Senior actor Mohan Babu is currently staging a protest against the government of Andhra Pradesh asking for the pending fee reimbursement money that was sanctioned for his Sri Vidyanikethan educational institutions. On the other side, veteran director Dasari Narayana Rao’s daughter-in-law Susheela made comments on Mohan Babu that he did not do proper justice for her while sharing the assets after the director’s demise.

After Dasari’s death, Mohan Babu turned the peace maker for the family members and helped them share the assets among themselves. Dasari’s son Arun Kumar is said to have promised Susheela to solve the disputes in the presence of Mohan Babu but she alleged that Mohan Babu is showing no interest and even Arun Kumar also not taking concern on the issue.

Susheela expressed her anguish that her son Master Dasari Narayana Rao will have to lead a miserable life because of the improper share of the assets within the family members. She wantedly came out on the day Mohan babu stepped out to stage a protest against the government for his students.

The shooting of Balayya starrer NTR biopic is going on with a high pace under the direction of Krish. Both Balayya and Krish are leaving no stone unturned to make the movie a hit.

The makers have already roped in Star actors to play vital roles in the movie. It is known that Rana Daggubati is playing the role of Chandrababu Naidu whereas Bollywood beauty Vidya Balan is portraying the role of NTR’s wife Basavatarakam. Now, the makers have approached VV Vinayak to play the role of a legendary director. Dasari Narayana Rao played a vital role in the film career of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. The duo also shared a great bond with each other. So, Dasari Narayana Rao will have a key role in NTR biopic.

The makers have reportedly got director VV Vinayak to portray the role of Dasari in the movie. Previously, director VV Vinayak played a cameo role in ‘Tagore’ movie and now he is going to appear on the screen as Dasari Narayana Rao.

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Manchu Vishnu is married to Veronica long back. It is a love marriage to which Mohan Babu initially showed no interest but it was Dasari Narayana Rao who has come in to make Mohan Babu understand and finally it ended as a happy affair. Both of them have Ariana and Viviana as daughters. Both Ariana and Viviana are twins. Now, Manchu Veronica is pregnant again.

Currently, Veronica is in the USA for her delivery, and she is going to conceive babies soon. On the other side, the media reports reveal that it is going to be twins again for the couple. Manchu Vishnu is going to the USA for the shoot of Achari America Yatra and he might return India with the new born kids. If the rumour is going to be true, it is going to be an interesting aspect.

Dasari Narayana Rao is one of the legends in the movie industry. His sudden death is a huge loss to the movie industry, and he is the one who introduced so many talents to the film industry. Actor Kalyan is also one among them who is unable to take the loss of his guru. The actor has decided to give a fitting tribute to Dasari by making a biopic on his life and career. He has recently announced the same to the media. This is something which is very interesting now as many have not spoken anything about the director after his death.

Kalyan told that the script work is in progress and he revealed that a director who was introduced by Dasari would direct the biopic. The complete details of the movie will be announced soon.

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The producer Anil Sunkara who is releasing his upcoming movie Andhagadu has shown his love and gratitude towards his Guru Dasari in his own style.

His productional venture Andhagadu was presented under the banner AK Entertainments. Producer Anil said that the demise of Dasari has deeply stuck him personally as Dasari is the best well-wisher of his banner. Anil revealed that Dasari used to watch all the movies of his and encouraged him all the time. He further said that Dasari is the real savior of small and medium films in Telugu Film Industry. To pay his own Tribute, Anil is now dedicating the film Andhagadu to the movie legend Dasari Narayana Rao as his token of gratitude.

Hebba Patel and Raj are the main leads in this hilarious mass entertainer. The movie is all set to get released for this coming weekend.

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Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1942 – May 30 2017) is an film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, and few Bollywood films. He has directed about 151films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer, and lyricist. Most of his films emphasize social injustice, corruption and gender discrimination.

He has received two National Film Awards, nine state Nandi Awards, and four Filmfare Awards South. Besides graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions. During his career he has also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages.

He holds Limca World Record for directing the most number of films. He directed films like Tandra Paparayudu, (1986), Surigaadu (1992), screened at International Film Festival of India in the panorama section, and Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000) which received the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film. In 1983, he directed Meghasandesam which received critical acclaim at the Indian panorama, Chicago, 1983 Cannes Film Festival and Moscow film festivals. The film has also received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.

