S. V. Ranga Rao
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Seetha's Father (Archive Footage)
- 1975 · Yashoda Krishna as Kamsa
- 1973 · Tata Manavadu as
- 1972 · Vasantha Maligai as
- 1972 · Papam Pasivadu as
- 1972 · Raja as
- 1972 · Pandanti Kapuram as
- 1971 · Adi Parasakthi as Dhakshan
- 1971 · Prema Nagar as
- 1971 · Dasara Bullodu as
- 1970 · Desamante Manushuloi as
- 1969 · Sivandha Mann as General (Bharath's father)
- 1969 · Nam Nadu as
- 1969 · Mooga Nomu as
- 1969 · Kulavilakku as
- 1968 · Lakshmi Nivasam as
- 1968 · Chinnari Papalu as
- 1968 · Ramu as Gopalam
- 1968 · Sukha Dukhalu as
- 1967 · Punyavathi as Professor Krishna Rao
- 1967 · Thaaiku Thalaimagan as
- 1967 · Bhaktha Prahlada as Hiranyakashipu
- 1967 · Chadarangam as
- 1966 · Selvam as
- 1965 · Vazhkai Padagu as Rajan's Father
- 1965 · Pandava Vanavasamu as Duryodhana
- 1965 · Enga Veettu Pillai as Ranganadhan Pillai
- 1964 · Server Sundaram as Guest Appearance
- 1964 · Main Bhi Ladki Hoon as Lalaji
- 1964 · Kai Kodutha Deivam as
- 1964 · Ramudu Bheemudu as
- 1964 · Pachai Vilakku as
- 1964 · Battle of Bobbili as Tandra Paparayudu
- 1963 · Karpagam as Nallasivam
- 1963 · Annai Illam as
- 1963 · Narthanasala as Keechaka
- 1963 · Kungumam as
- 1963 · Naanum Oru Penn as
- 1963 · Iruvar Ullam as
- 1962 · Annai as
- 1962 · Bandha Pasam as
- 1962 · Kaathiruntha Kangal as
- 1962 · Gundamma Katha as Ramabhadraiah
- 1962 · Dakshayagnam as Daksha Prajapathi
- 1962 · Manchi Manasulu as Ananda Rao
- 1962 · Saradha as
- 1962 · Aathma Bandhuvu as Father
- 1961 · Padithal Mattum Podhuma as
- 1961 · Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham as
- 1961 · Kumudham as
- 1961 · Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) as Ravana
- 1961 · Nitchaya Thamboolam as
- 1961 · Kappalottiya Thamizhan as Vinch
- 1961 · Velugu Needalu as Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah
- 1960 · Vidivelli as Wealthy Man
- 1960 · Bhatti Vikramarka as Mantra Siddha
- 1960 · Irumbu Thirai as
- 1960 · Naan Kanda Swargam as Yamaraj
- 1960 · Padikkadha Medhai as
- 1960 · Parthiban Kanavu as Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I)
- 1960 · Mahakavi Kalidasu as
- 1960 · Nammina Bantu as
- 1959 · Bala Nagamma as Mayala Marathi
- 1959 · Pelli Naati Pramanalu as
- 1959 · Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu as
- 1959 · Manjal Mahimai as
- 1959 · Mangalya Balam as
- 1958 · Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam as
- 1958 · Thirumanam as
- 1958 · Annaiyin Aanai as
- 1958 · Sabaash Meena as Appadurai
- 1958 · Bhookailas as Mayasura
- 1958 · Bhookailasa as Mayasura
- 1957 · Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp as
- 1957 · Mayabazar as Ghatotkacha
- 1957 · Daughters-in-law as Kutumba Rao
- 1956 · Matharkula Manikkam as
- 1956 · Charana Daasi as Raghavaiah
- 1956 · Chintamani as Bhavani Shankarudu
- 1955 · Gunasundari as
- 1955 · Jayasimha as Rudrasimha
- 1955 · Anarkali as Akbar
- 1955 · Golden Baby as Kotayya
- 1955 · Missamma as Gopalam
- 1954 · Sangham as Seetharamanjaneya Das
- 1954 · Chandraharam as Mali
- 1953 · Pempudu Koduku as
- 1953 · Chandirani as Prachandudu
- 1953 · Devadasu as Narayana Rao
- 1953 · Poongothai as Rangadu
- 1952 · Palletooru as Ganapathi
- 1952 · Kalyanam Panni Paar as
- 1952 · Pelli Chesi Choodu as Dhoopati Viyanna
- 1951 · Pathala Bhairavi as Nepala Mantrikudu
- 1950 · Palletoori Pilla as Dhartha
- 1950 · Shavukaru as Sunnapu Ranga
- Future · Sampoorna Ramayanam as