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M. Balayya | |
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Born | 9 April 1930 Chavapadu, Guntur District, British Raj (now Andhra Pradesh, India) |
Died | 9 April 2022 (aged 92)[1] |
Occupation(s) | Actor Producer and Director |
Years active | 1957–2022 |
Children | 2 Daughters, 1 Son |
Mannava Balayya (9 April 1930 – 9 April 2022) was an Indian actor, writer, director, and producer known for his work in Telugu cinema.[2] He appeared in 300 films during his career.[3][4]
Early life and career
Mannava Balayya was born in Chavupadu, Amaravathi mandalam, Guntur district to Mannava Annapurnamma and Guravayya Chowdary. He studied Engineering B.E. (mechanical) at Guindy Engineering College in Chennai. Inspired by the drama during his college days, Balayya ventured into movies with guidance from Tapi Chanakya.
He made his debut as an actor with Ethuku Pai Ethu, a social film directed by Tapi Chanakya and made by Sarathi Studios. Films such as Parvati Kalyanam established him as an actor. He acted in nearly three hundred films and established Amrutha Films in 1970.
He penned a play, Nalupu Telupu, later made into Chelleli Kapuram, for which he received the Gold Nandi Award from the Andhra Pradesh Government. He also penned films, including Neramu Siksha and Annadammula Katha. He was awarded the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2012.[5]
Filmography
This is partial filmography of M. Balayya. Please help by expanding it.
Actor
Year | Movie title | Character |
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1958 | Ettuku Pai Ettu | |
Parvathi Kalyanam | Lord Shiva | |
1959 | Bhagya Devata | Doctor |
Manorama | ||
1960 | Chivaraku Migiledi | Prakash Rao |
Kumkuma Rekha | ||
1961 | Krishna Prema | Lord Krishna |
1962 | Mohini Rukmangada | |
Sri Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnuvu Katha | ||
1963 | Irugu Porugu | Ramu / Johnny |
1964 | Babruvahana | Balarama |
Bobbili Yudham | Dharmarayudu | |
Vivaha Bandham | ||
Manchi Manishi | DSP | |
1965 | Pandava Vanavasam | Arjuna |
1966 | Shri Krishna Pandaviyam | Yudhishthira |
Monagallaku Monagadu | ||
Palnati Yudham | ||
1968 | Nene Monaganni | |
1970 | Lakshmi Kataksham | |
1971 | Vikramarka Vijayam | Vinayadandudu |
1972 | Bala Bharatam | Mahendra |
1973 | Neramu Siksha | Chinnaiah |
1974 | Alluri Seetharama Raju | Ghantam Dora |
1975 | Annadammula Katha | Satyam |
1976 | Bhakta Kannappa | Lord Shiva |
Ramarajyamlo Raktapasam | ||
1977 | Kurukshetram | Yudhishtira (DharmaRaja) |
Chiranjeevi Rambabu | Raghavaiah | |
1983 | Nijam Chebithe Nerama | Commissioner of Police |
1986 | Tandra Paparayudu | |
1987 | Jaganmatha | Lord Shiva |
1988 | Prithviraj[6] | Kameswara Rao |
1992 | Peddarikam | Sukanya's father |
Alexander | ||
1993 | Ankuram | Sindhura's father |
Major Chandrakanth | ||
Gaayam | Chari | |
1994 | Pachcha Toranam | |
Yamaleela | Brahma | |
Yes Nenante Nene | D.I.G. | |
1995 | Muddayi Muddugumma[7] | |
1996 | Sarada Bullodu | Chief Engineer |
1997 | Annamayya | Narayana Suri |
Pelli Sandadi | ||
2002 | Manmadhudu | Abhiram's grandfather |
Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | Zamindar Bhupathi | |
2003 | Okariki Okaru | Swapna's grandfather |
2004 | Malliswari | Ram Mohan Rao |
Mass | Anjali's grandfather | |
2006 | Veedhi | |
2008 | Pandurangadu | |
2009 | Mitrudu | Aditya's grandfather |
2010 | Prasthanam | Dasaradha Rama Naidu |
2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Vasishta |
2012 | Devaraya | Mahamamthri Thimmarusu |
2013 | Ramachari | Chief Minister Harishchandra Prasad |
Producer
Year | Movie title | Actors | Info |
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1971 | Chelleli Kapuram | Sobhan Babu, Vanisri, Nagabhushanam | Also Story Writer |
1973 | Neramu Siksha | Krishna, Bharati | Also Story Writer |
1975 | Annadammula Katha | ||
1977 | Eenati Bandam Yenatido | Krishna, Jaya Prada | Music: S. Rajeswara Rao |
1978 | Prema Paga | Murali Mohan | |
1980 | Chuttalunnaru Jagratha | Krishna, Sridevi | |
1981 | Oorukichina Maata | Chiranjeevi, Madhavi, Kavitha | |
1983 | Kirayi Alludu | Krishna, Jayasudha, Satyannarayana | |
1986 | Pasupu Taadu | Mannava Tulasiram Prasad, Sarath Babu, Radha | |
1987 | Allari Paandavulu | Mannava Tulasiram Prasad, Ashwini | Music: Raj–Koti |
Director
Year | Movie title | Actors | Info |
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1983 | Nijam Chebite Nerama? | Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada | |
1986 | Pasupu Tadu | Story Writer and Screenplay | |
1994 | Police Alludu |
Story writer
Year | Movie title | Actors |
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1971 | Chellili Kapuram | Sobhan Babu, Vanisri |
1973 | Neramu Siksha | Krishna, Bharati |
1981 | Chuttalunnaru Jagratha | Krishna |
1985 | Wafadaar | Rajinikanth, Shakti Kapoor |
1986 | Pasupu Tadu |
Awards
See also
References
- ^ Veteran actor Balayya passes away
- ^ "Balaiah". Maastars. MAA. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "Veteran Telugu actor Mannava Balayya passes away!". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Veteran Telugu actor Mannava Balayya passes away at 94". India Today. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Desk, DH Web. "M Balayya death: A look at the veteran actor-writer's contribution to Telugu cinema". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Prudhvi Raj Full Length Telugu Movie || Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, retrieved 21 October 2023
- ^ "Muddayi Muddugumma (1995) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "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)
External links
- M. Balayya at IMDb
- 1930 births
- 2022 deaths
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- People from Guntur district
- Telugu screenwriters
- Telugu film directors
- Telugu film producers
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- Film producers from Andhra Pradesh
- Film directors from Andhra Pradesh
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- 20th-century Indian film directors
- Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh