Kadiri Venkata Reddy is a film director, film producer working in Telugu cinema and Kannada cinema. Clapnumber holds 13 titles for Kadiri Venkata Reddy, from Bhakta Potana in 1943 to Sathya Harishchandra in 1965. By decade, that is 3 in the 1940s, 5 in the 1950s and 4 in the 1960s. Those titles are mostly drama, fantasy and comedy.
Biography
Kadiri Venkata Reddy (1 July 1912 – 15 September 1972), commonly known as K. V. Reddy, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema. Renowned as one of the most influential filmmakers in South Indian cinema, he directed 14 feature films during his career. His contributions earned him several prestigious accolades, including three National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award South.
His filmography includes films based on itihasa-puranas like Mayabazar (1957), Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu (1962), Sri Krishna Satya (1972); fantasy films like Gunasundari Katha (1949), Pathala Bhairavi (1951), Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961); historical biopics like Bhakta Potana (1942), Yogi Vemana (1947), and drama films like Pedda Manushulu (1954), Donga Ramudu (1955), Pellinaati Pramanalu (1959).
Pathala Bhairavi was the only South Indian film to be screened at the first International Film Festival of India in 1952. Donga Ramudu was archived in the curriculum of the Film and Television Institute of India. Mayabazar is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian films ever produced. On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, CNN-IBN included Pathala Bhairavi and Mayabazar in its list of "100 greatest Indian films of all time". In an online poll featuring the films in the list, Mayabazar was voted by the public as the "greatest Indian film of all time."
Common questions
How many films has Kadiri Venkata Reddy been in?
Clapnumber lists 13 titles for Kadiri Venkata Reddy.
What was Kadiri Venkata Reddy's first film?
The earliest release on file is Bhakta Potana (1943).
What is Kadiri Venkata Reddy's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Sathya Harishchandra (1965).
Who has Kadiri Venkata Reddy worked with most?
Relangi Venkatramaiah, on 7 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Kadiri Venkata Reddy's films?
Titles featuring Kadiri Venkata Reddy are listed on SunNext, Hungama Play and VI movies and tv. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
