L. V. Prasad

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Missamma (1955)

Two unemployed college graduates from Madras, Rao and Mary act as if they are a married couple to get a job as school teachers in a small village called Appapuram. The story unfolds into an extremely hilarious comedy as they try to cover up that Mary is a christian ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  N.T. Rama Rao  •  Nageshwara Rao Akkineni  •  Savitri  •  Jamuna

Two unemployed college graduates from Madras, Rao and Mary act as if they are a married couple to get a job as school teachers in a small village called Appapuram. The story unfolds into an extremely hilarious comedy as they try to cover up that Mary is a christian ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  N.T. Rama Rao  •  Nageshwara Rao Akkineni  •  Savitri  •  Jamuna

The Light of the World (1931)

A period fantasy that told of the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir. Dilbahar unsuccessfully tries to seduce the army chief Adil (Vithal) and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ardeshir Irani
CAST:  Master Vithal  •  Zubeida  •  Jillo  •  Sushila

A period fantasy that told of the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir. Dilbahar unsuccessfully tries to seduce the army chief Adil (Vithal) and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ardeshir Irani
CAST:  Master Vithal  •  Zubeida  •  Jillo  •  Sushila

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)

Ramadasu, a devious zamindar who recently acquired the colonial title of "Rao Bahadur", is a perennial debtor who believes in leading a luxurious life on credit. His shrewd, schizophrenic manager Bhaja Govindam placates angry creditors with false promises. Dewan ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  N.T. Rama Rao  •  Kongara Jaggayya  •  Savitri  •  Relangi Venkata Ramaiah

Ramadasu, a devious zamindar who recently acquired the colonial title of "Rao Bahadur", is a perennial debtor who believes in leading a luxurious life on credit. His shrewd, schizophrenic manager Bhaja Govindam placates angry creditors with false promises. Dewan ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  N.T. Rama Rao  •  Kongara Jaggayya  •  Savitri  •  Relangi Venkata Ramaiah

Shavukaru (1950)

Satyam, a moneylender's son, is supposed to marry his neighbour's daughter Subbulu. However, complications arise when Satyam lands in jail due to unknown reasons.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  N.T. Rama Rao  •  Sowcar Janaki  •  Govindarajula Subba Rao  •  S. V. Ranga Rao

Satyam, a moneylender's son, is supposed to marry his neighbour's daughter Subbulu. However, complications arise when Satyam lands in jail due to unknown reasons.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  N.T. Rama Rao  •  Sowcar Janaki  •  Govindarajula Subba Rao  •  S. V. Ranga Rao

Sharada (1957)

After Shekhar (Raj Kapoor) falls for beautiful Sharada (Meena Kumari), he makes her promise that she'll wait for him while he goes abroad on a business trip. But when Shekhar's plane goes down in flames, Sharada finds comfort in the arms of another man, not knowing ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Raj Kapoor  •  Meena Kumari  •  Shyama  •  Anita Guha

After Shekhar (Raj Kapoor) falls for beautiful Sharada (Meena Kumari), he makes her promise that she'll wait for him while he goes abroad on a business trip. But when Shekhar's plane goes down in flames, Sharada finds comfort in the arms of another man, not knowing ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Raj Kapoor  •  Meena Kumari  •  Shyama  •  Anita Guha

Iruvar Ullam (1963)

The story revolves around Selvam, an easygoing youngster who befriends many girls without the intention of marrying any of them.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  B. Saroja Devi  •  M. R. Radha  •  S. V. Ranga Rao

The story revolves around Selvam, an easygoing youngster who befriends many girls without the intention of marrying any of them.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  B. Saroja Devi  •  M. R. Radha  •  S. V. Ranga Rao

Fortunate Bride (1957)

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DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  Padmini  •  M. N. Rajam

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DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  Padmini  •  M. N. Rajam

Manohara (1954)

Manohara produced by M. Somasundaram. The Sivaji Ganesan-L. V. Prasad production was distinct, becoming a cult classic. Karunanidhi virtually rewrote Mudaliar’s play, introducing interesting changes like the climactic sequence for which he drew inspiration from ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  Girija  •  P. Kannamba  •  Pandari Bai

Manohara produced by M. Somasundaram. The Sivaji Ganesan-L. V. Prasad production was distinct, becoming a cult classic. Karunanidhi virtually rewrote Mudaliar’s play, introducing interesting changes like the climactic sequence for which he drew inspiration from ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  Girija  •  P. Kannamba  •  Pandari Bai

Poongothai (1953)

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DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  Pandari Bai  •  S. V. Ranga Rao  •  Nageshwara Rao Akkineni

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DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  Pandari Bai  •  S. V. Ranga Rao  •  Nageshwara Rao Akkineni

Raja Paarvai (1981)

Ragu is a blind violinist who leads an independent life. When Nancy learns about him, she decides to cover his inspiring story. Soon, love blossoms between the two, egged on by her grandfather.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
CAST:  Kamal Haasan  •  Madhavi  •  Y. G. Mahendran  •  L. V. Prasad

