P. Pullayya (also spelled P. Pullaiah; 1911–1985) was an Indian film director and producer known for his work in

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films. He was the recipient of

Raghupathi Venkaiah Award The Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu Award is an award issued by the Indian state government of Andhra Pradesh, to recognise lifetime achievements in Telugu cinema. The award was introduced in 1981 in honour of Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, a pioneer of t ...

for his contributions to

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Personal life

Pullayya married veteran actress

Santha Kumari Santha Kumari (born Vellaala Subbamma; 17 May 1920 – 16 January 2006) was an Indian musical artist and actress. She was married to the Telugu film director and producer P. Pullayya. Early years Vellaala Subbamma was born in Proddatur town, ...

in 1937. Together they have two daughters named, Padmavathi and Radha

Film career

Pullayya produced and directed many successful films under the banner Padmasree Pictures named after their daughter. ''

Jayabheri ''Jayabheri'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by P. Pullayya who co-wrote the script with Acharya Aatreya. The film is based on the life of poet Kaasinath and stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film ...

'' was a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by him and starring

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and

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in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled ''Lokshahir Ram Joshi'' in Marathi and ''Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi'' in Hindi. The songs in the movie are both classical Carnatic and Folklore with music composed by

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. '' Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam'' was a 1960 magnum opus Telugu film produced and directed by him and starring N. T. Rama Rao.P Pulliah's Evergreen Magnum Opus Venkateswara Mahathyam
The story is based on the story of Lord

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(Balaji).

Filmography

# ''Harishchandra'' (1935) (director) # ''

Sarangadhara ''Sarangadhara'' is an epic story during the reign of Rajaraja Narendra. Gurajada Apparao wrote the story in long poetic form in English and published in "Indian Leisure Hour" in 1883. It was a favourite Telugu drama and made into South India ...

'' (1937) (director) # ''Balaji'' (1939) (director) # '' Dharmapatni'' (1941) (director and producer) # ''Premabandhan'' (1941) (director) # ''Subhadra'' (1941) (director) # ''Bhagyalakshmi'' (1943) (director) # '' Maya Machhindra'' (1945) (director) # '' Bhaktha Jana'' (1948) (director) #'' Macha Rekai'' (1950) (director) # ''Tirugubatu'' (1950) (director) # ''Veetukari'' (1950) (director) # '' Dharma Devatha'' (1952) (director) # '' Manam Pola Mangalyam'' (1953) (director) # '' Rechukka'' (1954) (director) # ''Kanyasulkam'' (1955) (director) # '' Ardhangi'' (1955) (director and producer) # '' Pennin Perumai'' (1956) (director and producer) # ''Umasundari'' (1956) (director) # ''Vanangamudi'' (1957) (director) # ''

Illarame Nallaram ''Illarame Nallaram'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullayya. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. It was released on 1 August 1958. Plot Cast ;Male cast *Gemini Ganesan * V. Nagayya * M. N. Nambiar *C ...

'' (1958) (director) # ''

'' (1959) (director) # '' Kalaivaanan'' (1959) (director) # ''Adisaya Thirudan'' (1959) (director) # ''

Banda Ramudu ''Banda Ramudu'' is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language folklore film, produced by D. B. Narayana, S. Bhavanarayana under the Sahini Art Productions and directed by P. Pullayya. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri and music composed by Susarla D ...

'' (1959) (director) # '' Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam'' (1960) (director and producer) # '' Siri Sampadalu'' (1962) (director and producer) # ''Murali Krishna'' (1964) (director) # ''

Aasai Mugam ''Aasai Mugam'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, inspired by '' The Man Who Knew Too Much''. The film was released on 10 December 1965. Plot Because Ponniyam Kodhi, a marriage broker feels deceived on his ...

'' (1965) (director) # ''

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'' (1965) (director and producer) # ''Thaye Unakkaga'' (1966) (director) # ''

Prana Mithrulu ''Prana Mithrulu'' () is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. Venkateswarlu under the Padmasri Pictures banner and directed by P. Pullaiah. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Jaggayya, with music composed by K. V ...

'' (1967) (director and producer) # ''Alludu Menalludu'' (1970) (director and producer) # ''

Koduku Kodalu '' Koduku Kodalu'' () is a 1972 Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. Venkateswarlu under the Padmasri Pictures banner and directed by P. Pullaiah. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Plot ...

'' (1972) (director and producer) # ''Andaru Bagundali'' (1975) (director)

Awards

; National Film Awards *

1955 Events January * January 3 – José Ramón Guizado becomes president of Panama. * January 17 – , the first nuclear-powered submarine, puts to sea for the first time, from Groton, Connecticut. * January 18– 20 – Battle of Yiji ...

: Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Telugu - '' Ardhangi'' *

1959 Events January * January 1 - Cuba: Fulgencio Batista flees Havana when the forces of Fidel Castro advance. * January 2 - Lunar probe Luna 1 was the first man-made object to attain escape velocity from Earth. It reached the vicinity of E ...

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

'' *

1962 Events January * January 1 – Western Samoa becomes independent from New Zealand. * January 3 – Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro for preaching communism. * January 8 – Harmelen train disaster: 93 die in the wo ...

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

Filmfare Awards The Filmfare Awards are annual awards that honour artistic and technical excellence in the Hindi-language film industry of India.Al The Filmfare ceremony is one of the most famous film events in India. The awards were first introduced by th ...

Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) The Filmfare Award for Best Film is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. The award was first given in 1954. Here is a list of the award winners and the nominees of the respective years. Eac ...

- Ardhangi (1955) ;

Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named af ...

- 1981

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