Atluri Purnachandra Rao
Atluri Poornachandra Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 4, 1925 |
| Died | October 29, 2017 (aged 92)[1] |
| Cause of death | liver cancer[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, Communist leader |
| Spouse | Marudwati |
| Children | Two sons |
Atluri Poornachandra Rao (4 April 1925 – 29 October 2017) was an Indian film producer and communist leader. He was influenced by left ideology and participated in the rationalist movement led by Gora. He was a member of united Communist Party and was arrested multiple times.
As a film producer he produced several films between 1950 and 1970. Aadabaduchu (1967), Mathrudevata (1969), Sthree were some of his notable films.[2] Aunanna Kadanna (2005) starring Uday Kiran was his last film as a producer.[3]
Early life
Purnachandra Rao was born in a middle-class family on 4 April 1925 in Vanapamula village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.[1]
He moved to Hyderabad in late 1950s and shifted to Chennai later to pursue a career in films.
He got married to Marudwati and the couple has two sons.
Filmography
- Aadabaduchu
- Mathrudevatha
- Sthree
- Aakhree Raasta
- Venky
- Avunanna Kadanna
Death
He died on 29 October 2017 because of liver cancer in Hyderabad.
References
- ^ a b c "Film producer Purnachandra Rao dead". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Producer Atluri Poornachandra Rao passes away". sify.com. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "ప్రముఖ నిర్మాత పూర్ణ చంద్రరావు కన్నుమూత". Sakshi. Sakshi. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.