Venkateswara Rao Paruchuri
Actor · Born June 21, 1944 · Meduru,Pamidimukkala, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Biography
Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao (born June 21, 1944) is an acclaimed Indian screenwriter, dialogue writer, playwright, director, and actor in Telugu cinema. Alongside his younger brother, Paruchuri Gopala Krishna, he forms the legendary Paruchuri Brothers writing duo. Together, they have written stories, screenplays, and dialogues for over 350 films, shaping commercial blockbusters such as Khaidi (1983), Karthavyam (1990), Samarasimha Reddy (1999), and Indra (2002). A multi-time Nandi Award winner, he has also directed feature films and appeared in dozens of notable character and supporting roles across the Telugu film industry.
Acted in 51
2020s
- 2021
Saranam Gacchami
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Vishwamitra
Movie
- 2018
Parichayam
Movie
- 2017
Kathalo Rajakumari
Movie
Nene Raju Nene Mantri
Jail Lawyer
Goutham Nanda
Venkatachalam
Andhhagadu
Father Krishna
- 2016
Manamantha
Venkat
- 2015
Dynamite
Movie
- 2014
Mukunda
Mukunda's Father
Rowdy Fellow
Movie
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Venkatachalam
Drushyam
Head Constable
Race Gurram
Sameer's father
- 2012
Sarocharu
Movie
Neeku Naaku Dash Dash
Movie
Rachcha
James' Father
Mr. Nookayya
Nampally
- 2010
Collector Gari Bharya
Movie
Bindaas
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Maska
Movie
- 2008
Rainbow
Srihari Rao
Baladur
Venkatachalam
- 2007
Aata
Movie
Desamuduru
Venkatachalam
- 2006
Sainikudu
Venkatachalam
Pournami
Movie
Asthram
Movie
- 2005
Allari Pidugu
Movie
Super
Movie
Andarivaadu
Govinda's Foster Father
Subash Chandra Bose
Movie
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Station Master
- 2004
Sakhiya
Movie
Nenu
Church Father
Nenunnanu
Movie
- 2003
Dongodu
Venkateswara Rao
Sambaram
Movie
- 2002
Nee Sneham
Seenu's father
Allari Ramudu
Venkatachalam
Sreeram
Movie
Santosham
Venkatachalam
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
Kodi Peddaiah
- 2001
Manasantha Nuvve
Movie
1990s
- 1997
Preminchukundam Raa
Movie
- 1991
Coolie No. 1
Movie
Talli Tandrulu
Jagapathi
Karthavyam
Movie
1970s
- 1970
Dharma Daata
Seth Darayam
Wrote 72
2020s
- 2022
Anukoni Prayanam
Dialogue
2010s
- 2019
- 2015
Tevar
Original Story
- 2013
- 2012
Rachcha
Dialogue
Mr. Nookayya
Dialogue
- 2010
Number One Shakib Khan
Story
2000s
- 2007
Anasuya
Screenplay
Shankar Dada Zindabad
Dialogue
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Dialogue
Evadaithe Nakenti
Dialogue
- 2006
Sainikudu
Dialogue
Pournami
Writer
- 2005
Allari Pidugu
Writer
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Dialogue
- 2004
Mass
Dialogue
Sakhiya
Writer
Suryam
Writer
Arjun
Dialogue
- 2003
- 2002
Nee Sneham
Writer
Siva Rama Raju
Dialogue
Indra
Writer
Allari Ramudu
Writer
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
Screenplay
Sreeram
Writer
- 2001
Pandanti Samsaram
Dialogue
Narasimha Naidu
Dialogue
- 2000
Vamsi
Dialogue
Azad
Dialogue
Kalisundam Raa
Dialogue
1990s
- 1999
Rajakumarudu
Dialogue
Sultan
Screenplay
Samarasimha Reddy
Dialogue
- 1998
Premante Ideraa
Dialogue
Ganesh
Dialogue
Bavagaru Bagunnara
Dialogue
- 1997
Preminchukundam Raa
Screenplay
- 1996
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya
Writer
- 1995
Pokiri Raja
Dialogue
- 1993
Muta Mestri
Screenplay
- 1992
Gharana Mogudu
Screenplay
Raktha Tharpanam
Dialogue
- 1991
Prem Qaidi
Story
- 1990
Balachandrudu
Writer
Bobbili Raja
Writer
Kodama Simham
Screenplay
1980s
- 1989
Indrudu Chandrudu
Story
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
Writer
Majboor
Writer
- 1988
Mugguru Kodukulu
Writer
Mulzim
Screenplay
Kaliyuga Karnudu
Dialogue
- 1987
Maa Voori Magaadu
Writer
Shankaravam
Story
Majaal
Screenplay
- 1986
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
Story
Khaidi Rudrayya
Writer
Ravana Brahma
Writer
Kondaveeti Raja
Story
- 1985
Pattabhishekham
Dialogue, Story
Vajrayudham
Story, Dialogue
Sri Katna Leelalu
Writer
Hoshiyar
Screenplay
- 1984
Khaidi
Story
- 1983
Mawaali
Screenplay
Chandashasanudu
Writer
Mundhadugu
Writer
1970s
- 1978
Chali Cheemalu
Writer
Directed 2
2010s
- 2016
Brahmotsavam
Script Coordinator
1980s
- 1985
Sri Katna Leelalu
Director