Chakrapani
Aluri Chakrapani (born Aluri Venkata Subbarao; 5 August 1908 – 24 September 1975) was an Indian film producer, writer, and director known for his works in predominantly in Telugu cinema and he won two Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. He was also notable for his association with Vijaya Vauhini Studios, one of the largest studios in Asia, at that time. Chakrapani made films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia and Hindi languages. Chakrapani was also a partner of Vijaya Productions along with B. Nagi Reddy and founder of Chandamama children magazine.
About Chakrapani
Aluri Chakrapani (born Aluri Venkata Subbarao; 5 August 1908 – 24 September 1975) was an Indian film producer, writer, and director known for his works in predominantly in Telugu cinema and he won two Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. He was also notable for his association with Vijaya Vauhini Studios, one of the largest studios in Asia, at that time. Chakrapani made films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia and Hindi languages. Chakrapani was also a partner of Vijaya Productions along with B. Nagi Reddy and founder of Chandamama children magazine.
Filmography(2)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Sei Jhiati Action | 1 Aug 2002 | Director | Released |
 Raja Harishchandra Drama | 16 Mar 1984 | Actor | Released |
Career Timeline
2 films · Debut 1984
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Chakrapani – Career & Contributions to Odia Cinema
Chakrapani is one of Ollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 2 Odia films in the Odia film industry (popularly known as Ollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Chakrapani has shared screen presence with some of Ollywood's finest actors and actresses, including Rachana Banerjee, Uttam Mohanty, Debu Bose. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with Odia audiences.
Chakrapani has worked across multiple genres in Odia cinema, including Drama, Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Crime, Family. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of Ollywood productions.
Chakrapani made their Odia film debut in 1984 with the film Raja Harishchandra. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Ollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global Odia diaspora.
Follow Chakrapani's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on Ollypedia — the most comprehensive Odia cinema database online.
FAQs about Chakrapani
How many Odia films has Chakrapani acted in?▼
Chakrapani has been part of 2 Odia films in Ollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Comedy, Crime.
What is Chakrapani's most popular Odia film?▼
Chakrapani's notable Odia films include "Sei Jhiati", "Raja Harishchandra". Visit each movie page on Ollypedia for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Chakrapani's role in Odia cinema?▼
Chakrapani works as a Actor in the Odia film industry (Ollywood). Aluri Chakrapani (born Aluri Venkata Subbarao; 5 August 1908 – 24 September 1975) was an Indian film producer, writer, and director known for his work...
When did Chakrapani debut in Ollywood?▼
Chakrapani made their Ollywood debut in 1984 with the film "Raja Harishchandra".
What genres has Chakrapani worked in?▼
Chakrapani has worked in Drama (2 films), Fantasy (2 films), Action (1 film), Comedy (1 film), Crime (1 film), Family (1 film) in their Odia film career.