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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.


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Born:
Jul 3, 1918 In Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
Movie/TV Credits:
98
First Appeared:
In the movie Sampoorna Ramayanam
Latest Project:
Movie Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu 2013-01-11
Known For
Filmography
Movie Sampoorna Ramayanam 2025
Movie Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu Seetha's Father (Archive Footage) 2013-01-11
Movie Aha Naa Pellanta! Special Appearance 1987-03-30
Movie Yashoda Krishna Kamsa 1975-01-20
Movie Tata Manavadu Unknown 1973-03-23
Movie Pandanti Kapuram Unknown 1972-01-01
Movie Raja Unknown 1972-01-26
Movie Vasantha Maligai Unknown 1972-09-29
Movie Papam Pasivadu 1972-09-29
Movie Dasara Bullodu Unknown 1971-01-13
Movie Adi Parasakthi Dhakshan 1971-10-17
Movie Prema Nagar Unknown 1971-09-24
Movie Desamante Manushuloi 1970-01-01
Movie Kulavilakku Unknown 1969-06-14
Movie Nam Nadu 1969-11-06
Movie Mooga Nomu 1969-07-11
Movie Sivandha Mann General (Bharath's father) 1969-11-09
Movie Sukha Dukhalu Unknown 1968-01-04
Movie Ramu Gopalam 1968-05-04
Movie Lakshmi Nivasam 1968-07-19
Movie Chinnari Papalu Unknown 1968-06-21
Movie Chadarangam Unknown 1967-01-01
Movie Punyavathi Professor Krishna Rao 1967-11-03
Movie Bhaktha Prahlada Hiranyakashipu 1967-01-01
Movie Thaaiku Thalaimagan 1967-01-12
Movie Selvam 1966-11-10
Movie Pandava Vanavasamu Duryodhana 1965-01-14
Movie Vazhkai Padagu Rajan's Father 1965-03-26
Movie Enga Veettu Pillai Ranganadhan Pillai 1965-01-14
Movie Server Sundaram Guest Appearance 1964-12-11
Movie Battle of Bobbili Tandra Paparayudu 1964-01-01
Movie Pachai Vilakku 1964-04-02
Movie Main Bhi Ladki Hoon Lalaji 1964-10-08
Movie Kai Kodutha Deivam 1964-07-18
Movie Ramudu Bheemudu Unknown 1964-05-21
Movie Naanum Oru Penn 1963-06-06
Movie Kungumam 1963-08-01
Movie Iruvar Ullam 1963-03-29
Movie Narthanasala Keechaka 1963-10-11
Movie Karpagam Nallasivam 1963-11-14
Movie Annai Illam Unknown 1963-11-14
Movie Manchi Manasulu Ananda Rao 1962-04-11
Movie Aathma Bandhuvu Father 1962-01-01
Movie Saradha 1962-03-16
Movie Dakshayagnam Daksha Prajapathi 1962-05-10
Movie Gundamma Katha Ramabhadraiah 1962-06-07
Movie Bandha Pasam 1962-10-27
Movie Annai Unknown 1962-12-15
Movie Kaathiruntha Kangal Unknown 1962-08-29
Movie Kappalottiya Thamizhan Vinch 1961-01-31
Movie Nitchaya Thamboolam Unknown 1961-02-08
Movie Velugu Needalu Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah 1961-01-05
Movie Padithal Mattum Podhuma Unknown 1961-12-31
Movie Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) Ravana 1961-05-05
Movie Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham 1961-09-08
Movie Kumudham 1961-07-29
Movie Mahakavi Kalidasu 1960-04-02
Movie Nammina Bantu 1960-01-07
Movie Parthiban Kanavu Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I) 1960-06-03
Movie Padikkadha Medhai 1960-06-25
Movie Vidivelli Wealthy Man 1960-12-31
Movie Bhatti Vikramarka Mantra Siddha 1960-09-28
Movie Irumbu Thirai 1960-09-01
Movie Naan Kanda Swargam Yamaraj 1960-08-12
Movie Mangalya Balam 1959-01-07
Movie Manjal Mahimai Unknown 1959-01-07
Movie Pelli Naati Pramanalu 1959-09-04
Movie Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu 1959-01-14
Movie Bala Nagamma Mayala Marathi 1959-10-09
Movie Bhookailas Mayasura 1958-03-20
Movie Bhookailasa Mayasura 1958-02-05
Movie Sabaash Meena Appadurai 1958-03-27
Movie Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam 1958-09-17
Movie Thirumanam 1958-07-18
Movie Annaiyin Aanai 1958-07-04
Movie Daughters-in-law Kutumba Rao 1957-01-11
Movie Mayabazar Ghatotkacha 1957-03-27
Movie Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp 1957-03-29
Movie Matharkula Manikkam Unknown 1956-12-20
Movie Chintamani Bhavani Shankarudu 1956-04-11
Movie Charana Daasi Raghavaiah 1956-12-20
Movie Missamma Gopalam 1955-01-12
Movie Golden Baby Kotayya 1955-03-19
Movie Anarkali Akbar 1955-04-28
Movie Gunasundari Unknown 1955-12-15
Movie Jayasimha Rudrasimha 1955-08-25
Movie Chandraharam Mali 1954-01-06
Movie Sangham Seetharamanjaneya Das 1954-07-10
Movie Poongothai Rangadu 1953-01-14
Movie Pempudu Koduku Unknown 1953-11-12
Movie Chandirani Prachandudu 1953-08-28
Movie Devadasu Narayana Rao 1953-06-26
Movie Pelli Chesi Choodu Dhoopati Viyanna 1952-02-29
Movie Palletooru Ganapathi 1952-10-16
Movie Kalyanam Panni Paar Unknown 1952-08-15
Movie Pathala Bhairavi Nepala Mantrikudu 1951-03-15
Movie Palletoori Pilla Dhartha 1950-04-27
Movie Shavukaru Sunnapu Ranga 1950-04-07