Kadiri Venkata Reddy

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Kadiri Venkata Reddy

Born July 1, 1912 · Tadipatri, Anantapuram, British India

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…

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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.
Sri Krishnarjuna YuddhamuSri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu · 1963
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
★ 7.01963
MovieFantasyDrama
After vanquishing the army of the Kauravas, the Pandava Brothers preside over Indraprastha, and Arjun takes a journey to worship Bhagwan Shri Shivji. It is during this journey that he will challenge Devrishi Narad that no one on Earth can instigate him to go against Bhagwan Shri Kishan. Arjun will soon have to mince his words when, on Subhadra's insistence, he will be compelled to take up arms and go to war against Kishanji in order to protect Chitrasen - who had inadvertently offended Sage Gabal - leading to Kishanji's decision to behead the former with his Sudarshan Chakra.
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.
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.
Donga RamuduDonga Ramudu · 1955
Donga Ramudu
★ 6.51955
MovieDrama
As a child, Ramudu is separated from his sister Lakshmi when he is arrested for thievery. Released from jail as an adult, Ramudu seeks to reunite with Lakshmi, but the shadow of his past threatens to destroy her future. What will Lakshmi give up to save her brother?
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
★ 7.51958
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?
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.

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