Sri. Gollapudi Maruti Rao (Telugu: గొల్లపూడి మారుతీరావు)(born on 14th April, 1939) is an Indian film actor, theater actor, screenwriter, dramatist, playwright, and dialogue writer known for his works in Telugu Cinema, Theater arts and Telugu Literature. He was a member of the Script Scrutiny Committee of National Film Development Corporation and served as a Jury Member at International Film Festival of India for Indian Panorama section in 1996. He has garnered six Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards.
Early Life:
Gollapudi Maruthi Rao was born on 14th April, 1939 to Sri. Subba Rao and Smt. Annapoorna at Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh in a middle class family. His parents lived all their lives at Visakhapatnam. He had his education at C.B.M. High School, AVN college and and graduated from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh in 1959 specializing in Mathematical Physics.
Career:
Maruthi Rao has strong interests from his school days were in writing. After a two year service on the editorial department of Andhra Prabha Daily News paper, he joined All India Radio (AIR), Government of India and worked at Hyderabad, Vijayawada and was promoted as Programme Executive and posted at Sambalpur. He later worked as Programme Executive at Chennai and Cuddapah. Maruthi Rao was promoted at Assistant Station Director and incharge of AIR, Cuddapah in 1981 for a total period of 19 years. He resigned the job after starting his acting career, before entering into a prolific career of films and continues his writing which started since his school days: News, Features, Interviews, Essays, Editorials, Short Stories, Playlets, Plays, Audio Pictures,Cine Stories, Cine Screen Plays, Cine Dialogues and TV Serial Writing etc.
In Film Industry:
The Play “Vandemaataram”, is the first Telugu play written on Chinese Aggression was produced, directed and presented by him at chittoor, Tirupathi, Madanapalle and Nagari. The proceeds for the performances were given to PM’s Defence fund. He wrote his first Script (Screenplay) for the film “Dr.Chakravarthi” in 1963. His first full length work (Story & Dialogues) received the 1st Nandi Award for Best Story Writing instituted by Andhra Pradesh state Government. Maruthi Rao wrote story, screenplay, dialogues for 87 films.
His first lead role as actor in Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982) was a resounding success and he never looked back afterwards. He acted in over 230 movies as character actor, comedian and villain took part in film direction apart from his writing, directing and acting in plays. He conducted TV shows as an anchor. His noted literary works and plays, like Rendu Rellu Aaru, Patita, Karuninchani Devatalu, Mahanatudu, Kaalam Venakku Tirigindi, Aasayaalaku Sankellu, have won numerous State Awards.
Literary Works:
- Maruthi Rao’s first short story “Aaasa Jeevi” appeared in “Renadu”, a local paper from Proddapur on 9.12.1954. Maruthi Rao had his own theatre group called Raghava Kala Niketan during his school days.He produced, directed and acted the main lead in the plays Aadadi (Pinisetty), Kukkapilla Dorikindi, Swayamvaram (Ravi Kondala Rao), Reaharsals (Somanchi Yagnanna sastry), Vapas (D.V. Narasaraju), Mahanubhavulu (an adoption of Gogol’s “An Inspector Calls” by Somanchi Yagnanna sastry). Maruti Rao has written and published 9 plays, 18 playlets, 12 novels, 4 story volumes, 2 essays and 3 children’s stories.
- He wrote a weekly column “Jeevana Kaalam(The Living Times)” a kaleidoscopic study of contemporary social and political issues for over 24 years. It was a very popular feature in one of the largest circulated Telugu dailies of Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Jyothy) and, the feature continued to appear in Vaartha(Daily). His column along with an audio reading (his voice) continues in an internet magazine “Koumudi”.
- His autobiography Amma Kadupu Challaga, a 550-page compendium of his memoirs was released in India, USA and Australia. A travelogue Tanzania Teerthayatra was published by Koumudi in the USA in 2008 in its collection. It is based on 15-day safari with his friend Ganti Prasada Rao in the major national parks and historical places in Tanzania. The novel Pidikedu Aakaasham was released as an audio publication on 16 February 2009 while conferring the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Vanguri Foundation in Hyderabad.
