U. Visweswar Rao

U. Visweswar Rao was an Indian film, screenwriter, director, producer and playwright known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.

Biography

He was a member of the central jury for the 17th National Film Awards.
He was the secretary of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as the managing director of South Indian Film Export Promotion Council. He has garnered two National Film Awards, and two state Nandi Awards. He was also associated with the Nandi Awards jury, and has produced around twenty-five films.
Rao died from COVID-19 on 20 May 2021.

Selected filmography

Kanchu KotaNiluvu Dopidi

Pettandarulu Desoddharakulu Nagna Sathyam Harischandrudu Keerthi Kantha Kanakan
''Pellila Chadarangam''

Awards

;National Film Awards

Best Feature Film in Telugu - Nagna Sathyam
Best Feature Film in Telugu - Harischandrudu

Best Director - Keerthi Kantha Kanakan
Best Screenplay Writer - ''Pellila Chadarangam''