R. Narayana Murthy | |
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 Murthy in 2019 | |
| Born | 31 December 1954 |
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| Years active | 1973–present |
| Awards | Nandi Special Jury Award |
R. Narayana Murthy (born 31 December 1954) is an Indian actor and filmmaker known for his work in Telugu cinema.[1] He is recognized for creating socially conscious films that address issues such as social justice, class struggle, unemployment, crony capitalism, environmental concerns, land disputes, and political unrest. His films often portray the exploitation of marginalized communities and the challenges faced by the lower strata of society.[2][3]
Murthy produces most of his films under the banner Sneha Chitra Pictures and is noted for his left-oriented approach to storytelling. He frequently explores themes of systemic oppression and social inequalities, particularly highlighting the atrocities committed by dominant classes.[2][4]
Throughout his career, Murthy has acted in several notable films, including Ardharatri Swatantram (1986), Adavi Diviteelu (1990), Laal Salaam (1992), Dhandora (1993), Erra Sainyam (1994), Cheemala Dandu (1995), Dalam (1996), Cheekati Suryudu (1998), Vooru Manadiraa (2002), and Vegu Chukkalu (2004).[5] His work in Dhandora (1993) earned him the Nandi Special Jury Award.[6]
- ^ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ a b "HBD R Narayana Murthy: పీపుల్స్ స్టార్ ఆర్.నారాయణ మూర్తి గురించి ఈ నిజాలు తెలుసా." News18 (in Telugu). 31 December 2020. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "ఇలా బతకడమేనాకిష్టం!". Sakshi (in Telugu). 31 August 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "Interview with R Narayana Murthy". Idlebrain.com. 7 August 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ PVDS, Prakash. "ఎర్రెర్రని జెండా...ఆయన ఎజెండా". Sitara (in Telugu). Archived from the original on 1 January 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF) (in Telugu). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 13 March 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2021.