S. V. Ranga Rao
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Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (Telugu
: సామర్ల వెంకట రంగారావు) (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974) Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer. He was popularly known as "Viswa Nata Chakravarthi." He was Iconic in his acting, portraying the Roles of Ravanasura, Gatothkacha and Keechaka from Indian Mythology.
, Andhra Pradesh
, India when World War I was drawing to a close. His mother, Lakshmi Narasayamma, a staunch devotee of Lord Venkateswara, named the boy after him.
The possessive father sent S.V.R. to the erstwhile Madras Presidency
where he completed his schooling at Hindu College. At an early age of 12, the boy showed immense interest in stage action. While doing his B.Sc, the mind of youthful S.V.R. was always preoccupied with the thoughts of stage-plays and film acting. Soon after graduation, S.V.R. could get a job in the Fire Service in the cadre of an officer at Machilipatnam
(Bandar). Two objectives were still clear in his mind, which were to do M.Sc. and to take active part in dramas and films.
He won the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Keechaka in Nartanasala at the Indonesian Film Festival at Jakarta in 1963.
Soon, S.V.R. was disillusioned with the filmdom and left the Madras presidency and reached Jamshedpur, where he took up the job as a budget assistant with the Tata Company. However, his love for dramas began to bloom multifold. At this juncture, he was married to Leelavathi Badeti on 27 December 1947. In the days that followed, S.V.R. was given an opportunity to play the villain in the film, "Palletoori Pilla
", produced by B. A. Subba Rao
. Unfortunately, when S.V.R. was about to take a train to Chennai, his father expired. After performing the final rites, S.V.R. reached Chennai, but somebody had knocked away the villain role.
Opportunity tapped at S.V.R.'s door through Vijaya Pictures, which offered him the most memorable "Nepala Mantrikudu" role in "Pathala Bhairavi." Immediately, he came into the limelight, followed by "Pelli Chesi Choodu
" (1952). Its Tamil version was also played by him.
Maya Bazaar and Nartanasala
are among his movies. SVR was the second Indian actor to get an international award in Jakarta International Film Festival for his role of Keechaka in Nartanasala
.
His compatriot Gummadi Venkateswara Rao
once exclaimed "Fortunate are we, to have SVR born in India but SVR is unfortunate to have been born here... If he had the fortune of being born in the West he might have been one of the top actors of all time in the world".
He had a coronary failure at Hyderabad in February 1974. He was admitted to Osmania General Hospital
, where he recovered with an advise to rest. Another attack on July 18, 1974 at Chennai
proved fatal and the actor was dead before any medical treatment could be instituted.
and Tamil Nadu
. He was given the distinguished names as Viswa Nata Chakravarti, Nata Sarvabhouma, Nata Sekhara, Nata Simha.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: సామర్ల వెంకట రంగారావు) (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974) Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer. He was popularly known as "Viswa Nata Chakravarthi." He was Iconic in his acting, portraying the Roles of Ravanasura, Gatothkacha and Keechaka from Indian Mythology.
Early life
Rao was born to Lakshmi and Koteswara Rao, an excise inspector at Nuzvidu town in Krishna districtKrishna district
Krishna District is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. It is named after the Krishna River, the third longest river that flows within India, flows through the district and joins Bay of Bengal here in this district. It has a population of 4,529,009 of which 32.08% is urban as of...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India when World War I was drawing to a close. His mother, Lakshmi Narasayamma, a staunch devotee of Lord Venkateswara, named the boy after him.
The possessive father sent S.V.R. to the erstwhile Madras Presidency
Madras Presidency
The Madras Presidency , officially the Presidency of Fort St. George and also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision of British India...
where he completed his schooling at Hindu College. At an early age of 12, the boy showed immense interest in stage action. While doing his B.Sc, the mind of youthful S.V.R. was always preoccupied with the thoughts of stage-plays and film acting. Soon after graduation, S.V.R. could get a job in the Fire Service in the cadre of an officer at Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
(Bandar). Two objectives were still clear in his mind, which were to do M.Sc. and to take active part in dramas and films.
He won the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Keechaka in Nartanasala at the Indonesian Film Festival at Jakarta in 1963.
