Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry

Dhulipala born to the name of Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry was born on 24th September 1921 and deceased on 13th April 2007. She was an Indian film artist and thespian, known for his works mostly in Telugu movies.He was noted for playing mythical roles, mainly the character of Shakuni. He began his drama career at the early age of thirteen. He toiled in about 300 pictures. He shot to reputation with Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam and Bheeshma performing along with N. T. Rama Rao. He has also achieved the Nandi Prize for Best Actor in 1968 for Bandhavyalu.

He was born to dad Sri Sankaraiah and mom Smt. Ratnamma of Dachepalli township in Palnadu taluk of Guntur Region, AP, India. He learned till 8th class at Dachepalli. Later completed one year in Sankara Vidyalayam, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh learning Vedas. Consequently, functioned as Advocate's clerk and concurrently entered the stage, initially depicting female individuals. He has been familiarized to film business by his preceptor Mr.Gayudu, who was a famous actor, manager, author, singer, and music creator too.

Initially, Mr.Gayudu designated for the role of Bheeshma in the picture Bheeshma and NTR has proposed the part of Duryodhana. But somebody played nasty policymaking by getting the Art Manager of the show Mr.Vali arrested and made a deal with Mr.Gayudu that if he declines the role Bheeshma he has presented and plays the role of Duryodhana in its place, he could get vali publicized. But Mr.Gayudu wasn't ready to accept the deal but for the sake of his acquaintance Mr.Vali, he declined out of the picture saying that my student Dhulipala is sufficient to play Duryodhana.

Hence Dhilipala who was prevalent on the stage in the character of Duryodhana as made an entrance with that movie. Mr.Gayudu was the original choice for every leading role in mythical pictures, but his family associates didn't want him to participate the film business as they are frightened after his uncle, the great artist Dommeti Surya Narayana has murdered. So, they cloaked every letter and message that they obtained offering him the chance to function for their shows. Dhulipala has been coached by Mr.Gayudu.

​Dhulipala arrived in the film business in 1960 with the movie Bhishma, representing the role of Duryodhana. He performed in around 300 flicks and won several tributes and prizes.He was a loyal devotee of Hanuman. Stimulated by Swami Jayendra Saraswati of Kanchi Peetham, he took Sanyas in 2001 and founded Maruthi Ashram at Guntur. He expired on April 13th, 2007. He has two children.