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 (Movies)
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Character:Relangi Mavayya’s Grandfather (Photo)
Release Date:11/01/2013
Yashoda Krishna
Character:Kamsa
Release Date:20/01/1975
Chakravakam
Character:Dharma Rayudu
Release Date:01/01/1974
Tata Manavadu
Character:
Release Date:23/03/1973
Vasantha Maligai
Character:
Release Date:29/09/1972
Papam Pasivadu
Character:
Release Date:29/09/1972
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Character:Ravana
Release Date:16/03/1972
Raja
Character:
Release Date:26/01/1972
Pandanti Kapuram
Character:Narayana Rao
Release Date:01/01/1972
Adi Parasakthi
Character:Dhakshan
Release Date:17/10/1971
Prema Nagar
Character:
Release Date:24/09/1971
Dasara Bullodu
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Release Date:13/01/1971
Vikramarka Vijayam
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1971
Thenum Paalum
Character:Somanathan
Release Date:01/01/1971
Desamante Manushuloyi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Sivandha Mann
Character:General (Bharath's father)
Release Date:09/11/1969
Nam Nadu
Character:
Release Date:06/11/1969
Mooga Nomu
Character:
Release Date:11/07/1969
Kulavilakku
Character:
Release Date:14/06/1969
Nam Naadu
Character:
Release Date:02/01/1969
Lakshmi Nivasam
Character:Subbaiah
Release Date:19/07/1968
Chinnari Papalu
Character:
Release Date:21/06/1968
Ramu
Character:Gopalam
Release Date:04/05/1968
Sukha Dukhalu
Character:
Release Date:04/01/1968
Punyavathi
Character:Professor Krishna Rao
Release Date:03/11/1967
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
Character:
Release Date:12/01/1967
Bhaktha Prahlada
Character:Hiranyakashipu
Release Date:01/01/1967
Chadarangam
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1967
Selvam
Character:
Release Date:10/11/1966
Vazhkai Padagu
Character:Rajan's Father
Release Date:26/03/1965
Enga Veettu Pillai
Character:Ranganadhan Pillai
Release Date:14/01/1965
Pandava Vanavasamu
Character:Duryodhana
Release Date:14/01/1965
Server Sundaram
Character:Guest Appearance
Release Date:11/12/1964
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
Character:Lalaji
Release Date:08/10/1964
Kai Kodutha Deivam
Character:
Release Date:18/07/1964
Ramudu Bheemudu
Character:
Release Date:21/05/1964
Pachai Vilakku
Character:
Release Date:02/04/1964
Bobbili Yuddham
Character:Tandra Paparayudu
Release Date:01/01/1964
Karpagam
Character:Nallasivam
Release Date:14/11/1963
Annai Illam
Character:
Release Date:14/11/1963
Narthanasala
Character:Keechaka
Release Date:11/10/1963
Kungumam
Character:
Release Date:01/08/1963
Naanum Oru Penn
Character:
Release Date:06/06/1963
Iruvar Ullam
Character:
Release Date:29/03/1963
Annai
Character:
Release Date:15/12/1962
Bandha Pasam
Character:
Release Date:27/10/1962
Kaathiruntha Kangal
Character:
Release Date:29/08/1962
Gundamma Katha
Character:Ramabhadrayya
Release Date:07/06/1962
Dakshayagnam
Character:Daksha Prajapathi
Release Date:10/05/1962
Manchi Manasulu
Character:Ananda Rao
Release Date:11/04/1962
Saradha
Character:
Release Date:16/03/1962
Padandi Munduku
Character:
Release Date:26/01/1962
Aathma Bandhuvu
Character:Father
Release Date:01/01/1962
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Character:
Release Date:31/12/1961
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
Character:Pattabhi Ramayya
Release Date:08/09/1961
Kumudham
Character:
Release Date:29/07/1961
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
Character:Ravana
Release Date:05/05/1961
Nitchaya Thamboolam
Character:
Release Date:08/02/1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Character:Vinch
Release Date:31/01/1961
Velugu Needalu
Character:Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah
Release Date:05/01/1961
Vidivelli
Character:Wealthy Man
Release Date:31/12/1960
Bhatti Vikramarka
Character:Mantra Siddha
Release Date:28/09/1960
Irumbu Thirai
Character:
Release Date:01/09/1960
Naan Kanda Swargam
Character:Yamaraj
Release Date:12/08/1960
Padikkadha Medhai
Character:
Release Date:25/06/1960
Parthiban Kanavu
Character:Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I)
Release Date:03/06/1960
Mahakavi Kalidasu
Character:
Release Date:02/04/1960
Nammina Bantu
Character:
Release Date:07/01/1960
Bala Nagamma
Character:Mayala Marathi
Release Date:09/10/1959
Pelli Naati Pramanalu
Character:Bheemasena Rao
Release Date:04/09/1959
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Character:Mukunda Rao
Release Date:14/01/1959
Mangalya Balam
Character:Papa Rao
Release Date:07/01/1959
Manjal Mahimai
Character:
Release Date:07/01/1959
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
Character:
Release Date:17/09/1958
Thirumanam
Character:
Release Date:18/07/1958
Annaiyin Aanai
Character:
Release Date:04/07/1958
Sabaash Meena
Character:Appadurai
Release Date:27/03/1958
Bhookailas
Character:Mayasura
Release Date:20/03/1958
Bhookailasa
Character:Mayasura
Release Date:05/02/1958
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
Character:
Release Date:29/03/1957
Mayabazar
Character:Ghatotkacha
Release Date:27/03/1957
Thodi Kodallu
Character:Kutumba Rao
Release Date:11/01/1957
Matharkula Manikkam
Character:
Release Date:20/12/1956
Charana Daasi
Character:Raghavaiah
Release Date:20/12/1956
Chintamani
Character:Bhavani Shankarudu
Release Date:11/04/1956
Gunasundari
Character:
Release Date:15/12/1955
Jayasimha
Character:Rudrasimha
Release Date:25/08/1955
Anarkali
Character:Akbar
Release Date:28/04/1955
Golden Baby
Character:Kotayya
Release Date:19/03/1955
Missamma
Character:Gopalam
Release Date:12/01/1955
Sangham
Character:Seetharamanjaneya Das
Release Date:10/07/1954
Chandraharam
Character:Mali
Release Date:06/01/1954
Pempudu Koduku
Character:
Release Date:12/11/1953
Chandirani
Character:Prachandudu
Release Date:28/08/1953
Devadasu
Character:Narayana Rao
Release Date:26/06/1953
Poongothai
Character:Rangadu
Release Date:14/01/1953
Palletooru
Character:Ganapathi
Release Date:16/10/1952
Kalyanam Panni Paar
Character:
Release Date:15/08/1952
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Character:Dhoopati Viyanna
Release Date:29/02/1952
Pathala Bhairavi
Character:Nepala Mantrikudu
Release Date:15/03/1951
Palletoori Pilla
Character:Dhartha
Release Date:27/04/1950
Shavukaru
Character:Sunnapu Ranga
Release Date:07/04/1950
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