Early life

He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of Ramoji Rao’s newspaper Eenadu.

Political career

Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha. He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal.Said to be a confidante of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Dasari once again became active in politics after Congress Party came back to power in 2004.

On 11 June 2013 Central Bureau of Investigation booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving Rs. 2.25 crores from Naveen Jindal in connection with Coalgate scam, and filed FIR against both.

Death

Dasari died on May 30 2017 due to prolonged illness.

Awards

National Film Awards

1) Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) – Kante Kuthurne Kanu – 1998
2) National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu – Meghasandesam – 1982
3) Filmfare Awards
4) Best Director – Gorintaku (1979)
5) Best Director – Premabhishekam (1981)
6) Best Film – Meghasandesam (1982)
7) Lifetime Achievement (2001)
8) Nandi Awards
9) NTR National Award[14]
10) Best Actor – Mestri (2009)
11) Best Actor – Mamagaru (1991)
12) Best Feature Film – Kante Kuthurne Kanu (1998)
13) Best Feature Film – Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
14) Best Feature Film – Meghasandesam (1982)
15) Best Feature Film – Swargam Narakam (1975)
16) Best Feature Film – Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
17) Best Feature Film – Tata Manavadu (1972)
18) Special Jury – Premabhishekam (1981)

CineMAA Awards
Lifetime Contribution – 2003
Other Honours

1) Vamsee Berkeley, Kalasagar, Siromani, Madras Film Fans Awards and Cine Herald Awards
2) Jyothi Chitra Super Director Award – six times
3) Ancient Andhra Patrika Best Director Award – six times
4) Sobhan Babu first memorial award in 2009
5) Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna Sahithi Kala Award-2016
6) Doctorate “Kalaprapoorna” from Andhra University for his contribution to Telugu Culture and Telugu Cinema in 1986

Filmography

Director Films

1) Tata Manavadu (1972)
2) Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
3) Bantrotu Bharya (1974)
4) Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere (1974)
5) Radhamma Pelli (1974)
6) Tirupati (1974)
7) Swargam Narakam (1975)
8) Balipeetam (1975)
9) Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
10) Devude Digivaste (1975)
11) Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
12) Muddabanti Puvvu (1976)
• Manishi Tirigi Choodu
13) Toorpu Padamara (1976)
14) Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
15) Bangarakka (1977)
16) Chillarakottu Chittemma (1977)
17) Idekaddi Nyayam (1977)
18) Jeevitame Oka Natakam (1977)
19) Kanya Kumari (1978)
20) Devadasu Mallee Puttadu (1978)
21) Katakataala Rudraiah (1978)
22) Sivaranjani (1978)
23) Swarg Narak (1978)
24) Gorintaku (1979)
25) Kalyani (1979)
26) Korikale Gurralayite? (1979)
27) Needa (1979)
28) Peddillu Chinnillu (1979)
29) Ravanude Ramudayite (1979)
30) Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
31) Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)
32) Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
33) Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
34) Buchi Babu (1980)
35) Circus Ramudu (1980)
36) Deepaaradhana (1980)
37) Edantastula Meda (1980)
38) Ketugaadu (1980)
39) Natchathiram (1980)
40) Paalu Neellu (1980)
41) Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
42) Sita Ramulu (1980)
43) Srivari Muchatlu (1980)
44) Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
45) Vishwaroopam (1981)
46) Swapna (1981)
47) Pyaasa Sawan (1981)
48) Sangeeta (1981)
49) Addala Meda (1981)
50) Premabhishekam (1981)
51) Prema Mandiram (1981)
52) Bobbili Puli (1982)
53) Golconda Abbulu (1982)
54) Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
55) Jayasudha (1982)
56) Krishnarjunulu (1982)
57) Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
• Aadadi O Magadu (1982)
58) Raga Deepam (1982)
59) Swayamvaram (1982)
60) Yuvaraju (1982)
61) Prem Tapasya (1983)
62) Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
63) Meghasandesam (1983)
64) M.L.A. Edukondalu (1983)
65) Police Venkataswami (1983)
66) Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
67) Rudrakali (1983)
68) Oorantha Sankranthi (1983)
69) Yaadgaar (1984)
70) Asha Jyoti (1984)
71) Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)
72) Abhimanyudu (1984)
73) Haisiyat (1984)
74) Jagan (1984)
75) Justice Chakravarti (1984)
76) Police Papanna (1984)
77) Yuddham (1984)
78) Zakhmi Sher (1984)
79) Rana (1984)
80) Sarfarosh (1985)
81) Wafadaar (1985)
82) Brahma Mudi (1985)
83) Edadugula Bandham (1985)
84) Lanchavataram (1985)
85) Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
86) Tirugubatu (1985)
87) Aadi Dampatulu (1986)
88) Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi (1986)
89) Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
90) Ugra Narasimham (1986)
91) Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
92) Brahma Nayudu (1987)
93) Majnu (1987)
94) Nene Raju Nene Mantri (1987)
95) Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987)
96) Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
97) Intinti Bhagavatam (1988)
98) Kanchana Sita (1988)
99) Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
100) Lankeswarudu (1989)
101) Black Tiger (1989)
102) Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam (1989)
103) Two Town Rowdy (1989)
104) Mama Alludu (1990)
105) Abhisarika (1990)
106) Amma Rajinama (1991)
107) Niyanta (1991)
108) Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
109) Ahankaari (1992)
110) Surigaadu (1992)
111) Subba Rayudi Pelli (1992)
112) Venkanna Babu (1992)
113) Lady Inspector Renuka (1993)
114) Santaan (1993)
115) Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
116) Kunti Putrudu (1993)
117) Mama Kodalu (1993)
118) Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
119) Nannagaaru (1994)
120) Kondapalli Rattaiah (1995)
121) Maya Bazaar (1995)
122) Orey Rickshaw (1995)
123) Kalyana Praptirastu (1996)
124) Rayudugaaru Nayudugaaru (1996)
125) Osey Ramulamma (1997)
126) Rowdy Durbar (1997)
127) Greeku Veerudu (1998)
128) Pichchodi Chetilo Raayi (1999)
129) Adavi Chukka (2000)
130) Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
131) Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
132) Chinna (2001)
133) Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
134) Rifles (2002)
135) Fools (2003)
136) Young India (2010)
137) Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
138) Erra Bus (2014)