Film career
S.V.R. got an invitation from one of his relatives, B.V. Ramanandam, to play the hero in his film "Varoodhini". He immediately abandoned the job, and left for Salem to join the celluloid world. In fact, it’s a great beginning for the young man. The film "Varoodhini" was released, and in a few days people began to forget that they had ever seen such a movie. No producer dared to offer a role to him.Soon, S.V.R. was disillusioned with the filmdom and left the Madras presidency and reached Jamshedpur, where he took up the job as a budget assistant with the Tata Company. However, his love for dramas began to bloom multifold. At this juncture, he was married to Leelavathi Badeti on 27 December 1947. In the days that followed, S.V.R. was given an opportunity to play the villain in the film, "Palletoori Pilla
Palletoori Pilla
Palletoori Pilla is a 1950 Telugu film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by Anjali Devi. The story was loosely based on the English play, Pizaro by Richard Sheridan. The film is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 6 centres. This is also the first film wherein...
", produced by B. A. Subba Rao
B. A. Subba Rao
Bugata Venkata Subba Rao better known as B. A. Subba Rao is a Telugu film producer and director. He is recipient of Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution of Telugu cinema....
. Unfortunately, when S.V.R. was about to take a train to Chennai, his father expired. After performing the final rites, S.V.R. reached Chennai, but somebody had knocked away the villain role.
Opportunity tapped at S.V.R.'s door through Vijaya Pictures, which offered him the most memorable "Nepala Mantrikudu" role in "Pathala Bhairavi." Immediately, he came into the limelight, followed by "Pelli Chesi Choodu
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Pelli Chesi Choodu is a 1952 Telugu Drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagireddy and Chakrapani of Vijaya Pictures. This Silver Jubilee Comedy film is based on the social problem Dowry. It was simultaneous made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar. L. V...
" (1952). Its Tamil version was also played by him.
Maya Bazaar and Nartanasala
Nartanasala
Narthanasala is a classical mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Samudrala Raghavacharya wrote the story and dialogues. It is produced by Rajyam Pictures in Black and White.-Cast:-Crew:...
are among his movies. SVR was the second Indian actor to get an international award in Jakarta International Film Festival for his role of Keechaka in Nartanasala
Nartanasala
Narthanasala is a classical mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Samudrala Raghavacharya wrote the story and dialogues. It is produced by Rajyam Pictures in Black and White.-Cast:-Crew:...
.
His compatriot Gummadi Venkateswara Rao
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao popularly known as Gummadi was a popular Telugu film character actor. Though he began to act in films much later than famous artistes like N.T.Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao he had through the course of his career acquired a niche for himself vis a vis the character...
once exclaimed "Fortunate are we, to have SVR born in India but SVR is unfortunate to have been born here... If he had the fortune of being born in the West he might have been one of the top actors of all time in the world".
He had a coronary failure at Hyderabad in February 1974. He was admitted to Osmania General Hospital
Osmania General Hospital
Osmania General Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in India located at Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It was built during the time of the Last Nizam, Osman Ali Khan, and is named after him....
, where he recovered with an advise to rest. Another attack on July 18, 1974 at Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
proved fatal and the actor was dead before any medical treatment could be instituted.
Characters played
- Akbar Badusha in Anaarkali
- BanasuraBanasuraBana , in Hindu mythology, was a thousand-armed asura and son of Bali. Banasura was a powerful and terrible asura. All people, even the king of earth and Devas of heaven, were afraid of him. Bana was a follower of Siva. Banasura ruled in present-day central Assam with his capital at Sonitpur ,...
in Usha Parinayam - Bandit in Bandipotu Dongalu
- BhishmaBhishmaBhishma or Bheeshma or Devavrata or 'Bhishma Pitamah' was the eighth son of Kuru King Shantanu who was blessed with wish-long life and had sworn to serve the ruling Kuru king. He was one of the most prominent characters of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. He was the grand uncle of both the...
in Bala Bharatam - BhojaBhojaBhoja was a philosopher king and polymath of medieval India, who ruled the kingdom of Malwa in central India from about 1000 to 1050 CE. Also known as Raja Bhoja Of Dhar, he belonged to the Paramara dynasty...
in Mahakavi Kalidasu - DakshaDakshaIn Hinduism, Daksha, "the skilled one", is an ancient creator god, one of the Prajapatis, the Rishis and the Adityas. Daksha is said to be the son of Aditi and Brahma...
in Dakshayagnam - DuryodhanaDuryodhanaIn the Hindu epic the Mahābhārata, Duryodhana is the eldest son of the blind king Dhritarashtra by Queen Gandhari, the eldest of the one hundred Kaurava brothers, Emperor of the world at that time which means Emperor of India or Bharatvarsha as it was known at that time, cousin and the chief...
