Prabhakar Reddy
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Dr. Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy better known as Prabhakar Reddy M.B.B.S. (1935–1997) was a versatile Telugu
Character actor
and Story Writer
of Andhra Pradesh
, India
. He has acted in over 472 films in three decades. He wrote stories for several acclaimed films like Karthika Deepam
. The "Dr. M Prabhakara Reddy Chalana Chitra Karmika Chitrapuri" in Manikonda, Hyderabad is named in honor of him.
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
. His parents are Lakshma Reddy and Kausalya.
After primary education in the village, he did Intermediate course from City College, Hyderabad. He did his medical education from Osmania Medical College
under Osmania University
, Hyderabad between 1955-1960.
. He has acted in about 472 films during the next three decades.
He wrote stories for about 21 Telugu films. Some of them are highly successful. They include Pandanti Kapuram, Pacchani Samsaram, Dharmatmudu, Grihapravesam, Gandhi Puttina Desam, Karthika Deepam and Naaku Swatantram Vacchindi.
He gave the name for famous Telugu actress Jayaprada, originally Lalitha Rani, and introduced her in a three minute song in the Telugu film, Bhoomi Kosam in 1976.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
Character actor
Character actor
A character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
and Story Writer
Writer
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of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He has acted in over 472 films in three decades. He wrote stories for several acclaimed films like Karthika Deepam
Karthika Deepam (film)
Karthika Deepam is a 1979 Telugu film directed by Laxmi Deepak and starring Shobhan Babu, Sridevi and Sharada. The songs are highly popular particularly Aaraneekuma Ee Deepam Karteeka Deepam penned by Devulapalli Krishnasastri...
. The "Dr. M Prabhakara Reddy Chalana Chitra Karmika Chitrapuri" in Manikonda, Hyderabad is named in honor of him.
Early life
He was born in Thungathurthi, NalgondaNalgonda
Nalgonda is a town and a municipality in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its name is derived from two Telugu words Nalla and Konda . Nalgonda in the past is referred to as Nilagiri. During the period of Bahamani kingdom, it had been renamed as Nallagonda...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. His parents are Lakshma Reddy and Kausalya.
After primary education in the village, he did Intermediate course from City College, Hyderabad. He did his medical education from Osmania Medical College
Osmania Medical College
Osmania Medical College originally Hyderabad Medical College is a medical school in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was founded in 1846 as the Hyderabad Medical School making it one of the oldest medical schools in the world. It is presently affiliated to the NTR University of Health...
under Osmania University
Osmania University
Osmania University , , since 1918, is a public university located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. It is the first Indian University to have Urdu and...
, Hyderabad between 1955-1960.
Film career
Prabhakar Reddy debuted in the film Chivaraku Migiledi directed by Gutta Ramineedu in 1960. He has acted as PsychiatristPsychiatrist
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. All psychiatrists are trained in diagnostic evaluation and in psychotherapy...
. He has acted in about 472 films during the next three decades.
He wrote stories for about 21 Telugu films. Some of them are highly successful. They include Pandanti Kapuram, Pacchani Samsaram, Dharmatmudu, Grihapravesam, Gandhi Puttina Desam, Karthika Deepam and Naaku Swatantram Vacchindi.
He gave the name for famous Telugu actress Jayaprada, originally Lalitha Rani, and introduced her in a three minute song in the Telugu film, Bhoomi Kosam in 1976.
Awards
- He won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in TeluguNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in TeluguThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu Cinema winners: The awards received by the films released in the previous year are listed below...
for Pandanti Kapuram in 1972. - He is winner of Nandi Award for Best ActorNandi Award for Best ActorNandi Award for Best actor started in 1965.The Nandi Award for Best Actor winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...
in 1980 and 1981 for his action in Yuvatharam KadilindiYuvatharam KadilindiYuvatharam Kadilindi is a 1980 Telugu Drama film directed by Dhavala Satyam. It is produced by Madala Ranga Rao of Navatharam Pictures. It is starring Murali Mohan and Raadhika in the lead roles....
