S. V. Ranga Rao
Born July 03, 1918 (Age: 107)
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Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
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.
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
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
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as Relangi Mavayya’s Grandfather (Photo)
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Age: 94
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Chakravakam
1974
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as Dharma Rayudu
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Age: 55
Tata Manavadu
1973
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Age: 54
Vasantha Maligai
1972
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Age: 54
Papam Pasivadu
1972
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Age: 54
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1972
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as Ravana
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Age: 53
Raja
1972
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Age: 53
Pandanti Kapuram
1972
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as Narayana Rao
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Age: 53
Adi Parasakthi
1971
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as Dhakshan
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Age: 53
Prema Nagar
1971
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Age: 53
Dasara Bullodu
1971
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Age: 52
Thenum Paalum
1971
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as Somanathan
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Age: 52
Vikramarka Vijayam
1971
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Age: 52
Sivandha Mann
1969
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as General (Bharath's father)
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Age: 51
Nam Nadu
1969
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Age: 51
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Mooga Nomu
1969
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Age: 51
Kulavilakku
1969
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Age: 50
Nam Naadu
1969
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Age: 50
Lakshmi Nivasam
1968
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as Subbaiah
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Age: 50
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Chinnari Papalu
1968
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Age: 49
Vazhkai Padagu
1965
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as Rajan's Father
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Age: 46
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
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as Ranganadhan Pillai
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Age: 46
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
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as Duryodhana
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Age: 46
Server Sundaram
1964
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as Guest Appearance
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Age: 46
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
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as Lalaji
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Age: 46
Kai Kodutha Deivam
1964
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Age: 46
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Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
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Age: 45
Pachai Vilakku
1964
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Age: 45
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
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as Tandra Paparayudu
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Age: 45
Karpagam
1963
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as Nallasivam
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Age: 45
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Annai Illam
1963
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Age: 45
Narthanasala
1963
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as Keechaka
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Age: 45
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Kungumam
1963
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Age: 45
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Naanum Oru Penn
1963
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Age: 44
Iruvar Ullam
1963
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Age: 44
Annai
1962
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Age: 44
Bandha Pasam
1962
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Age: 44
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Kaathiruntha Kangal
1962
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Age: 44
Gundamma Katha
1962
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as Ramabhadrayya
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Age: 43
Dakshayagnam
1962
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as Daksha Prajapathi
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Age: 43
Manchi Manasulu
1962
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as Ananda Rao
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Age: 43
Saradha
1962
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Age: 43
Padandi Munduku
1962
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Age: 43
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
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as Father
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Age: 43
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
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Age: 43
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
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as Pattabhi Ramayya
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Age: 43
Kumudham
1961
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Age: 43
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
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as Ravana
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Age: 42
Nitchaya Thamboolam
1961
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Age: 42
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Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
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as Vinch
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Age: 42
Velugu Needalu
1961
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as Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah
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Age: 42
Vidivelli
1960
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as Wealthy Man
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Age: 42
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
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as Mantra Siddha
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Age: 42
Irumbu Thirai
1960
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Age: 42
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Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
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as Yamaraj
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Age: 42
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
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Age: 41
Parthiban Kanavu
1960
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as Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I)
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Age: 41
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Mahakavi Kalidasu
1960
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as Raja Bhoja
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Age: 41
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Nammina Bantu
1960
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Age: 41
Bala Nagamma
1959
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as Mayala Marathi
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Age: 41
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Pelli Naati Pramanalu
1959
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as Bheemasena Rao
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Age: 41
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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
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as Mukunda Rao
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Age: 40
Mangalya Balam
1959
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as Papa Rao
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Age: 40
Manjal Mahimai
1959
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Age: 40
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Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
1958
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Age: 40
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Sarangadhara
1958
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as Narendran
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Age: 40
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Thirumanam
1958
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Age: 40
Annaiyin Aanai
1958
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Age: 40
Sabaash Meena
1958
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as Appadurai
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Age: 39
Bhookailas
1958
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as Mayasura
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Age: 39
Bhookailasa
1958
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as Mayasura
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Age: 39
Matharkula Manikkam
1956
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Age: 38
Charana Daasi
1956
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as Raghavaiah
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Age: 38
Chintamani
1956
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as Bhavani Shankarudu
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Age: 37
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Gunasundari
1955
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Age: 37
Jayasimha
1955
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as Rudrasimha
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Age: 37
Anarkali
1955
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as Akbar
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Age: 36
Golden Baby
1955
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as Kotayya
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Age: 36
Missamma
1955
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as Gopalam
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Age: 36
Sangham
1954
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as Seetharamanjaneya Das
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Age: 36
Chandraharam
1954
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as Mali
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Age: 35
Pempudu Koduku
1953
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Age: 35
Chandirani
1953
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as Prachandudu
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Age: 35
Devadasu
1953
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as Narayana Rao
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Age: 34
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Poongothai
1953
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as Rangadu
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Age: 34
Palletoori Pilla
1950
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as Dhartha
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Age: 31
Shavukaru
1950
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as Sunnapu Ranga
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Age: 31