in Pandava Vanavaasam - GhatotkachaGhatotkachaGhatotkacha , is a character in the Mahabharata, the son of Bhima and the giantess Hidimbi . His maternal parentage made him half-rakshasa and gave him many magical powers that made him an important fighter in the Kurukshetra war, the climax of the epic...
in Mayabazaar - Harischandra in Harischandra
- HiranyakashipuHiranyakashipuHiranyakashipu [golden-haired] is an Asura from the Puranic scriptures of Hinduism. The Puranas describe Hiranyakashipu as an Asura. His younger brother, Hiranyaksha was slain by Varaha, one of the Avatars of Vishnu and angered by this, Hiranyakashipu decided to gain magical powers by performing...
in Bhakta Prahlada - KamsaKamsaIn Hinduism, Kamsa or Kansa , often known as Kans in Hindi, is the brother of Devaki, and ruler of the Vrishni kingdom with its capital at Mathura. His father was King Ugrasena and mother was Queen Padmavati...
in Yashoda Krishna and Srikrishna Leelalu - Keechaka in Narthanasala
- MayasuraMayasuraIn Hindu mythology, Maya , or Mayāsura was a great ancient king of the Asura, Daitya and Rakshasa races upon earth. He was also the chief architect of the people of the netherworld.-Tripura:...
in Bhookailas - NarakasuraNarakasuraIn Hindu beliefs, Narakasura or Naraka is the asura son of the earth goddess Bhudevi and Lord Vishnu in his Varaha Avatar . In other sources, he is the son of the asura Hiranyaksha. He is said to have established the kingdom of Pragjyotisha in Assam after overthrowing the last of the Danava king...
in Vinayaka Chaviti - Rajaraja NarendraRajaraja NarendraRajaraja Narendra was the Eastern Chalukya king of the Vengi kingdom in South India. Rajaraja was related to the Cholas of Tanjavur by marital and political links. Rajaraja Narendra established the city Rajahmahendravaram. His period was famous for the Social and Cultural heritage...
in Sarangadhara - RavanaRavana' is the primary antagonist character of the Hindu legend, the Ramayana; who is the great king of Lanka. In the classic text, he is mainly depicted negatively, kidnapping Rama's wife Sita, to claim vengeance on Rama and his brother Lakshmana for having cut off the nose of his sister...
in Sampoorna Ramayanam - Tandra Paparayudu in Bobbili Yudham
- YamaYamaYama , also known as Yamarāja in India and Nepal, Shinje in Tibet, Yanluowang or simply Yan in China, Yeomla Daewang in South Korea and Enma Dai-Ō in Japan, is the lord of death, in Hinduism and then adopted into Buddhism and then further into Chinese mythology and Japanese mythology. First...
in Sati Savitri - Many social roles: As a Father, Farmer, Police officer, Bandipotu, Detective, Advocate, and many more.
Personal life
He has married Leelavati, daughter of Badeti Venkata Ramaiah and Koteswaramma on December 27, 1947. They had three children: two daughters, Vijaya and Prameela and a son, Koteswara Rao.Awards
He has been felicitated by many Governmental and Cultural organizations across Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
and Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. He was given the distinguished names as Viswa Nata Chakravarti, Nata Sarvabhouma, Nata Sekhara, Nata Simha.
- He won the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Keechaka in NartanasalaNartanasalaNarthanasala is a classical mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Samudrala Raghavacharya wrote the story and dialogues. It is produced by Rajyam Pictures in Black and White.-Cast:-Crew:...
at the Indonesian Film Festival at JakartaJakartaJakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
in 1963. - He won The National Rashtrapati AwardRashtrapati AwardRashtrapati Awards are given by the President of India, in some cases the prime Minister of India, for achievements in the field of Sports, Art, Military, Literature, Cinema, Culture, Science & Technology etc. The award-giving ceremony is conducted in the Rashtrapati Bhavan - the President's...
for Best Actor in Annai (1962), Sarada (1962), Naanum Orupen (1963), KarpagamKarpagamKarpagam is a 1963 Tamil film starring Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, Muthuraman, and K.R. Vijaya. Directed by K.S. Gopalakrishnan, the film depicts the life of a young girl, Karpagam and shows tragedies, difficulties, and love. It was released on November 15, 1963...
(1963) and NartanasalaNartanasalaNarthanasala is a classical mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Samudrala Raghavacharya wrote the story and dialogues. It is produced by Rajyam Pictures in Black and White.-Cast:-Crew:...
