Daana Veera Soora Karna is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner, Ramakrishna Cine Studios. Based on the life of Karna from the Mahabharata, it stars Rama Rao in three roles: the title character, Duryodhana, and Krishna. It also stars Rao's sons Nandamuri Harikrishna and Nandamuri Balakrishna, who play the roles of Arjuna and Abhimanyu, respectively. Music for the film was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.
Chalasani Aswani Dutt is an Indian film producer known for his work in the Telugu cinema. He established the film production company Vyjayanthi Movies in 1974 which is one of the biggest production houses in the Telugu film industry. In a career spanning nearly five decades, he has produced over 40 films with a majority of them in Telugu and a few in Hindi and Tamil languages. He is especially known for producing big-budget films with top movie stars and lavish production values on the Vyjayanthi Movies banner.
Rakshasudu (transl. Demon) is a 1986 Telugu-language action crime film produced by K. S. Rama Rao under the Creative Commercials banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, Suhasini while Rajendra Prasad, Sumalatha in special appearances and music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The film is based on Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel of the same name. The film is the debut of K. Naga Babu in the film industry.
Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film directed by N. T. Rama Rao. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on National Art Theatres banner. It is based on the folk tale Gulebakavali from the folk tale collection Arabian Nights. Rama Rao also stars alongside Jamuna and Nagarathna. The film focuses on a man's quest to search for the Gulebakavali flower, which he needs to cure the king's blindness. It was released on 5 January 1962, and became a commercial success.
Mahakavi Kshetrayya is a 1976 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Kshetrayya, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao & C. S. Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the title role, with Anjali Devi, Manjula as female leads, and music also composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. Actually the film direction was started by veteran Adurthi Subba Rao but he had expired in the middle of the movie and director C. S. Rao completed the movie.
Devudu Chesina Manushulu is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language action-drama film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao under the Padmalaya Studios banner and presented by Krishna. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna, Jayalalitha and Vijaya Nirmala, with music composed by Ramesh Naidu. The film was a commercial success, and was remade in Hindi as Takkar (1980) under the same banner.
Rajasree, also known as Rajasri or Rajashri, is an Indian actress active from 1956 to 1979. She is particularly famous for her portrayal as a princess in several folklore Telugu movies opposite N. T. Rama Rao and Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao and for acting alongside Ravichandran in the Tamil comedy films Neeyum Naanum, Kadhalikka Neram Illai and Delhi Mappilai. Notable among Rajasri's roles in non-folklore social films in Tamil are as Nimmi in the Tamil hit comedy film Kaadhalikka Neramillai, remade as Preminchi Choodu in Telugu, as movie star Bhama in Tamil film Bama Vijayam. She was credited as Gracy in the Malayalam movies she starred in her career since her debut film Bharya (1962), directed by Kunchako. Rajasree went on to do 200 films spread across the languages – Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi from beginning of 1956 to 1979.
Sita Rama Kalyanam is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by N. T. Rama Rao in his directorial debut. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Haranath, Geetanjali, B. Saroja Devi, Kanta Rao, Sobhan Babu. The film was produced by N. Trivikrama Rao on 'National Art Theatres' banner. The music composed by Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao.
Devudu (transl. God) is a 1997 Telugu-language drama film produced by A. Gopinath, M. Venkatrao and C. Krishna Rao under the Sri Chitra Creations banner, directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ramya Krishna, Ruchitha Prasad and music composed by Sirpy.
Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. The film was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and B. Saroja Devi, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Released on 11 January 1968, the film was a commercial failure.
Gopaludu Bhoopaludu is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by S. Bhavanarayana under the Gauri Productions banner and directed by G. Viswanathan. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayalalithaa and Rajasree, with music composed by S. P. Kodandapani.
Bazaar Rowdy is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Ramesh Babu, Nadhiya, Gautami, Seetha, Mahesh Babu. The film was produced by U. Suryanarayana Babu under the Padmavathi Films banner and was presented by Krishna.
Nindu Dampathulu is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by M. Jagannatha Rao under the S.V.S. Films banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Vijaya Nirmala and music jointly composed by T. V. Raju & Vijaya Krishna Murthy. A few of the scenes in the film are replicated in Swayamkrushi (1987), which was also directed by K. Viswanath.
Rajakota Rahasyam is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika with music composed by Vijaya Krishna Murthy. The film was produced by M. K. Gangaraju under the G. R. Productions banner.
Aatagadu (transl. Player) is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by G. Rajendra Prasad and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy.
Stree Janma is a 1967 Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala.
Ninne Pelladata is a 1968 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by B. Vittalacharya under the Sri Vital Productions banner and directed by B. V. Srinivas. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bharathi and music composed by Vijaya Krishna Murthy.
Aggi Barata is a 1966 Telugu-language swashbuckling fantasy film, produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya under the Sri Vital Combines banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajasree with music composed by Vijaya Krishna Murthy.
Sri Tirupatamma Katha is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Penuganchiprolu Tirupatamma, produced by Donepoodi Krishna Murthy under the Gokul Productions banner and directed by B. S. Narayana. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari, and music composed by Pamarthi.
Bhimanjaneya Yuddham is a 1966 Indian mythological film directed by S. D. Lal. It was produced by T. Ramakoteswara Rao under the banner Mahalakshmi Movies. The film was shot in Telugu. The story is an adaptation of a small tale from Mahabharata where Bheema meets Anjaneya. Their conversation turns into a war.
