M. Balayya
Actor · Screenplay · Story · Director
Born Apr 9, 1930
Active 1964–2022 · Awards: Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, Nandi Award for Best Story Writer, Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
Mannava Balayya was an Indian actor, writer, director, and producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He appeared in 300 films during his career.
Filmography
Manmadhudu (2002) — Abhiram's GrandfatherSri Krishna Pandaveeyam (1966) — DharmarajuVikramarka Vijayam (1971)Bhakta Kannappa (1976) — Lord ShivaMalliswari (2004) — Ram Mohan Rao (Malliswari's grandfather)Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974) — Aggi RajuYamaleela (1994) — BrahmaAnkuram (1993)Kurukshetram (1977) — YudhishthiraChuttalunnaru Jagrattha (1980) — Screenplay · StoryVivaha Bandham (1964)Gaayam (1993) — CharigaaruPrasthanam (2010) — Dasharatha Rama NaiduAnnamayya (1997)Simhasanam (1986) — Army chief of DasarnaReady (2008) — Peddha SastryLav Kush (1997) — VashisthaPokkiri Raja (1982) — Original StoryDongaata (1997) — Raju's fatherWafadaar (1985) — WriterSri Rama Rajyam (2011) — Sage VashishtaSultan (1999) — Major Chakradhara RaoPandava Vanavasamu (1965)Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981) — Director