Uppalapati Narayana Rao is an Indian film director, producer, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema, and Television. He is best known for his works in hits such as Jaitra Yatra (1991), Rakshana (1993), Ala Modalaindhi (2011), and Anthaku Mondhu Aa Tharuvatha (2013).
Television career He served as content head for channels like ETV, Gemini, MAA and Doordarshan. He is also associated with Balaji Telefilms as the creative head for South Indian content for two years (2010–2012) helping with curation and production of Telugu TV content / programmes.
Filmography As director Year Name Role 1991 Jaitra Yatra 1993 Rakshana Theerpu 1994 Allari Police 1995 Paathabasthi 1996 Ooriki Monagaadu 1999 Veedu Saamanyudu Kaadhu 1995 Simhada Guri Kannada film 2002 Yuva Rathna 2007 Gnapakam As an actor Year Name Role Notes 2011 Ala Modalaindi Nithya's father 2013 Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha Rohit's father 2014 Yennamo Yedho Kavya's father Tamil film
Theatre Name of Play Role Phani (Telugu adaptation of Dial M for Murder by Alfred Hitchcock) Actor Maro Mohenjodaro Actor, producer Hiroshima Actor, producer Siddhartha Actor, producer Cheema Kuttina Natakam Actor Bioscope Actor Edhi Asthma Hathya Actor Go To Hell Actor, director
Television Name Role Channel Notes Vasantha Kokila Story and Direction Doordarshan Golden Nandi Award for Best Direction and Story Gruhapravesam Director ETV Golden Nandi for Best Direction Mahalakshmi Director Annapurna Studios Unreleased Kottha Bangaram Creative Head and production Balaji Telefilms Kaliyuga Ramayanam Creative Head and production Balaji Telefilms Priyanka Director, Story, Dialogues and Screenplay ETV Golden Nandi for Best Direction Others Producer Various Channels Ongoing Production work to be released
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