K. S. R. Das

K. S. R. Das
Born
Konda Subbarama Das

(1936-01-05)5 January 1936
Venkatagiri, Nellore, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Died8 June 2012(2012-06-08) (aged 76)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
  • Film director
  • editor
  • screenwriter
Years active1966–2000
SpouseNagamani Devi
Children3

Konda Subbarama Das (5 January 1936 – 8 June 2012), popularly known as K. S. R. Das, was an Indian film director and editor known for his work in Telugu and Kannada cinema. Active primarily in the 1970s and 1980s, Das was known for his action films and made significant contributions to South Indian cinema.[1]

Throughout his career, K. S. R. Das directed nearly 100 films across multiple Indian languages, with the majority in Telugu, and additional projects in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. He was a pioneer of full-length action films and introduced cowboy-themed films to Indian cinema. Notable films such as Rowdy Rani (1970) and Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971) set new trends in the action genre.[2] Although primarily recognized for his action films, Das also directed family dramas, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker.

Das collaborated with several South Indian stars, including Krishna, with whom he directed over 30 films, as well as Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth, Vishnuvardhan, and N. T. Rama Rao.[1] His work was both commercially successful and influential in shaping the action genre in Indian cinema. Das received several awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Puttanna Kanagal Award.[3]

  1. ^ a b "Veteran film director KSR Das is no more". Business Standard. 24 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Director K S R Das passed away". The Times of India. 9 June 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Veteran director KSR Doss dies at 73". NDTV. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2012.