D. Madhusudana Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 July 1917 |
| Died | 26 March 2006 (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, Screen writer |
| Spouse | Suseela Devi |
| Children | Sitaramaswami Dukkipati
Lalitha Kumari Gandhamaneni Kalyani Polavarapu Lakshmi Kanta Tummala Rama Devi Maddipoti |
| Awards | National Film Awards Nandi Awards |
Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao (27 July 1917 – 26 March 2006) was an Indian film producer and screenwriter in Telugu cinema.[1] Throughout his career, he received four National Film Awards and three Nandi Awards for his contributions to the industry. In 1993, he was honoured with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Andhra Pradesh government for his contributions to Telugu cinema.
Madhusudhana Rao co-founded Annapurna Pictures in 1951, a production house responsible for several iconic films, including Donga Ramudu (1955), Thodi Kodallu (1957), and Doctor Chakravarthy (1964). Madhusudhana Rao also played a pivotal role in shaping the career of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. His collaboration with director Adurthi Subba Rao produced some of Telugu cinema's most acclaimed works. He was also instrumental in relocating the Telugu film industry to Hyderabad and was known for his philanthropic efforts, notably as the Founder President of the Filmnagar Cooperative Housing Society. Madhusudhana Rao died on 26 March 2006, at the age of 88.[2]