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B. Vittalacharya
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| Born | 28 January 1920 Udupi, Madras Presidency, British India
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| Died | 28 May 1999 (aged 79) |
| Other names | Jaanapada Brahma, Maayaajala Mannan |
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| Years active | 1944–1993 |
| Spouse(s) | Jayalakshmi Acharya |
B. Vittalacharya (born January 28, 1920 – died May 28, 1999) was a famous Indian film director and producer. He made many movies in Telugu and Kannada cinema. People in the Telugu film industry called him Janapada Brahma, which means "Creator of Folk Tales". He was also known as Maayaajala Mannan, meaning "King of Magic".
Vittalacharya started his own film company called Vittal Productions. His first movie as a director was Rajya Lakshmi. In 1954, he produced and directed Kanyadhanam, a very new and exciting film for its time. He later moved to Madras (now Chennai) to make more movies. He directed 19 films with N. T. Rama Rao, who was a very popular actor back then. Even though he didn't win many awards, most of his films were very successful. He was especially known for the amazing visual effects in his movies.
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About B. Vittalacharya
His Early Life and Journey
B. Vittalacharya was born on January 28, 1920, in Udayavara, Udupi. He was the seventh child in his family. From a young age, he loved dramas, traditional plays like Bayalata, and Yakshagana performances. His father was a kind doctor who treated people for free.
Vittalacharya only studied until third grade. When he was nine, he left home to find his own way. He worked many small jobs and eventually bought a restaurant. He was very good at running the restaurant.
Becoming a Film Director
Later, he joined the Quit India Movement, a big effort to gain India's freedom from British rule. He was put in jail for this. After he was released, he gave his restaurant to his younger brother. He then started a "Touring Cinema" (a mobile movie theater) with his friend D. Shankar Singh.
He managed these mobile cinemas and learned a lot about making movies by watching every film they showed. In 1944, he married Jayalakshmi Acharya.
With his friends, he moved to Mysore and started a film company called Mahatma Pictures. They made 18 Kannada movies between 1944 and 1953. Some of their successful films included Naga Kanya and Jagan Mohini. Over time, some partners left, and only D. Shankar Singh and Vittalacharya remained.
Making Movies for Everyone
In 1953, Vittalacharya started his own company, Vittal Productions. His first film as director and producer for his new company was Rajya Lakshmi. In 1954, he made Kanyadhanam. He wanted to remake this film in Telugu, so he moved to Madras and lived there for the rest of his life.
After making two more Kannada movies, he focused on directing and producing only Telugu and Tamil films. He also directed movies for other producers. He was famous for creating exciting and magical stories on screen.
Films by B. Vittalacharya
B. Vittalacharya directed and produced many films. Here is a list of some of his works:
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
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| 1952 | Sri Srinivasa Kalyana | Kannada | Director and producer |
| 1953 | Rajya Lakshmi | Kannada | Director and producer |
| 1954 | Kanyadhanam | Kannada | Director and producer |
| 1956 | Muttiyde Baghya | Kannada | Director and producer |
| 1956 | Vaddante Pelli | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1957 | Jaya Vijaya | Kannada | Director and producer |
| 1957 | Mane Thumbida Hennu | Kannada | Producer |
| 1958 | Anna Chellalu | Telugu | Director |
| 1958 | Mane Thumbida Hennu | Kannada | Director |
| 1958 | Pelli Meeda Pelli | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1959 | Penn Kulathin Pon Villakku | Tamil | Director |
| 1960 | Anna Chellelu | Telugu | Director |
| 1960 | Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1961 | Varalakshmi Vratham | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1962 | Khaidi Kannayya | Kannada | Director |
| 1962 | Madana Kama Raju Katha | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1963 | Manthiri Kumaran | Tamil | Director |
| 1963 | Bandipotu | Telugu | Director |
| 1963 | Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1963 | Nava Graha Pooja Mahima | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1963 | Veera Kesari | Kannada | Director |
| 1964 | Aggi Pidugu | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1965 | Jwaladweepa Rahasyam | Telugu | Director |
| 1965 | Mangamma Sapatham | Telugu | Director |
| 1965 | Vijaya Simha | Kannada | Director |
| 1966 | Aggi Barata | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1966 | Iddaru Monagallu | Telugu | Director |
| 1967 | Chikkadu Dorakadu | Telugu | Director |
| 1967 | Pidugu Ramudu | Telugu | Director |
| 1967 | Aggi Dora | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1968 | Bhale Monagadu | Telugu | Director |
| 1968 | Kadaladu Vadaladu | Telugu | Director |
| 1969 | Gandikota Rahasyam | Telugu | Director |
| 1969 | Aggi Veerudu | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1970 | Ali Baba 40 Dongalu | Telugu | Director |
| 1970 | Lakshmi Kataksham | Telugu | Director |
| 1970 | Vijayam Manade | Telugu | Director |
| 1971 | Rajakota Rahasyam | Telugu | Director |
| 1971 | C. I. D. Raju | Producer | |
| 1972 | Beedala Patlu | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1973 | Palleturi Chinnodu | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1974 | Aadadani Adrushtam | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1975 | Kotalo Paga | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1978 | Jaganmohini | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1979 | Gandharva Kanya | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1980 | Madana Manjari | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1983 | Nava Mohini | Telugu | Director and producer |
| 1984 | Jai Bhetala 3D | Telugu | Story and Screen Play |
| 1985 | Mohini Sapadham | Telugu | Producer and director |
| 1986 | Veera Pratap | Telugu | Director |
| 1987 | Sri Devi Kamakshi Kataksham | Telugu | Director |
| 1991 | Srisaila Bhramarambika Kataksham | Telugu | Director |
| 1992 | Karuninchina Kanakadurga | Telugu | Director |
