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| '''Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao''' was a thespian ]n actor. He has an important place in the film history of ] (both in ] and ]). He was an internationally recognised actor. | '''Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao''' was a thespian ]n actor. He has an important place in the film history of ] (both in ] and ]). He was an internationally recognised actor. | ||
| ==Early life== | |||
| Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (SV Ranga Rao) was born on July 3 1918 at Nujividu village in Krishna district, when the World War I was drawing to a close. His mother Lakshmi Narasayamma, a staunch devotee of Lord Venkateshwara, christened the boy after Him -- Venkata Ranga Rao. Father Koteswara Rao was an excise inspector. | |||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Luck tapped at SVR's door through Vijaya Theatres, which offered him the most memorable "Nepali Mantrika" role in "Pathala Bhairavi." Immediately he came into the limelight, followed by Pellichesi Choodu (1952). Its Tamil version was also played by him. Within a short time, SVR received appreciation from both Tamil and Telugu audience. | |||
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| ⚫ | He was considered to be a versatile actor and the first actor of his kind with the famous mannerism "orey dongrey" from the film "Jagath jettilu" he is the household name in Andhra Pradesh. | ||
| He almost acted every charecter in history and even the film people say that the all time great heores like Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao(NTR) and MGR copied his style of acting. The iconic status did not reach him so easily. He struggled a lot and from that struggle born a great actor of all times. ] and ] are among his famous movies. | He almost acted every charecter in history and even the film people say that the all time great heores like ](NTR) and ] copied his style of acting. The iconic status did not reach him so easily. He struggled a lot and from that struggle born a great actor of all times. ] and ] are among his famous movies. | ||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
| * He won an international award for acting for portraying ''Keechaka'' in the movie ''Nartana Saala'' (]) at the Jakarta Film Festival in ]. | * He won an international award for acting for portraying ''Keechaka'' in the movie ''Nartana Saala'' (]) at the Jakarta Film Festival in ]. | ||
| ==Trivia== | |||
| * The very mention of "Maya Bazaar" brings the picture of SVR as Ghatothkacha in the minds of Andhras and Tamils. | |||
| * His role as "Nepali Mantrik" in "Pathala Bhairavi" will continue to be remembered by millions of people. | |||
| * As Keechaka in "Narthanasala", SVR proved himself to be the king when it comes to acting the mythological films. | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 10:01, 18 April 2006
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao was a thespian South Indian actor. He has an important place in the film history of South India (both in Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh). He was an internationally recognised actor.
Early life
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (SV Ranga Rao) was born on July 3 1918 at Nujividu village in Krishna district, when the World War I was drawing to a close. His mother Lakshmi Narasayamma, a staunch devotee of Lord Venkateshwara, christened the boy after Him -- Venkata Ranga Rao. Father Koteswara Rao was an excise inspector.
Career
Luck tapped at SVR's door through Vijaya Theatres, which offered him the most memorable "Nepali Mantrika" role in "Pathala Bhairavi." Immediately he came into the limelight, followed by Pellichesi Choodu (1952). Its Tamil version was also played by him. Within a short time, SVR received appreciation from both Tamil and Telugu audience.
He was considered to be a versatile actor and the first actor of his kind with the famous mannerism "orey dongrey" from the film "Jagath jettilu" he is the household name in Andhra Pradesh.
He almost acted every charecter in history and even the film people say that the all time great heores like Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao(NTR) and MGR copied his style of acting. The iconic status did not reach him so easily. He struggled a lot and from that struggle born a great actor of all times. Mayabazar and Missamma are among his famous movies.
