Bomireddi Narasimha Reddy (16 November 1908, Kottapalli, Cuddapah district, Madras Province - November 1977) was an Indian film director, an early figure in the Telugu cinema industry that is known today as Tollywood. is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Map showing cuddapah district Cuddapah, or Kadapa, as it is known now, is one of the districts of Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Madras Presidency, also known as Madras Province and known officially as Presidency of Fort St. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... “Telugu” redirects here. ... Telugu Cinema refers to the Telugu film industry. ...

Background

B.N. Reddy became a chartered accountant before turning to film-making.

Achievements

He appeared on stage with giants like Ballari Raghava. He was also known as a poet.

Awards

B.N. Reddy was the second person from South India to win the Dada Saheb Phalke award.

Filmography

• Sumangali (1940)
• Devatha (1941)
• Swargaseema (1945)
• Bhakta Potana
• Malliswari

Sources

• British Film Institute page
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