Pratap Art Productions founder and veteran producer K. Raghava (105) died of heart attack today. He has been suffering from various health issues since a few day.
He produced film like Jagat Jantreelu, Thatha Manavadu, Samsaram Sagaram, Jagat Kiladilu, chaduvu samskaram, toorpu padamara, anthu leni katha, Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnashaya. He introduced Dasari Narayana Rao, SP Balu, Rao Gopal Rao, Kodi Ramakrishna, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao, Suman and Bhanu Chandra to Telugu Film Industry.
In 1972, he got Nandi Award for Thatha manavadu. He also got Akkineni’s life achievement award and Raghupati Venkaya award in 2012. Many celebrities paid homage to K. Raghava.