K. V. Reddy

Kadiri Venkata Reddy (1 July 1912 – 15 September 1972) was an Indian film director, writer, producer and production manager in Telugu cinema, known for his pioneering work in folklore, social and fantasy films. His film "Donga Ramudu" (1955) was archived in the curriculum of the Film and Television Institute of India. "Patala Bhairavi" got critical acclaim at India International Film Festival in 1952. He has garnered three National Film Awards.
Personal life.
K. V. Reddy was born on 1 July 1912 in Tadipatri, Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his B.Sc degree in Physics in Madras Presidency College before starting his career in film industry as a cashier for Vauhini Studios in 1938.
Reddy went on to direct movies such as "Bhakta Potana" and "Yogi Vemana", with Chittor V. Nagaiah as lead actor. His 1951 production of "Patala Bhairavi", starring S. V. Ranga Rao and N. T. Rama Rao, was a hit and was screened for 100 days in 28 centers. "Maya Bazaar" is regarded as his magnum opus, while "Donga Ramudu" (1955) is included in the curriculum of the Film and Television Institute of India. K. V. Reddy had four sons and five daughters. He died on 15 September 1972. 
There is also a colony named after him "KV Reddy Nagar" in his hometown, Tadipatri.