Cinemaazi remembers B Nagi Reddy on his death anniversary

Founder of the legendary Vijaya Vauhini studios, B Nagi Reddy played a pioneering role in the foundation of the film industry in Chennai. Along with Aluri Chakrapani, he took over Vauhini Studios and merged it with his Vijaya Pictures. Known for producing elaborate melodramas, the studio produced several of L V Prasad and K V Reddy's films. Some of the notable films are Shavukaru (1950), Pathala Bhairavi (1951), Pelli Chesi Chhodu (1952), Missamma (1955), Mayabazar (1957), Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959), Gundamma Katha (1959) and many more. Also making a foray in Hindi cinema, he produced Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970), Julie (1975), Swarg Narak (1978), Swayamvar (1980) among others. Hunsur Krishnamurthy's Madhuve Madi Nodu (1965) won the national Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada. He also served twice as the President of the Film Federation of India in the 60s. Cinemaazi remembers him on his death anniversary.

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