M. V. S. Haranatha Rao

M. V. S. Haranatha Rao (27 July 1948 – 9 October 2017) was a noted Telugu playwright, script writer and actor. He wrote dialogues for more than 150 films. His notable films include Pratighatana, Anna, and Ammayi Kapuram, and he received five Nandi Awards. He worked as a story and dialogue writer for such award-winning films as Swayamkrushi, and Sutradharulu. He also played significant roles in Rakshasudu and Swayamkrushi. Most of his dialogues are progressive in nature and for the betterment of the society.

Personal life M.V. S. Haranatha Rao studied in Guntur. He was interested in theater arts since his childhood. He started acting in stage dramas since his third standard. His father Rangacharyulu was a clerk They both used to work together on stage plays. After they witnessed dramas in Vijayawada as part of stage celebrations, he was inspired to do a thorough research and wrote a play called Jagannatha Ratha Chakralu (The wheels of chariot of Lord Jagannatha). This novel is about the philosophical existence of god. He got a critical response from people like Kodavatiganti, Gora, and Acharya Aatreya.

Other Awards AndhraPradesh Sahitya Academy Award for Best Writer Pinnisetty Smarka Award Acharya Aatreya Award Dasari Swarna Kankanam Putchalapalli Sundaraiah Smaraka Award Chatla Sriramulu Trust Award Kandukuri Rangasthala Award