Veteran film director passes away

HYDERABAD: Yesteryear's director V Madhusudhana Rao, (95) popularly known as 'Victory' Madhusudana Rao, passed away here on Wednesday. He is survived by wife Saroja and two sons.
Born in Peyyeru near Gudivada in Krishna district on July 27, 1917, Madhusudhana Rao debuted as director with 'Sati Tulasi' in the year 1959. Rakta Sambandham, Gudi Gantalu, Aradhana, Antasthulu, Aasthiparulu, Atma Balam, Krishnaveni, Mallepuvvu were some of the many movies he directed.He was the recipient of Ragupathi Venkayya Award in the year 1997 for his outstanding contribution service to the Telugu film industry.