U. Visweswar Rao

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U. Visweswar Rao
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Died20 May 2021
Occupation(s)Director
Screenwriter
Producer
Playwright
ChildrenDhananjaya Uppalapati

U. Visweswar Rao (died 20 May 2021) was an Indian film, screenwriter, director, producer and playwright known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.

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Biography

He was a member of the central jury for the 17th National Film Awards. [1] [2]

He was the secretary of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as the managing director of South Indian Film Export Promotion Council. He has garnered two National Film Awards, and two state Nandi Awards. He was also associated with the Nandi Awards jury, and has produced around twenty-five films. [3]

Rao died from COVID-19 on 20 May 2021. [4]

Selected filmography

Awards

National Film Awards
Nandi Awards [7]

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