Quick Facts
Biography
Om Prakash Rao is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and film actor who primarily works in Kannada film industry. He has, till date, directed about 25 films in Kannada language. His films are known for the racy screenplays with extensive action sequences backed with subtle romance. He is the son of late actor N. S. Rao who was a comedian in Kannada films.
Career
Rao's successful films such as AK-47 (1999) and Lockup Death have been huge blockbusters in Kannada cinema.
He is married to Denissaa. The filmmaker, was involved in a controversy when he was exposed by a TV channel and Om Prakash, without any hesitation, came forward and accepted his mistake on television.
He is accused of collaging many non-Kannada movie to direct one kannda movie.
Filmography
As director
| Year | Film Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Adhipati | |
| 1994 | Lockup Death | |
| 1994 | Gold Medal | |
| 1995 | Emergency | |
| 1997 | Simhada Mari | |
| 1997 | CBI Durga | |
| 1999 | AK-47 | |
| 2001 | Huchcha | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Director |
| 2001 | Vande Matharam | |
| 2002 | Ninne Preethisuve | |
| 2003 | Partha | Also producer |
| 2003 | Sachi | |
| 2004 | Kalasipalya | |
| 2004 | Sahukara | |
| 2005 | Annavru | |
| 2005 | Ayya | |
| 2005 | Thunta | |
| 2006 | Hubli | Also producer |
| 2006 | Mandya | Also producer |
| 2009 | Kannadada Kiran Bedi | |
| 2009 | Yodha | |
| 2010 | Sugreeva | |
| 2010 | Huli | |
| 2011 | Prince | |
| 2012 | AK 56 | |
| 2012 | Bheema Theeradalli | |
| 2012 | Shiva | |
| 2013 | Election | |
| 2014 | Chandralekha | |
| 2015 | Katte |
As actor
| Year | Film Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dakota Express | |
| 2003 | Sachi | |
| 2004 | Kanakambari | |
| 2009 | Abhay | |
| 2009 | Devru | |
| 2010 | Thipparalliya Tharlegalu | |
| 2010 | Shourya | |
| 2010 | Swayamvara | |
| 2011 | Dhool | |
| 2014 | Fair & Lovely | |
| 2014 | Gundu | Filming |
| 2014 | James Pandu Comedy Express | Filming |
| 2015 | The man | Ravishankar |
| 2016 | Alpa Viraama (Comma) | Filming |
| 2016 | Khanana | Dr.Narasimha |
External Sources
- Om Prakash Rao at the Internet Movie Database
- "Filmibeat - Bollywood (Hindi), Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, English (Hollywood) Movies database". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- "Om Prakash Rao Filmography, Om Prakash Rao Movies, Om Prakash Rao Films - Filmibeat". Entertainment.oneindia.in. 2013-08-22. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
