Pattabhirama Reddy Tikkavarapu, was an Indian film screenwriter, film producer, director and poet known for his pioneering works in Telugu and Kannada parallel cinema.
Background
He was born in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
Education
He studied at Shantiniketan, Calcutta University and Columbia University.
Nandi
Puttanna Kanagal Award; National Film award
National Film National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Pellinati Pramanalu (Telugu) - 1958 (Producer)
National Film Award for Best Feature Film - Samskara (Kannada) - 1971 (Director and Producer)
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Nimajjanam (Telugu) - 1979 (Producer)
National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation - Devara Kadu - 1992 (Director and Producer)
Nandi
Puttanna Kanagal Award; National Film award
National Film National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Pellinati Pramanalu (Telugu) - 1958 (Producer)
National Film Award for Best Feature Film - Samskara (Kannada) - 1971 (Director and Producer)
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Nimajjanam (Telugu) - 1979 (Producer)
National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation - Devara Kadu - 1992 (Director and Producer)