Education
Bangalore University.
Bangalore University.
He is a successful film director, Screenplay writer (in the Kannada film industry) and a well known name in Indian documentary films as well. In 2008, he was bestowed a Honorary Doctorate by the Kuvempu University and Rani Chennamma university Belagaavi, Karnataka. His directorial debut film, Ondu Oorina Kathe (1978), fetched him the State award for best story writer for the year 1978-1979.
Since then, he has been the recipient of several awards, both national and international.
Ramachandrappa was born to Kenchamma and Rangadasappa in Baraguru village in the Tumkur district, Karnataka state. After completing his studies, he worked as a professor in the Kannada department of Bangalore University.
He was the president of the Kannada Sahitya Academy for two years. His contribution to Kannada literature includes novels, collection of poetry, short stories, drama, edition of other works and research and criticism for which he was awarded by the Karnataka Sahitya Academy.
Class based society and its challenges is a theme that is well expressed in his creative works.
Karnataka State Film 1978-1979: Best Story Writer – Ondu Oorina Kathe 1978-1979: Best Dialogue Writer – Ondu Oorina Kathe 1983-1984: Best Story Writer: Benki 1986-1987: Second Best Film - Surya 1988-1989: Jury Special Award (Lyrics) –Kote 1996-1997: Best Film of Social Concern - Karadipura 1996-1997: Best Dialogue Writer - Janumada Jodi 1999-1900: Best Story Writer - Hagalu Vesha 1999-1900: Best Lyricist - Hagalu Vesha 2002-2003: Second Best Film - Kshaama 2003-2004: Second Best FilmShanthi 2005-2006: Best Film of Social Concern - Thayi 2005-2006: Best Lyricist - Thayi 2007-2008: Best Children"s Film - Ekalavya 2008-2009: Best Story Writer - Ugragami 2009-2010: Best Film of Social Concern - Shabari 2011: Best Lyricist - Bhageerathi 2012: Best Story Writer - Angulimala.
He has made notable contribution as the Chairman of Kannada Development Authority as well as a member of various educational institutions, Doordarshan, literary and film based organizations.
