Palagummi Padmaraju (Writer)

Padmaraju was born on 24 June, 1915 in Tirupathipuram, Godavari District. He has written 'Patnavasam', a stage play for All India Radio. Shavukar Janaki played the female lead role in that play which was broadcasted as a weekly serial upto 6 months.
We know that 'Galivana', his famous short story, got second prize in the international competetion held by the magazine Newyork Herold Tribune.
'Mana Vuri Katha', starred by Krishna and Jayaprada, is based on Padmaraju's novel 'Nallaregadi'.
He died on 17 Feb, 1983.

Filmography
as a writer:
1. Bangaru Papa
2. Bhagya Rekha
3. Bhakta Sabari
4. Rangula Ratnam
5. Bhakta Kuchela
6. Grama Devathalu
7. Sukha Duhkhalu
8. Bangaru Panjaram
9. Chuttarikalu
10. Padavoyi Bharatiyuda
11. Sri Raja Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club
12. Gopaludu Bhupaludu
13. Paala Manasulu
14. Circar Express
15. Devudichchina Bharta
16. Maa Nanna Nirdoshi
17. Simhaswapnam (Kannada - screen-play)

as a director:
1. Bikari Ramudu
2. Devudichchina Bharta