(1963). - He won Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) BandhavyaluBandhavyaluBandhavyalu is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao.-The plot:Ranga Rao is the landlord in a village. He lives with his brother Dhulipala. Savithri, wife of Dhulipala, takes care of the daily chores very well. They have 3 sons, who study in town.-Cast:* S. V. Ranga Rao*...
in 1968. - Two films directed by him ChadarangamChadarangamChadarangam is an Andhra or Telugu version of Indian chess, Chaturanga. It became very famous among kings and courtesans. Previously chariots were used in warfare, but in medieval times chariots were replaced by camels...
(1967) and BandhavyaluBandhavyaluBandhavyalu is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao.-The plot:Ranga Rao is the landlord in a village. He lives with his brother Dhulipala. Savithri, wife of Dhulipala, takes care of the daily chores very well. They have 3 sons, who study in town.-Cast:* S. V. Ranga Rao*...
(1968) won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film from Government of Andhra PradeshGovernment of Andhra PradeshGovernment of Andhra Pradesh is the government for the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India.It is an elected government with 294 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Executive:...
.
Actor
| Year | Film | Language | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Varoodhini | Telugu | Debut film |
| 1949 | Mana Desam Mana Desam Mana Desam or Manadesam is a Telugu social film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by actress Krishnaveni. The title means "Our Country" in Telugu... |
Telugu | |
| 1950 | Bhale Papa | Telugu | Blind person |
| 1950 | Palletoori Pilla Palletoori Pilla Palletoori Pilla is a 1950 Telugu film directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by Anjali Devi. The story was loosely based on the English play, Pizaro by Richard Sheridan. The film is a commercial hit and ran for more than 100 days in 6 centres. This is also the first film wherein... |
Telugu | Taatha |
| 1950 | Shavukaru | Telugu | Sunnapu Rangadu |
| 1950 | Tirugubatu | Telugu | |
| 1951 | Akasharaju | Telugu | |
| 1951 | Navvite Navaratnalu | Telugu | |
| 1951 | Patala Bhairavi Patala Bhairavi Patala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics... |
Tamil | |
| 1951 | Patala Bhairavi Patala Bhairavi Patala Bhairavi was a Telugu fantasy film produced by Vijaya Pictures in 1951. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao, who also gave the screen adaptation. Pingali Nagendra Rao wrote dialogue and song lyrics... |
Telugu | Nepala Mantrikudu |
| 1952 | Daasi | Telugu | |
| 1952 | Kalyanam Panni Paar | Tamil | |
| 1952 | Palletooru Palletooru Palletooru is a 1952 Telugu film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao . This Silver Jubilee film has set a new trend for many more rural based films with good informative themes. Cheyetti Jai Kottu Telugoda, patriotic song by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was very popular during those days of... |
Telugu | Ganapati |
| 1952 | Pelli Chesi Choodu Pelli Chesi Choodu Pelli Chesi Choodu is a 1952 Telugu Drama film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagireddy and Chakrapani of Vijaya Pictures. This Silver Jubilee Comedy film is based on the social problem Dowry. It was simultaneous made in Tamil as Kalyanam Panni Paar. L. V... |
Telugu | Zamindar Veeyanna |
| 1953 | Bratuku Theruvu Bratuku Theruvu Bratuku Theruvu is a 1953 Telugu Drama film directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao. The film is remade as Jeene Ki Raah in Hindi by L. V. Prasad in 1969. Andame Anandam Anandame Jeevita Makarandam - one of the very informative songs on happiness in life by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is in the... |
Telugu | Zamindar |
| 1953 | Chandirani Chandirani Chandirani is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director. She also played double role in this film. It is simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.-The plot:King Veerasimha attracted... |
Hindi | |
| 1953 | Chandirani Chandirani Chandirani is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director. She also played double role in this film. It is simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.-The plot:King Veerasimha attracted... |
