Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao (born 21 June 1944) and Paruchuri Gopala Krishna (born 25 September 1947), collectively referred to as the Paruchuri Brothers,[1] are a screenwriting duo whose work is predominant as story writers, dialogue writers, actors, directors, poets, playwrights, and novelists in the Indian Telugu film industry.[2]

Paruchuri Brothers
Born
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Years active1978 – Present
Parent(s)Paruchuri Raghavaiah, Paruchuri Hymavathamma

They have written the stories and dialogues for over 358 films;[3] to name a few E Charithra Ye Siratho, Naa Desam, Khaidi, Eenadu, Mundadugu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Prajaswamyam, Karthavyam, Varsham, Sarpayagam, Major Chandrakanth Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Okkadu, Indra, Tagore, Manasantha Nuvve, Nee Sneham, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Shankardada MBBS, Drushyam, Khaidi No. 150, Rudrama Devi and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

Filmography

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As directors (1984 – Present)

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In 1984, both the brothers decided to direct films and their first film as directors under Srinadh movies was Kai Raja Kai. Later they directed total of 9 films, Bhale Thammudu, Sreekatnaleelalu, Repati Swarajyam, Praja Swamyamyam, Maa Telugu Talli, Maro Quit India, Sarpayagam and Singanna.

Year Title Language Notes
1984 Kai Raja Kai Telugu
1985 Sri Katna Leelalu Telugu
1985 Bhale Thammudu Telugu
1987 Repati Swarajyam Telugu
1987 Prajaswamyam Telugu
1988 Maa Telugu Talli Telugu
1991 Sarpayagam Telugu
1994 Maro Quit India Telugu
1997 Singanna Telugu

