S. V. Ranga Rao
Acting
Born 1918-07-03
Died 1974-07-18
Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
109 credits
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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.
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Filmography
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Acting
43 credits
Saarangadhara
Irumbu Thirai
Devadasu
Mayabazar
Pellinaati Pramanalu
Golden Baby
Iruvar Ullam
Pandanti Kapuram
Kai Kodutha Deivam
Bhookailasa
Mooga Nomu
Vidivelli
Sarangadhara
Yashoda Krishna
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Manchi Manasulu
Gundamma Katha
Lakshmi Nivasam
Koduku Kodalu
Abhimanavanthulu
Rahasyam
Mahakavi Kalidasu
Veeranjaneya
Velugu Needalu
Mangalya Balam
Vasantha Sena
Anarkali
Chakravakam
Pandava Vanavasamu
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Naan Kanda Swargam
Missamma
Jayasimha
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Pathala Bhairavi
Chandirani
Sangham
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Enga Veettu Pillai
Bhookailas
Shavukaru
Parthiban Kanavu
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Other credits
16 credits
Annai
Annai Illam
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Naanum Oru Penn
Dasara Bullodu
Chinnari Papalu
Prema Nagar
Kumudham
Padikkadha Medhai
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
Vikramarka Vijayam
Desamante Manushuloyi
Padandi Munduku
Nammina Bantu
Manjal Mahimai
Nam Naadu
Directing
1 credit
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