Atluri Purnachandra Rao

Atluri Poornachandra Rao is an Indian film producer for predominantly Telugu and Hindi films and a communist leader. As a film producer he produced 87 films in 9 languages between 1960s till 2020. Aadabaduchu (1967), Mathrudevata (1969), Sthree (1972), were some of his notable films.

Early life Purnachandra Rao is born in a middle-class family on 15 February 1936 in chowtapalli village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He moved to Hyderabad in late 1950s and shifted to Chennai later to pursue a career in films. He married Marudwati and the couple has two sons.

He was influenced by left ideology and participated in the rationalist movement led by Gora. He was a member of united Communist Party and was arrested multiple times.

Filmography Telugu films

Aada Paduchu (1967) Mathru Devata (1969) Koothuru Kodalu (1971) Papam Pasivadu (1972) Sthree (1973) Devudu Chesina Pelli (1974) Ram Balram (1980) Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981) Mugguru Monagallu (1983) Aaplee Maanse (1992) Prema Pusthakam (1993) Kothachilo (1994) Akuha Katha (1994) Venky (2004) Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004) Avunanna Kadanna (2005)

Hindi films Maang Bharo Sajana (1980) Ek Hi Bhool (1981) Andhaa Kaanoon (1983) John Jani Janardhan (1984) Aakhree Raasta (1986) Sansar (1987) ChaalBaaz (1989)

Tamil films Note: for other films, see T. Rama Rao. Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) Athisaya Piravi (1990) Naattai Thirudathe (1991)