Great artists A.Nageswar Rao (Sitarama Jananam), N.T.Rama Rao (Manadesam), S.V.Ranga Rao (Varudhini), Anjali Devi (Gollabhama), Savitri, (Samsaram), Janaki (Shavukaru) were introduced to the screen. This is a remarkable period since great directors like K.V.Reddy, L.V.Prasad, Bharani Ramakrishna Rao, Ghantasala Balaramaiah, K.B.Nagabhushan Rao, K.S.Prakash Rao, B.A.Subbarao were introduced. Artists Raghu Ramaiah(Whistle wizard), C.S.R.Anjaneyulu, K.Siva Rao, Relangi, Govindarajula Subbarao, Ballari Raghava, Gidugu Sitapathy, Jaggaiah, SantaKumari, Kannamba, Krishnaveni, Kanchanamala, S.Varalakshmi, Pushpavalli were introduced to screen.ĭuring this decade 91 pictures were produced. They were Maala Pilla, subjected untouchability, and Raithu Bidda, about the problems of farmers at the instance of Zamindhars.Though these two movies faced much opposition and criticism from some sectors, they were successful and created an awakening in the society,Īnother director worthy of mention was Y.V.Rao who produced Malli Pelli where in he championed the cause of widow marriage. The decade also witnessed the purposeful and powerful movies directed by Goodavalli Ramabrahmam under the banner Saradhi films. Other popular music directors were B.N.Reddy and Galipenchala Narasimha Rao.Balijepalli Lakshmikantam, Tapi Dharma Rao were some popular writers. Nagaiah composed music to the films produced by vahini Films.
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Samudrala Raghavacharya was introduced as a writer through the movie Kanakadhara. Popular stage drama Varavikrayam was filmed with the same title in the direction of C.Pullaiah and Bhanumathi was introduced to the silver screen through this movie. H.M.Reddy produced and directed Gruhalakshmi and introduced Nagaiah as hero.ī.N.Reddy, K.Ramanadh, A.K.Shekhar, started the film company later on the name "Vahini" pictures and their first production was Vandemataram in 1939. The last leap of the decade witnessed the social movies. Prema vijayam was the first social movie produced in 1936 by Kruthiventi Brothers. C.Pullaiah (Lavakusa), Ch.Narasimha Rao (Sita Kalyanam), H.V.Babu (Kanakadhara), P.Pullaiah (Venkateswara Mahatyam), and Ch.Narayana (Markandeya). The under mentioned directors were popular for their work during this decade. The artists who performed it on the stage used to act in the respective films. Many movies produced during this decade were mythologies and most of them were popular as stage dramas. Now let us see the growth of Telugu Cinema, decade wise since 1931 And it is being given to those who rendered meritorious services to Telugu screen. of Andhra Pradesh installed an award in his name in 1981. To commemorate the service of Raghupathi Venakaiah, the Govt. K.Siva Rao, K.Sadasiva Rao, K.Hanumantha Rao, P.Kondalarao, D.Narasimha Rao were popular among such commentators. In those days for the silent movies (as they are without dialogues) there were certain commentators who used to stand at the gates of the theatre or in front of the screen to narrate the film. C.Pullaiah acted in the title role of 'Yamadharma Raja'. Later C.Pullaiah produced Bhakta Markandeya a slient movie and it was produced at Kakinada. Later they produced Matsyavatar, Nandanar and Gajendra Moksham etc., Stalwarts like Y.V.Rao and C.Pulliah associated with R.S.Prakash and Venkaiah. Raghupati Venkaiah is the first Telugu producer to make a silent picture Bhisma Prathigna in 1921 under the direction of his son R.S.Prakash. Prakash toured Germany, Italy and America and also worked for the movie "Ten Commandments" under Cicil.B.Demille. He sent his son R.S.Prakash to foreign countries to acquire knowledge about film craft. Sri L.V.Prasad - Producer & Director - in 1983.Īs far as Telugu films are concerned, Raghupati Venkaiah from Machilipatnam pioneered Telugu silent movies.Sri B.N.Reddy - Producer & Director - in 1975.The under mentioned personalities from the Telugu cinema field were honored with the Dada Saheb Falke award for the years mentioned against their names.