Akkineni Kutumba Rao
# Akkineni Kutumba Rao

Akkineni Kutumba Rao is an Indian filmmaker known for his work in Telugu parallel cinema, and documentary films. He won three International awards, two Nandi Awards and one National Film Award.

## Filmography

### Film

All films listed here are in Telugu unless otherwise specified.

* Bhadram Koduko (1992) – director – Nandi Award for Best Children Film
* Thodu (1997) – writer, director
* Patha Nagaramlo Pasivadu (1999) – producer – Nandi Award for Best Children Film
* Gulabeelu (2005)
* Amulyam (2007) – director – Nandi Award for Best Children Film

### Television

* Manayi - Hindi

## Books

* Kolleti Jadalu (2014)
   * Softly Dies a Lake, translated into English by Vasanth Kannabiran (Orient BlackSwan, 2020) ISBN 9789390122585

## Awards

### National Film Awards

* National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Bhadram Koduko

### Nandi Awards

* Best Children's Film - Bhadram Koduko (1991)
* Best Children's Film - Patha Nagaramlo Paivadu (1999)

## International honours

* Certificate of Merit at Cairo International Film Festival - Pathanagaramlo Pasivadu
* 14th Golden Elephant Film Festival in 2005 - Special Mention - Gulabeelu
* Festival of Regional Cinema, 2003 - Seychelles - Best Story - Thodu
