Chakrapani

Writing

Born: August 5, 1908

Birthplace: Tenali, Madras Presidency, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India)

Aluri Chakrapani (born Aluri Venkata Subbarao; 5 August 1908 – 24 September 1975) was an Indian film producer, writer, and director known for his works in predominantly in Telugu cinema and he won two Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. He was also notable for his association with Vijaya Vauhini Studios, one of the largest studios in Asia, at that time. Chakrapani made films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia and Hindi languages. Chakrapani was also a partner of Vijaya Productions along with B. Nagi Reddy and founder of Chandamama children magazine.