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
ActingBirthday
July 3, 1918Deathday
July 18, 1974Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
98Place of birth
Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaAlso known as
S.V. Ranga Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, SV Ranga Rao, Rangarao, S V Ranga Rao, Ranga Rao, SVR, Viswanata Chakravarthi
Cast credits
Pempudu Koduku
Anarkali
Akbar
Karpagam
Nallasivam
Shavukaru
Sunnapu Ranga
Chandraharam
Mali
Daughters-in-law
Kutumba Rao
Punyavathi
Professor Krishna Rao
Aathma Bandhuvu
Father
Manchi Manasulu
Ananda Rao
Gundamma Katha
Ramabhadraiah
Pathala Bhairavi
Nepala Mantrikudu
Mayabazar
Ghatotkacha
Adi Parasakthi
Dhakshan
Tata Manavadu
Pachai Vilakku
Bandha Pasam
Irumbu Thirai
Crew credits
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