and Palli Pilichindi respectively. - He won Nandi Award for Best Supporting ActorNandi Award for Best Supporting ActorThe Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor winners:...
for Chinna Kodalu in 1990. - He won Nandi Award for Best Story WriterNandi Award for Best Story WriterThe Nandi Award for Best Story Writer winners:...
for Grihapravesam and Gandhi Puttina Desam.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Character |
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| 1960 | Chivaraku Migiledi | Psychiatrist |
| 1961 | Pandava Vanavasam Pandava Vanavasam Pandava Vanavasam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Bheemudu*S. V. Ranga Rao ... Duryodhanudu*Kanta Rao ... Lord Krishna... |
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| 1962 | Bhishma Bhishma (film) Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.-The plot:... |
Santana |
| 1962 | Mahamantri Timmarusu Mahamantri Timmarusu (film) Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Telugu historical film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Versatile character actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the key role, while N.T. Rama Rao the role of Krishnadevaraya.-The Plot:... |
Veerabhadra Gajapati |
| 1963 | Narthanasala | Karna Karna Karna or Radheya is one of the central characters in the epic Mahābhārata, from ancient India. He was the King of Anga... |
| 1963 | Punarjanma | |
| 1963 | Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T... |
Lord Shiva Shiva Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a... |
| 1964 | Bobbili Yudham | |
| 1966 | Navarathri | Police Inspector |
| 1966 | Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:... |
Kannama Dasu |
| 1967 | Sri Krishnavataram | Balarama Balarama Balarama , also known as Baladeva, Balabhadra and Halayudha, is the elder brother of the divine being, Krishna in Hinduism. Within Vaishnavism Hindu traditions Balarama is worshipped as an Avatar of Vishnu, and he is also listed as such in the Bhagavata Purana... |
| 1967 | Ummadi Kutumbam Ummadi Kutumbam Ummadi Kutumbam is a 1967 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao* Kaikala Satyanarayana* Krishna Kumari* M. Prabhakar Reddy* Savitri* Vanisree* Relangi Venkata Ramaiah... |
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| 1968 | Bandipotu Dongalu Bandipotu Dongalu Bandipotu Dongalu is a 1968 Telugu Drama film written and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. The film is starring S. V. Ranga Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Kongara Jaggayya in key roles. It is also a Musical film with some Melodious songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao... |
Police officer |
| 1968 | Brahmachari Brahmachari (Telugu film) Brahmachari is 1968 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao. It is produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures.-Songs:* Evaruleni Chota -... |
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| 1968 | Ranabheri | |
| 1969 | Aatmiyulu Aatmiyulu -The Plot:Veerayya works for Landlord Jagannadham . He dies in an attempt to save the life of Jagannadham. Veerayya has a son Suryam and a daughter Seetha . Later Jagannadham shifted to city and makes arrangement for the maintenance of Veerayya's children. But Mahankali did not takes care of... |
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| 1969 | Bhale Tammudu Bhale Tammudu Bhale Tammudu is a 1969 Telugu film starring N. T. Rama Rao and K. R. Vijaya. Mohammed Rafi sang many of the songs, which are very popular even today.-Cast:* N. T. Rama Rao ... Ram Prasad and Shyam Prasad... |
Inspector Sekhar |
| 1969 | Natakala Rayudu Natakala Rayudu Natakala Rayudu is a Telugu Drama film directed by A. Sanjeevi. It is produced by famous character actor Nagabhushanam.It is based on the 1951 Hindi film Albela starring Bhagwan.-The Plot:... |
Prem Kumar |
| 1970 | Akka Chellelu Akka Chellelu Akka Chellelu is a 1970 Telugu drama film produced by V. Krishna Prasad of Jagapathi Films and directed by A. Sanjeevi.The story is about the Family relationship between two sisters, Akka and Chellelu , with mystery as background. There are some melodious songs particularly Pandavulu Pandavulu... |
Senior lawyer |