Filmography
Actor
- Yashoda Krishna (1975) .... Kamsa
- Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)
- Bala Bharatam (1972) .... Bheeshma
- Iddaru Ammayilu (1972) .... Narayan Rao
- Koduku Kodalu (1972)
- Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
- Papam Pasivaadu (1972)
- Tata Manavadu (1972)
- Dasara Bullodu (1971)
- Prem Nagar (1971) .... Zamindar
- Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971) .... Ravana
- Vidhyarthigale Ithile Ithile (1971) .... Principal
- Mooga Nomu (1969)
- Bandhavyalu (1968)
- Bhakta Prahlada (1967/I) .... Hiraynakashipudu
- Bhakta Prahlada (1967/II)
- Chadarangam (1967)
- Rahasyam (1967)
- Thaikku Thalaimagan (1967) .... Malathi's Father
- Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
- Kumari Penn (1966) .... Shyamala's Grandfather
- Naadi Aada Janme (1965)
- Bobbili Yudham (1964) .... Tandra Paparayudu
- Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)
- Murali Krishna (1964) .... Murali's Father
- Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
- Velugu Needalu (1964) .... Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah
- Narthanasala (1963) .... Keechakudu
- Iruvar Ullam (1963)
- Penchina Prema (1963)
- Gundamma Katha (1962) .... Ramabhadraiah
- Dakshayagnam (1962/I) .... Dakshudu
- Manchi Manasulu (1962)
- Manithan Maravillai (1962)
- Sri Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnuvu Katha (1962) .... Suchandrasena Maharaju
- Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham (1961)
- Sati Sulochana (1961)
- Pandava Vanavasam (1961/I) .... Duryodhanudu
- Usha Parinayam (1961)
- Deepavali (1960) .... Narakasurudu
- Harishchandra (1960) .... Harischandra Maharaju
- Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960/I) .... Bhoja Raju
- Padikkatha Methai (1960)
- Parthiban Kanavu (1960) .... King Narasimhavarman I
- Jayabheri (1959) .... Vijayananda Ramagajapati
- Krishna Leelalu (1959)
- Nammina Bantu (1959)
- Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1958) .... Bheemasena Rao
- Bhookailas (1958) .... Maayasura
- Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958) .... Diwan Bahadur Mukunda Rao
- Chenchu Lakshmi (1958/I) .... Hiranyakashipudu
- Chenchu Lakshmi (1958/II) .... Hiranyakashapu
- Mangalya Balam (1958)
- Maya Bazaar (1957/I) .... Ghatotkajudu
- Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam (1957)
- Maya Bazaar (1957/II) .... Ghatotkajudu
- Sarangadhara (1957) .... Raja Raja Narendrudu
- Sati Savitri (1957/I)
- Todi Kodallu (1957) .... Kutumaba Rao
- Vinayaka Chaviti (1957) .... Narakasurudu
- Charana Daasi (1956) .... Raghavaiah
- Kanakatara (1956)
- Jayasimha (1955)
- Santanam (1955) .... Rangayya
- Anarkali (1955) .... Akbar
- Missamma (1955) .... Gopalam
- Missiamma (1955)
- Chandraharam (1954) .... Dhoomakethu
- Anta Manavalle (1954) .... Jagannatham
- Bangaru Papa (1954) .... Kotayya
- Chakrapani (1954)
- Bratuku Theruvu (1953) .... Zamindar
- Chandirani (1953/II)
- Devadasu (1953) .... Zamindar Narayana Rao
- Jatakam (1953)
- Jatakaphalam (1953)
- Pardesi (1953) .... Rangadu
- Daasi (1952)
- Palletooru (1952) .... Ganapati
- Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952) .... Zamindar Veeyanna
- Patala Bhairavi (1951) .... Nepala Mantrikudu
- Navvite Navaratnalu (1951)
- Palletoori Pilla (1950) .... Taatha
- Shavukaru (1950) .... Sunnapu Rangadu
Director
- Bandhavyalu (1968)
- Chadarangam (1967)
Producer
- Bandhavyalu (1968) (producer)
- Chadarangam (1967) (producer)
- Naadi Aada Janme (1965) (producer)
Awards
- He won an international award for acting for portraying Keechaka in the movie Nartana Saala (1963) at the Jakarta Film Festival in Indonesia.
Trivia
- The very mention of "Maya Bazaar" brings the picture of SVR as Ghatothkacha in the minds of Andhras and Tamils.
- His role as "Nepali Mantrik" in "Pathala Bhairavi" will continue to be remembered by millions of people.
- As Keechaka in "Narthanasala", SVR proved himself to be the king when it comes to acting the mythological films.
External links
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