| Oru Viral Krishna Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1929 |
| Died | 16 August 2002(2002-08-16) (aged 73) Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2002 |
Oru Viral Krishna Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. A recipient of the state government's Kalaimamani award, Rao got the nickname Oru Viral (one finger) for his first Tamil film in 1965. He acted in nearly 600 Tamil and Telugu films in a career spanning four decades. Rao is very famous because of his dance skills. He has choreographed for more than 120 films. Rao is also a member of Kaavi Sattai Sangam (KSS) Run by Saravana Thevar
Partial filmography
Television
- Vannakolangal (Episode: S S Mama) (1986)
Death
Krishna Rao died in a private hospital on Friday, August 16, 2002, a month after suffering a blood clot in his brain.
References
- ^ "Tamil actor Krishna Rao dead". The Times of India. 16 August 2002. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- Randor Guy (15 September 2012). "Oru Viral 1965". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- Nallathey Nadu Ketkum | M.G.R Super hit Tamil movie | Jeppiaar,Bathma Priya,Gouthami,Rekha, retrieved 2 July 2022
- S Ve Shekher Fun TV (28 March 2016). "S. S. Mama | Tamil Comedy Drama | S. Vee. Shekher | SVS Fun TV". Retrieved 16 August 2020 – via Youtube.