Academic Impact of Works:
- Maruthi Rao’s works are subjects of study and research in Universities in India. A volume of essays on Theatre “Telugu Nataka Rangam” was prescribed as a text book for Department of Theatre Arts, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (1967).
- His play ‘KALLU’ – prescribed as a text book for M.A. Students of Osmania University.
- Many researchers received their Ph.D and M.Phil. Degrees for their researches on Maruthi Rao’s works.
- He participated in many Seminars as keynote speaker. Two research articles appeared in “Andhra Vigyana Sarvaswam” (Telugu Encyclopedia) 11th Volume, namely: “History of the development in “Thought” and “Technique” of Telugu Play-writing” and Amateur Theatre – its origin and growth in relation to the World Amateur Theatre movement.
Personal life:
Maruthi Rao was married on 17th November, 1961 to Sivakama Sundari at Hanamkonda. She came from an illustrious family of scholars and musicians. Her father was a teacher to celebrities like Dr C.Narayana Reddy and Kaloji Narayana Rao. The couple blessed with three sons namely Subbarao, Ramakrishna and Srinivas.
Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial Foundation:
Gollapudi Srinivas, was born on 3rd March, 1966 as the youngest child to Maruthi Rao couple. While directing his debut movie “Prema Pustakam”, succumbed to a water accident on 12th August, 1992. The Telugu film field lost a promising director and the Maruthi Rao family a close member of the family. The family established the Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial Foundation to perpetuate the memory and instituted an annual cash award for the Best Debut Director chosen from among the Indian languages. As part of the event an eminent (film) personality gives the keynote lecture.
Honors and Other Positions Held:
- Elected Member of EOLSS International Editorial Council since 2005. EOLSS (Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems) is the world’s largest publication, inspired by the Earth Summit of 1992, developed under the auspices of the UNESCO and released on the occasion of the World Summiton Sustainable Development 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- The EOLSS is a professional encyclopedia carrying state-of-the-art knowledge with contributions from nearly 10,000 renowned experts and 400 subject editors chosen from over 100 countries. The EOLSS is accessible on the Internet at and also available as a virtual library of about 600 e-books and their print versions in full colour.
- Member, Jury committees for many competitions held by the Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Academy (Novels, Children’s Literature etc.,).
- Member of the Script Scrutiny Committee of National Film Development Corporation. Reviewer of films screened at the International Film Festival held in Madras (Chennai) in 1978 in English from All India Radio.
- Special Jury Award for the script of the TV series “Premalu – Pellillu’.
- Member of National Jury for Indian Panorama 1996.
- Presided seminar on Arts and Culture in World Telugu Conference held at Visakhapatnam (December 8th, 2000).
- Presided over [Kavi Sammelan] and presented Keynote address in the seminar on Media explosion in 5th All India Telugu Conference held at Chennai (June2,3,2007). Keynote speaker, Krishna District Prapancha Telugu Conference (Sept 23,2007).
- Invited Participant in the 5th Inter-university Youth Festival representing Andhra University in 1958 and enacted the play “Manastatvaalu”. The Festival was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Invited participant in the Group Counseling Programme of Madras University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau in 1976. The Chairman of the project was Padma Bhushan Dr. Malcolm S. Audiseshaiah.
Awards:
Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards:
- 1965: Best Story: Atma Gowravam
- 1983: Best Comedian: Tarangini
- 1985: Best Character actor: Ramayanamlo Bhagavatham
- 1991: Best Dialogue: Mestri kapuram
- 1994: Best Screenplay: Prema Pusthkam
- 1996: Best actor (Television)
All India Radio Awards:
- Best Script Award for Patita (playlet) at Mitra Brindam, Palakol. The play was presented at Asian Theatre Institute, New Delhi in 1959.
- Mahatma Gandhi Award for Creative Literature in an All India Contest, for Prasna.
Sangam Academy Awards:
- 1975: Best Play: Kallu
- 1983: Sarvaraya Dharmanidhi Puraskaram for the Best Humorous writing.
