Hari Prasad (actor)

Hari Prasad
Born
K. Hari Prasad
Died(2008-08-17)17 August 2008
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
Years active1978–2002
Notable workSivaranjani (1978),
Kotha Jeevithalu (1981),
Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)

K. Hari Prasad was an Indian actor, producer, and director, who worked predominantly in Telugu and Kannada-language films.

Early life and career

During his time at the Madras Film Institute, he was roommates with Chiranjeevi and Sudhakar.[1] He made his film debut in Sivaranjani (1978) by Dasari Narayana Rao and played another leading role in Kotha Jeevithalu by Bharathiraja costarring Suhasini.[2][3][4] After not being able to sustain himself as an actor, he switched to production and notably co-produced films such as Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) and Policena Hendthi (1990).[2] He turned director with the Kannada film Shreemathi (1997) for which Chiranjeevi traveled to Bengaluru for the muhurat.[2]

Personal life

He died of cardiac arrest on 17 August 2008.[3]

Filmography

As actor
As co-producer
As director
  • Shreemathi (1997)

References

  1. ↑ "Actor Sudhakar: Petty politics forced me to leave Tamil films". Telugucinema.com. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "A friend lost". Bangalore Mirror. 19 August 2008. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Homage to actor Hari Prasad". Idlebrain.com. Hyderabad. 18 August 2008. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Sri (12 June 2010). "K.Bhaagya Raj – Chitchat". Telugucinema.com. p. 2. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2026.