
Directing
Dasari Narayana Rao
Born 1947-05-04 · Andhra Pradesh, India
Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1947 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, dialogue writer, actor, lyricist, and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, Television, and Bollywood. He has directed more than one hundred and fifty feature films in a variety of genres. His works emphasize social injustice, corruption and gender discrimination. Rao has received two National Film Awards, nine state Nandi Awards including the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and four Filmfare Awards South including the lifetime Achievement. During his career he has also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages.
Acting credits
4.8Three friends — Ashwin, Kishore and Praveen get into business by purchasing a resort. Pretty soon, they find that they've got more than what they've bargained for. Apparently, the resort is haunted by a ghost. Unwilling to sell the resort, they seek the help of a mentalist, Rudra, to exorcise the ghost.
Raju Gari Gadhi 2
2017
5.0When Naidu confronts his son's rival group to end their squabbles, he encounters their mother Satya, his long lost love, separated by the twist of fate. As Honey learns the secret between Naidu and Satya, she is kidnapped by her father's arch rival Suyodhana Goud, who sees an opportunity to unwillingly ensnare her into a marriage with his son. Although these unfortunate turn of events bring Naidu, Satya and their sons together, they must devise a clever escape plan for Honey in this comedy-action journey.
Paandavulu Paandavulu Thummeda
2014
Balram adopts the identity of Ram to punish corrupt officials for their wrongdoing. When a powerful politician, Satteyya, finds out the truth, Balram has to fight hard to save his life.
Mesthri
2009
9.0Bharathi does everything to make her children happy. However, when they remain ungrateful towards her, she decides to retire from her household duties to teach them how to be responsible.
Amma Rajinama
1991
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Rayudugaru Nayudugaru
1996
6.5Kondaveeti Simhasanam is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
Kondaveeti Simhasanam
2002
NRGajan, a gold medalist, finds his achievements hollow and seeks various vices to fill the void. Subsequently, as he spirals into chaos, his love for a woman helps him rediscover true happiness.
Subbarajugari Kutumbam
1998
7.2Jailer Sidhant Kumar is nicknamed Hitler at work for being the toughest supervisor, but at home, his wife rules the roost.
Hitler
1997
NRRowdy Durbar is a Telugu movie released in 1997
Rowdy Durbar
1997
8.0Mamagaru is a 1991 Telugu-language drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. It stars Dasari Narayana Rao, Vinod Kumar Alva and Yamuna in the main roles. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Naan Pudicha Mappillai.
Mamagaru
1991
NRA girl, through her behaviour, tries to prove that daughters are much more caring and compassionate than sons toward their parents.
Kante Koothurne Kanu
1998
9.0Bhavani Devi trains her daughter, Jaya, on how to control her husband, Vijay. However, she is unaware of how many vices her spouse has due to her strong tactics.
Mama Alludu
1990
8.0Erra Bus (For English: Red Bus) is a 2014 Tollywood movie which is directed and produced by veteran actor and director Dasari Narayana Rao under his banner Tharaka Prabhu Films. The movie features Vishnu Manchu and Catherine Tresa in lead roles. Dasari Narayana Rao plays a crucial role in the movie. Chakri has composed the music for the movie while Anji has taken care of the cinematography. The movie is a remake of N. Ragavan’s Tamil film, Manjapai (2014). The principal photography of Erra Bus started on July 28, 2014 in Hyderabad. The audio for this movie launched on 31 October 2014. The movie released on November 14, 2014.
Red Bus
2014
10.0A newly-wed couple leads a contented life until a woman enters the husband's life. As a result, the wife starts suspecting him of infidelity, which creates a rift in their marriage.
Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham
1987
10.0A man who is accustomed to a life of receiving bribes faces the danger from none other than his son, who joins Anti-Corruption Bureau. He attempts to escape unscathed.
Lanchavatharam
1985
8.0Bharathi's parents refuse to accept her after discovering that she is pregnant with Suresh's child, the man who cheated her.
Nyayam Kavali
1981
Prasad, an honest police officer, brings up his sons with a lot of love and care. However, when he falls on hard times, his sons abandon him and he is forced to rebuild his life from scratch.
Bahudoorapu Batasari
1983
A couple have three sons who are all married. The youngest daughter-in-law is from a wealthy family. The other two daughters-in-law are jealous and this ends up in the separation of the family.