Other Awards:
- 1959: Best Script in the Inter-University Radio play contest conducted by All India Radio, for Anantam.
- 1960: Best Script Award for the playlet Patita in the play writing competitions conducted by Natya Kala, a magazine run by Andhra Pradesh Sangeeta Nataka Academy.
- 1969: Padma Bhushan Akkineni Nageswara Rao
- 1970: Best Script award for the play Karuninchani Devatalu and Best Script Award for the playlet Kallu both in the same spell of competitions conducted by Andhra Nataka Kala Parishad at Vijayawada
- 1970: Rayala Nataka Kala Parishad
- 1970: Best Script prize for the playlet “Kaalam Venakku Tirigindi” at Railway Institute Competitions at Rajahmundry and Hindustan Shipyard Competitions at Visakhapatnam
- 1983: Sarvaraya Dharmanidhi Puraskaram
- 1983: Best Comedian Award
- 1984: Gurazada Apparao Memorial Gold Medal
- 1985: Gurazada Apparao Memorial Gold Medal
- 1985: Best Character Actor Award from Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, Governor, Andhra Pradesh for his role in Ramayanamlo Bhagavatham
- 1985: Gurazada Apparao Memorial Gold Medal by Vamsee Art Theatre
- 1987: Telugu Velugu Award
- 1987: Vamsee Award
- 1987: Madras Telugu Akademi Award
- 1989: Nandi Award
- 1994: Nandi Award
- 1996: Madras Telugu Academy Award for Best All-Rounder
- 2001: Delhi Telugu Akademi Award
- 2001: Gurazada Puraskaram
- 2002: Paidi Lakshmayya Dharmanidhi Puraskaram
- 2002: Raja-Lakshmi Foundation Award
- 2007: Pulikanti Krishna Reddy Puraskaram
- 2009: Kondamudi Sriramachandra Murthi Award
- 2009: Sripada Subrahamanya Sastri Award
- 2009: Presented a paper in the screenwriting workshop conducted by Chennai International (June, 2009)
- 2009: Recipient of Kondamudi Sreeramachandra Murti Puraskaram at Guntur
- 2012: Appajosyula-Vishnubhotla – Kanadalam Foundation’s Pratibha Puraskaram (Lifetime Achievement Award)
- 2012: Young Men’s Happy Club (96 years old), Kakinada – Lifetime Achievement Award
Gollapudi Maruthi rao Elected member of UNESCO, his interview is
Gallery:
| Year | Movie Name |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Intlo Ramayya,Veedhilo Krishnayya (ఇంట్లో రామయ్య వీధిలో క్రిష్నయ్య) |
| 1982 | Idi Pellantara? (ఇది పెళ్లంటారా ?) |
| 1982 | Tarangini (తరంగిణి) |
| 1982 | Trisoolam (త్రిశూలం) |
| 1983 | Yuddham (యుద్ధం) |
| 1984 | Padmavyuham (పద్మవ్యూహం) |
| 1984 | Tandava Krishnudu (తాండవ కృష్ణుడు) |
