The Flagbearer Of Downtrodden 's Stories In Telugu Cinema

R Narayana Murthy is a well known and respected actor, writer, producer, lyricist, music director and director in Telugu Cinema. His films always throw spotlight over the problems faced by downtrodden in the society recieving illtreatment from those who hold the power. Since the beginning of his career Narayana Murthy is bounded himself to make such thought provoking films. He never tried to go in a commercial way in his films. Narayana Murthy is known as a people's star. He began his career as an assistant director at Legendary Director Dasari Narayana Rao. 

He debuted as actor with Ardharatri Swatantram in 1986 and continues to do films about environmental issues, dams and rehabilitation problems, land issues, political turmoil, etc. He got a break with Dandora in 1993. He also got Special Jury Nandi Award for the film. The following film Erra Sainyam became a huge blockbuster. Songs from the film are reverberated everywhere during those times. He delivered back to back hits with Orey Rikshaw and Cheemala Dandu in the same year. He is still making films about contemporary issues where upper class exploits the lower class using power. 

Director Puri Jagannadh wrote a character for Narayana Murthy in NTR's Temper. He wrote the role keeping only Narayana Murthy in his mind which reflects his honest persona. Narayana Murthy also loved the conviction of the character but he denied that if he did that role, many roles might follow his way and drag him to mainstream commercial cinema which doesn't serve his purpose. So, he chose to stay away and continues doing his own films. Puri tried very hard to get Narayana Murthy onboard for Temper and even offered Rs 1 Crore as remuneration for his role after a whole night of discussion at NTR's house. But, Narayana Murthy thanked them for their hospitality  offering him such a noble role and left in an auto along with his principles. Puri named that role after 'Murthy Garu' in Temper later played by Posani Krishna Murali.

CineJosh wishing this selfless, honest and one of a kind filmmaker, Narayana Murthy Garu a very happy Birthday.