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T. Prakash Rao(1924-1992)

  • Director
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
  • Writer
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T. Prakash Rao was born on 24 November 1924 in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a director and assistant director, known for The Good Son (1958), Amaradeepam (1956) and Suraj (1966). He died on 1 July 1992 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
BornNovember 24, 1924
DiedJuly 1, 1992(67)
BornNovember 24, 1924
DiedJuly 1, 1992(67)
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Known for

The Good Son (1958)
The Good Son
7.7
  • Director
  • 1958
Amaradeepam (1956)
Amaradeepam
5.0
  • Director
  • 1956
Suraj (1966)
Suraj
6.7
  • Director
  • 1966
Pitchi Pullaiah (1953)
Pitchi Pullaiah
6.7
  • Director
  • 1953

Credits

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Director



  • Hum Bhi Kuch Kam Nahi) We Are No Less
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Kab Tak Chup Rahungi (1988)
    Kab Tak Chup Rahungi
    5.3
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Engalalum Mudiyum
    • Director
    • 1982
  • Asha Jyoti
    • Director
    • 1981
  • Ganga Bhavani
    • Director
    • 1979
  • Hamaara Sansaar (1978)
    Hamaara Sansaar
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1978
  • Chiranjeevi Rambabu
    • Director
    • 1977
  • Pogaru Botu (1976)
    Pogaru Botu
    • Director
    • 1976
  • Samsaram (1975)
    Samsaram
    • Director
    • 1975
  • Gali Patalu
    • Director
    • 1974
  • Minaru Babu (1973)
    Minaru Babu
    4.6
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Rivaaj (1972)
    Rivaaj
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1972
  • Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970)
    Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
    7.4
    • Director
    • 1970
  • Nannha Farishta (1969)
    Nannha Farishta
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1969
  • Vaasna (1968)
    Vaasna
    5.3
    • Director
    • 1968

Second Unit or Assistant Director



  • N.T. Rama Rao and Malathi K. in Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
    Pathala Bhairavi
    8.5
    • assistant director
    • 1951
  • Samsaram (1950)
    Samsaram
    6.4
    • assistant director
    • 1950
  • Showkar (1950)
    Showkar
    8.1
    • assistant director
    • 1950
  • Mana Desam
    5.5
    • assistant director
    • 1949
  • Drohi
    • assistant director
    • 1948
  • Palnati Yudham (1947)
    Palnati Yudham
    7.1
    • assistant director
    • 1947

Writer



  • Bahu Beti (1965)
    Bahu Beti
    6.3
    • scenario (as T. Prakashrao)
    • 1965
  • The Good Son (1958)
    The Good Son
    7.7
    • screenplay
    • 1958
  • Amaradeepam (1956)
    Amaradeepam
    5.0
    • screenplay
    • 1956
  • Pitchi Pullaiah (1953)
    Pitchi Pullaiah
    6.7
    • adaptation
    • story
    • 1953

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • T. Prakashrao
  • Born
    • November 24, 1924
    • Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Died
    • July 1, 1992
    • Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was influenced by communist ideology and joined 'Praja Natya Mandali'. Due to crackdown on communist party in 1940s, went underground and made his way like most of his colleagues from 'Praja Natya Mandali' to Madras into the film world.

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