Born into an agricultural family of village Karamchedu, Prakasham District on 06-06-1936 for D.Venkateshwarulu and Lakshmidevamma. Had basic education in Karamchedu and higher education in chirala. College education in Presidency College, Chennai.

AS A FILMMAKER:

Shifted to chennai in 1960, film production center of the south.His filmmaking experience began with “ANURAGAM” as its co-producer.

Established his own banner SURESH PRODUCTIONS, names after his eldest son suresh and produced “RAMUDU-BHIMUDU” with N.T.Ramarao popular hero who played dual roles for the first time .Later this was remade in hindi with the title Ram Aur Shyam with Dilip kumar in lead and also in tamil with M.G.Ramachandran.

Premnagar, Another superb hit with A.Nageshwara rao and Vanisri in the lead .This was remade in hindi with the same titled and as “VASANTHAMALIGAI” in tamil with Sivaji Ganeshan and vanisri in lead.

With hindi “PREMNAGAR”(Rajesh Khanna and Hemamalini), Ramanaidu set foot in hindi film production , in 1974.

Since then he made record number of films -124 till now-under one banner ,of which 75 films in telugu, 19 films were in hindi , 24 in tamil, two in bengali, two in kannada, one in oriya, one in assamee & one hollywood film is under production.

Introduced 21 new directors to telugu cinema, 6 heros,12 heroines and 7 music composers, besides a number of character artistes and some technicians.

Established his own distribution network with Ten branches of Suresh Movies Film distributors functioning allover the state.

AWARDS:

His film “PREMINCHU” made on the life of a born-blind women who fought back to stay on top in society , won A.P. State Government’s 2001’s Five Nandi awards -for D.Ramanaidu as best film maker , “PREMINCHU” as best film , winning Golden Nandi , Laya as best actress who played blind girls role, Murali mohan as best character actor for playing responsible role of the father of this physically disadvantaged girl , Srilakshmi as comediene and Dr.C.Narayana Reddy as best lyric writer for the song “Ammante..”

Ramanaidu donated Rs.10 Lakhs from the box office income of this film to various institutions for the blind and handicapped. The cheques were giving away by union minister for information and Broadcasting , Smt.Sushma Swaraj at a function in hyderabad.

-Film SURIGADU was selected for Indian ponarama 1993.

-A.P.State Government’s Nandi Jury’s special award for AHA NAA PELLANTA

-A.P.State Government’s Nandi awards to ANDHRA VAIBHAVAM, a documentry on history of Andhra culture.

-Won Best film(Bengali) award for AASHUK in 16th National film festival of india.

-L.V.Prasad Gold medal for 1996.

-N.T.R.MELLENIUM LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT-2000, given by cultural organization led by Vamsee Art Theaters international.

-And many more awards presented by various cultural bodies and Non-governmental bodies.

FILMOGRAPHY:

As Producer:

1. Madhumasam (2007) (producer)
2. Bombaiyer Bombete (2003) (producer)
3. Harivillu (2003) (producer)
4. Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) (producer)
5. Aaghaaz (2000) (producer) (as Dr. D. Ramanaidu)
6. Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) (producer) (as Dr. D. Ramanaidu)
7. Oho Naa Pellanta (1996) (producer)
8. Taqdeerwala (1995) (producer)
9. Super Police (1994) (producer)
10. Santaan (1993) (producer)
11. Anari (1993) (producer)
12. Soori Gadu (1992) (producer)
13. Prem Qaidi (1991) (producer)
14. Jeevan Ek Sangharsh (1990) (producer)
15. Rakhwala (1989) (producer)
16. Indrudu Chandrudu (1989) (producer) … aka Indran Chandran (India: Tamil title) … aka Mayor Saab (India: English title)
17. Aha Naa Pellanta (1987) (producer)
18. Dilwala (1986) (producer)
19. Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986) (producer)
20. Muchataga Mugguru (1985) (producer)
21. Tohfa (1984) (producer)
22. Sangarshana (1983) (producer)
23. Mundadugu (1983) (producer)
24. Devatha (1982) (producer)
25. Agni Poolu (1981) (producer)
26. Bandish (1980/I) (producer)
27. Dil Aur Deewar (1978) (producer)
28. Dildaar (1977) (producer) … aka Large-Hearted
29. Secretary (1976) (producer)
30. Prem Nagar (1974) (producer)
31. Prem Nagar (1971) (producer)
32. Shri Krishna Tulabharam (1966/I) (producer)
33. Ramudu Bheemudu (1964) (producer)

As Director:

1. Ramu (1987) 2. Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986)

As Actor:

1. Hope (2006/II) …. Hero