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Pingali Nagendra Rao is a Scriptwriter Indian born on 29 december 1901 at Rajam (Inde)

Pingali Nagendra Rao

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Nationality Inde
Birth 29 december 1901 at Rajam (Inde)
Death 6 may 1971 (at 69 years)

Pingali Nagendrarao (Telugu: పింగళి నాగేంద్రరావు) (29 December 1901– 6 May 1971) was a Telugu movie script writer, playwright and lyricist. Famous for his witty and romantic lyrics, he also wrote dialogues for many movies. Patala Bhairavi, Mayabazar and Missamma are some of his best known works.

Pingali is famous for his coining of new and funny words and phrases in Telugu such as Dhimbaka, Dingari, Gimbali.
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Filmography of Pingali Nagendra Rao (15 films)

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Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963)

Directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion, Films based on plays
Actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Dhulipala, B. Saroja Devi, S. Varalakshmi, Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, Chittor V. Nagaiah
Roles Writer
Rating80% 4.0225854.0225854.0225854.0225854.022585
The story is a combination of Parijatapaharanam, Subhadra Parinayam and Gayopakhyanam sequences in Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Mahamantri Thimmarusu
Mahamantri Thimmarusu (1962)

Directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Genres Drama, Biography, Historical
Actors Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi, Devika, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, Dhulipala
Roles Writer
Rating63% 3.165753.165753.165753.165753.16575
The story is about the critical role of Timmarusu (Gummadi) played during the reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya (NTR). The story begins with the pattabhishekam of Sri Krishnadevaraya. Before the function, he participates in the dance and music function of Chinna Devi (Vijayalaxmi). They get married and becomes his first queen. After coronation, Timmarusu arranges the marriage with Tirumala Devi (S. Varalaxmi) daughter of Srirangapatnam kingdom. Timmarusu slaps him on the cheek to remind him about the kickbacks while seating on the crown. He plans to attack Gajapathis of Kalinga kingdom lonely. Knowing about this Timmarusu reaches Kalinga and protects him. Pratraparudra Gajapathi (Mukkamala) wanted to kill him with the help of his son Veerabhadra Gajapathi (Prabhakar Reddy). However his daughter Annapurna Devi (Devika) openly opposes it and loves him. In a political dialogue, Prataparudra agrees to marry his daughter to Krishnadevaraya. After the marriage, he plans to kills him. With the help of Timmarulu he comes out of danger. They reach the Hampi with Rani Annapurna Devi along with Hamvira (Lingamurthy). Annapurna gives birth to Tirumala Raya. Hamvira creates differences between Krishnadevaraya and Timmarusu and kills Tirumala Raya. He convinces Rayalu that Timmarusu is the culprit. The court on the instructions from Rayalu orders to make him blind and imprison him. Before Rayalu Knows the fact, the punishment is implemented. However Timmarusu pardons him and their relationship continued.
Pelli Naati Pramanalu
Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1959)

Directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy
Actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, Rajasulochana, Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, R. Nageswara Rao, Ramana Reddy
Rating60% 3.04153.04153.04153.04153.0415
Bheemasena Rao (SV Rangarao) is a dignified and respectful man. His son (R. Nageswara Rao) works in Military services. His daughter is Rukmini (Jamuna). His close friend and relative Salahala Rao (Ramana Reddy) is trying to arrange marriage to his daughter. Krishna Rao (Akkineni) is his relative of Salahala Rao. He was sent to meet Bheemasena Rao with recommendation letter. During the meantime he attracts Rukmini with his good manners. Bheemasena Rao arranged marriage between Krishna Rao and Rukmini and a political leader takes Marriage Vows (Pellinati Pramanalu) from them that they should not cheat each other.
Mayabazar
Mayabazar (1957)
, 3h4
Directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
Actors Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, Kommareddy Savitri, Gemini Ganesan, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rushyendramani, Allu Rama Lingiah
Roles Writer
Rating90% 4.5439954.5439954.5439954.5439954.543995
Subhadra (the sister of Balarama and Krishna) marries a Pandava named Arjuna, and their son Abhimanyu falls in love with Balarama's daughter, Sasirekha. The families decide to marry them when they reach adulthood. By the time Abhimanyu and Sasirekha grow up, the Pandavas have lost a dice game to the Kauravas due to Sakuni's manipulation. Krishna, furious at an action of Dussasana that has insulted Draupadi, saves Draupadi. Balarama teaches the Kauravas a lesson and later reaches Hastinapuram. Sakuni and Duryodhana respect Balarama; after manipulating him, they seek his favour by requesting that Sasirekha be married to Duryodhana's son Lakshmana Kumara. They intend to force Balarama and Krishna to support them if the Pandavas wage war after their fourteen-year exile. Unaware of this, Balarama accepts.
Missamma
Missamma (1955)
, 2h45
Directed by L. V. Prasad
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, Kommareddy Savitri, Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, Ramana Reddy
Roles Dialogue
Rating86% 4.330844.330844.330844.330844.33084
Gopalam, the zamindar of Appapuram, is the principal of the high school named after his elder daughter Mahalakshmi. When a child, she went missing during a pilgrimage to Kakinada. She was found and adopted by a Christian couple, Mr. and Mrs. Paul, who named her Mary.
Pathala Bhairavi
Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
, 3h15
Directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Action
Actors Kommareddy Savitri, Krishna Kumari, Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, Surabhi Kamalabai, Padmanabham, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
Roles Story
Rating84% 4.230154.230154.230154.230154.23015
The queen of Ujjain is keen for her daughter Indumathi (alias Indu) to marry her brother Surasena, a timid and mentally unstable person. When the gardener's son 'Thota' Ramudu beats Surasena at a concert for irritating the common people, he is summoned by the king to the court. His boldness leaves a considerable impression, but when Ramudu declares his love for Indu a day before his death sentence for meeting Indu secretly, the king is reminded of the astrologers' prediction that only a brave man can save her from a wicked sorcerer. He then challenges Ramudu to amass wealth equal to that of his in order to marry Indu, to which Ramudu agrees. He is released from prison.
Vindhya Rani
Vindhya Rani (1948)

Directed by C. Pullaiah
Genres Drama
Actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, Pushpavalli, Padmanabham
Roles Story

Durjaya kills his elder brother Maharajah Jayaveera of Vindhya Kingdom and occupies the throne. Shatamitra secretly takes care of the Prince Shivasri and waiting for an opportunity to take revenge. Avanti is daughter of a subordinate king. She hates men. Durjaya connivingly brings her to the Kingdom and announces her as the Queen. Shivasri and Avanti started loving each other. Shatamitra sends message to Shivasri to kill Durjaya. Thinking that his love is a hindrance to his revenge, he told Avanti to forget him and his love. Avanti plans to kill Durjaya and plans to marry Shivasri. Shivasri attacks Durjaya but pardons him. Avanti kills him and escapes. The drama continued. At the end Shivasri and Avanti get married and rules the Vindya Kingdom.
Sri Krishna Leelalu
Sri Krishna Leelalu (1935)

Actors Salur Rajeswara Rao, C. Lakshmi Rajyam

This mythological film features the antics of the child Krishna (Rajeshwara Rao) from his birth to his victory over the evil Kamsa (Gaggaiah)