B. A. Subba Rao

B. A. Subba Rao
Born1915
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • producer
Years active1950–1980s

B. A. Subba Rao was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter who primarily worked in Telugu cinema. He played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of several prominent actors, including N. T. Rama Rao. Subba Rao made his directorial debut with Palletoori Pilla (1950), a film that launched N. T. Rama Rao in his first lead role and became a major success. He went on to direct other notable films such as Raju Peda (1954), Chenchu Lakshmi (1958), and Bhishma (1962).[1][2]

Subba Rao is also the founder of BAS Productions and produced seven films under the banner. In recognition of his contributions to cinema, he was honoured with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 1982.[3] He later served as the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Film Development Corporation.[4]

  1. ^ Narasimham, M. L. (11 November 2012). "Palletoori pilla (1950)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 9 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Nostalgia - Palletoori Pilla (1950)". CineGoer.com. 11 September 2007. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016.
  3. ^ నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964-2008) (PDF) (in Telugu) (1 ed.). Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. 2008. p. 71.
  4. ^ Narasimham, M. L. (11 November 2012). "Palletoori pilla (1950)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 9 March 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2016.