
Early Life and Education:
- Full Name: Sattiraju Lakshmi Narayana
- Date of Birth: December 24, 1933
- Place of Birth: Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Date of Death: August 31, 2017 (aged 83)
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
- Language: Primarily worked in Telugu cinema, but his influence extended to other South Indian film industries as well.
Initial Career:
Before becoming a director, Bapu worked as an artist and was involved in illustrating for various magazines and newspapers. His artistic background heavily influenced his film direction and set design. His work as a visual artist helped him develop an acute sense of framing and composition, which later became his signature style as a director.
Filmography
Year | Film Title | Language | Notes |
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1967 | Sakshi | Telugu | Showcased at Tashkent International Film Festival in 1968. |
1968 | Bangaru Pichika | Telugu | |
1969 | Buddhimantudu | Telugu | |
1970 | Inti Gowravam | Telugu | |
1970 | Balaraju Katha | Telugu | |
1972 | Sampoorna Ramayanamu | Telugu | |
1973 | Andala Ramudu | Telugu | |
1975 | Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham | Telugu | |
1975 | Mutyala Muggu | Telugu | |
1976 | Seeta Kalyanam | Telugu | Screened at BFI London Film Festival, Chicago, San Reno, and Denver International Film Festivals in 1978; part of the course at the British Film Institute. |
1976 | Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club | Telugu | |
1976 | Bhakta Kannappa | Telugu | |
1977 | Sneham | Telugu | |
1978 | Mana Voori Pandavulu | Telugu | Won the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu. |
1978 | Gorantha Deepam | Telugu | |
1979 | Toorpu Velle Railu | Telugu | |
1980 | Vamsa Vruksham | Telugu | |
1980 | Rajadhi Raju | Telugu | |
1980 | Pandanti Jeevitam | Telugu | |
1980 | Kaliyuga Ravanaasurudu | Telugu | |
1980 | Hum Paanch | Hindi | |
1981 | Tyagayya | Telugu | Premiered at the Indian Panorama of the International Film Festival of India. |
1981 | Radha Kalyanam | Telugu | |
1982 | Bezubaan | Hindi | |
1982 | Krishnaavataram | Telugu | |
1982 | Pelleedu Pillalu | Telugu | |
1982 | Neethi Devan Mayakkam | Tamil | |
1982 | Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam? | Telugu | |
1983 | Mantri Gari Viyyankudu | Telugu | |
1983 | Woh Saat Din | Hindi | |
1984 | Seethamma Pelli | Telugu | |
1985 | Mohabbat | Hindi | |
1985 | Pyari Behna | Hindi | |
1985 | Bullet | Telugu | |
1985 | Jackie | Telugu | |
1986 | Kalyana Tamboolam | Telugu | |
1986 | Mera Dharam | Hindi | |
1987 | Diljalaa | Hindi | |
1989 | Prem Pratigyaa | Hindi | |
1991 | Pelli Pustakam | Telugu | Premiered at the Indian Panorama of the International Film Festival of India. |
1993 | Mr. Pellam | Telugu | |
1993 | Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu | Telugu | |
1994 | Pelli Koduku | Telugu | |
1994 | Paramaatma | Hindi | |
1995 | Rambantu | Telugu | |
2004 | Xtra | Telugu | Served as music director. |
2005 | Radha Gopalam | Telugu | |
2008 | Sundarakanda | Telugu | |
2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Telugu | Had a special screening at the International Film Festival of India on November 28, 2011. |
Awards and Recognition:
Bapu’s work was widely recognized, and he received numerous awards during his career. Some of the notable accolades include:
- Nandi Awards: He received several Nandi Awards for Best Director for various films.
- Filmfare Awards South: He was nominated and won multiple times for Best Director and Best Film.
- Santosham Film Awards: Recognized for his contribution to Telugu cinema.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Bapu was honored with multiple lifetime achievement awards, recognizing his lasting impact on the film industry.
Death and Posthumous Recognition:
Bapu passed away on August 31, 2017, at the age of 83. His death was a great loss to the Indian film industry, and tributes poured in from all corners of the film world, including actors, directors, and industry veterans. Even after his death, his films continue to be remembered and revered by audiences, and his influence on Telugu cinema remains profound.
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