| Adurthi Subba Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1912 Rajahmundry, India |
| Died | 1 October 1975 Madras, India |
| Occupation | Editor, Producer, Director |
| Spouse | Kameshwari Bala |
Adurthi Subba Rao (born 1912, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, British India [now India] - died 1 October 1975, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India) is a prominent old-time director of Telugu & Hindi Films.[1] He also produced few films.
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He was born to Mr SATHANNA PANTHALU and Mrs RAJALAKSHMAMMA on December the 16th 1912.His father was the Thashildar of Rajahmundry. Adurthi Subbarao completed school final(Matriculation)at the age of 14. He joined Kakinada PR College to do his Pre-University Course.His passion for Photogrphy made him discontinue his studies and go to MUMBAI,to pursue his interest in photography and feature films.His parents were against his ambitions.He turned a deaf ear towards their accusations and objections.He slipped through darkness towards the city of opportunities, MUMBAI. He joined the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai in a three year course of Photography. He discontinued the course and then joined in the processing and printing department of BOMBAY FILM LAB.Then he joined film editor DINANARVEKAR as his assistant. Finally his directorial journey started as an assistant to Mr UDAY SHANKAR for his Hindi film KALPANA.
He has worked for films like Kalpana as an editor and assistant director. His debut film as an editor was Tamil film Parijatapaharanam. He wrote stories and dialogues for few films.
List of movies by Adurthi Subba Rao.
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Balanandam | Telugu | Assistant Director |
| 1954 | Amara Sandesham | Telugu | Director |
| 1957 | Todi Kodallu | Telugu | Editor, Screenplay and Director |
| 1958 | Aada Pettanam | Telugu | Director |
| 1958 | Mangalya Balam | Telugu | Writer and Director |
| 1959 | Engal Kula Daivi | Tamil | Director |
| 1959 | Nammina Bantu | Telugu | Director |
| 1960 | Kumudham | Tamil | Director |
| 1961 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Telugu | Director |
| Krishna Prema | Telugu | Director | |
| 1962 | Manchi Manasulu | Telugu | Director |
| 1963 | Chaduvukunna Ammayilu | Telugu | Screenplay and Director |
| 1963 | Mooga Manasulu | Telugu | Director |
| 1964 | Daagudumootalu | Telugu | Director |
| 1964 | Dr. Chakravarthy | Telugu | Director |
| 1964 | Velugu Needalu | Telugu | Director |
| 1965 | Sumangali | Telugu | Director |
| 1965 | Tene Manasulu | Telugu | Writer and Director |
| 1965 | Todu Needa | Telugu | Director |
| 1966 | Kanne Manasulu | Telugu | Director |
| 1967 | Milan | Hindi | Screenplay and Director |
| 1967 | Poola Rangadu | Telugu | Director |
| 1967 | Sudigundalu | Telugu | Screenplay and Director |
| 1968 | Man Ka Meet | Hindi | Director |
| 1969 | Doli | Hindi | Screenplay and Director |
| 1970 | Darpan | Hindi | Producer and Director |
| 1970 | Maro Prapancham | Telugu | Director |
| 1970 | Mastana | Hindi | Director |
| 1971 | Rakhwala | Hindi | Director |
| 1972 | Jeet | Hindi | Producer and Director |
| 1972 | Vichitra Bandham | Telugu | Director |
| 1973 | Insaaf | Hindi | Director |
| 1973 | Jwar Bhata | Hindi | Director |
| 1973 | Mayadari Malligadu | Telugu | Producer and Director |
| 1974 | Bangaru Kalalu | Telugu | Director |
| 1975 | Gajula Kishtayya | Telugu | Producer and Director |
| 1975 | Gunavanthudu | Telugu | Director |
| 1975 | Sunehra Sansar | Hindi | Director |
| 1976 | Mahakavi Kshetrayya | Telugu | Director |