| 1984 | Devantakudu (దేవాంతకుడు) |
| 1984 | Nirdoshi (నిర్దోషి) |
| 1984 | James Bond 999 (జేమ్స్ బాండ్ 999) |
| 1984 | S.P.Bhayankar (ఎస్.పీ. భయంకర్) |
| 1984 | Merupudaadi (మెరుపుదాడి) |
| 1984 | Bhaagyalakshmi (భాగ్యలక్ష్మి) |
| 1984 | Kurukshestramlo Seetha (కురుక్షేత్రంలో సీత) |
| 1984 | Srimati Kaavali (శ్రీమతి కావాలి) |
| 1984 | Challenge (ఛాలెంజ్) |
| 1984 | Maarchandi Mana Chattalu (మార్చండి మన చట్టాలు) |
| 1984 | Mangammagari Manavadu (మంగమ్మగారి మనవడు) |
| 1984 | Ramayanamlo Bhagavatam (రామాయణంలో భాగవతం) |
| 1984 | Bharyamani (భార్యామణి) |
| 1984 | Ee Charitra Inkennallu (ఈ చరిత్ర ఇంకెన్నాళ్ళు) |
| 1984 | Kutumba Gowravam (కుటుంబ గౌరవం) |
| 1984 | Daanavudu (దానవుడు) |
| 1984 | Kurra Chestalu (కుర్ర చేష్టలు) |
| 1984 | Jagan (జగన్) |
| 1984 | Pralaya Simham (ప్రళయ సింహం) |
| 1985 | Moodilla Mutchata (మూడిళ్ళ ముచ్చట) |
| 1984 | Kathanayakudu (కథానాయకుడు ) |
| 1985 | Sri Katna Leelalu (శ్రీ కట్నలీలలు) |
| 1985 | Apanindalu Aadavallakena? (అపనిందలు ఆడవాళ్లకేనా ?) |
| 1984 | Rowdy (రౌడీ) |
| 1985 | Maro Monagadu (మరో మొనగాడు) |
| 1985 | Bandhee (బందీ) |
| 1985 | Donga (దొంగ) |
| 1986 | Sravana Sandhya (శ్రావణ సంధ్య) |
| 1986 | Anaadiga Aadadi (అనాదిగా ఆడది) |
| 1986 | Aakrandana (ఆక్రందన) |
| 1986 | Muddula Krishnayya (ముద్దుల కృష్ణయ్య) |
| 1985 | Swathi Mutyam (స్వాతి ముత్యం) |
| 1986 | Prathidhwani (ప్రతిధ్వని) |
| 1986 | Punya Stree (పుణ్య స్త్రీ) |
| 1986 | Mr.Bharath (మిస్టర్. భరత్) |
| 1986 | Seetharama Kalyanam (సీతారామ కళ్యాణం) |
| 1986 | Pavithra (పవిత్ర) |
| 1986 | Konte Kaapuram (కొంటె కాపురం) |
| 1986 | Idena Nyaayam? (ఇదేనా న్యాయం ?) |
| 1986 | Aadi Dampathulu (ఆది దంపతులు) |
| 1986 | Samaajamlo Stree (సమాజంలో స్త్రీ) |
| 1986 | Neti Yugadharmam (నేటి యుగధర్మం) |
| 1986 | Desoddaarakudu (దేశోద్దారకుడు) |
| 1986 | Iddaru Mitrulu (ఇద్దరు మిత్రులు) |
| 1986 | Dharma Peetham Daddarillindhi (ధర్మ పీఠం దద్దరిల్లింది) |
| 1986 | Captain Nagarjuna (కెప్టెన్ నాగార్జున) |
| 1986 | Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam (నా పిలుపే ప్రభంజనం) |
| 1986 | Kaliyuga krishnudu (కలియుగ కృష్ణుడు) |
| 1986 | Mannemlo Monagadu (మన్నెంలో మొనగాడు) |
| 1986 | Adavi Raja (అడవి రాజా) |
| 1986 | Maamaa Kodalla Savaal (మామా కోడళ్ళ సవాల్) |
| 1986 | Sakkanodu (సక్కనోడు) |
| 1986 | Dhairyavanthudu (ధైర్యవంతుడు) |
| 1983 | Bharya Bharthala Savaal (భార్యా భర్తల సవాల్) |
| 1988 | Samsaaram (సంసారం) |
