Kadri Venkata Reddy

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Kadri Venkata Reddy

Born July 1, 1912

Died September 15, 1972 · aged 60

Kadiri Venkata Reddy (1 July 1912 – 15 September 1972) was an Indian film director, writer, producer and production manager in Telugu cinema, known for his pioneering work in folklore, social and fantasy films. Maya Bazaar is regarded as his magnum opus, while Donga Ramudu (1955) is included in the curriculum of the Film and Television Institute of India. K. V. Reddy had four sons and five daughte…

Known For

MayabazarMayabazar · 1957
Mayabazar
8.01957
MovieFantasyDrama
Balarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas lose their kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama breaks his promise.
Bhakta PotanaBhakta Potana · 1943
Bhakta Potana
7.01943
MovieHistoryDrama
It is a biographical film based on the life of Potana, who translated Bhagavatam into the Telugu language.
Yogi VemanaYogi Vemana · 1947
Yogi Vemana
9.01947
MovieHistoryDrama
It chronicles the legend of the progressive Telugu poet-saint Vemana from his being a rebellious and hedonistic youth from a landed elite to a renunciate.
Pellinaati PramanaluPellinaati Pramanalu · 1958
Pellinaati Pramanalu
7.01958
Movie
Krishna Rao impresses Bheemasena Rao, a dignified village leader, who gets his daughter Rukmini married to him. But will Krishna Rao stay true to Rukmini?
Donga RamuduDonga Ramudu · 1955
Donga Ramudu
7.01955
MovieDrama
Estranged siblings, Ramu and Lakshmi meet years later as she is married to a doctor and he is a driver in the same place. Ramu is blamed for stealing in the house. Will Lakshmi save her brother?
Pathala BhairaviPathala Bhairavi · 1951
Pathala Bhairavi
8.61951
MovieFantasy
Thota Ramudu faces opposition when he falls in love with a princess. He then seeks the help of a sorcerer, who secretly plans to sacrifice Thota Ramudu to Goddess Pathala Bhairavi.
Gunasundari KathaGunasundari Katha · 1949
Gunasundari Katha
10.01949
MovieDramaFantasy
After a fit of rage, King Ugrasena marries off his daughter Gunasundari to Daivadeenam, a disabled man. However, things take a turn when the king falls ill. A comedic adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, this was the first Telugu film to complete 100 days of theatrical run in 10 centers.
Jagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni Katha · 1961
Jagadeka Veeruni Katha
8.01961
MovieFantasyMusic
When asked by the king what his ambition is, prince Pratap says he wants to marry four celestial maidens. The angered king exiles him and Pratap sets off on a quest to find the maidens.

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