Noted Filmmaker Madan Passes Away

Noted Telugu film writer cum filmmaker Madan is no more. As per the media reports, Madan was admitted to Apollo hospital last night in critical condition.

Despite trying in all possible ways, the doctors couldn’t save Madan. Exact details regarding Madan’s illness and health complications are yet to be out. Reports also say that Madan’s departed soul will be placed as his residence till this afternoon for the film circles to pay their last respects.

Madan was born and brought up in Madanapalle in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. He has done his graduation from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi at Annie Besant Theosophical College, Madanapalli. He used to write short stories and direct play-lets during his college days.

Later he moved to Hyderabad and worked for 2 years as an assistant cameraman under Mr. S. Gopal Reddy, a popular film cameraman. Eventually, emerged as a screenwriter.

Madan provided story and dialogues for 2004 released popular film, Aa Naluguru. In 2006, under his own banner “Aa Naluguru films, Madan had written, produced and directed, Pellaina Kothalo starring Jagapathi Babu and Priyamani. The film was a super hit at the box office. Later, Madan directed films like Gunde Jhallumandi and Pravarakhyudu. Madan’s last directional film is Mohan Babu starrer Gayatri.