S. V. Ranga Rao
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.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1918-07-03
Place of birth
Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Cast
Pempudu Koduku
1953
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Anarkali
1955
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Karpagam
1963
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Shavukaru
1950
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Chandraharam
1954
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Thodi Kodallu
1957
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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
7.00
Punyavathi
1967
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Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
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Manchi Manasulu
1962
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Gundamma Katha
1962
7.60
Pathala Bhairavi
1951
8.50
Mayabazar
1957
7.87
Adi Parasakthi
1971
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Tata Manavadu
1973
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Selvam
1966
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Pachai Vilakku
1964
6.00
Kungumam
1963
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Kai Kodutha Deivam
1964
5.00
Annai Illam
1963
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Iruvar Ullam
1963
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Bandha Pasam
1962
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Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
4.00
Nitchaya Thamboolam
1961
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Irumbu Thirai
1960
8.00
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
7.00
Sabaash Meena
1958
8.00
Vasantha Maligai
1972
6.30
Gunasundari
1955
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Matharkula Manikkam
1956
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Parthiban Kanavu
1960
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Kaathiruntha Kangal
1962
8.00
Thirumanam
1958
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Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
1958
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Ramu
1968
8.00
Kulavilakku
1969
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Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
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Nam Nadu
1969
6.00
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
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Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
7.00
Charana Daasi
1956
8.00
Mooga Nomu
1969
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Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
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Prema Nagar
1971
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Mangalya Balam
1959
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Server Sundaram
1964
7.60
Sukha Dukhalu
1968
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Jayasimha
1955
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Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
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Bhookailasa
1958
8.00
Dakshayagnam
1962
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Sangham
1954
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Palletoori Pilla
1950
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Chintamani
1956
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Palletooru
1952
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Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
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Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
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Nammina Bantu
1960
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Pandanti Kapuram
1972
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Naanum Oru Penn
1963
6.00
Desamante Manushuloyi
1970
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Mahakavi Kalidasu
1960
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Pelli Naati Pramanalu
1959
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Golden Baby
1955
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Narthanasala
1963
7.00
Velugu Needalu
1961
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Devadasu
1953
4.00
Missamma
1955
7.60
Lakshmi Nivasam
1968
10.00
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1972
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Bobbili Yuddham
1964
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Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
6.00
Sivandha Mann
1969
6.00
Vidivelli
1960
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Manjal Mahimai
1959
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Vazhkai Padagu
1965
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Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
6.50
Bhookailas
1958
8.00
Chinnari Papalu
1968
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Raja
1972
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Bhaktha Prahlada
1967
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Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
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Chandirani
1953
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Bala Nagamma
1959
7.00
Yashoda Krishna
1975
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Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
7.00
Annaiyin Aanai
1958
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Kumudham
1961
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Saradha
1962
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Annai
1962
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Poongothai
1953
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Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
1957
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Dasara Bullodu
1971
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Chadarangam
1967
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Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
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Papam Pasivadu
1972
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Vikramarka Vijayam
1971
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Thenum Paalum
1971
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Nam Naadu
1969
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Chakravakam
1974
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Padandi Munduku
1962
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Vasantha Sena
1967
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Veeranjaneya
1968
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Saarangadhara
1957
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Sarangadhara
1958
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