| 1988 | Inspector Pratap (ఇన్స్పెక్టర్ ప్రతాప్) |
| 1988 | Kaliyuga Karnudu (కలియుగ కర్ణుడు) |
| 1988 | Chuttalabbayi (చుట్టాలబ్బాయి) |
| 1988 | Menamaama (మేనమామ) |
| 1988 | Doctorgari Abbayi (డాక్టర్ గారి అబ్బాయి) |
| 1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu (యముడికి మొగుడు) |
| 1988 | Bhaarayaa Bharthala Bhaagotham (భార్యా భర్తల భాగోతం) |
| 1988 | Muralikrishnudu (మురళీకృష్ణుడు) |
| 1988 | Rowdy No.1 (రౌడీ నెంబర్ .1) |
| 1987 | Dongagaaroo Swagatham (దొంగగారూ స్వాగతం) |
| 1988 | Jamadagni (జమదగ్ని) |
| 1988 | Bhaaryaa Bharthalu (భార్యా భర్తలు) |
| 1988 | Balamurali M.A (బాలమురళి ఎం.ఏ) |
| 1988 | Marana Mrudangam (మరణ మృదంగం) |
| 1988 | Chikkadu Dorakadu (చిక్కడు దొరకడు) |
| 1988 | Pelli Chesi Choodu (పెళ్లి చేసి చూడు) |
| 1988 | Agni Keratallu (అగ్ని కెరటాలు) |
| 1988 | O Bharya Katha (ఓ భార్య కథ) |
| 1988 | Sankellu (సంకెళ్ళు) |
| 1988 | Vaarasudochchadu (వారసుడొచ్చాడు) |
| 1990 | Idem Pellam Baaboy (ఇదేం పెళ్ళాం బాబోయ్) |
| 1990 | Siva (శివ) |
| 1990 | Neti Charitra (నేటి చరిత్ర) |
| 1990 | Khaidi Dada (ఖైది దాదా) |
| 1990 | Jayasimha (జయసింహ) |
| 1990 | Kodama Simham (కొదమ సింహం) |
| 1990 | Iddaroo Iddare (ఇద్దరూ ఇద్దరే) |
| 1990 | Alludugaru (అల్లుడుగారు) |
| 1990 | Puttinti Pattucheera (పుట్టింటి పట్టుచీర) |
| 1990 | Padmavathi Kalyanam (పద్మావతి కళ్యాణం) |
| 1990 | Mastari Kapuram (మాస్టారి కాపురం) |
| 1990 | Raja Vikramaarka (రాజా విక్రమార్క) |
| 1990 | Ankitham (అంకితం) |
| 1990 | Saahasa Putrudu (సాహస పుత్రుడు) |
| 1992 | Golmal Govindam (గోల్మాల్ గోవిందం) |
| 1992 | Dabbu Bhale Jabbu (డబ్బు భలే జబ్బు) |
| 1992 | Saahasam (సాహసం) |
| 1983 | Manishiko Charitra (మనిషికో చరిత్ర) |
| 1983 | Palletoori Monagadu (పల్లెటూరి మొనగాడు) |
| 1983 | Abhilasha (అభిలాష) |
| 1983 | Raju Rani Jakie (రాజు రాణి జాకీ) |
| 1983 | Alaya Sikharam (ఆలయ శిఖరం) |
| 1983 | Amayaka Chakravarthi (అమాయక చక్రవర్తి) |
| 1983 | Rangula Puli (రంగుల పులి) |
| 1983 | Goodhachari No.1 (గూడచారి నెంబర్ .1) |
| 1983 | Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu (శివుడు శివుడు శివుడు) |
| 1983 | Pandanti Kapuraniki Pannendu Sutralu (పండంటి కాపురానికి పన్నెండు సూత్రాలు) |
| 1983 | Simhapuri Simham (సింహపురి సింహం) |
| 1983 | Subha Muhurtham (శుభ ముహూర్తం) |
| 1983 | Triveni Sangamam (త్రివేణి సంగమం) |
| 1983 | Chandi Rani (చండి రాణి) |
| 1983 | Maa Intiki Randi (మా ఇంటికి రండి) |
| 1983 | Poratam (పోరాటం) |
| 1983 | Manishiki Maroperu (మనిషికి మరోపేరు) |