As writers

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Year Film Credits Notes
2019 (2 Movies) Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy Story
Sita Screenplay and script Coordination
2018 (3 Movies) Rangu Dialogues
Ayushman Bhava Screenplay
Gayathri Story Development
2017 (5 Movies) Sapthagiri LLB Dialogues
Kathalo Rajakumari Script Coordination
Nene Raju Nene Mantri Script Coordination
Jayadev Screenplay, Dialogues
Khaidi No. 150 Script Co-ordinators
2016 (2 Movies) Siddhartha Dialogues
Bramostavam Script Co-ordinators
2015 (1 Movie) Rudrama Devi Dialogues
2014 (3 Movies) Govindudu Andarivadele Dialogues
Drushyam Dialogues
Nenu Naa Friends Dialogues
2013 (1 Movie) Akasamlo Sagam Dialogues
2012 (6 Movies) Genius Dialogues
Shirdi Sai Dialogues
Tuneega Tuneega Dialogues
Racha Dialogues
Mr. Nookayya Dialogues
Nandeeswarudu Dialogues
2011 (4 Movies) Kshetram Dialogues
Mr. Rascal Dialogues
Nagaram Nidrapotunna Vela Dialogues
Veera Dialogues
2010 (5 Movies) Nagavalli Dialogues
Manasara... Dialogues
Aalasyam Amrutam Dialogues
Collector Gari Bharya Dialogues
Maa Annayya Bangaram Dialogues
2009 (5 Movies) Mahatma Dialogues
Junction Dialogues
Neramu Siksha Dialogues
Adhineta Story, Dialogues
Maska Dialogues
2008 (3 Movies) Rainbow Dialogues [4]
Baladoor Dialogues
Vaana Dialogues
2007 (8 Movies) Anasuya Screenplay
Godava Dialogues
Tulasi Dialogues
Vijayadasami Dialogues
Shankar Dada Zindabad Dialogues
Aata Dialogues
Lakshmi Kalyanam Dialogues
Evadaithe Nakenti Dialogues
2006 (4 Movies) Sainikudu Dialogues
Stalin Dialogues
Astram Dialogues
Pournami Dialogues
2005 (7 Movies) Allari Pidugu Story, Screenplay, Dialogues
Political Rowdy Dialogues
Narasimhudu Dialogues
Subhash Chandra Bose Dialogues
Soggadu Screenplay
Sankranthi Dialogues
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Dialogues
2004 (10 Movies) Mass Dialogues
Sakhiya Dialogues [5]
Suryam Dialogues [6]
Shankar Dada MBBS Dialogues
Arjun Dialogues
Naa Autograph Dialogues
Adavi Ramudu Dialogues
Nenunnanu Story development, Dialogues
Lakshmi Narasimha Story development, Dialogues
Varsham Dialogues
2003 (14 Movies) Tiger Harischandra Prasad Screenplay, Dialogues
Toli Choopulone Dialogues
Vishnu Dialogues
Tagore Dialogues
Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu Dialogues
Ammulu Screenplay
Palanati Brahmanaidu Screenplay, Dialogues
Sambhavi IPS Story, Dialogues
Taarak Dialogues [7]
Indiramma Story, Dialogues [8]
Okkadu Dialogues
Naaga Dialogues
2002 (10 Movies) Eeshwar Dialogues
Siva Rama Raju Dialogues
Nee Sneham Dialogues
Chennakesava Reddy Dialogues
Indra Dialogues
Allari Ramudu Story, Dialogues
Sreeram Dialogues
Aadi Dialogues
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu Dialogues
Seema Simham Dialogues
2001 (7 Movies) Raa Dialogues
Manasantha Nuvve Dialogues, Screenplay
Adhipathi Dialogues
Akasa Veedhilo Dialogues
Simharasi Dialogues
Pandanti Samsaram Story, Dialogues
Narasimha Naidu Dialogues
2000 (11 Movies) Durga Dialogues
Jayam Manadera Dialogues
Vamsi Dialogues
Azad Dialogues
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary Dialogues
Madhuri Dialogues
Pelli Sambandham Story of a Remake
Manasupaddanu Kaani Dialogues
Kalisundam Raa Dialogues
Vamshoddharakudu Story, Dialogues
Postman Screenplay, Dialogues
1999 (6 Movies) Raja Kumarudu Dialogues
Sultan Story development, Dialogues
Yamajathakudu Story, Dialogues
Samarasimha Reddy Dialogues
Peddamanushulu Dialogues
Sneham Kosam Dialogues
1998 (7 Movies) Premante Idera Dialogues
Sri Ramulayya Dialogues
Eswar Allah Dialogues
Ganesh Dialogues
Yuvarathna Rana Dialogues
Bavagaru Bagunnara? Screenplay, Dialogues
Khaidi Garu Dialogues
1997 (7 Movies) Sainikudu Dialogues
Collector Garu Dialogues
Singanna Story, Screenplay, Dialogues
Preminchukundam Raa Dialogues
Bobbili Dora Story, Dialogues
Peddannayya Story, Dialogues
Adavilo Anna Story, Screenplay, Dialogues
1996 (6 Movies) Rendu Kutumbala Katha Dialogues
Tata Manavadu Story, Dialogues
Nayudugari Kutumbam Dialogues
Puttinti Gouravam Dialogues
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya Story, Dialogues
Vamshanikokkadu Story, Dialogues
1995 (7 Movies) Shiva Story Kannada film
Telugu Veera Levara Story, Dialogues
Dorababu Story, Dialogues
Real Hero Story, Dialogues
Street Fighter Story, Dialogues
Sankalpam Dialogues
Pokiri Raja Dialogues
1994 (9 Movies) Aavesam Dialogues
Bobbili Simham Dialogues
Yes Nenante Nene Dialogues
Gangmaster Dialogues
Doragariki Dongapellam Dialogues
S.P. Parasuram Dialogues
Jailor Gaari Abbayi Story, Screenplay, Dialogues
Maro Quit India Story, Screenplay, Dialogues
Todikodallu Story, Dialogues
1993 (11 Movies) Kunti Putrudu Dialogues
Rowdy Mogudu Screenplay, Dialogues
Nippu Ravva Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Mogudugaru Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Kondapalli Raja Dialogues
Inspector Jhansi Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Ratha Sarathi Dialogues
Major Chandrakanth Story, Dialogues
Aashayam Story, Screenplay, Dialogues
Chittemma Mogudu Screenplay, Dialogues
Mutha Mestri Screenplay, Dialogues
1992 (14 Movies) Sundarakanda Dialogues
Collector Gari Alludu Dialogues
Prema Vijetha Dialogues
Chinarayudu Dialogues
Mother India Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Peddarikam Dialogues
Brahma Dialogues
Rowdy Inspector Dialogues
Gharana Mogudu Dialogues
Moratodu Naa Mogudu Dialogues
Champion Story, Dialogues
Dharma Kshetram Story, Dialogues
Rakthatharpanam Dialogues
Pranadata Story, Dialogues
1991 (15 Movies) Prayatnam Dialogues
Sarpayagam Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Aagraham Dialogues
Rowdy Gaari Pellam Story, Dialogues
Surya IPS Story, Dialogues
Prema Panjaram Dialogues, Screenplay
Jagannatakam Story, Dialogues
Coolie No. 1 Story, Dialogues
Gang Leader Dialogues
Assembly Rowdy Screenplay, Dialogues
People's Encounter Dialogues
Talli Tandrulu Story, Dialogues
Kadapa Reddemma Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Prema Khaidi Story, Dialogues
Stuartpuram Police Station Screenplay
1990 (14 Movies) Majboor Story, Screenplay Hindi film
Lorry Driver Dialogues
Doshi Nirdoshi Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Doctor Bhavani Dialogues
Vishnu Dialogues
Bobbili Raja Story, Dialogues
Kodama Simham Screenplay
Aadadi Story, Dialogues
Kartavyam Story, Dialogues
Ayudham Story, Dialogues
Aggiramudu Dialogues
Balachandrudu Dialogues
Kondaveeti Donga Story, Dialogues
Judgment Dialogues
1989 (12 Movies) Indrudu Chandrudu Story, Dialogues
Koduku Diddina Kapuram Dialogues
Black Tiger Script helping
Dhruva Nakshatram Story, Dialogues
Ashoka Chakravarthy Dialogues
Mouna Poratam Dialogues, Screenplay
Raktha Kanneru Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Pardhudu Dialogues
State Rowdy Story, Dialogues
Vicky Daada Screenplay
Manchi Kutumbam Dialogues
Vijay Story, Dialogues
1988 (12 Movies) Ramudu Bheemudu Dialogues
Mugguru Kodukulu Dialogues
Agni Keratam Dialogues
Maa Telugu Talli Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Aswaddhama Story, Dialogues
Rowdy No 1 Dialogues
Chattamtho Chadarangam Dialogues
Tiragabadda Telugubidda Story, Dialogues
Chinababu Story, Dialogues
Donga Ramudu Dialogues
Raktha Tilakam Dialogues
Kaliyuga Karnudu Dialogues
1987 (19 Movies) Prajaswamyam Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Nyayaniki Sankellu Dialogues
Bhanumati Gari Mogudu Dialogues, Kadhasamvidhanam
Maa Oori Magaadu Story, Dialogues
Samrat Dialogues
Dammit Katha Addam Thirigindi Story, Dialogues
Agni Putrudu Story, Dialogues
Sankharavam Story, Dialogues
Muddayi Dialogues
Trimurtulu Dialogues
Makutamleni Maharaju Story, Dialogues
Sardar Krishnamanaidu Story, Dialogues
Bharatamlo Arjunudu Dialogues
Repati Swarajyam Screenplay, Dialogues
President Gari Abbai Story, Dialogues
Karthika Pournami Story, Dialogues
Lawyer Bharathidevi Story, Dialogues
Bhargava Ramudu Story co-ordination, Dialogues
Thandri Kodukula Challenge Dialogues
1986 (15 Movies) Guru Brahma Dialogues
Chanakya Sapadham Story, Dialogues
Jailu Pakshi Dialogues
Brahma Rudrulu Story, Dialogues
Kaliyuga Krishnudu Dialogues
Aadapaduchu Story, Dialogues, Lyrics
Kaliyuga Pandavulu Story, Dialogues
Ravana Brahma Story, Dialogues
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu Story, Dialogues
Kaidi Rudrayya Story, Dialogues
Veta Dialogues
Pratidhvani Story, Dialogues
Kondaveeti Raja Story, Dialogues
Jayam Manade Story, Dialogues
Bhale Mithrulu Dialogues
1985 (11 Movies) Pattabhishekam Story, Dialogues
Adavi Donga Story, Dialogues
Vajrayudham Story, Dialogues
Palnati Simham Story, Dialogues
Bhale Thammudu Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Terror Dialogues
Donga Dialogues
Maha Sangramam Story, Dialogues
Sri Katna Leelalu Story, Dialogues, Screenplay
Chattamtho Poratam Story, Dialogues
Agni Parvatham Story, Dialogues
1984 (15 Movies) Rowdy Story, Dialogues
Kathanayakudu Story, Dialogues
Palnati Puli Dialogues
Gharana Rowdy Story, Dialogues
Nagu Dialogues
Intiguttu Dialogues
Uddandudu Story, Dialogues
Raraju Dialogues
Dandayatra Story, Dialogues
Kai Raja Kai Story, Dialogues, Lyrics
Bobbili Brahmanna Story, Dialogues
Rojulu Marayi Story, Dialogues
Babulu Gadi Debba Dialogues
Tandava Krishnudu Dialogues
Sardar Dialogues
1983 (20 Movies) Sangharshana Dialogues
Poratam Dialogues
Khaidi Story, Dialogues
Kala Yamudu Dialogues
Praja Rajyam Story, Dialogues
Rakasi Loya Dialogues
Ee Pillaku Pellavuthunda? Story, Dialogues
Roshagadu Dialogues
Durgadevi Dialogues
Mayagadu Dialogues
Aapadbandhavulu Dialogues
Siripuram Monagadu Dialogues
Chandasasanudu Story, Dialogues
Mugguru Monagallu Dialogues
Chattaniki Veyikallu Dialogues
Ee Desamlo Okaroju Dialogues
Simham Navvindi Dialogues
Mundadugu Story, Dialogues
Idi Kaadu Mugimpu Lyrics, Dialogues
Bezawada Bebbuli Story, Dialogues
1982 (8 Movies) Eenadu Dialogues
Saval Dialogues
Illali Korikalu Dialogues
Naa Desam Dialogues
E Charitra Ye Siratho Story, Dialogues
Pellilla Perayya Dialogues
Maro Malupu Lyrics, Dialogues
Anuragadevata Dialogues
1981 (2 Movies) Maro Kurukshetram Dialogues
Bhogabhagyalu Lyrics
1980 (4 Movies) Manavude Mahaneeyudu Dialogues, Lyrics
Samadhi Kadutunnam Chandalivvandi Story, Dialogues
Badayi Basavaiah Story, Dialogues
Samsara Bandham Dialogues
1979 (3 Movies) Seethe Ramudaithe Dialogues
Chaya Dialogues
Kaliyuga Mahabharatam Story, Dialogues
1978 (1 Movie) Chalicheemalu Dialogues

