K. Pratyagatma (born Kolli Kotayya Pratyagatma), also known as K. P. Atma (31 October 1925 – 8 June 2001) was an

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journalist, director and producer known for his works in

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and

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cinema. He has garnered three

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Personal life

He was born on 31 October 1925 in

Gudivada Gudivada is a city in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Gudivada mandal in Gudivada revenue division. It is one of the cities in the state to be a part of Andhra Pradesh Cap ...

, Andhra Pradesh, India. Director K. Vasu is his son. He is also survived by his wife Satyavati, a daughter Tejo Latha in Bangalore and a son Kalidas in the

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. He died on 8 June 2001 in Hyderabad, India. K. Vasu directed about 12 movies in his film career, topping of it being Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahatyam, with Vijayachander in the lead role that went on to become a super hit and is evergreen movie attracting good TRP when it is telecast on TV even now. K. Vasu also known for introducing megastar Chiranjeevi to industry through his movie Pranam Khareedu. This is Chiranjeevi's first released movie.

Journalist

Before entering the film industry, he worked as a journalist for magazine

Prajasakti ''Prajasakti'' (also spelled as ''Prajashakti'') is a Telugu newspaper that is published in Andhra Pradesh, India by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). It started as a daily newspaper in 1981 with Vijayawada as the publishing centre. Cu ...

in 1952 and as an editor for the magazine Jwala.

Cinema

His debut film was ''Bharya Bhartalu'' in 1961. He has directed about 30 films in Telugu and Hindi and also produced a few films under Atma Arts. His film ''

Raja Aur Runk ''Raja Aur Runk'' () is a 1968 Bollywood film, directed by Kotayya Pratyagatma and starring Sanjeev Kumar and Kumkum. It is a remake of the 1954 Telugu film '' Raju Peda'', itself based on Mark Twain's 1881 novel, '' The Prince and the Paupe ...

'' went on to become a silver jubilee. He introduced

Krishnam Raju Uppalapati Venkata Krishnam Raju (20 January 1940 – 11 September 2022) was an Indian actor and politician. He was known for his works in Telugu cinema and was widely known as "''Rebel Star''" for his rebellious acting style. He was also th ...

to the film industry with his

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 the monolithic s ...

winning Telugu film ''Chilaka Gorinka'' in 1966.

Awards

;

1961 Events January * January 1 – Monetary reform in the Soviet Union, 1961, Monetary reform in the Soviet Union. * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and cons ...

: President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Telugu - ''

Bharya Bharthalu ''Bharya Bhartalu'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by ...

'' *

1962 The year saw the Cuban Missile Crisis, which is often considered the closest the world came to a Nuclear warfare, nuclear confrontation during the Cold War. Events January * January 1 – Samoa, Western Samoa becomes independent from Ne ...

: Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film in Telugu - ''

Kula Gothralu ''Kula Gotralu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna Kumari and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Acharya Aatreya wrote the dialogues for the film. ...

'' *

1965 Events January–February * January 14 – The First Minister of Northern Ireland and the Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland meet for the first time in 43 years. * January 20 ** Lyndon B. Johnson is Second inauguration of Lynd ...

: Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film in Telugu - ''

Manushulu Mamathalu ''Manushulu Mamathalu'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Productions banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Jayalalithaa, with music ...

'' ;

Nandi Awards 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 the monolithic ...

(in

) * Nandi Award for Second Best Feature Film - Silver -

Chilaka Gorinka ''Chilaka Gorinka'' is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language film produced and directed by K. Pratyagatma. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film from the government of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Sri wrote the lyrics for the film, while S. Raje ...

(1966) * Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer -

Aadarsa Kutumbam ''Aadarsa Kutumbam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jayalalithaa, with music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad A ...

(1969)

Filmography

Director

;Telugu #'' Nayakudu Vinayakudu'' (1980) #''Kamalamma Kamatam'' (1979) #''Kannavaari Illu'' (1978) #''Manchi Manasu'' (1978) #''Gadusu Ammayi'' (1977) #''Alludochchaadu'' (1976) #''Attavaarillu'' (1976) #'' Deeksha'' (1974) #''Mugguru Ammayilu'' (1974) #'' Palletoori Bava'' (1973) #''Stree'' (1973) #''

Srimanthudu ''Srimanthudu'' () is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Koratala Siva. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Shruti Haasan, Jagap ...

'' (1971) #''

Manasu Mangalyam ''Manasu Mangalyam'' () is a 1971 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Koganti Kutumba Rao under the Uttama Chitra banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, Ramakrishna and music composed by Pendyala Na ...

'' (1970) #''

'' (1969) #''Maa Vadina'' (1967) #''

'' (1966) #''

'' (1965) #''

Manchi Manishi ''Manchi Manishi'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by K. Subba Raju under the Chaya Chitra banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and Jaggayya, with music jointly composed by S. Rajeswa ...

'' (1964) #'' Punarjanma'' (1963) #''

Kula Gotralu ''Kula Gotralu'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna Kumari and music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao. Acharya Aatreya wrote the dialogues for the film. ...

'' (1962) #'' Bharya Bhartalu'' (1961) ;Hindi #'' Do Ladkiyan'' (1976) #'' Mehmaan'' (1973) # (1971) #''

Bachpan ''Bachpan'' () is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and produced by Kotayya Pratyagatma and written by Raj Baldev Raj. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar and Tanuja. Plot The movie "Bachpan" is about three friends, Ram (Master Sach ...

'' (1970) #'' Tamanna'' (1969) #''

'' (1968) #'' Chhota Bhai'' (1966)

Writer

#''Alludochchaadu'' (1976) #''

'' (1970) #''

'' (1968) #''Punarjanma'' (1963) #''

Illarikam ''Illarikam'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. It was produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures ...

'' (1959) #''Jayam Manade'' (1956) #''Nirupedalu'' (1954)

Producer

#''

'' (1970) #''

'' (1966)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pratyagatma, K. Telugu writers Telugu film directors Hindi-language film directors Nandi Award winners Journalists from Andhra Pradesh 1925 births 2001 deaths Film people from Krishna district Film directors from Andhra Pradesh Film producers from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights