V. B. Rajendra Prasad
Indian filmmaker (1932–2015)
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Veeramachaneni Rajendra Prasad (4 November 1932 – 12 January 2015) was an Indian film producer, director, and screenwriter known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with a few Hindi and Tamil films.[2][3] He received a National Film Award for Antastulu (1965) and two Filmfare Awards for the films, Antastulu (1965) and Aastiparulu (1966). He is the father of noted actor Jagapathi Babu.[4]
Born
4 November 1932
Veeramachaneni Rajendra Prasad
4 November 1932
OccupationsProducer, director
Children3, including Jagapathi Babu[1]
V. B. Rajendra Prasad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Veeramachaneni Rajendra Prasad 4 November 1932 |
| Died | 12 January 2015 (aged 82) |
| Occupations | Producer, director |
| Children | 3, including Jagapathi Babu[1] |
Death
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Producer | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Annapurna | Telugu | Yes | No | No |
| 1962 | Aradhana | Yes | No | No | |
| 1964 | Aathma Balam | Yes | No | No | |
| 1965 | Antastulu | Yes | No | No | |
| 1966 | Aastiparulu | Yes | No | No | |
| 1969 | Adrushtavanthulu | Yes | No | No | |
| 1970 | Akka Chellelu | Yes | No | No | |
| 1971 | Dasara Bullodu | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1973 | Bangaru Babu | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1973 | Engal Thanga Raja | Tamil | Yes | Yes | No |
| 1974 | Andaru Dongale | Telugu | No | Yes | No |
| 1974 | Manchi Manushulu | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1976 | Pichimaaraju | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 1976 | Uthaman | Tamil | Yes | Yes | No |
| 1977 | Bangaru Bommalu | Telugu | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1978 | Rama Krishnulu | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1979 | Muddula Koduku | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1979 | Pattakkathi Bhairavan | Tamil | Yes | Yes | No |
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Hindi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 1983 | Bekaraar | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1984 | S.P. Bhayankar | Telugu | Yes | Yes | No |
| 1985 | Bharyabhartala Bandham | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1986 | Captain Nagarjun | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi | Hindi | Yes | No | No |
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam | Telugu | Yes | No | No |
| 1992 | Killer | Yes | No | No | |
| 1993 | Bangaru Bullodu | Yes | No | No | |
| 1995 | Bhale Bullodu | Yes | No | No | |
| 1998 | Pelli Peetalu | Yes | No | No | |
Awards
- Best Feature Film in Telugu - Antastulu (1965).[6]
- Best Film - Antastulu (1965)
- Best Film – Telugu - Aastiparulu (1966)
- Third Best Feature Film - Bronze - Aastiparulu (1966)
- Raghupathi Venkaiah Award (2003) - Lifetime achievement
- Other honors
- K. V. Reddy memorial Award (2000)[8]