Tamil | |
| 1953 | Chandirani Chandirani Chandirani is a 1953 drama film produced and directed by P. Bhanumathi. It is the first Indian film directed by a woman director. She also played double role in this film. It is simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages by Bharani studios.-The plot:King Veerasimha attracted... |
Telugu | Prachandudu |
| 1953 | Devdas | Tamil | |
| 1953 | Devadasu | Telugu | Zamindar Narayana Rao |
| 1953 | Jatakam | Telugu | |
| 1953 | Jatakaphalam | Telugu | |
| 1953 | Pardesi | Telugu | Rangadu |
| 1953 | Pempudu Koduku | Telugu | |
| 1953 | Poongothai | Tamil | |
| 1953 | Rohini | Telugu | |
| 1953 | Sangham Sangham Sangham is a 1954 Telugu Romantic comedy film written by V.S.Venkatasalam and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, N. T. Rama Rao, S. Balachander and Anjali Devi in the lead while Chittor V. Nagaiah, V. K. Ramasamy, K. N. Kamlam, K.R. Chellam and K. Sankarapani as the ensemble... |
Telugu | "Aata Bommalu" Telugu |
| 1954 | Annadata | Telugu | |
| 1954 | Anta Manavalle | Telugu | Jagannatham |
| 1954 | Bangaru Papa Bangaru Papa Bangaru Papa is a 1954 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. It is based on the 1861 English novel Silas Marner of George Eliot. B. N. Reddi personally considered it as his best cinematic work. It portrayed the acting skills of Nata Sarvabhouma S. V. Ranga Rao... |
Telugu | Kotayya |
| 1954 | Chandraharam Chandraharam Chandraharam is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Vijaya Pictures.-The Plot:The life of Chandana Raju is in the Chandraharam worn by him in the neck. He paints the image of a beautiful lady and wants to marry her. His adviser Dhoomaketu wanted to dethrone him... |
Tamil | |
| 1954 | Chandraharam Chandraharam Chandraharam is a 1954 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Vijaya Pictures.-The Plot:The life of Chandana Raju is in the Chandraharam worn by him in the neck. He paints the image of a beautiful lady and wants to marry her. His adviser Dhoomaketu wanted to dethrone him... |
Telugu | Dhoomakethu |
| 1954 | Chakrapani Chakrapani Aluri Chakrapani or Aluri Venkata Subbarao was a multilingual genius and a popular writer and director of South Indian films.-Early life:... |
Telugu | |
| 1954 | Rajee Naa Pranam | Telugu | |
| 1954 | Raju Peda Raju Peda Raju Peda or Rajoo Peda is a 1954 Telugu film produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It is a remake of The Prince and the Pauper.... |
Telugu | King |
| 1954 | Thuli Visham | Tamil | |
| 1955 | Anarkali Anarkali (1955 Telugu film) Anarkali is a 1955 Telugu romance film based on the love story between Prince Salim and Anarkali, courtesan in Moghul emperor, Akbar.-Cast:*Anjali Devi as Anarkali*Akkineni Nageshwara Rao as Salim*S. V. Ranga Rao as Akbar*Kannamba *Chittor V... |
Telugu | Akbar |
| 1955 | Guna Sundari | Tamil | |
| 1955 | Jayasimha Jayasimha (film) Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The... |
Telugu | Rudrasimha |
| 1955 | Missamma Missamma *Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah... |
Telugu | Gopalam |
| 1955 | Missiamma | Tamil | |
| 1955 | Santanam | Telugu | Rangayya |
| 1956 | Charana Daasi | Telugu | Raghavaiah |
| 1956 | Chintamani | Telugu | |
| 1956 | Kanakatara Kanakatara Kanakatara was made as a film by Saraswathi Talkies in 1937 under the direction of H. V. Babu. It was starring Dommeti Suryanarayana, Kannamba and P. Suribabu.-1956 film:... |
Telugu | |
| 1956 | Naan Petra Selvam | ||
| 1957 | Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam is a 1957 Telugu Drama film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by T. S. Balaiah.It is based on the story of Alladin and his Magic lamp.... |
Telugu | Jaffer, the magician |
| 1957 | Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum | Tamil | |
| 1957 | Maya Bazaar | Telugu | Ghatotkajudu Ghatotkacha Ghatotkacha , is a character in the Mahabharata, the son of Bhima and the giantess Hidimbi . His maternal parentage made him half-rakshasa and gave him many magical powers that made him an important fighter in the Kurukshetra war, the climax of the epic... |
| 1957 | Pathni Daivam | Tamil | |
| 1957 | Repu Neede | Telugu | |
