Best Feature Film in Telugu for Meghasandesam (1982), and Special Jury Award / Special Mention for Kante Kuthurne Kanu (1998).
National Film Awards
Nandi Awards
Filmfare Awards
Films Directed
From national recognition to lifetime achievement honours, these distinctions reflect an extraordinary body of work that changed the language and reach of Telugu cinema.
Best Feature Film in Telugu for Meghasandesam (1982), and Special Jury Award / Special Mention for Kante Kuthurne Kanu (1998).
Best Feature Film in Telugu for Meghasandesam (1982), and Special Jury Award / Special Mention for Kante Kuthurne Kanu (1998).
Five Filmfare honours, including Best Director, Best Film, Special Jury recognition and Lifetime Achievement in 2001, across distinguished categories.
Recognised for directing more than 150 feature films—an enduring testament to his unmatched creative output and discipline.
Explore a selection of awards that recognised his contributions as a director, producer, writer, actor and cultural icon.
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, Filmfare Best Film and Nandi Best Feature Film.
Kante Kuthurne Kanu earned National Special Mention, Nandi Best Director, Best Story and Second Best Feature Film.
Tata Manavadu, marking the beginning of an exceptional award-winning journey.
Dual recognition for the landmark romantic drama Premabhishekam.
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, Filmfare Best Film and Nandi Best Feature Film.
One of Telugu cinema's highest honours, recognising outstanding lifetime contribution.
Recognised for his memorable performance in Mamagaru.
Kante Kuthurne Kanu earned National Special Mention, Nandi Best Director, Best Story and Second Best Feature Film.
Awarded for his powerful leading performance in Mestri.
For Swargam Narakam and Balipeetam; Swargam Narakam also received the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film.
Honoured for his direction of the acclaimed family drama Gorintaku.
Honoured for his direction of the acclaimed family drama Gorintaku.
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, Filmfare Best Film and Nandi Best Feature Film.
A tribute to his lasting influence, extraordinary range and service to South Indian cinema.
Conferred by Andhra University for his contribution to Telugu culture and cinema.
Honoured for a lifetime devoted to storytelling and the growth of Telugu cinema.
Recognition of his enduring contribution to literature, arts and cultural life.
— Dasari Narayana Rao
Dasari Narayana Rao Born on 4 May 1942 in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, Dasari Narayana Rao began his artistic journey through theatre before entering the Telugu film industry. Over the decades, he became one of India's
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