Atluri Purnachandra Rao

Atluri Poornachandra Rao (4 April 1925 – 29 October 2017) was an Indian film producer and communist leader. As a film producer he produced several films between 1960s till 2005. Aadabaduchu (1967), Mathrudevata (1969), Papam Pasivadu (1972), Venky (2004) were some of his notable films.[1] Aunanna Kadanna (2005) starring Uday Kiran was his last film as a producer.[2]

Atluri Poornachandra Rao
Born(1925-04-04)4 April 1925
Vanapamula village, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation(s)Film producer, Communist leader
SpouseMarudwati
ChildrenTwo sons

Early life

Purnachandra Rao was born in a middle-class family on 4 April 1925 in Vanapamula village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.[3] 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


He is healthy and enjoying his retirement.[3]

References
  1. "Producer Atluri Poornachandra Rao passes away". sify.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. "ప్రముఖ నిర్మాత పూర్ణ చంద్రరావు కన్నుమూత". Sakshi (in Telugu). Sakshi. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  3. "Film producer Purnachandra Rao dead". The Hindu. 29 October 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
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