| 1957 | Sarangadhara Sarangadhara -1930 film:Sarangadhara is a 1930 silent film directed by Y. V. Rao under the General Pictures Corporation.-1935 Tamil film:Sarangadhara is a 1935 Tamil film directed by V. S. K. Padham under the Lotus Pictures, filmed at Wadia Movietone Studios in Bombay. Starred by Kothamangalam Cheenu and T.... |
Telugu | Raja Raja Narendrudu Rajaraja Narendra Rajaraja Narendra was the Eastern Chalukya king of the Vengi kingdom in South India. Rajaraja was related to the Cholas of Tanjavur by marital and political links. Rajaraja Narendra established the city Rajahmahendravaram. His period was famous for the Social and Cultural heritage... |
| 1957 | Sati Savitri | Telugu | Yamudu Yama Yama , also known as Yamarāja in India and Nepal, Shinje in Tibet, Yanluowang or simply Yan in China, Yeomla Daewang in South Korea and Enma Dai-Ō in Japan, is the lord of death, in Hinduism and then adopted into Buddhism and then further into Chinese mythology and Japanese mythology. First... |
| 1957 | Saubhagyavati | Tamil | |
| 1957 | Todi Kodallu | Telugu | Kutumaba Rao |
| 1957 | Vinayaka Chaviti | Telugu | Narakasurudu Narakasura In Hindu beliefs, Narakasura or Naraka is the asura son of the earth goddess Bhudevi and Lord Vishnu in his Varaha Avatar . In other sources, he is the son of the asura Hiranyaksha. He is said to have established the kingdom of Pragjyotisha in Assam after overthrowing the last of the Danava king... |
| 1958 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu -2008 film:Appuchesi Pappukudu was remade in 2008 directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and starring Rajendra Prasad and Madhumitha in lead roles.-External links:* * * *... |
Telugu | Diwan Bahadur Mukunda Rao |
| 1958 | Bhookailas Bhookailas Bhookailas is a 2007 Telugu film, starring Venu Madhav, Mumaith Khan, and Gowri Munjal. It is based on the real estate boom of Hyderabad.... |
Telugu | Maayasura |
| 1958 | Bommala Pelli | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Chenchu Lakshmi Chenchu Lakshmi * Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava... |
Tamil | Hiranyakashipa Hiranyakashipu Hiranyakashipu [golden-haired] is an Asura from the Puranic scriptures of Hinduism. The Puranas describe Hiranyakashipu as an Asura. His younger brother, Hiranyaksha was slain by Varaha, one of the Avatars of Vishnu and angered by this, Hiranyakashipu decided to gain magical powers by performing... |
| 1958 | Chenchu Lakshmi Chenchu Lakshmi * Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava... |
Telugu | Hiranyakashipudu Hiranyakashipu Hiranyakashipu [golden-haired] is an Asura from the Puranic scriptures of Hinduism. The Puranas describe Hiranyakashipu as an Asura. His younger brother, Hiranyaksha was slain by Varaha, one of the Avatars of Vishnu and angered by this, Hiranyakashipu decided to gain magical powers by performing... |
| 1958 | Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam | Tamil | |
| 1958 | Mangalya Balam | Telugu | |
| 1958 | Pelli Naati Pramanalu Pelli Naati Pramanalu Pelli Naati Pramanalu or Pellinati Pramanalu is a 1958 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy.... |
Telugu | Bheemasena Rao |
| 1958 | Sabash Meena | Tamil | |
| 1959 | Aval Yar | Tamil | |
| 1959 | Bhakta Ambarisha | Telugu | |
| 1959 | Jayabheri Jayabheri Jayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting... |
Telugu | Vijayananda Ramagajapati |
| 1959 | Kalaivanan | Tamil | |
| 1959 | Krishna Leelalu | Telugu | |
| 1959 | Nammina Bantu Nammina Bantu -Cast:* Akkineni Nageswara Rao* Savitri* S. V. Ranga Rao* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao* Relangi Venkataramaiah-Soundtrack:# Alu Mogudu Pondu Andamoyi# Andala Bomma Srungaramulo Bangaramu Kalipi# Chengu Chenguna Gantulu Veyandi... |
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| 1959 | Raja Sevai | Tamil | |
| 1959 | Rechukka Pagatichukka | Telugu | |
| 1959 | Vazhkai Oppantham | Tamil | |
| 1960 | Bhatti Vikramarka Bhatti Vikramarka Bhatti Vikramarka is a 1960 Telugu film directed by Jampana Chandrasekhara Rao and produced by Polisetty Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Murthy. It is a commercial hit film ran for 100-days.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Maantrikudu |
| 1960 | Deepavali | Telugu | Narakasurudu |
