Dasari Narayana Rao’s 80th birth anniversary marked with short film awards - The HinduUpdated - May 05, 2026 12:02 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAMVeteran film actor Maganti Murali Mohan paying tributes to film director Dasari Narayana Rao, at Dasari Short Films Competition 2026 awards programme organised by Writers Academy in Visakhapatnam on Monday. | Photo Credit: V RAJUWriters Academy organised the Dasari Short Films Competition 2026 awards ceremony at the VMRDA Children’s Arena in Visakhapatnam on Monday, marking the 80th birth anniversary of the celebrated Telugu filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao.Veteran actor Maganti Murali Mohan, who was the chief guest of the event, said it was a matter of pride that the birth anniversary of ‘Darsaka Ratna’ Dasari Narayana Rao was being observed in Visakhapatnam.Published - May 04, 2026 11:51 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }