Indian actor, writer (1935–1997)
M. Prabhakar Reddy
Born 8 Oct 1935 (1935-10-08 ) Died 25 November 1997 (1997-11-26 ) (aged 62) Occupations Years active 1960–1988
Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy (1935–1997) was anIndian film character actor known for his works inTelugu cinema . He acted in over 472 films over three decades.[ 1] Karthika Deepam
Dr. M. Prabhakar Reddy, known for his generosity and deep connection to the Telugu film industry, donated approximately 12 acres of land to provide shelter for homeless workers in the industry. His vision was to ensure that those who contributed tirelessly behind the scenes had a place to call home. Honoring his noble gesture, his children brought this dream to life, transforming the land into a thriving residential community. As a tribute to his legacy, they named it Dr. M. Prabhakar Reddy Chitrapuri Colony, preserving his memory and his commitment to the well-being of film workers.
He was born inThungathurthy ,Hyderabad State , (present day [Nalgonda] district of [Kethepally Mandal]Telangana ) India to Lakshma Reddy and Kausalya.[citation needed
After primary education inSuryapet town, he did his intermediate course fromCity College, Hyderabad . He did his medical education fromOsmania Medical College underOsmania University , Hyderabad between 1955 and 1960.
Prabhakar Reddy debuted in the filmChivaraku Migiledi Gutta Ramineedu , in 1960, in which he acted as apsychiatrist . He acted in about 472 films during the next three decades.
He wrote stories for about 21 Telugu films. Some of them were highly successful. They includePandanti Kapuram Pacchani Samsaram ,Dharmatmudu ,Gruha pravesam Gandhi Puttina Desam ,Karthika Deepam Naaku Swatantram Vacchindi . He wrote and directed the filmComrade (1996), which featured lyrics by K. G. Satyamurthy and Masterji.
He gave the screen name for famous Telugu actressJaya Prada , originally Lalitha Rani, and introduced her in a three-minute song in the Telugu filmBhoomi Kosam
He died in 1997 in Hyderabad due to cariadic arrest. The Telugu film fraternity attended his funeral.
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