| 1960 | Devanthakudu Devanthakudu Devanthakudu is a 1984 Telugu film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, and Narayana Rao in important roles.-Plot:... |
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| 1960 | Harishchandra | Telugu | Harischandra Maharaju |
| 1960 | Irumputhirai | Tamil | |
| 1960 | Mahakavi Kalidasu Mahakavi Kalidasu Mahakavi Kalidasu is a 1960 Telugu Biographical film based on the life of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidas. It is directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the role of Kalidas. Some poems of Kalidas including Shyamala dandakam by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is... |
Telugu | Bhoja Raju |
| 1960 | Mamaku Tagga Alludu | Telugu | |
| 1960 | Padikkatha Methai | Tamil | |
| 1960 | Parthiban Kanavu | Tamil | King Narasimhavarman I |
| 1960 | Petra Manam | Tamil | |
| 1960 | Vidiveli | Tamil | |
| 1961 | Ellam Unnakkaga | Tamil | |
| 1961 | Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham | Telugu | |
| 1961 | Kappalottiya Thamizhan | Tamil | |
| 1961 | Krishna Prema Krishna Prema Krishna Prema is a 1943 Telugu hit film directed by H. V. Babu.It was a Musical film with many popular songs voiced by Tanguturi Suryakumari.-Cast:-Soundtrack:* Dhanyulamaitimi * Ekkadunnaave Pillaa ekkadunnaave... |
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| 1961 | Pelli Thambulam | Telugu | |
| 1961 | Sati Sulochana | Telugu | |
| 1961 | Usha Parinayam Usha Parinayam Usha Parinayam was taken as a Telugu film in 1961 by Kadaru Nagabhushanam under Rajarajeshwari films. It was starring Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao as Anirudha, S. V. Ranga Rao as Banasura and Jamuna as Lady Usha. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Kannamba, Mukkamala, Relangi Venkataramaiah and Peketi Sivaram... |
Telugu | Banasura Banasura Bana , in Hindu mythology, was a thousand-armed asura and son of Bali. Banasura was a powerful and terrible asura. All people, even the king of earth and Devas of heaven, were afraid of him. Bana was a follower of Siva. Banasura ruled in present-day central Assam with his capital at Sonitpur ,... |
| 1962 | Atma Bandhuvu | Telugu | Father |
| 1962 | Bandha Pasam | Tamil | |
| 1962 | Dakshayagnam | Tamil | Daksha Daksha In Hinduism, Daksha, "the skilled one", is an ancient creator god, one of the Prajapatis, the Rishis and the Adityas. Daksha is said to be the son of Aditi and Brahma... |
| 1962 | Dakshayagnam | Telugu | Dakshudu |
| 1962 | Gaali Medalu | Telugu | |
| 1962 | Gundamma Katha Gundamma Katha Gundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath... |
Telugu | Ramabhadraiah |
| 1962 | Kaathiruntha Kangal | Tamil | |
| 1962 | Manchi Manasulu Manchi Manasulu Manchi Manasulu is a 1962 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.It is a musical hit film with score composed by K. V. Mahadevan and voiced by Ghantasala, P. Susheela and others. The song Aho Andhra Bhoja ..... |
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| 1962 | Manithan Maravillai | Tamil | |
| 1962 | Padandi Munduku Padandi Munduku Padandi Munduku is a 1962 Telugu film produced by Kongara Jaggayya and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. This was the first film based on Salt Satyagraha. This is the first film to be given Government subsidy and also the first Telugu film to be screened in Soviet Russia.-Songs:* Padandi Munduku... |
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| 1962 | Sri Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnuvu Katha | Telugu | Suchandrasena Maharaju |
| 1962 | Tiger Ramudu | Telugu | |
| 1962 | Visha Binduvu | Telugu | |
| 1963 | Iruvar Ullam | Tamil | |
| 1963 | Karpagam Karpagam Karpagam is a 1963 Tamil film starring Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, Muthuraman, and K.R. Vijaya. Directed by K.S. Gopalakrishnan, the film depicts the life of a young girl, Karpagam and shows tragedies, difficulties, and love. It was released on November 15, 1963... |
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| 1963 | Narthanasala | Telugu | Keechakudu |
| 1963 | Penchina Prema | Telugu | |
| 1963 | Thobuttuvulu | Telugu | |
| 1964 | Bobbili Yudham | Telugu | Tandra Paparayudu |
| 1964 | Kai Kodutha Deivam | Tamil | |
| 1964 | Maain Bhi Ladki Hun | Hindi | |
