Dasari Narayana Rao


Dasari Narayana Rao was an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, lyricist, and politician, primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over his four decade career, he directed more than 150 feature films, earning a Limca World Record for directing the most films in the world. He was known by the epithet "Darsaka Ratna" and was recognized for addressing social issues such as gender discrimination, casteism, corruption and injustice through his films. Narayana Rao received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, 16 Nandi Awards including the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and five Filmfare Awards South including the Lifetime Achievement.
In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Narayana Rao directed notable Hindi films like Swarag Narak, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar, Asha Jyoti and others. He directed works such as Tandra Paparayudu, and Surigaadu which were screened at International Film Festival of India in the Panorama section, and Kante Koothurne Kanu which received the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film in addition to a Kannada films. In 1983, he directed Meghasandesam which screened at the Indian Panorama, the Tashkent Film Festival, and the Moscow film festival. The film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. During his career he also acted in several Telugu and Tamil films.
He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in the year 2000 and served as the Minister of state for Coal in the Manmohan Singh government.
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Film career

Prior to films, Dasari worked in theatre staging plays. He entered film industry to become an actor but worked as ghost writer for 25 films and made his debut as dialogue writer with Jagath Jatteelu however it was Mohammed Bin Thuqlaq which gave him recognition.

Political career

Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha in the year 2000. He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal. Said to be a confidante of Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Dasari once again became active in politics after Indian National Congress Party came back to power in 2004.
On 11 June 2013 the Central Bureau of Investigation booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving ₹2.25 crores from Naveen Jindal in connection with the Coal scam, and filed FIR against both.

Business

He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of Ramoji Rao's newspaper Eenadu.

Death

Dasari Narayana Rao died on 30 May 2017 from prolonged illness, at the age of 75. His last rites were performed with full state honours. His funeral was held at his farmhouse in Moinabad village, Ranga Reddy district, where his wife Padma was cremated.

Awards

;National Film Awards
;Filmfare Awards
;Nandi Awards
;CineMAA Awards
  • Lifetime Contribution – 2003
;Other honours

Filmography

Director

;Films
  1. Thatha-Manavadu
  2. Samsaram Sagaram
  3. Bantrothu Bharya
  4. Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere
  5. Radhamma Pelli
  6. Tirupati
  7. Swargam Narakam
  8. Balipeetam
  9. Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi
  10. Devude Digivaste
  11. Manushulanta Okkate
  12. Muddabanti Puvvu
  13. Thoorpu Padamara
  14. Yavvanam Katesindi
  15. Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda
  16. O Manishi Tirigi Choodu
  17. Bangarakka
  18. Chillarakottu Chittemma
  19. Idekkadi Nyayam
  20. Jeevitame Oka Natakam
  21. Kanya - Kumari
  22. Devadasu Malli Puttadu
  23. Katakatala Rudrayya
  24. Sivaranjani
  25. Swarag Narak *
  26. Gorintaku
  27. Kalyani
  28. Korikale Gurralayite?
  29. Needa
  30. Peddillu Chinnillu
  31. Ravanude Ramudayithe?
  32. Rangoon Rowdy
  33. Yeh Kaisa Insaf *
  34. Jyoti Bane Jwala *
  35. Bandodu Gundamma
  36. Buchi Babu
  37. Circus Ramudu
  38. Yedanthasthula Meda
  39. Ketugaadu
  40. Natchathiram
  41. Sardar Papa Rayudu
  42. Sita Ramulu
  43. Swapna
  44. Deeparadhana
  45. Paalu Neellu
  46. Srivari Muchatlu
  47. Viswaroopam
  48. Pyaasa Sawan *
  49. Sangeeta
  50. Addala Meda
  51. Premabhishekam
  52. Prema Mandiram
  53. Bobbili Puli
  54. Golconda Abbulu
  55. Jayasudha
  56. Krishnarjunulu
  57. Mehndi Rang Layegi *
  58. O Aadadi O Magadu
  59. Raaga Deepam
  60. Swayamvaram
  61. Yuvaraju
  62. Meghasandesam
  63. Prem Tapasya *
  64. Bahudoorapu Batasari
  65. M.L.A. Yedukondalu
  66. Police Venkataswami
  67. Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu
  68. Rudrakali
  69. Oorantha Sankranthi
  70. Bhola Shankarudu
  71. Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar *
  72. Asha Jyoti *
  73. Haisiyat *
  74. Yaadgaar *
  75. Zakhmi Sher *
  76. Abhimanyudu
  77. Jagan
  78. Justice Chakravarthy
  79. Police Papanna
  80. Yuddham
  81. Sarfarosh *
  82. Wafadaar *
  83. Brahma Mudi
  84. Edadugula Bandham
  85. Lanchavataram
  86. Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku
  87. Tirugubatu
  88. Aadi Dampatulu
  89. Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi
  90. Tandra Paparayudu
  91. Ugra Narasimham
  92. Aatma Bandhuvulu
  93. Brahma Nayudu
  94. Majnu
  95. Nene Raju Nene Mantri
  96. Viswanatha Nayakudu
  97. Brahma Puthrudu
  98. Kanchana Sita
  99. Praja Pratinidhi
  100. Lankeswarudu
  101. Black Tiger
  102. Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham
  103. Two Town Rowdy
  104. Abhisarika
  105. Amma Rajinama
  106. Niyanta
  107. Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu
  108. Ahankaari
  109. Surigaadu
  110. Subba Rayudi Pelli
  111. Venkanna Babu
  112. Lady Inspector Renuka
  113. Santaan *
  114. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram
  115. Kunti Putrudu
  116. Mama Kodalu
  117. Bangaru Kutumbam
  118. Nannagaaru
  119. Kondapalli Rattayya
  120. Maya Bazaar
  121. Orey Rikshaw
  122. Rayudugaru Nayudugaru
  123. Osey Ramulamma
  124. Rowdy Durbar
  125. Greeku Veerudu
  126. Pichodi Chetilo Raayi
  127. Adavi Chukka
  128. Kante Koothurne Kanu
  129. Sammakka Sarakka
  130. Chinna
  131. Kondaveeti Simhasanam
  132. Rifles
  133. Fools
  134. Young India
  135. Parama Veera Chakra
  136. Erra Bus
;TV seriesVishwamitra
  • Thoorpu Padamara
  • Abhishekam
  • Shivaranjani
  • ''Kumkuma Rekha''

