Bairisetty Bhaskara Rao (1936–2014), also known as B. Bhaskar Rao, was a director and screenwriter of Indian films. In 1974, he received the Nandi Award for Best Director, for his film Manushulu Matti Bommalu. He directed Gruha Pravesam in 1982, which was Mohan Babu's debut as a hero. He directed many superstars of Tollywood, including Chiranjeevi, Krishna, Sobhan Babu, and Krishnam Raju.