Awards, honors and recognitions

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Nandi Awards[9]
  1. Second Best Story Writer - Pratidhwani (1986)
  2. Best Story Writer - Karthavyam (1990)
  3. Best Story Writer - Aasayam (1993)
  4. Best Supporting Actor for Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao - Aasayam (1993)
  5. Best Dialogue Writer - Nayudugari Kutumbam (1996)
  6. Best Dialogue Writer - Ganesh (1998)

Other Awards Best Dialogue Writers

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  1. 1982 Eenadu Sitara Award, Hyderabad
  2. 1988 Prajaswamyam, Rasamayi, Tenali
  3. 1990 Karthavyam, Kala Sagar Award, Madras
  4. 1991 People's Encounter, Kala Sagar, Madras
  5. 1992 Sundarakanda, Lalita Kala Sagar, Chittoor
  6. 1992 Peddarikam, Lyrics Award, Madras
  7. 1993 Kunthi Puthrudu, Vamsi Berkley Award, Hyderabad
  8. 1993 Major Chandrakanth, Kalasagar, Madras
  9. 1996 Nayudugari Kutumbam, A.P. State Nandi Award
  10. 1998 Ganesh, A.P. State Nandi Award
  11. 1998 Ganesh, A.P. Cinegoers Award
  12. 1998 Bavagaru Bagunnara, Vamsi Berkley Award
  13. 1999 Samarasimha Reddy, AFJA Award
  14. 1999 Samarasimha Reddy, Yuvakala Vahini Award
  15. 1999 Samarasimha Reddy, A.P. Cinegoers Award
  16. 2000 Azad, A.P. Cinegoers Award
  17. 2001 Narasimha Naidu, Vamsi Directors Specials
  18. 2002 Indra, A.P. Cinegoers Award
  19. 2003 Tagore, A.P. Cinegoers Award
  20. 2003 Tagore, Santosham Award
  21. 2003 Tagore, Maa T.V. Award
  22. 2003 Tagore, Bharatha Muni Award
  23. 2004 Varsham, Santhosham Award
  24. 2004 Sankardada MBBS, MAA T.V. Award
  25. 2005 Suryam, Vamsi Berkley Award
  26. 2006 Stalin, Santhosham Award
  27. Best Story Writer in 1990 for Karthavyam, Kalasagar, Madras
  28. Best Story Writer in 1993 for Aasayam, Cinegoers association, Hyderabad
  29. Best Screenplay Writer in 1990 for Kodama Simham, Vamsi Berkley Awards

