K. Pratyagatma (born Kolli Kotayya Pratyagatma)[citation needed], also known as K. P. Atma (31 October 1925 – 8 June 2001) was an Indian film journalist, director and producer known for his works in Telugu and Hindi cinema. He has garnered three National Film Awards.[1][2]
K. Pratyagatma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kolli Pratyagatma 31 October 1925 Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 8 June 2001 (aged 75) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| Genre | Journalist, Writer, Director, Producer |
| Children | K. Vasu (known for introducing Chiranjeevi), Tejolatha, Kalidas |
Personal life
editHe was born on 31 October 1925 in Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Director K. Vasu is his son. He is also survived by his wife Satyavati, a daughter Tejo Latha in Bangalore and a son Kalidas in the United States. He died on 8 June 2001 in Hyderabad, India. K. Vasu directed about 12 movies in his film career, topping of it being Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahatyam, with Vijayachander in the lead role that went on to become a super hit and is evergreen movie attracting good TRP when it is telecast on TV even now. K. Vasu also known for introducing megastar Chiranjeevi to industry through his movie Pranam Khareedu. This is Chiranjeevi's first released movie.
Journalist
editBefore entering the film industry, he worked as a journalist for magazine Prajasakti in 1952 and as an editor for the magazine Jwala.
Cinema
editHis debut film was Bharya Bhartalu in 1961. He has directed about 30 films in Telugu and Hindi and also produced a few films under Atma Arts. His film Raja Aur Runk went on to become a silver jubilee. He introduced Krishnam Raju to the film industry with his Nandi Award winning Telugu film Chilaka Gorinka in 1966.
Awards
editFilmography
editDirector
edit- Telugu
- Nayakudu Vinayakudu (1980)
- Kamalamma Kamatam (1979)
- Kannavaari Illu (1978)
- Manchi Manasu (1978)
- Gadusu Ammayi (1977)
- Alludochchaadu (1976)
- Attavaarillu (1976)
- Deeksha (1974)
- Mugguru Ammayilu (1974)
- Palletoori Bava (1973)
- Stree (1973)
- Srimanthudu (1971)
- Manasu Mangalyam (1970)
- Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)
- Maa Vadina (1967)
- Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
- Manushulu Mamathalu (1965)
- Manchi Manishi (1964)
- Punarjanma (1963)
- Kula Gotralu (1962)
- Bharya Bhartalu (1961)
- Hindi
- Do Ladkiyan (1976)
- Mehmaan (1973)
- Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari (1971)
- Bachpan (1970)
- Tamanna (1969)
- Raja Aur Runk (1968)
- Chhota Bhai (1966)
Writer
edit- Alludochchaadu (1976)
- Bachpan (1970)
- Raja Aur Runk (1968)
- Punarjanma (1963)
- Illarikam (1959)
- Jayam Manade (1956)
- Nirupedalu (1954)
Producer
edit- Bachpan (1970)
- Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
References
edit- ^ "The stamp of honour". The Hindu. 10 July 2000. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "K Pratyagatma Birth Anniversary Today - Business of Tollywood". Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ^ "9th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ^ "10th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ "13th National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)