Kadiri Venkata Reddy
Kadiri Venkata Reddy | |
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Born |
1 July 1912 Tellamitta Palli Tadipatri, Anantapur district, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India) |
Died |
15 September 1972 60) Chennai, India | (aged
Occupation | Director, Producer, Writer |
Years active | 1940–1970 |
Spouse(s) | Seshamma |
Kadiri Venkata Reddy or K. V. Reddy (1 July 1912 – 15 September 1972) was a prominent Indian film director, writer, producer and production manager in Telugu cinema, known for his pioneering work in folklore, social and fantasy films. His film Donga Ramudu (1955) was archived in the curriculum of the Film and Television Institute of India.[1] Patala Bhairavi got critical acclaim at India International Film Festival in 1952. He has garnered three National Film Awards.[2]
Personal life
K. V. Reddy was born on 1st July, 1912 in Tadipatri, Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc degree in Physics in Madras Presidency College before starting his career in film industry as a cashier for Vauhini Studios in 1938.
Reddy went on to direct movies such as Bhakta Potana and Yogi Vemana, with Chittor V. Nagaiah as lead actor. His 1951 production of Patala Bhairavi, starring S. V. Ranga Rao and N. T. Rama Rao, was a hit and was screened for 100 days in 28 centers. Maya Bazaar is regarded as his magnum opus, while Donga Ramudu (1955) is included in the curriculum of the Film and Television Institute of India. K. V. Reddy had four sons and five daughters. He died on 15th September, 1972. There is also a colony named after him "K. V. REDDY NAGAR" in his home town, i.e., Tadipatri.
Filmography
Director
- Sri Krishna Satya (1972)
- Bhagya Chakramu (1968)
- Uma Chandi Gowri Shankarula Katha (1968)
- Satya Harishchandra (1965)
- Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu (1962)
- Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)
- Vazhkai Oppantham (1959)
- Pellinaati Pramanalu (1958)
- Mayabazar (1957)
- Donga Ramudu (1955)
- Peddamanushulu (1954)
- Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
- Gunasundari Katha (1949)
- Yogi Vemana (1947)
- Bhakta Potana (1942)
Writer
- Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu (1963)
- Maya Bazar (1957)
- Donga Ramudu (1955)
- Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
- Gunasundari Katha (1949)
Producer
- Satya Harishchandra (1965)
- Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu (1963)
- Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)
- Pellinaati Pramanalu (1958)
Production manager
- Swargaseema (1945)
- Devatha (1941)
- Sumangali (1940)
- Vande Mataram (1939)
Awards
References
- ↑ Sashidhar AS, TNN 13 Aug 2012, 04.15PM IST MayabAzar (2012-08-13). "Donga Ramudu was included in FTII - Times Of India" (Press release). Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
- ↑ "Nostalgia - Pathala Bhairavi". CineGoer.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
- ↑ "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ↑ "6th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Retrieved 3 September 2011.