Venkateswara Rao Paruchuri
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 21, 1944
- Birthplace
- Meduru,Pamidimukkala, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
Filmography
Anukoni Prayanam 2022
Dialogue
Saranam Gacchami 2021
Actor
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy 2019
Story
Vishwamitra 2019
Actor
Parichayam 2018
Actor
Kathalo Rajakumari 2017
Actor
Nene Raju Nene Mantri 2017
as Jail Lawyer
Goutham Nanda 2017
as Venkatachalam
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham 2017
as Venkatachalam
Andhhagadu 2017
as Father Krishna
Manamantha 2016
as Venkat
Brahmotsavam 2016
Script Coordinator
Rudhramadevi 2015
Dialogue
Dynamite 2015
Actor
Tevar 2015
Original Story
Mukunda 2014
as Mukunda's Father
Rowdy Fellow 2014
Actor
Govindudu Andarivaadele 2014
as Venkatachalam
Drushyam 2014
as Head Constable
Race Gurram 2014
as Sameer's father
Ramaiya Vastavaiya 2013
Original Story
Sarocharu 2012
Actor
- Tuneega Tuneega
Tuneega Tuneega 2012
Actor
Neeku Naaku Dash Dash 2012
Actor
Rachcha 2012
as James' Father, Dialogue
Mr. Nookayya 2012
as Nampally, Dialogue
Collector Gari Bharya 2010
Actor
Number One Shakib Khan 2010
Story
Bindaas 2010
Actor
Maska 2009
Actor
Rainbow 2008
as Srihari Rao
Baladur 2008
as Venkatachalam
Anasuya 2007
Screenplay
Shankar Dada Zindabad 2007
Dialogue
Aata 2007
Actor
Lakshmi Kalyanam 2007
Dialogue
Evadaithe Nakenti 2007
Dialogue
Desamuduru 2007
as Venkatachalam
Sainikudu 2006
as Venkatachalam, Dialogue
Pournami 2006
Actor, Writer
Asthram 2006
Actor
- Sri
Sri 2005
Actor
Allari Pidugu 2005
Actor, Writer
Super 2005
Actor
Andarivaadu 2005
as Govinda's Foster Father
Subash Chandra Bose 2005
Actor
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana 2005
as Station Master, Dialogue
Mass 2004
Dialogue
Suryam 2004
Writer
Sakhiya 2004
Actor, Writer
Arjun 2004
Dialogue
Nenu 2004
as Church Father
Nenunnanu 2004
Actor
Dongodu 2003
as Venkateswara Rao
Sambaram 2003
Actor
Okkadu 2003
Dialogue
Nee Sneham 2002
as Seenu's father, Writer
Siva Rama Raju 2002
Dialogue
Indra 2002
Writer
Allari Ramudu 2002
as Venkatachalam, Writer
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein 2002
Screenplay
Sreeram 2002
Actor, Writer
Santosham 2002
as Venkatachalam
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu 2002
as Kodi Peddaiah
Manasantha Nuvve 2001
Actor
Pandanti Samsaram 2001
Dialogue
Narasimha Naidu 2001
Dialogue
Vamsi 2000
Dialogue
Azad 2000
Dialogue
Kalisundam Raa 2000
Dialogue
Rajakumarudu 1999
Dialogue
Sultan 1999
Screenplay
Samarasimha Reddy 1999
Dialogue
Premante Ideraa 1998
Dialogue
Ganesh 1998
Dialogue
Bavagaru Bagunnara 1998
Dialogue
Sindhooram 1997
as Bairagi
Preminchukundam Raa 1997
Actor, Screenplay
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya 1996
Writer
Pokiri Raja 1995
Dialogue
Muta Mestri 1993
Screenplay
- Kottai Vaasal
Kottai Vaasal 1992
Editor
Gharana Mogudu 1992
Screenplay
- Moratodu Namogudu
Moratodu Namogudu 1992
Dialogue
- Pranadaata
Pranadaata 1992
Writer
Raktha Tharpanam 1992
Dialogue
- Prema Vijetha
Prema Vijetha 1992
Dialogue
- Collector Gari Alludu
Collector Gari Alludu 1992
Actor
Coolie No. 1 1991
Actor
Prem Qaidi 1991
Story
Talli Tandrulu 1991
as Jagapathi
Karthavyam 1991
Actor
Balachandrudu 1990
Writer
Bobbili Raja 1990
Writer
Kodama Simham 1990
Screenplay
- Prananiki Pranam
Prananiki Pranam 1990
Dialogue
Indrudu Chandrudu 1989
Story
Koduku Diddina Kapuram 1989
Writer
- Ashoka Chakravarthy
Ashoka Chakravarthy 1989
Story, Dialogue
Majboor 1989
Writer
Mugguru Kodukulu 1988
Writer
Mulzim 1988
Screenplay
Kaliyuga Karnudu 1988
Dialogue
Maa Voori Magaadu 1987
Writer
Shankaravam 1987
Story
Majaal 1987
Screenplay
Karthika Pournami 1987
Story
- Makutamleni Maharaju
Makutamleni Maharaju 1987
as Kodandapaani, Writer
Insaaf Ki Awaaz 1986
Story
Khaidi Rudrayya 1986
Writer
Ravana Brahma 1986
Writer
Kondaveeti Raja 1986
Story
Pattabhishekham 1985
Story, Dialogue
Vajrayudham 1985
Story, Dialogue
Sri Katna Leelalu 1985
Director, Writer
Hoshiyar 1985
Screenplay
Khaidi 1984
Story
Mawaali 1983
Screenplay
Chandashasanudu 1983
Writer
Simham Navvindi! 1983
Writer
Mundhadugu 1983
Writer
Chali Cheemalu 1978
Writer
Dharma Daata 1970
as Seth Darayam
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