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produced some of Telugu cinema's most acclaimed works. He was also instrumental in relocating the Telugu film industry to
Hyderabad and was known for his philanthropic efforts, notably as the Founder President of the Filmnagar Cooperative Housing Society. Madhusudhana Rao died on 26 March 2006, at
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In collaboration with
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Madhusudhana Rao was born on 27 July 1917 in Peyyeru, Gudivada Taluk of Krishna district, to Sitarama Swamy and Gangajalam. He married Suseela Devi in 1937. The couple had four daughters and a son.
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in 1951, a production house responsible for several iconic films, including
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is notable for being the first Telugu film to feature a double role.
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National Film Award for Best
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1026:M. S. Reddy
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914:Anjali Devi
787:P. Pullayya
690:2 September
423:Amayakuralu
371:As producer
366:Filmography
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604:References
340:Athmeeyulu
170:Early life
120:and three
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