ETV Prabhakar is an Indian actor, producer, and director who works in Telugu television and films.
Early life and career Originally from Khammam, Prabhakar became a home guard for the police department after finishing his tenth standard. He then graduated in theatre at Nizam College, where he was awarded a gold medal by C Rangarajan, the governor at the time. He made his debut with the Doordarshan serial Chanakya after a chance meeting with his friend turned into an accidental debut. His turning point in his career came with the serial Ruthuragalu. Afterwards, he worked as a dubbing artist for actors like Uday Kiran, Prabhu Deva, Aryan Rajesh, Abbas, apart from sixty newcomers.
He later became the creative manager of ETV and produced shows like Yahoo, Star War, and Smile Raja Smile. He later left ETV and acted in Muddu Bidda, which gained him recognition. He later produced Anna Chellelu and Moodu Mulla Bandham.
In 2017, he made his directorial debut through Next Nuvve before directing Brand Babu the following year. He made his lead film debut through Rajugari Kodipulao (2023).
Personal life He is married to Malayaja and has a son and a daughter. His daughter acted in Anna Chellelu and won a Nandi Award.
Filmography
Films As director YearFilmRef.2017Next Nuvve2018Brand Babu
As actor YearFilmRole Ref.2007Maisamma IPShttps://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/review/mips/20071126.htm2008Hare RamRajeevHomamPotti Sathi2023Rajugari Kodipulao2024Music Shop MurthyRamnagar BunnyAlso producer2025Brahma AnandamBrahma’s uncle2025GhatikachalamParashuram2026Hyy Chikitha
Television YearTitleRole NetworkNotesRef.1990sChanakyaDD Saptagiri1990sRuthuragalu20092025Muddu BiddaZee Telugu Also director and producer 2018 Ganga Manga As director 2021Vadinamma Star Maa Also producer2024 Love Sex & Death YouTube Web series released on Shiva Kona's channel2026Illu Illalu Pillalu Star Maa
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