M. V. S. Haranatha Rao

M. V. S. Haranatha Rao (27 July 1948 – 9 October 2017) was a noted Telugu playwright, script writer and actor. He wrote dialogues for more than 150 films. His notable films include Pratighatana, Anna, and Ammayi Kapuram, and he received five Nandi Awards.

M.V. S. Haranatha Rao entered the cine field through noted film maker T. Krishna. He worked as a story and dialogue writer for such award-winning films as Swayamkrushi, and Sutradharulu. He also played significant roles in Rakshasudu and Swayamkrushi. Most of his dialogues are progressive in nature and for the betterment of the society.