V. Madhusudhan Rao
film director (1923–2012)
Veeramachaneni Madhusudhana Rao was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is popularly known as 'Victory' Madhusudhana Rao. He directed nearly 70 films, including musical hits such as Annapurna (1960), Aradhana (1962), Aathma Balam (1964), Zamindar (1965), Antastulu (1965), Aatmiyulu (1969), and Krishnaveni (1974). He also produced Swati Kiranam (1992). Six of his films received the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, and in 1965, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for Antastulu. He was honoured with the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for lifetime contributions to Telugu cinema by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1997.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 11 films (1960–1978) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Annapurna | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1961 | Taxi Ramudu | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1962 | Aradhana | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1962 | Padandi Munduku | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1963 | Lakshadhikari | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1968 | Manchi Kutumbam | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1973 | Bhakta Tukaram | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1974 | Krishnaveni | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1974 | Manchivadu | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1974 | Premalu Pellillu | V. Madhusudhan Rao | ||||
| 1978 | Mallepoovu | V. Madhusudhan Rao |