Kopalle Hanumantha Rao the founder of Andhra Jatheeya Kalaashala (National College). Hanumantha Rao Panthulu Kopalle was born on 1879, at Machilipatnam, to Krishna Rao Panthulugaru (Bandaru) Kopalle and Seshamma Kopalle (born Nallacheruvu).Hanumantha married Bharathamma Venkata Kopalle (born Raja Manuri).He died on February 2nd 1922.
