Dasari Narayana Rao
Indian director, actor, politician (1942–2017)
Dasari Narayana Rao was an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, lyricist, and politician, primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over his four decade career, he directed more than 150 feature films, earning a Limca World Record for directing the most films in the world. He was known by the epithet "Darsaka Ratna" and was recognized for addressing social issues such as gender discrimination, casteism, corruption and injustice through his films. Narayana Rao received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, 16 Nandi Awards including the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and five Filmfare Awards South including the Lifetime Achievement.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 8 films (1975–1980) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Swargam Narakam | Dasari Narayana Rao | ||||
| 1976 | Manushulanta Okkate | Dasari Narayana Rao | ||||
| 1978 | Devadasu Malli Puttadu | Dasari Narayana Rao | ||||
| 1978 | Sivaranjani | Dasari Narayana Rao | ||||
| 1978 | Swarg Narak | Dasari Narayana Rao | ||||
| 1980 | Jyoti Bane Jwala | Dasari Narayana Rao | ||||
| 1980 | Sardar Papa Rayudu | Dasari Narayana Rao | ||||
| 1980 | Srivari Muchatlu | Dasari Narayana Rao |