D.V. Narasaraju or Datla Venkata Narasaraju (

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...

: డి.వి.నరసరాజు; 15 July 1920 – 28 August 2006) was a writer and director of South India films and playwright. He wrote stories such as

Gundamma Katha ''Gundamma Katha'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and co-produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner Vijaya Productions. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara ...

Yamagola ''Yamagola'' ( Havoc in Hell or The Great Havoc) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by T. Rama Rao who co-wrote the film with D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by Cha ...

, and Donga Ramudu. Narasa Raju was highly motivated by M. N. Roy and his party-free politics. He died on 28 August 2006 at Care Hospital.

Autobiography (Adrusthavantuni Aatmakatha)

As he could not write such vast work in his 80s, Mr. Ravi Adabala, an Advocate and his friend advised to record in audio tapes. He requested Mr Ravi Adabala to listen and record his speech. Mr.Ravi Adabala obliged his request and did so. His speech recorded in 10 Micro cassettes. The recording process took three months from March 2000, Later the recordings were transcribed and published. The Book was released by Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao in the year 2006. After some months he died of illness at the age of 86.

Filmography

;Writer # '' Peddamanushulu'' (1954) (writer) # '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955) (dialogue) # '' Sobha'' (1958) (dialogue) # '' Raja Makutam'' (1959) (dialogue) (story) # ''Renukadevi Mahatyam'' (1960) (writer) # ''

'' (1962) (dialogue) # ''

Man-Mauji ''Man Mauji'' () is a 1962 Indian Hindi-language film starring Kishore Kumar and Sadhana in lead roles and directed by Krishnan–Panju. It was Jayalalitha's first Hindi film, in which she played Lord Krishna in a 3-minutes dance sequence with ...

'' (1962) (story) # ''Mohini Rugmangada'' (1962) (writer) # ''

Ramudu Bheemudu ''Ramudu Bheemudu'' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Tapi Chanakya. It was produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and L. Vijayalakshmi, with music composed by Pendy ...

'' (1964) (writer) # '' Naadi Aada Janme'' (1965) (writer) # '' C. I. D.'' (1965) (dialogues) # '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966) (dialogue) # '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) (adaptation) (dialogue) # ''

Chadarangam Chadarangam () is a Telugu version of Indian chess, Chaturanga. It became very famous among kings and courtesans. Previously chariots (''Ratha'') were used in warfare, but in medieval times chariots were replaced by camels (''Oṣṭra''). So, t ...

'' (1967) (dialogue) (story) # '' Gruhalakshmi'' (1967) (dialogue) # ''

Bandhavyalu ''Bandhavyalu'' is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Kan Kanda Deivam and also launched the Telugu foray for the South female superstar, Lakshmi. Plot Ranga Rao is the landlor ...

'' (1968) (dialogue) # ''

Tikka Shankaraiah ''Tikka Sankarayya'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by D. V. S. Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Raghavayya, a ...

'' (1968) # ''

Mooga Nomu ''Mooga Nomu'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced M. Murugan, M. Saravanan and M. Kumaran of AVM Productions and directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao , Jamuna and Venniradai Nirmala with music ...

'' (1969) (dialogue) # ''

Jai Jawan Jay Jawan () is a 1970 Telugu-language drama film produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bharati, Krishnam Raju and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. ...

'' (1970) # ''

Badi Panthulu ''Badi Panthulu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by P. Perraju under the Triveni Productions banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by K. V. Mahadeva ...

'' (1972) (dialogues) # ''Iddaru Ammayilu'' (1972) (dialogue) # ''

Vaade Veedu ''Vaade Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by N. Ramabrahmam under the Sri Gowthami Pictures banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Manjula, with music composed by Satyam. Plot Zami ...

'' (1973) # '' Magaadu'' (1976) # ''

'' (1977) (dialogue) # '' KD No:1'' (1979) # ''

Yugandhar ''Yugandhar'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by K. S. R. Das. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Don'' (1978). The film was commercially ...

'' (1979) (dialogue) # ''

Srungara Ramudu ''Srungara Ramudu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Shankar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Latha, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was produced by Rama Murthy under the Satyatai Productions banner. T ...

'' (1979) # '' Vayyari Bhamulu Vagalamari Bhartalu'' (1982) (writer) # ''

Sri Ranga Neethulu ''Sri Ranga Neethulu'' is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sridevi, with musi ...

'' (1983) # '' Kanchana Ganga'' (1984) (writer) # '' Muchataga Mugguru'' (1985) (dialogues) # '' Karu Diddina Kapuram'' (1986) (writer and director) # ''

Rao Gari Illu ''Rao Gari Illu'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Y. Surendra under Annapurna Studios and S. S. Creations banner and directed by Tharani Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha and Revathi, while Nagarjuna mad ...

'' (1988) # ''

Brundavanam ''Brundavanam'' is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film co-written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Ramya Krishna, with music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film was produced by B. Venkatarama R ...

'' (1992) (writer) ;Actor # ''Manasu Mamata'' (1990) (writer and actor) # '' Chevilo Puvvu'' (1990) (actor)

Awards

Nandi Award for Best Story Writer The Nandi Award The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards are named after ...

- Chadarangam (1967) (in

)

References

External links

D.V.Narasaraju at IMDb.
1920 births 2006 deaths Writers from Guntur district Indian male screenwriters Film directors from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights Telugu screenwriters Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian male writers 20th-century Indian screenwriters {{india-writer-stub