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
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
110
Gender
Male
Birthday
1918-07-03
Place of Birth
Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
Also Known As
S.V. Ranga Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, SV Ranga Rao, Rangarao, S V Ranga Rao, Ranga Rao, SVR, Viswanata Chakravarthi
Known For
Pempudu Koduku
Anarkali
Karpagam
Shavukaru
Chandraharam
Thodi Kodallu
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Punyavathi
Aathma Bandhuvu
Manchi Manasulu
Gundamma Katha
Pathala Bhairavi
Mayabazar
Adi Parasakthi
Tata Manavadu
Selvam
Pachai Vilakku
Kungumam
Kai Kodutha Deivam
Annai Illam
Iruvar Ullam
Bandha Pasam
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Nitchaya Thamboolam
Irumbu Thirai
Padikkadha Medhai
Sabaash Meena
Vasantha Maligai
Gunasundari
Matharkula Manikkam
Parthiban Kanavu
Kaathiruntha Kangal
Thirumanam
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
Ramu
Kulavilakku
Kalyanam Panni Paar
Nam Nadu
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
Enga Veettu Pillai
Charana Daasi
Mooga Nomu
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Prema Nagar
Mangalya Balam
Server Sundaram
Sukha Dukhalu
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Jayasimha
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Bhookailasa
Dakshayagnam
Sangham
Palletoori Pilla
Chintamani
Palletooru
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
Bhatti Vikramarka
Nammina Bantu
Pandanti Kapuram
Naanum Oru Penn
Desamante Manushuloyi
Mahakavi Kalidasu
Pellinaati Pramanalu
Golden Baby
Narthanasala
Velugu Needalu
Devadasu
Missamma
Lakshmi Nivasam
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Bobbili Yuddham
Ramudu Bheemudu
Sivandha Mann
Vidivelli
Manjal Mahimai
Vazhkai Padagu
Pandava Vanavasamu
Bhookailas
Chinnari Papalu
Raja
Bhaktha Prahlada
Naan Kanda Swargam
Chandirani
Bala Nagamma
Yashoda Krishna
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Annaiyin Aanai
Kumudham
Saradha
Annai
Poongothai
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
Dasara Bullodu
Chadarangam
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Papam Pasivadu
Vikramarka Vijayam
Thenum Paalum
Nam Naadu
Chakravakam
Padandi Munduku
Vasantha Sena
Veeranjaneya
Saarangadhara
Sarangadhara
Koduku Kodalu
Abhimanavanthulu
Rahasyam