K. S. Prakash Rao

Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao (1914–1996) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and cinematographer known for his works in Telugu,Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. In 1977 he won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada for Ganda Hendthi. In 1995, Rao received the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his contributions to Telugu cinema. He is the father of noted Telugu director K. Raghavendra Rao and is the uncle of another noted director K. Bapayya.

Director

 * Raja Aur Rangeeli (1996)
 * Pratibimbalu (1992)
 * Donga Police  (1992)
 * Rowdy Gaari Pellam (1991)
 * Muddula Mogadu (1983)
 * Garuda Saukiyama (1982)
 * Kotta Neeru (1982)
 * Balina Guri (1979)
 * Ganda Hendthi (1977)
 * Avan Oru Charitram (1976)
 * Secretary (1976)
 * Suprabhatam (1976)
 * Cheekati Velugulu (1975)
 * Prem Nagar (1974)
 * Kode Nagu (1974)
 * Satyaniki Sankellu (1974)
 * Ida Lokam (1973)
 * Jeevitam (1973)
 * Pedda Koduku (1973)
 * Vasantha Maligai (1972)
 * Bhale Papa (1971)
 * Naa Tammudu (1971)
 * Prema Nagar (1971)
 * Tahsildar Gari Ammayi (1971)
 * Vichitra Kutumbam (1969)
 * Bandhipotu Dongalu (1968)
 * Bharya (1968)
 * Harishchandra (1968)
 * Stree Janma (1967)
 * Badukuva Daari (1966)
 * Mohini Rugmangada (1962)
 * Gullo Pelli (1961)
 * Renukadevi Mahatyam (1960)
 * Marumalarchi (1956)
 * Melukolupu (1956)
 * Ante Kaavaali (1955)
 * Balanandam (1954)
 * Kanna Talli (1953)
 * Petrathai (1953)
 * Anni (1951)
 * Deeksha (1951)
 * Modati Raatri (1950)

Producer

 * Mohini Rugmangada (1962)
 * Ante Kavali (1955)
 * Kanna Talli (1953)
 * Deeksha (1951)
 * Modati Rathri (1950)
 * Drohi (1948)
 * Gruhapravesam (1946)

Actor

 * Apavadu (1941)
 * Patni (1942)
 * Drohi (1948)

Awards

 * He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for 1968 film Bandipotu Dongalu.