Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju (13 December 1948 – 12 February 2010) was[1] an Indian film producer. He was the younger brother of Krishnam Raju and father of Prabhas.[2][3] His movie banner was Gopi Krishna Movies and he was the producer of Bhakta Kannappa.[4]
U. Surya Narayana Raju | |
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| Born | Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Raju 13 December 1948 Mogalthur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 12 February 2010 (aged 61) Mogalthur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse | Siva Kumari |
| Children | Prabhas, pramodh |
| Relatives | Krishnam Raju (brother) |
Personal life edit
Suryanarayana Raju was born in Mogalthur, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, to Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Raju.[citation needed]
He died in 2010 due to lung cancer.[5]
Filmography edit
As producer edit
| S. No | Film | Year
of release |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krishnaveni | 1974 |
| 2 | Bhakta Kannappa | 1976 |
| 3 | Amara Deepam | 1977 |
| 4 | Mana Voori Pandavulu | 1978 |
| 5 | Madhura Swapnam | 1982 |
| 6 | Trishulam | 1982 |
| 7 | Bobbili Brahmanna | 1984 |
| 8 | Dharm Adhikari | 1986 |
| 9 | Tandra Paparayudu | 1986 |
| 10 | Billa | 2009 |
References edit
- ^ "Prabhas: My father was shocked when I told him I want to become an actor". Hindustan Times. India: Hindustan Times. 19 August 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ Suryanarayana death"Prabhas Father Uppalapati Surya Narayana Raju". www.cinegoer.net.
- ^ "twood recollects suryanarayana Raju". www.indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Bhakta Kannappa-1976 Retrospective". Telugucinema.com.
- ^ "Prabhas's father passes away - Telugu News". IndiaGlitz.com. 12 February 2010. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
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