Edida Nageswara Rao

Edida Nageswara Rao
Born
Edida Nageswara Rao

(1934-04-24)24 April 1934
Kothapeta, Andhra Pradesh
Died4 October 2015(2015-10-04) (aged 81)
Hyderabad, India
OccupationProducer

Edida Nageswara Rao (24 April 1934 – 4 October 2015) was an Indian film producer and actor known for his work in Telugu cinema. He was celebrated for blending artistic values with mainstream appeal, making him one of the most respected producers in the industry.[1] Nageswara Rao began his career with minor acting roles and as a dubbing artist before establishing Poornodaya Movie Creations, a production house that produced several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.[2]

Nageswara Rao collaborated with prominent directors such as K. Viswanath, Bharathiraja, and Vamsy, creating iconic films like Sankarabharanam (1980), Seethakoka Chilaka (1981), Sagara Sangamam (1983), Sitaara (1984), Swati Mutyam (1986), Swayam Krushi (1987), and Aapadbandhavudu (1992).[3] His productions were renowned for their cultural significance and garnered numerous awards, including National Film Awards and Nandi Awards. Swati Mutyam was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 59th Academy Awards.[4] Additionally, Sankarabharanam and Sagara Sangamam were included in CNN-IBN's list of the "100 Greatest Indian Films of All Time."[5]

In addition to his success in India, several of Nageswara Rao's films gained international recognition and were showcased at festivals like the Moscow International Film Festival.[6] Throughout his career, he won five Nandi Awards and held significant roles in the Telugu film industry, serving as the Secretary of the Telugu Film Producers' Council, Chairman of the Nandi Awards Committee, and a member of the National Film Awards Committee.[7]

  1. ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (10 October 2015). "The invisible movie producers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Producer Edida Nageswara Rao Passes Away". The New Indian Express. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  3. ^ "తీసింది పదే అయినా అన్నీ ఆణిముత్యాలే!". ETV Bharat News (in Telugu). 4 October 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
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  5. ^ "100 Years of Indian Cinema: The 100 greatest Indian films of all time". IBNLive. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Sankarabharanam producer Edida Nageswara Rao dead". The Hindu. 4 October 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  7. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (5 October 2015). "Telugu film producer Edida Nageswara Rao is dead". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 13 September 2024.