Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
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Andhra Pradesh State Government incorporated prestegious annual Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 1981 in the honor of Raghupathi Venkaih Naidu, a poineer of Indian film industry. It is introduced to recognise the people for their life time achievements and contributions to telugu film industry. The winner of each year will be felicitated and presented a Golden Nandi, a Gold medal, citation and cash prize of Rs 50,000 at the state government's Nandi Awards functions.
[edit] Winners of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
| Year | Person | contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Krishnaveni | Veteran telugu actor and producer. |
| 2003 | V B Rajendra Prasad | Producer of many good movies like Anthasthulu |
| 2002 | Allu Rama Lingaiah and Kantha Rao | Veteran telugu actors |
| 2001 | Susheela | Popular telugu singer. |
| 2000 | ||
| 1999 | Gummadi | Senior telugu actor. |
| 1998 | Santha Kumari | Veteran telugu actress. |
| 1997 | ||
| 1996 | ||
| 1995 | Anjali Devi | Veteran telugu actress |
| 1994 | ||
| 1993 | Dukkipati Madhusudhan Rao | Veteran producer. |
| 1992 | K. Viswanath | Classical movie director |
| 1991 | Dasari Narayana Rao | Famous telugu movie director. |
| 1990 | ||
| 1989 | Akkineni Nageswara Rao | Famous telugu actor. |
| 1988 | ||
| 1987 | ||
| 1986 | Bhanumati | Popular telugu actor, producer, singer and writer. |
| 1985 | ||
| 1984 | ||
| 1983 | ||
| 1982 | ||
| 1981 |