Ragu is a blind violinist who leads an independent life. When Nancy learns about him, she decides to cover his inspiring story. Soon, love blossoms between the two, egged on by her grandfather.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
CAST:  Kamal Haasan  •  Madhavi  •  Y. G. Mahendran  •  L. V. Prasad

Mangayar Thilakam (1955)

The story starts with the special birthday celebration of a girl. Vasudevan (Sivaji Ganesan) narrates the story which goes back 14 years behind. Karunakaran (S. V. Subbaiah) and Vasudevan (Master Baji) are brothers whose parents had died. They are very much loving ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  Padmini  •  M. N. Rajam  •  S. V. Subbaiah

The story starts with the special birthday celebration of a girl. Vasudevan (Sivaji Ganesan) narrates the story which goes back 14 years behind. Karunakaran (S. V. Subbaiah) and Vasudevan (Master Baji) are brothers whose parents had died. They are very much loving ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Sivaji Ganesan  •  Padmini  •  M. N. Rajam  •  S. V. Subbaiah

Mana Desam (1949)

Madhu and Sobha love each other. But they have differences in their political views. So they need to overcome several hurdles to get united again.  (more)

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Madhu and Sobha love each other. But they have differences in their political views. So they need to overcome several hurdles to get united again.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
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Kalyanam Panni Paar (1952)

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DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Gemini Ganesan  •  G. Varalakshmi  •  S. V. Ranga Rao  •  Savitri

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DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Gemini Ganesan  •  G. Varalakshmi  •  S. V. Ranga Rao  •  Savitri

Miss Mary (1957)

R.K. Raju, a private investigator is assigned the task of locating the missing daughter of a wealthy Hindu couple. His investigation take him to different locales, and he comes across Miss Mary, the girl closely resembling the one he is looking for.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Meena Kumari  •  Gemini Ganesan  •  Kishore Kumar  •  Jamuna

R.K. Raju, a private investigator is assigned the task of locating the missing daughter of a wealthy Hindu couple. His investigation take him to different locales, and he comes across Miss Mary, the girl closely resembling the one he is looking for.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Meena Kumari  •  Gemini Ganesan  •  Kishore Kumar  •  Jamuna

Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam (1958)

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DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Gemini Ganesan  •  Savitri  •  S. V. Ranga Rao  •  K. A. Thangavelu

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DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Gemini Ganesan  •  Savitri  •  S. V. Ranga Rao  •  K. A. Thangavelu

Bidaai (1974)

After his business partner embezzles money and leaves him penniless, Parvati's husband passes away, leaving behind two sons, Prabhakar and Sudhakar, & a dumb daughter, Gauri, virtually on the verge of destitution, When Prabhakar grows up, he marries Pooja and moves ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
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After his business partner embezzles money and leaves him penniless, Parvati's husband passes away, leaving behind two sons, Prabhakar and Sudhakar, & a dumb daughter, Gauri, virtually on the verge of destitution, When Prabhakar grows up, he marries Pooja and moves ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
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Jay Vejay (1977)

When the rulers of Malwa, Pushpapuri and Paanchal find out that their respective kingdoms are under attack by Jung forces, they consolidate their wealth, hide it underground, surrounded by 3 statutes of Hindu Deities, hide it's location in 3 different necklaces, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Jeetendra  •  Reena Roy  •  Prem Krishan  •  Bindiya Goswami

When the rulers of Malwa, Pushpapuri and Paanchal find out that their respective kingdoms are under attack by Jung forces, they consolidate their wealth, hide it underground, surrounded by 3 statutes of Hindu Deities, hide it's location in 3 different necklaces, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Jeetendra  •  Reena Roy  •  Prem Krishan  •  Bindiya Goswami

Daadi Maa (1966)

Parvati seeks to heal the breach between her husband and his mother  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Bina Rai  •  Mumtaz Askari  •  Tanuja Samarth

Parvati seeks to heal the breach between her husband and his mother  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Ashok Kumar  •  Bina Rai  •  Mumtaz Askari  •  Tanuja Samarth

Rani (1952)

A little princess, Ranjani is tattooed with the royal insignia as part of tradition, and the same night, the child is kidnapped by one of the members of the tattoo gang who brings her up as a gypsy girl renaming her Rani. Unaware of her royal lineage, she grows up ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Bhanumathi  •  S. Balachander  •  S. V. Subbaiah  •  M. Saroja

A little princess, Ranjani is tattooed with the royal insignia as part of tradition, and the same night, the child is kidnapped by one of the members of the tattoo gang who brings her up as a gypsy girl renaming her Rani. Unaware of her royal lineage, she grows up ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Bhanumathi  •  S. Balachander  •  S. V. Subbaiah  •  M. Saroja

Jeene Ki Raah (1969)

Desperate to earn money, Mohan, a married man, tells a lie in order to secure a job at Mr Rai's firm. However, his life complicates after he attracts the attention of Radha.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Jeetendra  •  Tanuja Samarth

Desperate to earn money, Mohan, a married man, tells a lie in order to secure a job at Mr Rai's firm. However, his life complicates after he attracts the attention of Radha.  (more)

DIRECTION:  L. V. Prasad
CAST:  Jeetendra  •  Tanuja Samarth
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