K. S. Prakash Rao

Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and cinematographer known for his works in Telugu,Tamil , Kannada, and Hindi films.[1][2][3] In 1977 he won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada for Ganda Hendthi.[4] In 1995, Rao received the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contributions to Telugu cinema.[1][3][5] He is the father of noted Telugu director K. Raghavendra Rao and is the uncle of another noted director K. Bapayya.

K. S. Prakash Rao
Born
Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao

27 August 1904
Died1996 (aged 81–82)
Occupation(s)Director, producer, actor, cinematographer
Spouse
(m. 1943⁠–⁠1996)
Children3, including K. Raghavendra Rao
RelativesPrakash Kovelamudi (grandson)
K. Bapayya (nephew)
AwardsNandi Awards
Filmfare Awards South

Filmography

Director

Producer

  • Mohini Rugmangada (1962)
  • Ante Kavali (1955)
  • Kanna Talli (1953)
  • Deeksha (1951)
  • Modati Rathri (1950)
  • Drohi (1948)
  • Gruhapravesam (1946)

Actor

Awards

References

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