Atluri Purnachandra Rao
Atluri Purnachandra Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1936 |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, Communist leader |
| Spouse | Marudwati |
| Children | Two sons Dimitrao, ABG Tilak |
Atluri Poornachandra Rao (c. 1925 – 29 October 2017) was an Indian film producer for predominately Telugu and Hindi films and a communist leader. As a film producer he produced 87 films in 9 languages between 1960s till 2020. Aadabaduchu (1967), Mathrudevata (1969), Sthree(1972), were some of his notable films.
Early life
Purnachandra Rao is born in a middle-class family on 15 February 1936 in Vanapamula village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. 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.[1]
Filmography
Telugu films
- Aada Paduchu (1967)
- Mathru Devata (1969)
- Koothuru Kodalu (1971)
- Sthree (1973)
- Devudu Chesina Pelli (1974)
- Ram Balram (1980)
- Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
- Mugguru Monagallu (1983)
- Aaplee Maanse (1992)
- Prema Pusthakam (1993)
- Kothachilo (1994)
- Akuha Katha (1994)
- Venky (2004)
- Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
- Avunanna Kadanna (2005)
Hindi films
- Maang Bharo Sajana (1980)
- Ek Hi Bhool (1981)
- Andha Kanoon (1983)
- John Jani Janardhan (1984)
- Aakhree Raasta (1986)
- Sansar (1987)
- ChaalBaaz (1989)
Tamil films
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
- Naattai Thirudathe (1991)
- Youth (2002)
- Arul (2004)
- Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
- Malaikottai (2007)
- Ya Ya (2014)