| 1970 | Himmat Himmat Himmat is a 1996 Bollywood action film directed by Sunil Sharma, starring Sunny Deol, Tabu and Shilpa Shetty.-Synopsis:Two Indian Secret Service Agents, Ajay Saxena and Abdul, are not only co-workers, but also live like brothers and family... |
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| 1970 | Lakshmi Kataksham Lakshmi Kataksham Lakshmi Kataksham or Laxmi Kataksham is a 1970 Telugu Musical film directed by B. Vittalacharya and starring N. T. Rama Rao and K. R. Vijaya.... |
King |
| 1971 | Mattilo Manikyam Mattilo Manikyam Mattilo Manikyam is a 1971 Telugu Drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by the famous actor Chalam.-Cast:* Chalam * Bhanumathi Ramakrishna * Jamuna * Dhulipala * Prabhakar Reddy * Sakshi Ranga Rao-Soundtrack:... |
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| 1971 | Mosagallaku Mosagadu Mosagallaku Mosagadu Mosagallaku Mosagadu was the first cowboy film in India. It was produced by G. Adisheshagiri Rao, directed by K. S. R. Das in the banner of Sri Padmalaya Films in 1971. This was the first Telugu movie to be dubbed into English, and it was screened in more than 125 countries, which is a record in... |
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| 1971 | Pethamdaarlu | |
| 1971 | Ramalayam Ramalayam -External Links:*... |
Rayudu |
| 1972 | Bala Bharatam Bala Bharatam Bala Bharatam is a 1972 Telugu film wherein most of the characters are played by children. The child actors include Baby Sridevi and Master Prabhakar.-Story:... |
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| 1972 | Pandanti Kapuram | |
| 1972 | Papam Pasivadu Papam Pasivadu Papam Pasivadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by V. Ramachandra Rao. It is remake of South African film Lost in the Desert directed by Jamie Uys.-The plot:... |
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| 1972 | Pilla? Piduga? | Reeku |
| 1973 | Mayadari Malligadu | |
| 1973 | Samsaram Sagaram Samsaram Sagaram Samsaram Sagaram is a 1973 Telugu Drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.-Cast:* M. Prabhakar Reddy * G. Varalakshmi * Kaikala Satyanarayana * Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* S. V. Ranga Rao-Soundtrack:... |
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| 1974 | Alluri Seetharama Raju Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film) Alluri Seetharama Raju is a super hit, historical Telugu cinema based on the life of Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju and produced by Padmalaya Studios. It is the 100th film of Ghattamaneni Krishna. The film is directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and written by Maharadhi Tripuraneni... |
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| 1974 | Andaru Dongale Andaru Dongale Andaru Dongale is a 1974 Telugu Comedy film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It is a remake of 1972 Bollywood film Victoria No. 203. It is a commercial hit film ran for more than 100 days in 3 centers.-Cast:... |
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| 1974 | Deeksha | |
| 1975 | Yeduruleni Manishi | |
| 1976 | Bhakta Kannappa Bhakta Kannappa Bhakta Kannappa is a 1976 Telugu film directed by Bapu. It is based on the life of Saiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar. The film is the remake of Kannada film Bedara Kannappa, the first film of legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar... |
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| 1976 | Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam | |
| 1977 | Daana Veera Soora Karna Daana Veera Soora Karna Daana Veera Soora Karna is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. He played three pivotal roles Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. One of his sons, Balakrishna played a short role of Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna, who in the later years became one of the popular movie actors... |
Dharmaraja |
| 1977 | Indra Dhanusu | |
| 1977 | Kalpana Kalpana Kalpana is a Sanskrit word that means "creativity" and "imagination" in Marathi, Hindi and Nepali. It is also a popular female Hindu name.It may also refer to:* Kalpana , at NASAs Ames Research Center... |
Doctor |
| 1977 | Khaidi Kalidasu | Jagdish Chandra Prasad - 'Lion' |
