardhan Aakhree Raasta Sansar

Tamil films