Adurthi Subba Rao

Adurthi Subba Rao is a director, writer and producer in Hindi and Tamil cinema, credited on Mahakavi Kshetrayya (1976).

Adurthi Subba Rao (16 December 1922 – 1 October 1975) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and editor, primarily recognized for his contributions to Telugu cinema, with a few works in Hindi and Tamil cinema. In an era dominated by mythological and fantasy genres, Subba Rao was a trailblazer in introducing social dramas and contemporary narratives to Telugu cinema. Over his career, he won seven National Film Awards and three Nandi Awards.

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