Writer only

1) Mohammed-bin-Tughluq (1972)
2) Hantakulu Devantakulu (1972)
3) Matrimoorti (1972)
4) Panjaramlo Pasipapa (1973)
5) Kudi Edama Ayite (1979)
6) Bangaaru Koduku (1982)
7) Nampally Nagu (1986)
8) Rotation Chakravarti (1987)
9) Aadivaram Aadavallaku Selavu (2007)
10) Maisamma IPS (2007)
11) Aadi Vishnu (2008)
12) Mestri (2009)
13) Bangaru Babu (2009)

Producer Films

1) Sivaranjani (1978)
2) Sujata (1980)
3) Jayasudha (1982)
4) Meghasandesam (1982)
5) Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
6) Justice Chakravarti (1984)
7) Pelli Neeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
8) Ugra Narasimham (1986)
9) Majnu (1987)
10) Rotation Chakravarti (1987)
11) Ayyappa Swami Janma Rahasyam (1987)
12) Intinti Bhagavatam (1988)
13) Mama Alludu (1990)
14) Orey Rickshaw (1995)
15) Rayudugaaru Nayudugaaru (1996)
16) Rowdy Durbar (1997)
17) Osey Ramulamma (1997)
18) Greeku Veerudu (1998)
19) Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
20) Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
21) Chinna (2001)
22) Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
23) Rifles (2002)
24) Bangaru Babu (2009)

TV series

1) Abhishekam (ETV)
2) Gokulamlo Sita (ETV)
3) Choreographer
4) Young India (2010)

Lyricist

1) Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
2) Buchchi Babu (1980)
3) Sita Ramulu (1980)
4) Vishwaroopam(1981)
5) Swapna (1981)
6) Swayamvaram (1982)
7) Yuvaraju (1982)
8) Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
9) Yuddham (1984)
10) Ugra Narasimham (1986)
11) Majnu (1987)
12) Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
13) Lankeswarudu (1989)
14) Surigaadu (1992)
15) Greeku Veerudu (1998)
16) Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
17) Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
18) Maisamma IPS (2007)
19) Assistant director
20) Rangula Ratnam (1966)

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Legendary director Dasari Narayana Rao (75) passed away at 7 PM in KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad. Dasari Garu has been fighting with illness from the past few months and he recently underwent surgery at the same hospital.

