Atluri Purnachandra Rao

Atluri Poornachandra Rao (4 April 1925 – 29 October 2017) was an Indian film producer and communist leader. 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.

Atluri Poornachandra Rao
Born(1925-04-04)4 April 1925
Vanapamula village, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died29 October 2017(2017-10-29) (aged 92)[1]
Hyderabad
OccupationFilm producer, Communist leader
Spouse(s)Marudwati
ChildrenTwo sons

As a film producer he produced several films between 1950 and 1970. Aadabaduchu (1967), Mathrudevata (1969), Sthree were some of his notable films.[2] Aunanna Kadanna (2005) starring Uday Kiran was his last film as a producer.[3]

Early life

Purnachandra Rao was born in a middle-class family on 4 April 1925 in Vanapamula village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.[1]

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.

Filmography

Death

He died on 29 October 2017 because of liver cancer in Hyderabad.

References
  1. "Film producer Purnachandra Rao dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  2. "Producer Atluri Poornachandra Rao passes away". sify.com. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
  3. "ప్రముఖ నిర్మాత పూర్ణ చంద్రరావు కన్నుమూత". Sakshi. Sakshi. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
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