M. Prabhakar Reddy
| Dr. Prabhakar Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Born |
8 October 1935 Thungathurthi,Kethapally mandal,Nalgonda Telangana, India |
| Died |
1997 Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Occupation | Actor, Writer |
| Years active | 1960-1988 |
Dr. Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy (better known as Prabhakar Reddy M.B.B.S. (1935–1997) was a versatile Telugu character actor and story writer of Telangana, India. He acted in over 472 films over 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 his honor.
Early life
He was born in Thungathurthi, Nalgonda, Telangana, India to Lakshma Reddy and Kausalya.
After primary education from Suryapet town, he did his 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 acted in about 472 films during the next three decades.
He wrote stories for about 21 Telugu films. Some of them were highly successful. They include Pandanti Kapuram, Pacchani Samsaram, Dharmatmudu, Grihapravesam, Gandhi Puttina Desam, Karthika Deepam and Naaku Swatantram Vacchindi. He wrote and directed the film Comrade (1996), which featured lyrics by K. G. Satyamurthy and Masterji.
He gave the stage 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, Telangana, 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 | Karna |
| 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 | |
| 1974 | Bhoomi Kosam | |
| 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 | Johnny | |
| 1980 | Sardar Paparayudu | |
| 1980 | Yuvatharam Kadilindi | |
| 1981 | Kirayi Rowdylu | |
| 1981 | Parvathi Parameshwarulu | |
| 1981 | Premabhishekam | |
| 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.
