D.V.S. Productions

Background
This was the production company of Indian film producer D.V.S. Rao.

1st Logo (March 6, 1965-May 24, 1973)


Visuals: A model of Aruna driving the chariot of Surya is shown on top of the logo, consisting of "DVS" in a horizontally distorted effect on top of "PRODUCTIONS" over a rectangular slab.

Technique: Camera controlled animation.

Audio: A lyra tune that ends with a glissando.

Availability: Seen on Dhanama Daivana, Chinnanaati Snehithulu, and Mangamma Sapatham, among other films released by the company from 1965 to 1973.

2nd Logo (1975-1983?)


Visuals: A spotlight illuminates the shadow of the same type of artwork from before before lighting it up. The model, alongside a different reconstruction of the logo from before behind a rectangular block, is standing on top of a glitter-laden surface. The camera zooms into the model before stopping.

Technique: Practical effects.

Audio: A re-recorded rendition of the previous soundtrack with more lyra strums and a glissando at the beginning.

Availability: Seen on Alludu Pattina Bharatham.

3rd Logo (September 23, 1983-December 18, 1986?)


Visuals: Set behind a sunset landscape is an illustration of Aruna and Surya on top of "DVS", now with a black outline, "PRODUCTIONS", and no dark wall holding the company name. There are four candles leading to the logo, each of which are lit. They are on top of a rosy surface.

Technique: Live action.

Audio: Same as before.

Availability: Seen on Chanakya Sapatham and Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye.

4th Logo (December 13, 1990-????)


Visuals: An adult Krishna is seen praying to a detailed artwork of the same concept from before on top of the company name with "ENTERPRISES" in white replacing "PRODUCTIONS". In front of this artwork are two candles, two plates, multiple fruits, and a carpeted altar made up of rose-like objects.

Technique: None.

Audio: A bansuri piece.

Availability: Seen on Doshi Nirdoshi.