As per the reports provided by producer C Kalyan, Dasari’s dead body will be shifted to his residence in an hour. The last rites of Dasari will be performed tomorrow at Hyderabad.

He directed over 150 films in his entire film career and also he had a successful political stint by serving as the Union Minster for Coal in UPA 1 government. His wife Dasari Padma passed away in the year 2011 and now he is survived by a daughter & two sons.

On his demise, Chitramala extends its deepest condolences to the Dasari Narayana Rao’s family.

Senior director Dasari Narayana Rao has been hospitalized today morning. The veteran director has been suffering from serious health issues and also lung related problems. The reports revealed that he has been admitted in the hospital because of an infection developed in the lungs. The director has been taken to KIMS hospital today morning. He was immediately shifted to ICU for a better treatment. A specialist group of doctors is taking care of the senior director now.

The reports from the hospital reveal that his health is under control and there is nothing to worry about. Dasari might be discharged from hospital in a day or two. The director is currently working on the script for the bio pic of Jayalalitha. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Veteran filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao has the infamous reputation of making sensational comments at star heroes and top producers. Continuing the trend, he has yet again fired on the Telugu filmmakers.

Speaking at the audio launch of Telugu dubbed Tamil film ‘Maanja,’ Dasari said that Tamil dubbing films have been invading Telugu market. ‘The Tamil dubbing rights of even the Telugu biggies featuring Mahesh, Pawan, NTR, etc. don’t fetch Rs 50 lakhs, but our Telugu filmmakers invest crores on the Telugu dubbing rights of Tamil films.

While the films of relatively unknown faces pocket around Rs 1 Cr, the films of Tamil stars are bought for more than Rs 20 Cr,’ commented Dasari.

We must admit that Dasari’s comments make sense and Telugu filmmakers should change this practice.

‘Generally, I don’t attend the audio launches of dubbing movies, but I have seen Maanja, and it is a very good film,’ Dasari said.

Pawan Kalyan has recently revealed that he is going to continue his career in films. Pawan said that he is running out of money and had to do films constantly to live up to his financial status. Already a movie in the direction of Dolly is in progress. At the same time, Pawan Kalyan is also going to begin a new film in the direction of Trivikram Srinivas by the end of this year. The buzz reveals that his film in the production of Dasari Narayana Rao will also take off this year. The latest buzz is that the production of Dasari has registered a title Bose at the film chamber.

The industry sources are hoping that this film Bose will start in sometime next year. Going with the title, the film looks like an interesting political thriller. The complete details are yet to be revealed.

Veteran filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao announced his verdict that the recently released Telugu film ‘Pelli Choopulu’ is better than ‘Baahubali.’

Speaking at the success meet of ‘Pelli Choopulu’ held on Monday at Ramanaidu studios, Dasari praised the film’s team and said that India would become No 1 in the world if ten films like ‘Pelli Choopulu’ comes out. He praised the simplicity of story, characters, performances and the direction. Senior filmmaker Tammareddy Bharadwaja especially highlighted the performance of heroine Ritu Verma and said that he fell in love with her character.

Vijay Devarakonda and Ritu Verma paired up in this urban romantic comedy directed by debutante Tarun Bhaskar. The film has been receiving unanimous reviews and positive word of mouth for flawless content and entertaining screenplay. Youth and family audiences are attracted towards the low budget content rich film.

Veteran actors Kaikala Satyanarayana and Jamuna were felicitated by Movie Artists Association (MAA) at the General Body Meeting held on 12th June.

Veteran filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao presented the awards to both the legends. On the eve, Dasari said that the newly elected MAA members are working very actively compared to the previous bodies. ‘Felicitating the legends of Telugu cinema is a great initiation by the MAA,’ said Dasari.

He added that it is very unfortunate to learn that the government did not confer many legendary Telugu actors and technicians. Padmasri and other awards are being given to people who have done nothing but have the support of the government.

Both Kaikala Satyanarayana and Jamuna thanked the MAA and expressed their happiness for their work getting recognized.