Uppalapati Narayana Rao is an Indian film director, producer, and actor known for his works in

Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of Film, motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Based in Film N ...

, and Television. He is best known for his works in hits such as '' Jaitra Yatra'' (1991), ''

Rakshana ''Rakshana'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language action film written and directed by Uppalapati Narayana Rao. It was produced by Venkat Akkineni under Annapurna Studios. It stars Nagarjuna and Shobhana, with music composed M. M. Keeravani. Upon rel ...

'' (1993), '' Ala Modalaindhi'' (2011), and '' Anthaku Mondhu Aa Tharuvatha'' (2013).

Television career

He served as content head for channels like

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Gemini Gemini most often refers to: * Gemini (constellation), one of the constellations of the zodiac * Gemini (astrology), an astrological sign Gemini may also refer to: Science and technology Space * Gemini in Chinese astronomy, the Gemini constellat ...

, MAA and

Doordarshan Doordarshan (), abbreviated as DD, is India's State-owned enterprise, state-owned public broadcasting, public television broadcaster. Established by the Government of India on 15 September 1959, it is owned by the Ministry of Information and B ...

. He is also associated with

Balaji Telefilms Balaji Telefilms is an Indian company that produces Indian soap operas in several Indian languages. Balaji Telefilms also owns Alt Balaji, the platform known for producing adult rated content. Balaji Telefilms also produces reality TV, comedy ...

as the creative head for South Indian content for two years (2010–2012) helping with curation and production of Telugu TV content / programmes.

Filmography

Theatre Television

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Rao, Uppalapati Narayana Telugu film directors Film directors from Andhra Pradesh Indian experimental filmmakers Living people 1958 births Nandi Award winners Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh Indian male screenwriters 20th-century Indian people People from Kakinada Film people from East Godavari district Film producers from Andhra Pradesh