Atluri Purnachandra Rao
Atluri Purnachandra Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 April 1925 |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, Communist leader |
| Spouse | Marudwati |
| Children | Two sons Dimitrao, ABG Tilak |
Atluri Poornachandra Rao (4 April 1925) was an Indian film producer and communist leader. As a film producer he produced several films between 1960s till 1972. Aadabaduchu (1967), Mathrudevata (1969), sthree(1972),were some of his notable films.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Purnachandra Rao was born in a middle-class family on 4 April 1925 in Vanapamula village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.[3] He moved to Hyderabad in late 1950s and shifted to Chennai later to pursue a career in films. He married Marudwati and the couple has two sons.
He was influenced by left ideology and participated in the rationalist movement led by Gora. He was a member of united Communist Party and was arrested multiple times.
Filmography[edit]
- Aadabaduchu
- Mathrudevatha
- Sthree
- Koothuru Kodalu (1971)
- Devudu Chesina Pelli (1974)
- Ram Balram (1980)
- Maang Bharo Sajana (1980)
- Ek Hi Bhool (1981)
- Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
- Mugguru Monagallu (1983)
- Andha Kanoon (1983)
- John Jani Janardhan (1984)
- Aakhree Raasta (1986)
- Sansar (1987)
- Chaalbaaz (1989)
- Aaplee Maanse (1992)
- Prema Pusthakam (1993)
- Kothachilo (1994)
- Akuha Katha (1994)
- Venky (2004)
- Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
- Avunanna Kadanna (2005)
He is healthy and enjoying his retirement.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Producer Atluri Purnachandra Rao passes away". sify.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "ప్రముఖ నిర్మాత పూర్ణ చంద్రరావు కన్నుమూత". Sakshi (in Telugu). Sakshi. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Film producer Purnachandra Rao dead". The Hindu. 29 October 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2022.