C. S. Rao | |
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| Born | Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao 1924 Kakinada, India |
| Died | 8 December 2004 (aged 79–80) Chennai, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, director |
| Spouse | Rajasulochana |
| Children | 2 |
Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao (1924 – 8 December 2004) was an Indian actor, writer and director.[1] He was the son of film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He directed around 65 films in the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages.[2][3] He garnered two National Film Awards for directing the films Lava Kusa (1963) and Desamante Manushuloyi (1970). Directors including Muktha V. Srinivasan and K. S. Sethu Madhavan worked as his assistants.[4]
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