Actor

Swargam Narakam Yavvanam Katesindi Sivaranjani Peddillu Chinnillu Bhola Shankarudu Paalu Neellu Addala Meda Jayasudha Swayamvaram Yuvaraju Bahudoorapu Batasari M.L.A. Yedukondalu Police Venkataswami Oorantaa Sankranti Jagan Police Papanna Lanchavataram Aatma Bandhuvulu Dabbevariki Chedu Rotation Chakravarti Intinti Bhagavatam Muthyamantha Muddu Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam Mama Alludu Chevilo Puvvu as himselfAmma Rajinama Mamagaaru Seetharamayya gari Manavaralu Venkanna Babu Surigaadu Raguluthunna Bharatham Pellam Chaatuna Mogudu Parvatalu Panakalu Chinnalludu Mama Kodalu Ladies Special

Writer only

Mohammed-bin-Tughluq Hantakulu Devantakulu Matrimoorti Panjaramlo Pasipapa Kudi Edama Ayite Bangaaru Koduku Nampally Nagu Rotation Chakravarti Aadivaram Aadavallaku Selavu Maisamma IPS Premabhishekam Adivishnu Mestri

Producer

;FilmsSivaranjani Sujata Jayasudha Meghasandesam Bahudoorapu Batasari Justice Chakravarthy Pelli Neeku Akshintalu Naaku Ugra Narasimham Majnu Rotation Chakravarti Ayyappa Swami Janma Rahasyam Intinti Bhagavatam Mama Alludu Orey Rickshaw Rayudugaru Nayudugaru Rowdy Durbar Osey Ramulamma Greeku Veerudu Kante Koothurne Kanu Sammakka Sarakka Chinna Kondaveeti Simhasanam Rifles Bangaru Babu
;TV seriesAbhishekam
  • ''Gokulamlo Sita''

Choreographer

  • ''Young India''

Lyricist

Oke Kutumbam Manushulanta Okkate Buchchi Babu Sita Ramulu Viswaroopam Swapna Swayamvaram Yuvaraju Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu Yuddham Ugra Narasimham Manavudu Danavudu Majnu Brahma Puthrudu Lankeswarudu Surigaadu Greeku Veerudu Kante Koothurne Kanu Sammakka Sarakka

Associate director

Oke Kutumbam
  • ''Vintha Samsaram''