Bomireddi Narasimha Reddy

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Bomireddi Narasimha Reddy (16 November 1908, Kottapalli, Cuddapah district, Madras Province - November 1977) was an Indian film director and an early figure in the Telugu cinema industry, also known as Tollywood. Many of his earlier films like Vande Mataram, Devatha had Chittor V. Nagaiah as lead. His 1951 film Malliswari starring N T Rama Rao and Bhanumathi is considered a timeless classic.

Contents 1 Background 2 Achievements 3 Awards 4 Filmography 4.1 Director 4.2 Story And/Or Screenplay 4.3 Producer 5 Sources

[edit] Background

B.N. Reddy became a chartered accountant before turning to film-making. His brother Konda Reddy worked as photographer for his films like Malleswari.

[edit] Achievements

He appeared on stage with giants like Ballari Raghava. He was also known as a poet.

[edit] Awards

B.N. Reddy won Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1974 becoming second person to win this award from South India.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Director

• Vande Mataram (1939)
• Sumangali (1940)
• Devatha (1941)
• Swargaseema (1945)
• Malliswari (1951)
• Bangaru Papa (1954)
• Bhagya Rekha (1957)
• Raja Makutam (1959)
• Poojaphalam (1964)
• Bangaru Panjaram (1965)
• Rangula Ratnam (1966)

[edit] Story And/Or Screenplay

• Vande Mataram (1939) (story)
• Sumangali (1940) (story)
• Swargaseema (1945) (screen play)
• Bangaru Papa (1954)
• Bhagya Rekha (1957)
• Raja Makutam (1959)

[edit] Producer

• Grihalakshmi (1938)
• Vande Mataram (1939)
• Sumangali (1940)
• Devatha (1941)
• Bhakta Potana (1942)
• Swargaseema (1945)
• Yogi Vemana (1947)

[edit] Sources

• British Film Institute page
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