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S. V. Ranga Rao

Born · July 3, 1918

Died · July 18, 1974 (56 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India

Bio

Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974), popularly known as S.V.R., was an Indian film actor, director, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. Regarded as one of the finest method actors in the history of cinema and one of the greatest actors in Telugu Cinema, Rao was popularly known as "Viswa Nata Chakravarthi". Throughout his film career, which spanned a total of thirty years, Rao garnered various National Honors, International Honors, State Nandi Awards, and the Filmfare Special Award - South. In 1951, Rao appeared in the fantasy film, Pathala Bhairavi, screened at the first India International Film Festival, held in Mumbai on 24 January 1952. Rao received wide reception for his portrayal of Nepala Manthrikudu the tantric in the super-hit film.

Known for

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

Mayabazar

Mayabazar

Gundamma Katha

Gundamma Katha

Pathala Bhairavi

Pathala Bhairavi

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

Relangi Mavayya’s Grandfather (Photo)

2013

Yashoda Krishna

Kamsa

1975

Tata Manavadu

1973

Vasantha Maligai

1972

Papam Pasivadu

1972

Sampoorna Ramayanam

Ravana

1972

Raja

1972

Pandanti Kapuram

1972

Adi Parasakthi

Dhakshan

1971

Prema Nagar

1971

Dasara Bullodu

1971

Vikramarka Vijayam

1971

Thenum Paalum

Somanathan

1971

Desamante Manushuloi

1970

Sivandha Mann

General (Bharath's father)

1969

Nam Nadu

1969

Mooga Nomu

1969

Kulavilakku

1969

Lakshmi Nivasam

1968

Chinnari Papalu

1968

Ramu

Gopalam

1968

Sukha Dukhalu

1968

Punyavathi

Professor Krishna Rao

1967

Thaaiku Thalaimagan

1967

Bhaktha Prahlada

Hiranyakashipu

1967

Chadarangam

1967

Selvam

1966

Vazhkai Padagu

Rajan's Father

1965

Enga Veettu Pillai

Ranganadhan Pillai

1965

Pandava Vanavasamu

Duryodhana

1965

Server Sundaram

Guest Appearance

1964

Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

Lalaji

1964

Kai Kodutha Deivam

1964

Ramudu Bheemudu

1964

Pachai Vilakku

1964

Battle of Bobbili

Tandra Paparayudu

1964

Karpagam

Nallasivam

1963

Annai Illam

1963

Narthanasala

Keechaka

1963

Kungumam

1963

Naanum Oru Penn

1963

Iruvar Ullam

1963

Annai

1962

Bandha Pasam

1962

Kaathiruntha Kangal

1962

Gundamma Katha

Ramabhadraiah

1962

Dakshayagnam

Daksha Prajapathi

1962

Manchi Manasulu

Ananda Rao

1962

Saradha

1962

Aathma Bandhuvu

Father

1962

Padithal Mattum Podhuma

1961

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

Pattabhi Ramayya

1961

Kumudham

1961

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

Ravana

1961

Nitchaya Thamboolam

1961

Kappalottiya Thamizhan

Vinch

1961

Velugu Needalu

Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah

1961

Vidivelli

Wealthy Man

1960

Bhatti Vikramarka

Mantra Siddha

1960

Irumbu Thirai

1960

Naan Kanda Swargam

Yamaraj

1960

Padikkadha Medhai

1960

Parthiban Kanavu

Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I)

1960

Mahakavi Kalidasu

1960

Nammina Bantu

1960

Bala Nagamma

Mayala Marathi

1959

Pelli Naati Pramanalu

Bheemasena Rao

1959

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

Mukunda Rao

1959

Mangalya Balam

1959

Manjal Mahimai

1959

Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

1958

Thirumanam

1958

Annaiyin Aanai

1958

Sabaash Meena

Appadurai

1958

Bhookailas

Mayasura

1958

Bhookailasa

Mayasura

1958

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

1957

Mayabazar

Ghatotkacha

1957

Thodi Kodallu

Kutumba Rao

1957

Matharkula Manikkam

1956

Charana Daasi

Raghavaiah

1956

Chintamani

Bhavani Shankarudu

1956

Gunasundari

1955

Jayasimha

Rudrasimha

1955

Anarkali

Akbar

1955

Golden Baby

Kotayya

1955

Missamma

Gopalam

1955

Sangham

Seetharamanjaneya Das

1954

Chandraharam

Mali

1954

Pempudu Koduku

1953

Chandirani

Prachandudu

1953

Devadasu

Narayana Rao

1953

Poongothai

Rangadu

1953

Palletooru

Ganapathi

1952

Kalyanam Panni Paar

1952

Pelli Chesi Choodu

Dhoopati Viyanna

1952

Pathala Bhairavi

Nepala Mantrikudu

1951

Palletoori Pilla

Dhartha

1950

Shavukaru

Sunnapu Ranga

1950