- M. Prabhakar Reddy
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Dr. Prabhakar Reddy Born October 8, 1935
Thungathurthi, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaDied 1997
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaOccupation Actor, Writer Years active 1960-1988 Dr. Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy (Telugu: మందడి ప్రభాకర్ రెడ్డి) better known as Prabhakar Reddy M.B.B.S. (1935–1997) was a versatile Telugu Character actor and Story Writer of Andhra Pradesh, India. He has acted in over 472 films in three decades.[1] He wrote stories for several acclaimed films like Karthika Deepam. The "Dr. M Prabhakara Reddy Chalana Chitra Karmika Chitrapuri" in Manikonda, Hyderabad is named in honor of him.
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Early life
He was born in Thungathurthi, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India. His parents are Lakshma Reddy and Kausalya.
After primary education in the village, he did Intermediate course from City College, Hyderabad. He did his medical education from Osmania Medical College under Osmania University, Hyderabad between 1955-1960.
Film career
Prabhakar Reddy debuted in the film Chivaraku Migiledi directed by Gutta Ramineedu in 1960. He has acted as Psychiatrist. He has acted in about 472 films during the next three decades.
He wrote stories for about 21 Telugu films. Some of them are highly successful. They include Pandanti Kapuram, Pacchani Samsaram, Dharmatmudu, Grihapravesam, Gandhi Puttina Desam, Karthika Deepam and Naaku Swatantram Vacchindi.
He gave the name for famous Telugu actress Jayaprada, originally Lalitha Rani, and introduced her in a three minute song in the Telugu film, Bhoomi Kosam in 1976.
Death
He died in 1997 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Awards
- He won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for Pandanti Kapuram in 1972.
- He is winner of Nandi Award for Best Actor in 1980 and 1981 for his action in Yuvatharam Kadilindi and Palli Pilichindi respectively.
- He won Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for Chinna Kodalu in 1990.
- He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for Grihapravesam and Gandhi Puttina Desam.
Filmography
Year Film Character 1960 Chivaraku Migiledi Psychiatrist 1961 Pandava Vanavasam 1962 Bhishma Santana 1962 Mahamantri Timmarusu Veerabhadra Gajapati 1963 Narthanasala Karna 1963 Punarjanma 1963 Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Lord Shiva 1964 Bobbili Yudham 1966 Navarathri Police Inspector 1966 Palnati Yudham Kannama Dasu 1967 Sri Krishnavataram Balarama 1967 Ummadi Kutumbam 1968 Bandipotu Dongalu Police officer 1968 Brahmachari 1968 Ranabheri 1969 Aatmiyulu 1969 Bhale Tammudu Inspector Sekhar 1969 Natakala Rayudu Prem Kumar 1970 Akka Chellelu Senior lawyer 1970 Himmat 1970 Lakshmi Kataksham King 1971 Mattilo Manikyam 1971 Mosagallaku Mosagadu 1971 Pethamdaarlu 1971 Ramalayam Rayudu 1972 Bala Bharatam 1972 Pandanti Kapuram 1972 Papam Pasivadu 1972 Pilla? Piduga? Reeku 1973 Mayadari Malligadu 1973 Samsaram Sagaram 1974 Alluri Seetharama Raju 1974 Andaru Dongale 1974 Deeksha 1975 Yeduruleni Manishi 1976 Bhakta Kannappa 1976 Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam 1977 Daana Veera Soora Karna Dharmaraja 1977 Indra Dhanusu 1977 Kalpana Doctor 1977 Khaidi Kalidasu Jagdish Chandra Prasad - 'Lion' 1977 Yamagola Ramana Murthy\Rama Sastry 1978 Katakatala Rudraiah 1978 Kondura Bhairav's servant 1978 Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi Black tiger 1979 Gorintaku 1979 Karthika Deepam Story writer and Actor: Dhananjaya Rao) 1979 Rangoon Rowdy 1980 Edantastula Meda 1980 Nakili Manishi CID Prabhakar 1980 Sardar Paparayudu 1980 Yuvatharam Kadilindi 1981 Kirayi Rowdylu 1981 Parvathi Parameshwarulu 1981 Premaabhishekam 1981 Todu Dongalu 1982 Bobbili Puli 1982 Naa Desam Kailasham 1984 Allulu Vasthunnaru 1984 Anubandham 1984 Merupu Daadi Bahadur 1984 Satya Harishchandra 1985 Agni Parvatam Rudrayya 1985 Bullet 1985 Chattamtho Poratam Bharathi's father 1985 O Thandri Teerpu 1985 Shri Datta Darshanam Atri 1987 Vishwanatha Nayakudu 1987 Waqt Ka Shahenshah 1988 Antima Theerpu 1988 Chinnodu Peddodu 1990 Chinna Kodalu References
- ^ Prabhakar Reddy M, Luminaries of 20th Century, Part I, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2005, pp: 362-3.
External links
- M. Prabhakar Reddy at the Internet Movie Database
- http://www.cinegoer.com/gallery/exclusive/yesteryearstars/70.htm
Categories:- 1935 births
- 1997 deaths
- Indian film actors
- Indian doctors
- Telugu actors
- People from Nalgonda
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