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
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
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
Nam Naadu
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