Thapi Chanakya (1925 - 1973) was an Indian film director and writer. He is son of the famous writer Tapi Dharma Rao. He has worked as Radio Telegraphist for Indian Army.
Filmography
1. Palletoori Pilla in Telugu (1950) (assistant director) 2. Anta Manavalle (1954) 3. Rojulu Marayi in Telugu (1955) (director and screen adaptation) 4. Peddarikalu (1957) 5. Ettuku Pai Ettu (1958) 6. Bhagya Devatha (1959) 7. Jalsarayudu (1960) 8. Kumkumarekha (1960) 9. Pudhiya Pathai (1960) 10. Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham (1961) 11. Constable Koothuru (1962) 12. Ramudu Bheemudu in Telugu (1964) 13. Varasatwam (1964) 14. C.I.D (1965) 15. Enga Veetu Penn (1965) 16. Enga Veetu Pillai (1965) 17. Adugu Jaadalu (1966) 18. Naan Anaittal (1966) 19. Ram Aur Shyam in Hindi (1967) 20. Oli Vilakku (1968) 21. Pudhiya Bhoomi (1968) 22. Madhavi (1969) 23. Vidhi Vilasam (1970) 24. Bangaru Talli (1971) 25. Bikhare Moti in Hindi (1971) 26. Man Mandir in Hindi (1971) 27. Bandhipotu Bhayankara (1972) 28. Jaanwar Aur Insaan in Hindi (1972) 29. Manavata (1972) 30. Subha-O-Sham in Hindi (1972) 31. Ganga Manga in Telugu (1973)
