Friday, May 4, 2007

Dasari Narayana Rao celebrates 60th Birthday

Dasari Narayana Rao's 60th birthday celebrations were held in grand style at his residence on May 4, 2007 with his fans and film celebrities. Dasari had directed over 148 films and earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for directing the highest number of films. He has the title Darshakaratna. His wife is producer Dasari Padma and son is Dasari Arun Kumar who has acted in films like Greeku Veerudu.

Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao was born on May 4, 1947 in Palakollu in West Godavari district. After completing his B.A., he took part in drama competitions . He was soon recognised as a potential stage artiste, scriptwriter and director. He has directed 148 films, produced 53 films, and worked wrote dialogues and lyrics for about 250 films. He also acted in Telugu , Tamil, and Kannada langunages. He is the first director in the world to direct more than 100 movies. Kodi, Ramakrishna - who considers him as his Guru is the second person to cross over 100 movies.

Dasari started working in street plays at the age of 9 to earn his livelihood. He entered Telugu film industry at the age of 20. He completed 40 years in film industry. He won Andhra Pradesh State Best actor award for his acting. He introduced many newcomers and made them stars. Some of the best films directed by him include Thatha Manavadu, Megha Sandesam, Premabhishekam, Bobbili Puli, Sardar Paparayudu, Swayamvaram etc. His last super hit film was Osey Ramulamma. Dasari was elected to Rajya Sabha by Congress party . He became the Union Minister for Coal and Mines.

Dasari received Nandi Award in 1974 for the film Thatha Manavadu, Nandi award for the best film for Swargam Narakam, best director Nandi award for Meghasandesam in 1983, and best actor Nandi award for Mamagaru in 1992. He received doctorate "Kalaprapoorna" from Andhra University for his contribution to Telugu Cinema in 1986. He was also awarded the prestigious Raghupathy Venkaiah award by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1990.

Filmography
Director
  1. Fools (2003)
  2. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  3. Rifles (2002)
  4. Chinna (2001)
  5. Adavi Chukka (2000)
  6. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
  7. Samakka Saarakka (2000)
  8. Greeku Veerudu (1998)
  9. Osey Ramulamma (1997)
  10. Kondapalli Rathaiah (1995)
  11. Maya Bazaar (1995)
  12. Ore Rickshaw (1995)
  13. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
  14. Nannagaru (1994)
  15. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
  16. Kunti Puthrudu (1993)
  17. Mama Kodalu (1993)
  18. Ahankari (1992)
  19. Soorigadu (1992)
  20. Subbarayudu Pelli (1992)
  21. Venkanna Babu (1992)
  22. Amma Rajinama (1991)
  23. Niyantha (1991)
  24. Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
  25. Mama Alludu (1990)
  26. Lankeshwarudu (1989)
  27. Black Tiger (1989)
  28. Naa Mogudu Nanke Sontham (1989)
  29. Two Town Rowdy (1989)
  30. Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
  31. Intinti Bhagavatham (1988)
  32. Kanchana Seeta (1988)
  33. Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
  34. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
  35. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
  36. Majnu (1987)
  37. Nene Raju Nene Manthri (1987)
  38. Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)
  39. Aadi Dampathulu (1986)
  40. Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986)
  41. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
  42. Ugranarasimham (1986)
  43. Brahma Mudi (1985)
  44. Edadugula Bandham (1985)
  45. Lanchavatharam (1985)
  46. Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
  47. Thirugubatu (1985)
  48. Asha Jyoti (1984)
  49. Abhimanyudu (1984)
  50. Jagan (1984)
  51. Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
  52. Police Papanna (1984)
  53. Yuddham (1984)
  54. Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
  55. Meghasandesam (1983)
  56. MLA Yedukondalu (1983)
  57. Police Venkataswamy (1983)
  58. Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
  59. Rudrakali (1983)
  60. Urantha Sankranthi (1983)
  61. Bobbili Puli (1982)
  62. Golkonda Abbulu (1982)
  63. Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
  64. Krishnarajunulu (1982)
  65. O Adadi O Magadu (1982)
  66. Raga Deepam (1982)
  67. Sivamettina Satyam (1982)
  68. Swayamvaram (1982)
  69. Yuvaraju (1982)
  70. Addala Meda (1981)
  71. Premabhishekam (1981)
  72. Prema Mandiram (1981)
  73. Prema Simhasanam (1981)
  74. Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
  75. Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
  76. Buchi Babu (1980)
  77. Circus Ramudu (1980)
  78. Deeparadhana (1980)
  79. Edantastulameda (1980)
  80. Ketugadu (1980)
  81. Paalu Neelu (1980)
  82. Sardar Paparayudu (1980)
  83. Seeta Ramulu (1980)
  84. Sreevari Muchatlu (1980)
  85. Swapna (1980)
  86. Vishwa Roopam (1980)
  87. Gorintaku (1979)
  88. Kalyani (1979)
  89. Korikale Gurralaite (1979)
  90. Needa (1979)
  91. Peddillu Chinnillu (1979)
  92. Ramude Ravanudaithe (1979)
  93. Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
  94. Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978)
  95. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
  96. Sivaranjani (1978)
  97. Bangarakka (1977)
  98. Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977)
  99. Idekaddi Nyayam (1977)
  100. Jeevithame Oka Natakam (1977)
  101. Kanya Kumari (1977)
  102. Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
  103. Muddabanthi Puvvu (1976)
  104. O Manishi Thirigi Chudu (1976)
  105. Padavoyi Bharatheeyuda (1976)
  106. Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
  107. Yavanam Katesindi (1976)
  108. Swargam Narakam (1975)
  109. Balipeetam (1975)
  110. Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
  111. Devude Digivaste (1975)
  112. Banthrotu Bharya (1974)
  113. Evariki Vare Yamuna Theere (1974)
  114. Radhamma Pelli (1974)
  115. Tirapathi (1974)
  116. Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
  117. Tata Manavadu (1972)

