Biography
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.
Filmography
all 121
Movies 121
Director 1
Seetha's Father (Archive Footage)
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
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1
Actor
Chakravakam (1974)
Movie
Raghavaiah
Bangaru Babu (1973)
Movie
Narayan Rao
Iddaru Ammayilu (1972)
Movie
Dhakshan
Adi Parasakthi (1971)
Movie
Zamindar
Prema Nagar (1971)
Movie
Jameendar the father of Radha (Savitri)
Praptham (1971)
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Inspector General Chandrasekhar the father of Bharath
Sivandha Mann (1969)
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Actor
Mooga Nomu (1969)
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Actor
Kulavilakku (1969)
Movie
Dharmalingham
Nam Naadu (1969)
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Subbaiah
Lakshmi Nivasam (1968)
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Actor
Ramu (1968)
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Actor
Amayakudu (1968)
Movie
Professor Krishna Rao
Punyavathi (1967)
Movie
Hiraynakashipudu
Bhaktha Prahlada (1967)
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Actor
Chadarangam (1967)
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Actor
Selvam (1966)
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Rajan's Father
Vazhkai Padagu (1965)
Movie
Ranganadhan Pilai, father of Leela (Saroja Devi)
Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)
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Duryodhanudu
Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)
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Director of a film (in a Guest Apperarance)
Server Sundaram (1964)
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Mahadevan
Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)
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Murali's Father
Murali Krishna (1964)
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Tandra Paparayudu
Battle of Bobbili (1964)
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Actor
Annai Illam (1963)
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Nallasivam
Karpagam (1963)
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Keechakudu
Narthanasala (1963)
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Punniyakodi
Kungumam (1963)
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Ramabhadraiah
Gundamma Katha (1962)
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Dakshudu
Dakshayagnam (1962)
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Ananda Rao
Manchi Manasulu (1962)
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Vaiyapuripillai
Saradha (1962)
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Paanakaalu who was a childhood friend of Ranganatham
Gaali Medalu (1962)
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Father
Aathma Bandhuvu (1962)
Movie
Rao Bahadur
Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1961)
Movie
The Public Prosecutor
Kumudham (1961)
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Ranganathan the husband of Kamakshi (Kannamba). They are the parents of Raghu
Nitchaya Thamboolam (1961)
Movie
Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah
Velugu Needalu (1961)
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Chitra's Father
Vidivelli (1960)
Movie
Mantra Siddha
Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)
Movie
Mantrikudu
Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)
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Yamaraj
Naan Kanda Swargam (1960)
Movie
Chandrasekar
Padikkadha Medhai (1960)
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Narasimhavarman\Mamallan
Parthiban Kanavu (1960)
Movie
Chandraiah
Nammina Bantu (1960)
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Mayala Marati
Bala Nagamma (1959)
Movie
Bheemasena Rao
Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1959)
Movie
Diwan Bahadur Mukunda Rao
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
Movie
Parobakaram
Annaiyin Aanai (1958)
Movie
Appadurai
Sabaash Meena (1958)
Movie
Maayasura
Bhookailas (1958)
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Mayasura
Bhookailasa (1958)
Movie
Ghatotkajudu
Mayabazar (1957)
Movie
Kutumaba Rao
Daughters-in-law (1957)
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Raja Raja Narendrudu
Saarangadhara (1957)
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Raghavaiah
Charana Daasi (1956)
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Bhavani Shankarudu
Chintamani (1956)
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Actor
Gunasundari (1955)
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Actor
Jayasimha (1955)
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Akbar
Anarkali (1955)
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Kotayya
Golden Baby (1955)
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Gopalam
Missamma (1955)
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Seetharamanjaneya Das
Sangham (1954)
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Actor
Chakrapani (1954)
Movie
Dhoomakethu
Chandraharam (1954)
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Prachanda
Chandirani (1953)
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Zamindar Narayana Rao
Devadasu (1953)
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Actor
Poongothai (1953)
Movie
Zamindar
Livelihood (1953)
Movie
Ganapathi
Palletooru (1952)
Movie
Zamindar Veeyanna
Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)
Movie
Ganapati
Palletooru (1952)
Movie
Nepala Mantrikudu
Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
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Dhartha
Palletoori Pilla (1950)
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Sunnapu Rangadu
Shavukaru (1950)
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Mahodara
Sri Krishna Vijayam
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Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1918-07-03
Deathday
1974-07-18 (56 years old)
Birth Name
సామర్ల వెంకటరంగారావు
Birth Place
Nuzvid, India
Citizenships
Dominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known As
S.V. Ranga Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, SV Ranga Rao, Rangarao, S V Ranga Rao, Ranga Rao, SVR, Viswanata Chakravarthi
Awards
Filmfare Awards South, Nandi Award
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