Tatineni Rama Rao (1938 – 20 April 2022) was an Indian filmmaker. He directed 75

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feature films between 1966 and 2000.

Career

Rao started his work in the film industry in the late 1950s as the assistant director of his cousin

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, before making his directorial debut with 1966 Telugu film ''

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''. According to ''

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'', Rao was "the man who established the 'Madras movie', or Hindi films funded primarily by southern capital, as a viable commercial option in the all-India market..." He was the father of successful film producer T. Ajay Kumar.

Filmography

Director

Producer

Hindi

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Aakhree Raasta ''Aakhree Raasta'' () is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, presented by T. Rama Rao and produced by A. Purnachandra Rao both under banner Lakshmi Productions (Madras) (P).LTD. The film stars A ...

'' *''Andhaa Kaanoon'' *''Ek Hi Bhool'' *''John Jani Janardhan'' *''Sansar''

Tamil

*''Naan Sigappu Manithan'' *''Adhisaya Piravi'' *''Naattai Thirudathe'' * ''

Dhill ''Dhill'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Dharani. The film stars Vikram and Laila, while Ashish Vidyarthi, Nassar and Vivek play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar, wh ...

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Unakkum Enakkum ''Unakkum Enakkum'' (), also known by its formal title ''Unakkum Enakkum ... Something Something'', is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by M. Raja. A remake of Telugu film ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (2005), it star ...

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Malaikottai ''Malaikottai'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Boopathy Pandian. The film stars Vishal and Priyamani, while Devaraj, Ajay, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Urvashi play supporting roles. The music was composed by ...

'' *''Ya Ya''

Telugu

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rao, Tatineni Rama 1938 births 2022 deaths 20th-century Indian film directors Telugu film directors Hindi-language film directors Filmfare Awards South winners Film directors from Andhra Pradesh People from Krishna district Telugu film producers Film producers from Andhra Pradesh