Bangaru Kutumbam
1994
1.0A lazy, alcoholic youngster is thrown out of his village at a very young age by his mother for disobeying her orders. He meets a journalist who urges him to mete out justice to those in need of it.
Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam
1995
7.5Ramulamma,an innocent young girl, works as a maid in a Dora’s residence as a slave. She gets raped and impregnated by the Dora. and he orders his men to throw the baby and kill Ramulamma. The baby was found by naxals and was raised by them. Injured Ramulamma was taken care by a Dalit couple who treat her as their own sister. When Ramulamma kills Dora's son who tries to forcefully sleep with her, Dora wants to kill Ramulamma but she was rescued by Naxal leader Komaranna. He teaches her to rebel against the people who tormented her, tells her nothing is lost in a combat and gives her heaps of courage. When Komaranna dies in a battle with the government which despises any resistance, or questions their wrongdoings, Ramulammma dedicates her life in searching for those people who made her life an irreparable suffering.
Osey Ramulamma
1997
8.5A poor couple raises and educates their only son by making many sacrifices. When the boy grows up to be a rich man, he shuns his parents as he is ashamed of their poverty.
Surigadu
1992
10.0Intinti Bhagavatam is a 1988 Telugu film . Produced by Dasari Narayana Rao under the banner of Padma Prabhu Pictures, the film was directed by Dhavala Satyam . It stars Mohan Babu, Srividya and Tulasi in the lead roles and Saluri Vasurao composed the music.
Intinti Bhagavatham
1988
Priya and Sekhar fall in love, but when they are separated, Priya marries another man. When Sekhar returns, these three characters must decide the future of their relationships.
Swayamvaram
1982
Behind the camera
Bhupati Raja is a ruler of the kingdom. He is strictly against love marriages and backward castes. He kils his younger son as he falls in love with a girl.
Prema Mandiram
1981
Bhupati Raja is a ruler of the kingdom. He is strictly against love marriages and backward castes. He kils his younger son as he falls in love with a girl.
Prema Mandiram
1981
8.0A union leader marries his employer, but subsequently gets embroiled in labor/management disputes.
Haisiyat
1984
8.0A union leader marries his employer, but subsequently gets embroiled in labor/management disputes.
Haisiyat
1984
Rambabu, a rich heir, falls in love with Mythili, a dancer, but she does not reciprocate. However, he soon learns a dark secret about his birth and reinvents himself to win Mythili over.
Kunthi Putrudu
1993
7.0Chanda's parents disapprove of her boyfriend Ranga and want her to marry Prasad. Ranga is accused of having an affair with Sita. Chanda faces turmoil in her life.
Wafadaar
1985
The story of a war-hero who returns to his place only to find the society in a mess and tries to repair it in his own way and ends up getting hanged.
Bobbili Puli
1982
8.0The story of an Indian Freedom fighter who fought the French even before the British could establish their authority in India
Tandra Paparayudu
1986
8.0The story of an Indian Freedom fighter who fought the French even before the British could establish their authority in India
Tandra Paparayudu
1986
No synopsis available yet.
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
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Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
7.0Movie director by Dasari Narayana Rao, with lead roles by Suman, Ramya Krishna & Roja.
Sammakka Sarakka
2000
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Yuddham
1984
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Yuddham
1984
Balram adopts the identity of Ram to punish corrupt officials for their wrongdoing. When a powerful politician, Satteyya, finds out the truth, Balram has to fight hard to save his life.
Mesthri
2009
9.0Bharathi does everything to make her children happy. However, when they remain ungrateful towards her, she decides to retire from her household duties to teach them how to be responsible.
Amma Rajinama
1991
9.0Bharathi does everything to make her children happy. However, when they remain ungrateful towards her, she decides to retire from her household duties to teach them how to be responsible.
Amma Rajinama
1991
7.0Shankar decides to leave behind his life as a gangster and lead a normal life. However, when his brother-in-law's life is at stake, he decides to rethink his decision.
Lankeshwarudu
1989
No description
Rayudugaru Nayudugaru
1996
6.5Kondaveeti Simhasanam is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
Kondaveeti Simhasanam
2002
6.5Kondaveeti Simhasanam is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
Kondaveeti Simhasanam
2002
6.5Kondaveeti Simhasanam is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
Kondaveeti Simhasanam
2002
No synopsis available yet.
Krishnarajunulu
1982
No synopsis available yet.
Krishnarajunulu
1982