| 1977 | Yamagola Yamagola Yamagola or Yama Gola is a 1977 Silver Jubilee Telugu film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao and produced by cinematographer S. Venkataratnam. It is a Fantasy and Comedy film starring N.T. Rama Rao and Jayaprada in lead roles... |
Ramana Murthy\Rama Sastry |
| 1978 | Katakatala Rudraiah | |
| 1978 | Kondura Kondura Kondura is 1978 Hindi/Telugu film by noted film director Shyam Benegal, based on the novel by Marathi writer, Khanolkar Chintamani T... |
Bhairav's servant |
| 1978 | Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi is a 1978 Telugu-language Indian feature film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, starring Kamal Haasan in a dual role for the first time in his career.-Plot:... |
Black tiger |
| 1979 | Gorintaku Gorintaku (1979 film) Gorintaku is a 1979 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is family sentimental film starring Shobhan Babu and Sujatha. The title song Gorinta Poochindi Komma Lekunda written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri casting Savitri is remembered even today.... |
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| 1979 | Karthika Deepam Karthika Deepam (film) Karthika Deepam is a 1979 Telugu film directed by Laxmi Deepak and starring Shobhan Babu, Sridevi and Sharada. The songs are highly popular particularly Aaraneekuma Ee Deepam Karteeka Deepam penned by Devulapalli Krishnasastri... |
Story writer and Actor: Dhananjaya Rao) |
| 1979 | Rangoon Rowdy | |
| 1980 | Edantastula Meda | |
| 1980 | Nakili Manishi | CID Prabhakar |
| 1980 | Sardar Paparayudu | |
| 1980 | Yuvatharam Kadilindi Yuvatharam Kadilindi Yuvatharam Kadilindi is a 1980 Telugu Drama film directed by Dhavala Satyam. It is produced by Madala Ranga Rao of Navatharam Pictures. It is starring Murali Mohan and Raadhika in the lead roles.... |
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| 1981 | Kirayi Rowdylu | |
| 1981 | Parvathi Parameshwarulu | |
| 1981 | Premaabhishekam | |
| 1981 | Todu Dongalu | |
| 1982 | Bobbili Puli Bobbili Puli Bobbili Puli is a 1982 Telugu film starring N.T. Rama Rao, Sridevi in lead roles. Kongara Jaggaiah, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Rao Gopal Rao played supporting roles.... |
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| 1982 | Naa Desam | Kailasham |
| 1984 | Allulu Vasthunnaru | |
| 1984 | Anubandham | |
| 1984 | Merupu Daadi Merupu Daadi Merupu Daadi or Merupudadi is a 1984 Action/Drama/Western based Tollywood film directed by Ramachandra Rao P.N. Written and produced by Giri Babu; and Music composed by Ilayaraja... |
Bahadur |
| 1984 | Satya Harishchandra | |
| 1985 | Agni Parvatam Agni Parvatam Agni Parvatam is the most powerful character role movie in the cinematography of Superstar Krishna. The movie was made in 1985, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt and K. Raghavendra Rao under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. The movie was a big hit in the box office of Tollywood with 5 musical hits,... |
Rudrayya |
| 1985 | Bullet | |
| 1985 | Chattamtho Poratam Chattamtho Poratam Chattamtho Poratam is a 1985 Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role.-Cast:* Chiranjeevi* Madhavi* Sumalatha* Rao Gopal Rao* Allu Rama Lingaiah* Nutan Prasad* Suthi Veerabhadra Rao... |
Bharathi's father |
| 1985 | O Thandri Teerpu | |
| 1985 | Shri Datta Darshanam Shri Datta Darshanam Shri Datta Darshanam is a 1985 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The story is based on the life of Hindu deity Dattatreya.-Plot:... |
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| 1987 | Vishwanatha Nayakudu Vishwanatha Nayakudu Vishwanatha Nayakudu is a Telugu Historical film of 1987 directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Superstar Krishna portrayed the role of Viswanatha Nayak, while Sivaji Ganesan played his father role as Nagama Nayak.-The Plot:... |
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| 1987 | Waqt Ka Shahenshah | |
| 1988 | Antima Theerpu Antima Theerpu Antima Theerpu is a 1988 Telugu film directed by Joshi.-Cast:*Krishnamraju - J.Krishna Murthi*Sumalatha*Prabhakar Reddy*Ranganath*Suresh Gopi*Urvashi... |
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| 1988 | Chinnodu Peddodu | |
| 1990 | Chinna Kodalu |
External links
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