Best Film Directors

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  1. Third Best Film Director in 1987 for Prajaswamyam, A.P. State Nandi Award

Special Jury Award

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  1. Paruchuri Brothers were awarded with Special Jury Award for the year 2016, A.P. State Nandi Award

TV Awards

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  1. Best Playlet writer award in A.P. State Nandi Drama Competition for the playlet "Sambhavami Pade Pade" in 2009
  2. Best Villain in comedy role for Sasirekha Parinayam movie in 2010, Gemini TV Film Awards
  3. Best Social Program Presenter award received for "Prajavedika" in 2011, Padmamohana TV awards
  4. Best Talk Show award for "Praja Vedika" in 2012, Gemini TV Awards
  5. Best Anchor award for "Praja Vedika" in 2012, Yuvakala Vahini
  6. Best Director award for Tele film "Sati Savitri" in 2014, Aradhana srikari ETV (Telecasted in 2013)
  7. Second Best Tele Film "Sathi Savithri", Copper Nandi and Commendation certificate to the director award for 2013 given in 2017 by AP State Government.

Honors and Felicitations

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  1. Celebrate award in 2007 at "Telugu Chalana Chitra Vajrotsavam" (Diamond Jubilee)
  2. "Sensational Star Writers of the Decade" Award by Super Hit Magazine in 2010
  3. "Tv9 TSR Lalitha Kala Parishat" Best Story Dialogue Writers Award in 2010
  4. "Vishala Bharati Gaurav Satkar" award by Delhi Telugu Academy in 2007 for Script Writing
  5. "NTR Smaraka Purskara" Award for Contribution towards cinema in 2011, Hyderabad
  6. For completion of 200 films with the title "200 Not Out" in 1992 at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad
  7. For completing "Silver Jubilee" in film writing successfully by "Singapore Telugu Association", Singapore in 2002
  8. For completing 25 years in film writing successfully by "TANA (Telugu Association of North America)" at San Jose, USA in 2003
  9. For completing 25 years in film writing successfully by "ETA (European Telugu Association)" at Birmingham, UK in 2003
  10. Aatreya Award title by "Abhinandhana Cultural Association"
  11. Visista Sodharulu title by "Padma Mohana" in 2004
  12. Gangi Reddy Memorial International Spiritual Award, Vishakapatnam in 2009
  13. "Viswa Vikhyata Rachana Sarwabhoumulu" title (Birudu) by "T. Subba Rami Reddy Lalitha Kala Parishath" on the occasion of completing 333 films in 33 years for 3 Generations in 2011
  14. 100 years of SIFCC (South India Film Centenary Celebrations) film festival at Chennai in 2013
  15. Dr. Allu Ramalingaiah National Award at Vijayawada in 2014
  16. Dasari Smarakam Writer Award by Santotsham at 15th Santosham Film Awards in 2017
  17. Life Time Achievement Award by Kakatiya Kala Sevasamithi, Hyderabad in 2017
  18. TAAI Award In recognition of services to Telugu Language by Telugu Association of Australia, Melbourne in 2017
  19. Life Time Achievement Award by Telugu Association Inc, Sydney in 2017

References

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  1. ^ "Paruchuri - the rare brothers". Andhra Online. Archived from the original on 6 December 2000. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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  9. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)