Atluri Purnachandra Rao

Atluri Poornachandra Rao (4 April 1925) was an Indian film producer and communist leader. As a film producer he produced several films between 1960s till 1972. Aadabaduchu (1967), Mathrudevata (1969), sthree(1972),were some of his notable films.

Early life
Purnachandra Rao was born in a middle-class family on 4 April 1925 in Vanapamula village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He moved to Hyderabad in late 1950s and shifted to Chennai later to pursue a career in films. He married Marudwati and the couple has two sons.

He was influenced by left ideology and participated in the rationalist movement led by Gora. He was a member of united Communist Party and was arrested multiple times.

Filmography

 * Aadabaduchu
 * Mathrudevatha
 * Sthree
 * Koothuru Kodalu (1971)
 * Devudu Chesina Pelli (1974)
 * Ram Balram (1980)
 * Maang Bharo Sajana (1980)
 * Ek Hi Bhool (1981)
 * Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981)
 * Mugguru Monagallu (1983)
 * Andha Kanoon (1983)
 * John Jani Janardhan (1984)
 * Aakhree Raasta (1986)
 * Sansar (1987)
 * Chaalbaaz (1989)
 * Aaplee Maanse (1992)
 * Prema Pusthakam (1993)
 * Kothachilo (1994)
 * Akuha Katha (1994)
 * Venky (2004)
 * Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
 * Avunanna Kadanna (2005