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 (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 1974 Urvasi Telugu 1976 Jyothi Telugu 1977 Kalpana Telugu 1977 Aame Katha Telugu 1978 Pranam Khareedu Telugu 1979 Punadhirallu Telugu 1979 Sri Jagannath Telugu 1980 Mosagadu Telugu 1980 Sardar Papa Rayudu Telugu 1981 Nyayam Kavali Telugu 1981 Kirayi Rowdylu Telugu 1982 Idi Pellantara Telugu 1983 Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu Telugu 1984 Swathi Telugu 1984 Agni Gundam Telugu 1984 Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar Hindi 1985 Sravanthi Telugu 1985 Hero Boy Telugu 1986 Swati Hindi 1986 Aranyakanda Telugu 1987 Saradamba Telugu 1987 Gowthami Telugu 1990 Neti Siddhartha Telugu 1991 Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu Telugu 1992 Akka Mogudu Telugu 1993 Rajeswari Kalyanam Telugu 1993 Amma Koduku Telugu 1993 Sarigamalu Telugu 1995 Rikshavodu Telugu 1994 Bhale Pellam Telugu 1996 Baalina Jyothi Kannada 1998 Padutha Theeyaga Telugu 1999 Arundhati Telugu 1999 Preminchedi Endukamma Telugu 2000 9 Nelalu Telugu
Awards National Film Awards National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu (director) - Sravanthi (1986)
Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - Swathi (1984) Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) – (1991)Sainik Samachar: The Pictorial Weekly of the Armed Forces – Google Books
Nandi Awards(in Telugu) Best Feature Film - Gold - Sarada (1973) Best Feature Film - Gold - Swathi (1984) Best First Film of a Director - Swathi Best Director - (1991) Best Screenplay Writer - Sravana Meghalu (1986)
Cinema Express Awards Best Director – (1991) References
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