M. V. S. Haranatha Rao

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| name = M. V. S. Haranatha Rao

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| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1948|07|27}}

| birth_place = Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India{{cite web|last1=TV1|title=Jevannatakam, TV1 interview with M.V.S|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRRRsxmNS5M|website=youtube.com|publisher=TV1|accessdate=12 July 2016}}

| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2017|10|09|1948|07|27}}{{cite web|title=Acclaimed writer MVS Haranatha Rao passes away|url=http://telugucinema.com/news/acclaimed-writer-mvs-haranatha-rao-passes-away|website=Telugucinema.com|accessdate=9 October 2017}}

| death_place = Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India

| occupation = Playwright, Director, Writer, Actor

| father = Rangacharyulu{{cite book|last1=Staff Reporter|title=ఈనాడు ఆదివారం వ్యాసం: దరిద్రమంటే అంత కసి|date=23 December 2007|publisher=Eenadu Group|location=Hyderabad|page=20|url=http://telugucinemacharitra.com/category/dailogue-writers/page/2/|accessdate=25 October 2016}}

| mother = Satyavathi Devi{{cite web|title=దివికేగిన విప్లవకేతనం|url=https://www.ntnews.com/CinemaNews-in-Telugu/senior-dialogue-writer-and-actor-mvs-haranatha-rao-passes-away-in-ongole-2-1-477360.html|website=ntnews.com|publisher=Namaste Telangana|accessdate=9 October 2017}}

| relatives = Marudhuri Raja (younger brother)

| spouse = Koteswari

| children = Kumar Sahitya, Sri Suktha, Natya Sasi

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M. V. S. Haranatha Rao (27 July 1948 – 9 October 2017) was a noted Telugu playwright,{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/haranatha-raos-play-wins-award/article6080748.ece|title=Haranatha Rao's play wins award|date=24 June 2014|work=The Hindu|accessdate=12 July 2016}} script writer and actor. He wrote dialogues for more than 150 films.{{cite web|title=Acclaimed writer MVS Haranatha Rao passes away|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/acclaimed-writer-mvs-haranatha-rao-passes-away-news-telugu-rkjpWIbbafggj.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009143623/http://www.sify.com/movies/acclaimed-writer-mvs-haranatha-rao-passes-away-news-telugu-rkjpWIbbafggj.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 October 2017|website=Sify|accessdate=9 October 2017}} His notable films include Pratighatana, Anna, and Ammayi Kapuram, and he received five Nandi Awards.

M.V. S. Haranatha Rao entered the cine field through noted film maker T. Krishna.{{cite web|title=ప్రముఖ సినీ రచయిత హరనాథరావు కన్నుమూత|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/movies/mvs-haranatha-rao-passes-away-942137|website=sakshi.com|date=9 October 2017|publisher=Sakshi|accessdate=9 October 2017}} 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 for the betterment of the society.{{cite web|last1=Kavirayani|first1=Suresh|title=Writer Haranatha Rao passes away|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/101017/writer-haranatha-rao-passes-away.html|website=Deccan Chronicle|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=9 October 2017}}

Personal life

M.V. S. Haranatha Rao studied in Guntur. He was interested in theater arts since his childhood.{{cite web|title=Senior Dialogue Writer and actor MVS Haranatha Rao passes away in Ongole|url=http://www.tollywood.net/topstories/senior-dialogue-writer-and-actor-mvs-haranatha-rao-passes-away-in-ongole|website=tollywood.net|accessdate=9 October 2017}} He started acting in stage dramas since his third standard. His father Rangacharyulu was a clerk and mother was a carnatic music professional.

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

He was 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 aspect of life. They have three children (two sons and a daughter).

Theater

The first play he wrote was Rakta Bali (Blood sacrifice). He was a good friend of T. Krishna from his college days.{{cite web|last1=Hooli|first1=Shekhar|title=Veteran Telugu dialogue writer MVS Haranatha Rao, anchor Mallika pass away|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/veteran-telugu-dialogue-writer-mvs-haranatha-rao-anchor-mallika-pass-away-744975|website=ibtimes.co.in|date=9 October 2017|accessdate=9 October 2017}} 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 Acharya Aatreya. 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. 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 and his four plays won 20 out of 25 awards.

= 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. 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 =

Pratighatana
Bharata Nari
Idaa Prapancham
Desamlo Dongalu Paddaru
Devalayam
Repati Pourulu
Manchi Donga
Yuddha Bhoomi
Rakshasudu
Ramayanam
Inspector Pratap
Dharma Chakram
Adapilla
Adigo Alladigo
Akali Neeku Joharlu
Ammayi Kapuram
Anna
Aruna Kiranam
Athagaru Swagatham
Bharatasimha Reddy
Broker (2010 film)
Chalo Assembly
Dr. Ambedker
Evandi Aavida Vachindi
Jai (2004 Telugu film)
Kallu
Kodukulu
Kondapalli Rathaiah
Kuthuru
Leader
M. Dharmaraju M.A.
Maa Ayina Bangaram
Manavudu Dhanavudu
Manchi Donga
M.L.A. Yedukondalu
Modilla Muchata
Nenu Saitam
Paruvu Pratishta
Praanam
Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam
Sagatu Manishi
Sardar Krishnama Naidu
Seetakka
Sutradharulu
Srimathi velostha
Stuartpuram Police Station
Subhapradam
Swarnakka
Swati Kiranam
Yerra Mandaram
Yuddha Bhoomi
Vande Mataram (1985 film)
Taraka Ramudu
Navayugam
Encounter
Repati Rowdy
Pichi Pullayya
Atha Nee Koduku Jagartha
Oka Yadardha Prema Katha
Vadani Malli
Vadina Gari Gajulu
Vamsam
Goonda Rajyam
Mamathala Kovela
Pathala Bhairavi (Hindi) - Translated by khadar khan
Andam

= As an actor =

Devalayam (1985)
Rakshasudu (1986) as Narakasurudu
Aadapilla (1991)
Chitram (2000)
Swayamkrushi (1987)
Dharma Chakram (1996)
Sardar Krishnama Naidu (1987) as Kaleshwara Rao
Sarvabhoumudu (1989) as Professor Jayadev
Broker (2010)
Hora Hori (2015)
M. Dharmaraju M.A. (1984)
Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
Paruvu Pratishta (1993)
Moodilla Muchata (1985)
Kalyana Veena (1983)
1 2 3 from Amalapuram (2005)
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge (2006)
Akkali Neeku Joharlu (1984)
Artharatri Swatantram (1986)
Chalo Assembly (2000)
Goonda Rajyam (1989)
Kulala Kurukshetram (1987)

Awards

; 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 {{Cite web |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)|publisher=Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in Telugu)