Kranthi Kumar

Talasila Kranthi Kumar was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He won two Filmfare Awards and four Nandi Awards. In 1985, he directed Sravanthi, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu that year. In 1991, he directed Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu, which was premiered in the Indian panorama section, at the 1991 International Film Festival of India.

Kranthi Kumar
Born
Talasila Kranthi Kumar

(1942-04-05)5 April 1942
Penamaluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died9 May 2003(2003-05-09) (aged 61)
Occupation(s)Director, producer, writer
SpouseSita Rama Lakshmibai
ChildrenSunil Kumar and Anil Kumar
Relatives
  • Lohit Talasila (grandchild)
  • Likhit Talasila (grandchild)
  • Inderneil Talasila (grandchild)
  • Jharita Kranthi (grandchild)
  • Ashwath (grandchild)

In 2000 he directed 9 Nelalu, premiered retrospective at the Toronto International Film Festival. He has garnered the National Film Award, five state Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards South. He died on 9 May 2003.

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