R. N. K. Prasad

Rattihalli Nagendra Rao Krishna Prasad (c. 1929 – 15 February 2012) was an Indian cinematographer, actor, director and producer. He was the eldest son of R. Nagendra Rao considered one of the foremost figures of Kannada cinema.[1][2]

R. N. K. Prasad
Born
Rattihalli Nagendra Rao Krishna Prasad

1929
Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Died15 February 2012 (aged 82–83)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationCinematographer, film director, actor
Spouse(s)Usha Prasad
ChildrenRajeev Prasad, Mala Rao
Parent(s)R. Nagendra Rao
Ratnabai
FamilyR. N. Jayagopal (brother)
R. N. Sudarshan (brother)
Websitewww.rnjayagopal.com

Career

Born in 1929 in Mysore, Krishna Prasad directed the Kannada film Naguva Hoovu starring his younger brother R. N. Sudarshan in the lead.[3] Krishna Prasad won the Karnataka State Award for cinematography three times.

In his later years, Krishna Prasad acted in Tamil films playing an important supporting role in Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990) along with his brother R. N. Jayagopal. Krishna Prasad also acted in the Tamil television serial Marmadesam.

Filmography
As a cinematographer
As an actor
  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes
1976Annakili
1979Rosappu Ravikkaikari
1987NayakanReddy brother
1990Michael Madana Kama RajanVenugopal
1994Pathavi PramanamPresident of India
1995RaasaiyyaGroom's father
1996SivasakthiR. N. K. Prasad
SubashIndian Army General
1996 - 2001MarmadesamGuovindarajan .GTelevision series

Awards and nominations

References
  1. "R.N.K. Prasad, veteran cinematographer, dead". The Hindu. 16 February 2012.
  2. "RNK Prasad dead". Bangalore Mirror.
  3. Khajane, Muralidhara (20 February 2012). "The director's natural choice". The Hindu.
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