Yesteryear ace director KSR Das, who went on to make more than 100 movies in both Telugu and Kananda, has been forgotten by the film fraternity. Das had turned into producer and lost a chunk of his money during his last phase as director and went through severe hardships.
In fact, Das was treated as legend by directors like Dasari Narayana Rao and K. Raghavendra Rao but surprisingly the latter overshadowed Das and what remained was an “insulting” and “disrespecting” farewell to Das according to Das’ wife Nagamani Devi who is currently staying with her daughter in Bangalore, away from Telugu film industry.
In her own words, “Das was a man who helped many in industry during his heydays and even secured assets but they subsequently melted after turning into producer. Even directorial offers dipped pushing him into more financial woes and we were in Chennai.
In his last days, he had went to Hyderabad to meet Krishna and asked Mahesh Babu’s call sheets to which he promised to give considering the blockbusters the duo made. He returned to Chennai.” But here the destiny had written different fate for star director KSR Das. “Das suddenly fell sick when we were planning to go to Chiranjeevi’s son (Ram Charan) wedding. Even before doctor turned up, he passed away. Two years after his death and four months ago my son too died.
Now, I’m staying with my daughter in Bangalore,” Ms Nagamani shared her sad tale. Explaining how money is important for recognition, Nagamani recalled an “insult” that Das had faced during his last days. “He was invited to an award function and he was made sit in last row.
Although aware of his sickness, the organisers didn’t call him onto stage till 11 PM. Unable to wait further, he returned to home with heavy heart. Even during the recent SIIMA awards, the organisers had displayed top Telugu directors who made over 100 movies.
Unfortunately, Das was forgotten there as well.” Superstar Krishna’s Mosagallaku Mosagadu, Rajinikanth-starrer Iddaru Asadhyule, legendary NTR’s Yugandhar, Chiranjeevi-starrer Billa Ranga are only few to name among over 100 movies he made. Definitely, it’s not the right farewell for an ace director like KSR Das.
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