Writer
  1. Fools (2003) (screenplay) (story)
  2. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) (screenplay) (story)
  3. Chinna (2001) (dialogue) (story)
  4. Adavi Chukka (2000) (story)
  5. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000) (story)
  6. Greeku Veerudu (1998)
  7. Osey Ramulamma (1997) (story)
  8. Ore Rickshaw (1995)
  9. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
  10. Santaan (1993) (screenplay) (story)
  11. Mama Kodalu (1993)
  12. Ahankari (1992)
  13. Soorigadu (1992) (story)
  14. Lankeshwarudu (1989)
  15. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
  16. Majnu (1987)
  17. Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)
  18. Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986)
  19. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
  20. Asha Jyoti (1984) (screenplay) (story)
  21. Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
  22. Meghasandesam (1983) (dialogue and story)
  23. Bangaru Koduku (1982)
  24. Bobbili Puli (1982) (dialogue and story)
  25. Krishnarajunulu (1982)
  26. Swayamvaram (1982) (dialogue and story)
  27. Premaabhishekam (1981) (dialogue and story)
  28. Circus Ramudu (1980)
  29. Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
  30. Sreevari Muchatlu (1980)
  31. Vishwa Roopam (1980)
  32. Kalyani (1979)
  33. Korikale Gurralaite (1979) (screenplay)
  34. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
  35. Sivaranjani (1978) (dialogue and story)
  36. Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977)
  37. Manushulanta Okkate (1976) (screenplay and dialogue)
  38. Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
  39. Tata Manavadu (1972)

Actor
  1. Fools (2003)
  2. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  3. Chinna (2001)
  4. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
  5. Hitler (1997)
  6. Osey Ramulamma (1997)
  7. Subhamasthu (1995)
  8. Madya Taragati Mahabharatham (1995)
  9. Maya Bazaar (1995)
  10. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
  11. Ladies Special (1993)
  12. Mama Kodalu (1993)
  13. Soorigadu (1992)
  14. Mamagaru (1991)
  15. Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
  16. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
  17. MLA Yedukondalu (1983)
  18. Police Venkataswamy (1983)
  19. Swayamvaram (1982)
  20. Swargam Narakam (1975)
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