M. V. S. Haranatha Rao

M. V. S. Haranatha Rao (27 July 1948 – 9 October 2017) was a noted Telugu playwright,[5] script writer and actor. He wrote dialogues for more than 150 films.[6] His notable films include Pratighatana, Anna, and Ammayi Kapuram, for which he received Nandi Awards.[3]

M. V. S. Haranatha Rao
Born(1948-07-27)27 July 1948[1]
Guntur, Andra Pradesh, India[1]
Died9 October 2017(2017-10-09) (aged 69)[2]
Ongole, Andra Pradesh, India
OccupationPlaywright, Director, Writer, Actor
Spouse(s)Koteswari
ChildrenKumar Sahitya, Sri Suktha, Natya Sasi
Parents
  • Rangacharyulu[3] (father)
  • Satyavathi Devi[4] (mother)
RelativesMarudhuri Raja (younger brother)

M.V. S. Haranatha Rao entered the cine field through noted film maker T. Krishna.[7] He worked as a story and dialogue writer for such award-winning films as Swayamkrushi, and Sutradharulu. He also played significant roles in Rakshasudu and Swayamkrushi. Most of his dialogues are progressive in nature and betterment of the society.[8]

Personal life

M.V. S. Haranatha Rao studied in Guntur. He was interested in theater arts since his childhood.[9] He started acting in stage drama's since his third standard. His father Rangacharyulu was a clerk [3] and mother was a carnatic music professional.

He used to go to mythological dramas along with his father.[1] When his mother got transferred to Ongole, Haranatha Rao also went there and joined Sarma College.[3]

He is married to Koteswari who is a Govt school teacher in Ongole. Haranatha Rao used to travel from Ongole to Chennai/Hyderabad to have a good work life balance. Koteswari supported Haranatha Rao in every aspects of life. They have three childrens(Two Sons and a Daughter).[1]

Theater

The first play he wrote was Rakta Bali (Blood sacrifice). He is a good friend of T. Krishna from his college days.[10] They both used to work together on stage plays. After they witnessed dramas in Vijayawada as part of stage celebrations, he was inspired to do a thorough research and wrote a play called Jagannatha Ratha Chakralu (The wheels of chariot of Lord Jagannatha). This novel is about the philosophical existence of god. He got a critical response from people like Kodavatiganti, Gora, and Athreya.[1] He also got invitation to enter into film world, but he did not go.

His play Kanya Vara sulkam has won the best drama award of the Andhra Pradesh Cultural Affairs Department.[5] Kshira Sagara Mathanam (Churning of mythological ocean) got him Sahitya academy award. In addition to writing the plays, he also directed and composed music for some of the plays.

In 1980, when Andhra Nataka Parishat, Rajamandri conducted competitions for stage plays his four plays won 20 out of 25 awards.[3]

List of stage plays
  • Raktabali
  • Jagannatha Ratha Chakralu
  • Kshirasagara Mathanam
  • Antham Kadidi Arambham
  • Yakshaganam
  • Redlight Area
  • Mee Peremiti?
  • Boochi
  • Adavilo aksharalu
  • Ledi panja
  • Tere naam
  • Harmonium
  • Thalangu Thakadhimi
  • Janani Jaiahe
  • Khadga Srushti
  • Prajakavi Vemana
  • Naivedyam

Filmography

He wrote dialogues for more than 150 films.[3] He received four Nandi Awards for the films Pratighatana, Bharata Nari, Anna, Ammayi Kapuram, Idaa Prapancham for his story/dialogues. He also acted in more than 30 films.

As a writer

As an Actor

Awards
  1. Nandi Awards
    • Best Dialogue Writer ,1985 - Pratighatana
    • Best Dialogue Writer ,1987 - Idaa Prapancham
    • Best Dialogue Writer ,1989 - Bharata naari
    • Best Dialogue Writer ,1994 - Anna
    • Best Story Writer ,1995 - Ammayi Kapuram
  2. AndhraPradesh Sahitya Academy Award for Best Writer
  3. Pinnisetty Smarka Award
  4. Acharya Athreya Award
  5. Dasari Swarna Kankanam
  6. Putchalapalli Sundaraiah Smaraka Award
  7. Chatla Sriramulu Trust Award
  8. Kandukuri Rangasthala Award

References
  1. TV1. "Jevannatakam, TV1 interview with M.V.S". youtube.com. TV1. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  2. "Acclaimed writer MVS Haranatha Rao passes away". telugucinema.com. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  3. Staff Reporter (23 December 2007). ఈనాడు ఆదివారం వ్యాసం: దరిద్రమంటే అంత కసి. Hyderabad: Eenadu Group. p. 20. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  4. "దివికేగిన విప్లవకేతనం". ntnews.com. Namaste Telangana. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  5. "Haranatha Rao's play wins award". The Hindu. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  6. "Acclaimed writer MVS Haranatha Rao passes away". sify.com. sify.com. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  7. "ప్రముఖ సినీ రచయిత హరనాథరావు కన్నుమూత". sakshi.com. Sakshi. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  8. Kavirayani, Suresh. "Writer Haranatha Rao passes away". deccanchronicle.com. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  9. "Senior Dialogue Writer and actor MVS Haranatha Rao passes away in Ongole". tollywood.net. tollywood.net. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  10. Hooli, Shekhar. "Veteran Telugu dialogue writer MVS Haranatha Rao, anchor Mallika pass away". ibtimes.co.in. ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
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