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B. R. Panthulu (Boodgur Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu) was born on 26 July, 1910 in Rallabudaguru, Santhipuram taluk, North arcot district, Madras State, is an Indian cinematographer (1910 - 1974). Discover B. R. Panthulu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
| Popular As |
Boodgur Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu |
| Occupation |
Actor, director, producer |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
26 July, 1910 |
| Birthday |
26 July |
| Birthplace |
Rallabudaguru, Santhipuram taluk, North arcot district, Madras State |
| Date of death |
8 October, 1974 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
India
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B. R. Panthulu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, B. R. Panthulu height not available right now. We will update B. R. Panthulu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is B. R. Panthulu's Wife?
His wife is B. R Kamalamma (B. R. Andalammal)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
B. R Kamalamma (B. R. Andalammal) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
B. R. Vijayalakshmi, B. R. Ravishankar |
B. R. Panthulu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is B. R. Panthulu worth at the age of 64 years old? B. R. Panthulu’s income source is mostly from being a successful cinematographer. He is from India. We have estimated B. R. Panthulu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
cinematographer |
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Timeline
Budaguru Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu (26 July 1910 – 8 October 1974) was an Indian film director, producer and actor.
He is best known for directing films in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
Panthulu was born on 26 July 1910 in the village of Rallabudaguru of Arcot district in the erstwhile Madras state (in present-day Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh ).
He began his career as a teacher.
Influenced by professional theatre during the time, he joined the troupe Chandrakala Nataka Mandali.
He acted in plays Samsara Nouka, Sadarame and Guleba Kavali.
He also worked for some time with Gubbi Veeranna's troupe and acted in Sri Krishna Garudi among others.
Panthulu then formed his own Kannada professional theatre troupe, the Kalaseva Nataka Mandali, staging plays of his own choice.
He made his debut as an actor in the 1936 Kannada film Samsara Nauka, an adaptation of the play he acted in.
It was produced by Devi Films, based in Chennai.
Directed by H. L. N. Simha, the film starred Panthulu, M. V. Rajamma, Dikki Madhava Rao, S. K. Padmadevi and M. S. Madhava Rao.
The hero marries against his grandfather's wishes and is cast out.
His troubles do not end there – he finds no favour with his in-laws, loses his job, and finds himself accused of murdering the bride his grandfather had chosen for him.
The film was adapted from a play by the Chadrakala Natak Mandali, and remained true to the original's reformist ideal.
In 1950, he made the Tamil film Macharekhai, partnering with filmmaker P. Pullaiah under a stage company that later came to be known as Sukumar Productions with musician T. R. Mahalingam as his partner.
With writer P. Neelakantan, he started the company Padmini Pictures, and produced the Tamil film Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari in 1954.
Under the banner, he would go on to produce the Kannada films School Master (1958), Kittur Chennamma (1961) and Sri Krishnadevaraya (1970), that went on to become landmark films.
His portrayal of Timmarusu, the Prime minister of the Vijayanagara King Krishnadevaraya, won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor.
As director, Panthulu his debut as a director with the Kannada film Rathnagiri Rahasya, a major commercial success during the time.
He has produced and directed 57 films in all South Indian languages under the banner of Padmini Pictures.
International Film Awards for his film "Veerapandia Kattapomman"
A. N. Prahlada Rao has written a Book '"Danivillada Dhani" on B.R.Panthulu in Kannada, consisting of the details of his childhood, theatre, films produced in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam.
The book was published by Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy.
The book was released in November 2016 by Dr. Bharati Vishnuvardhan.
Journalist and short story writer Jogi spoke on Book.
His most popular films are Karnan, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Sri Krishnadevaraya, School Master and Kittur Channamma, B. R. Panthulu, is a successful actor and converted Ma. Po. Si.'s biographic works Veerapandiya Kattabomman (a movie about a local chieftain who fought with the British in the 18th century in Tamil Nadu) and Kappalottiya Thamizhan (a movie about a lawyer who rebelled against the British rule that forbade Tamils operating shipping companies) to celluloid.
