R. N. K. Prasad
R. N. K. Prasad | |
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| Born | Rattihalli Nagendra Rao Krishna Prasad 1929 |
| Died | 15 February 2012 (aged 82–83) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, film director, actor |
| Spouse | Usha Prasad |
| Children | Rajeev Prasad,Mala Rao |
| Parent(s) | R. Nagendra Rao Ratnabai |
| Family | R. N. Jayagopal (brother) R. N. Sudarshan (brother) |
| Website | www |
Rattihalli Nagendra Rao Krishna Prasad (c. 1929 – 15 February 2012) was an Indian cinematographer, actor, director and producer. He was the eldest son of R. Nagendra Rao considered one of the foremost figures of Kannada cinema.[1][2]
Career
Born in 1929 in Mysore, Krishna Prasad directed the Kannada film Naguva Hoovu starring his younger brother R. N. Sudarshan in the lead.[3] Krishna Prasad won the Karnataka State Award for cinematography three times.
In his later years, Krishna Prasad acted in Tamil films playing an important supporting role in Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990) along with his brother R. N. Jayagopal. Krishna Prasad also acted in the Tamil television serial Marmadesam.
Filmography
- As a cinematographer
- Premada Putri (1957)
- Vijayanagarada Veeraputhra (1961)
- Naandi (1964)
- Belli Moda (1967)
- Naguva Hoovu (1971; also director)
- Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta (1971)
- Kesarina Kamala (1973)
- Mareyada Haadu (1981)
- Avala Antharanga (1984)
- As an actor
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1976 | Annakili | ||
| 1979 | Rosappu Ravikkaikari | ||
| 1987 | Nayakan | Reddy brother | |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Venugopal | |
| 1994 | Pathavi Pramanam | President of India | |
| 1995 | Raasaiyya | Groom's father | |
| 1996 | Sivasakthi | R. N. K. Prasad | |
| Subash | Indian Army General | ||
| 1996 - 2001 | Marmadesam | Guovindarajan .G | Television series |
Awards and nominations
- 1967–68 Karnataka State Film Awards: Best Cinematographer - Belli Moda (won)
- 1980–81 Karnataka State Film Awards: Best Cinematographer - Mareyada Haadu (won)
- 1984–85 Karnataka State Film Awards: Best Cinematographer - Avala Antharanga (won)
References
- ^ "R.N.K. Prasad, veteran cinematographer, dead". The Hindu. 16 February 2012.
- ^ "RNK Prasad dead". Bangalore Mirror.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (20 February 2012). "The director's natural choice". The Hindu.
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