Kranthi Kumar
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Talasila Kranthi Kumar (5 April 1942 – 9 May 2003) was an Indian film producer, director, and screenwriter known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he produced 21 films and directed 19 films. He was recognized with multiple awards, including a National Film Award, five Nandi Awards, and two Filmfare Awards South.
Kranthi Kumar's notable directorial works include Sravanthi (1985), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, and Seetharamayya gari Manavaralu (1991), which was featured in the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India. In 2000, he directed 9 Nelalu, which was screened in a retrospective at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Early life
Born in Penamaluru in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, he studied M.A. and L.L.B. before entering the film world in 1968. He died on 9 May 2003.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Language | Producer | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Sarada | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1974 | Urvasi | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1976 | Jyothi | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1977 | Kalpana | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1977 | Aame Katha | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1978 | Pranam Khareedu | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1979 | Punadhirallu | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1979 | Sri Jagannath | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1980 | Mosagadu | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1980 | Sardar Papa Rayudu | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1981 | Nyayam Kavali | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1981 | Kirayi Rowdylu | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1982 | Idi Pellantara | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1983 | Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1984 | Swathi | Telugu | Yes | Yes |
| 1984 | Agni Gundam | Telugu | Yes | Yes |
| 1984 | Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar | Hindi | Yes | No |
| 1985 | Sravanthi | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1985 | Hero Boy | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1986 | Swati | Hindi | No | Yes |
| 1986 | Aranyakanda | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1987 | Saradamba | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1987 | Gowthami | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1990 | Neti Siddhartha | Telugu | Yes | Yes |
| 1991 | Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1992 | Akka Mogudu | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1993 | Rajeswari Kalyanam | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1993 | Amma Koduku | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1993 | Sarigamalu | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1995 | Rikshavodu | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 1994 | Bhale Pellam | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1996 | Baalina Jyothi | Kannada | No | Yes |
| 1998 | Padutha Theeyaga | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1999 | Arundhati | Telugu | No | Yes |
| 1999 | Preminchedi Endukamma | Telugu | Yes | No |
| 2000 | 9 Nelalu | Telugu | Yes | Yes |
Awards
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu (director) - Sravanthi (1986)
- Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - Swathi (1984)
- Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) – Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu (1991)
- Best Feature Film - Gold - Sarada (1973)
- Best Feature Film - Gold - Swathi (1984)
- Best First Film of a Director - Swathi
- Best Director - Seetharamayya gari Manavaralu (1991)
- Best Screenplay Writer - Sravana Meghalu (1986)
- Best Director – Seetharamayya gari Manavaralu (1991)
External links
- at IMDb