| 1983 | Konte Kodallu (కొంటె కోడళ్ళు) |
| 1983 | Bharyabarthala Anubandham (భార్యాభర్తల అనుబంధం) |
| 1985 | Mangalya Bandham (మాంగల్య బంధం) |
| 1985 | Kotha pelli Koothuru (కొత్త పెళ్లి కూతురు) |
| 1985 | Maapallelo Gopaludu (మాపల్లెలో గోపాలుడు) |
| 1985 | Chitapata Chinikulu (చిటపట చినికులు) |
| 1985 | Punnami Ratri (పున్నమి రాత్రి) |
| 1957 | Dongallo Dora (దొంగల్లో దొర) |
| 1985 | Illale devatha (ఇల్లాలే దేవత) |
| 1957 | Suvarna Sundari (సువర్ణ సుందరి) |
| 1985 | Illalu vardhillali (ఇల్లాలు వర్ధిల్లాలి) |
| 1985 | Aparaadhi (అపరాధి) |
| 1985 | Kathula Kondayya (కత్తుల కొండయ్య) |
| 1985 | Sreevaaru (శ్రీవారు) |
| 1985 | Musugu Donga (ముసుగు దొంగ) |
| 1987 | Monagadu (మొనగాడు) |
| 1987 | Donga Mogudu (దొంగ మొగుడు) |
| 1987 | Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (సంసారం ఒక చదరంగం) |
| 1987 | Bhargava Ramudu (భార్గవ రాముడు) |
| 1987 | O Premakatha (ఓ ప్రేమకథ) |
| 1987 | Thandri Kodukula Challenge (తండ్రి కొడుకుల ఛాలెంజ్) |
| 1987 | Ummadi Mogudu (ఉమ్మడి మొగుడు) |
| 1987 | Dongaadochchadu (దొంగాడొచ్చాడు) |
| 1987 | Allari Krishnayya (అల్లరి కృష్ణయ్య) |
| 1987 | Kaaboye Alludu (కాబోయే అల్లుడు) |
| 1987 | Marana Saasanam (మరణ శాసనం) |
| 1987 | Sahasa Saamrat (సాహస సామ్రాట్) |
| 1987 | Tayaramma Thandava Krishna (తాయారమ్మ తాండవ కృష్ణ) |
| 1987 | Pellilloy Pellillu (పెళ్ళిళ్ళోయ్ పెళ్ళిళ్ళు) |
| 1987 | Muvva Gopaludu (మువ్వ గోపాలుడు) |
| 1987 | Akshintalu (అక్షింతలు) |
| 1987 | Pratispandana (ప్రతిస్పందన) |
| 1987 | Agniputrudu (అగ్నిపుత్రుడు) |
| 1987 | Madana Gopaludu (మదన గోపాలుడు) |
| 1987 | Sreenivasa Kalyanam (శ్రీనివాస కళ్యాణం) |
| 1987 | Bhale Mogudu (భలే మొగుడు) |
| 1987 | Maa Voori Monagadu (మా ఊరి మొనగాడు) |
| 1987 | Kiraayi Dada (కిరాయి దాదా) |
| 1987 | Sivude Sankarudu (శివుడే శంకరుడు) |
| 1987 | Jebu Donga (జేబు దొంగ) |
| 1987 | Donga Kaapuram (దొంగ కాపురం) |
| 1952 | Prema (ప్రేమ) |
| 1989 | Mutyamantha Muddu (ముత్యమంత ముద్దు) |
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| 1989 | Simhaswapanam (సింహస్వప్నం) |
| 1989 | Bhale Dampathulu (భలే దంపతులు) |
| 1989 | Vikky Dada (విక్కీ దాదా) |
| 1989 | Bandhuvulosthunnaru Jaagratha (బంధువులొస్తున్నారు జాగ్రత) |
| 1989 | Muddula Mamayya (ముద్దుల మామయ్య) |
| 1989 | Goodhachari 117 (గూడాచారి117) |
| 1989 | Dorokithe Dongalu (దొరికితే దొంగలు) |
| 1989 | Yamapaasam (యమపాశం) |
| 1989 | Chettukinda Pleader (చెట్టుకింద ప్లీడర్) |
| 1989 | Asoka Chakravarthy (అశోక చక్రవర్తి) |
