Rattihalli Nagendra Rao Krishna Prasad (c. 1929 – 15 February 2012) was an Indian cinematographer, actor, director and producer. He was the eldest son of R. Nagendra Rao considered one of the foremost figures of Kannada cinema.[1][2]
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| Born | Rattihalli Nagendra Rao Krishna Prasad 1929 |
| Died | 15 February 2012 (aged 82–83) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, film director, actor |
| Spouse | Usha Prasad |
| Children | Rajeev Prasad, Mala Rao |
| Parent | R. Nagendra Rao |
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| Website | www |
Career
editBorn in 1929 in Mysore, Krishna Prasad directed the Kannada film Naguva Hoovu starring his younger brother R. N. Sudarshan in the lead.[3] Krishna Prasad won the Karnataka State Award for cinematography three times.
In his later years, Krishna Prasad acted in Tamil films playing an important supporting role in Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990) along with his brother R. N. Jayagopal. Krishna Prasad also acted in the Tamil television serial Marmadesam.
Filmography
editAs a cinematographer
edit- Premada Putri (1957)
- Vijayanagarada Veeraputhra (1961)
- Naandi (1964)
- Nanna Kartavya (1965)
- Belli Moda (1967)
- Dhoomakethu (1968)
- Kadina Rahasya (1969)
- Arishina Kunkuma (1970)
- Naguva Hoovu (1971; also director)
- Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta (1971)
- Kesarina Kamala (1973)
- Seethe Alla Savithri (1973)
- Uravu Solla Oruvan (1975)
- Kavikkuyil (1977)
- Chittu Kuruvi (1978)
- Rosappu Ravikkaikari (1979)
- Mutthu Ondu Mutthu (1979)
- Mareyada Haadu (1981)
- Avala Antharanga (1984)
- Rusi (1984)
- Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985)
- Hrudaya Pallavi (1987)
As an actor
edit- Films
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1987 | Nayakan | Reddy brother | |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Venugopal | |
| 1992 | Pudhusa Padikkiren Paattu | ||
| 1994 | Pathavi Pramanam | President of India | |
| 1995 | Raasaiyya | Groom's father | |
| 1996 | Sivasakthi | R. N. K. Prasad | |
| Subash | Indian Army General | ||
| Ragasiya Police |
- Television
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Marmadesam - Ragasiyam | Guovindarajan .G | Television series |
Awards and nominations
edit- 1967–68 Karnataka State Film Awards: Best Cinematographer - Belli Moda (won)
- 1980–81 Karnataka State Film Awards: Best Cinematographer - Mareyada Haadu (won)
- 1984–85 Karnataka State Film Awards: Best Cinematographer - Avala Antharanga (won)
References
edit- ^ "R.N.K. Prasad, veteran cinematographer, dead". The Hindu. 16 February 2012.
- ^ "RNK Prasad dead". Bangalore Mirror.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (20 February 2012). "The director's natural choice". The Hindu.