| 1989 | Dhruva Nakshatram (ధ్రువ నక్షత్రం) |
| 1989 | Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham (నా మొగుడు నాకే సొంతం) |
| 1989 | Soggadi Kaapuram (సోగ్గాడి కాపురం) |
| 1989 | Swathi Chinukulu (స్వాతి చినుకులు) |
| 1989 | Gaduggai (గడుగ్గాయి) |
| 1989 | Saarvabhowmudu (సార్వభౌముడు) |
| 1989 | Tatayya Pelli Manavadi Sobhanam (తాతయ్య పెళ్లి మనవాడి శోభనం) |
| 1988 | Dongapelli (దొంగపెళ్ళి) |
| 1989 | Indrudu Chandrudu (ఇంద్రుడు చంద్రుడు) |
| 1981 | Guru Sishyulu (గురు శిష్యులు) |
| 1990 | Poleesu Bharya (పోలీసు భార్య) |
| 1990 | Maa Inti Katha (మా ఇంటి కథ) |
| 1991 | Stuartpuram Police Station (స్టువర్టుపురం పోలీస్ స్టేషన్) |
| 1991 | Sreevaari Chindulu (శ్రీవారి చిందులు) |
| 1991 | Samsaara Veena (సంసార వీణ) |
| 1991 | Assembly Rowdy (అసెంబ్లీ రౌడీ) |
| 1991 | Aaditya 369 (ఆదిత్య 369) |
| 1991 | Bhargav (భార్గవ్) |
| 1991 | Prema Entha Madhuram (ప్రేమ ఎంత మధురం) |
| 1991 | Jeevana Chadarangam (జీవన చదరంగం) |
| 1991 | Athintlo Adde Mogudu (అతింట్లో అద్దె మొగుడు) |
| 1992 | Raguluthunna Bharatham (రగులుతున్న భారతం) |
| 1992 | Soorigaadu (సూరిగాడు) |
| 1992 | Ayyayyo Brahmayya (అయ్యయ్యో బ్రహ్మయ్య) |
| 1992 | Sundarakaanda (సుందరకాండ) |
| 1992 | Jagannadham & Sons (జగన్నాధం & సన్స్) |
| 1992 | Balaramakrishnulu (బలరామకృష్ణులు) |
| 1992 | Parvatalu Panakalu (పర్వతాలు పానకాలు) |
| 1992 | Prema Pustakam (ప్రేమ పుస్తకం) |
| 1994 | Vintha Mogudu (వింత మొగుడు) |
| 1993 | Bhagat (భగత్) |
| 1980 | Gharana Donga (ఘరానా దొంగ) |
| 1994 | President Gari Alludu (ప్రెసిడెంట్ గారి అల్లుడు) |
| 1994 | Anna (అన్న) |
| 1994 | Gharana Alludu (ఘరానా అల్లుడు) |
| 1994 | Bhale Pellam (భలే పెళ్ళాం) |
| 1994 | Bhale Mamayya (భలే మామయ్య) |
| 1994 | Parugo Parugu (పరుగో పరుగు) |
| 1994 | Bangaru Mogudu (బంగారు మొగుడు) |
| 1994 | Muddula Priyudu (ముద్దుల ప్రియుడు) |
| 1994 | Janata Ki Adalat (జనత కి అదాలత్) |
| 1994 | Hey Ram (హే రామ్) |
| 2001 | Murari (మురారి) |
| 1999 | Telangana (తెలంగాణా) |
| 1995 | Subhasankalpam (శుభసంకల్పం) |
| 1999 | Maa Balaji (మా బాలాజీ) |
| 1985 | Vandemataram (వందేమాతరం) |
| 1999 | Velugu Needalu (వెలుగు నీడలు) |
| 1987 | Bhargava Ramudu (భార్గవ రాముడు) |
| 1977 | Ardhangi (అర్ధాంగి) |
| 2012 | Dhoni (ధోని) |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara (ఊ కొడతార ఉలిక్కి పడతార) |
| 2013 | Sukumarudu (సుకుమారుడు) |
The work was remade into a Telugu film in 1988 which won the Nandi Award for the Best Story in 1989.