| 1964 | Murali Krishna Murali Krishna Murali Krishna is a 1964 Telugu Drama film directed by P. Pullayya and produced by Padmasree pictures.It is a Musical hit film with some memorable songs popular even today. The music is scored by Master Venu and lyrics written by Acharya Atreya and Dr. C. Narayana Reddy in the voices of Ghantasala... |
Telugu | Father of Murali |
| 1964 | Ramudu Bheemudu Ramudu Bheemudu Ramudu Bheemudu is a 1964 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. It was the first movie of D. Rama Naidu as a producer. N.T. Rama Rao played the dual role as "Ramudu" and "Bheemudu". It was remade into Tamil as Enga Veettu Pillai With M. G... |
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| 1964 | Server Sundaram Server Sundaram - External links :*... |
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| 1964 | Velugu Needalu Velugu Needalu Velugu Needalu is a 1961 Telugu film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao of Annapurna Pictures. Tamil version of the film was called Tuya Ulam.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah |
| 1965 | Aadabrathuku Aadabrathuku Aadabrathuku is the name of several South Indian films:*Aadabrathuku *Aadabrathuku... |
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| 1965 | Naadi Aada Janme | Telugu | |
| 1965 | Pandava Vanavasam Pandava Vanavasam Pandava Vanavasam is a mythological Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Bheemudu*S. V. Ranga Rao ... Duryodhanudu*Kanta Rao ... Lord Krishna... |
Telugu | Duryodhanudu |
| 1965 | Sati Sakkubai | Telugu | |
| 1965 | Todu Needa | Telugu | |
| 1966 | Chilaka Gorinka | Telugu | |
| 1966 | Kumari Penn | Tamil | Grandfather of Shyamala |
| 1966 | Mohini Bhasmasura | ||
| 1966 | Ramu Ramu (film) Ramu is a 1968 Telugu Drama film produced by AVM Productions and directed by A. C. Trilogchander. The soundtrack is very good with music score provided by R. Goverdhanam and songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao and P. Susheela, most memorable one Raa Raa Krishnayya.-Plot:The story is... |
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| 1967 | Bhakta Prahlada Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film) Bhakta Prahlada is a Telugu film made in 1967 by AVM Productions about a devotee Prahlada in Hindu mythology.-Crew:* Producer - A. V. Meiyappan using the banner AVM productions along with Veerappan & Co.... |
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| 1967 | Bhakta Prahlada Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film) Bhakta Prahlada is a Telugu film made in 1967 by AVM Productions about a devotee Prahlada in Hindu mythology.-Crew:* Producer - A. V. Meiyappan using the banner AVM productions along with Veerappan & Co.... |
Telugu | Hiraynakashipudu Hiranyakashipu Hiranyakashipu [golden-haired] is an Asura from the Puranic scriptures of Hinduism. The Puranas describe Hiranyakashipu as an Asura. His younger brother, Hiranyaksha was slain by Varaha, one of the Avatars of Vishnu and angered by this, Hiranyakashipu decided to gain magical powers by performing... |
| 1967 | Chadarangam | Telugu | |
| 1967 | Rahasyam Rahasyam (1967 film) Rahasyam is a 1967 Telugu film produced by A. Shankar Reddy starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. It was a musical hit with many songs are remembered by Telugu people even today.-Songs:... |
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| 1967 | Thaikku Thalaimagan | Tamil | Father of Malathi |
| 1968 | Bandhavyalu Bandhavyalu Bandhavyalu is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao.-The plot:Ranga Rao is the landlord in a village. He lives with his brother Dhulipala. Savithri, wife of Dhulipala, takes care of the daily chores very well. They have 3 sons, who study in town.-Cast:* S. V. Ranga Rao*... |
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| 1968 | Bandhipotu Dongalu | Telugu | Bandipotu Malludora |
| 1968 | Lakshmi Nivasam | Telugu | |
| 1969 | Mooga Nomu | Telugu | |
| 1971 | Dasara Bullodu | Telugu | |
| 1971 | Prem Nagar | Telugu | Zamindar |
| 1971 | Sampoorna Ramayanam Sampoorna Ramayanam Sampoorna Ramayanam is a 1971 Telugu mythological film directed by Bapu. It is based on the Valmiki Ramayanam. It is a commercial hit film with artistic picturisation and good songs particularly Ramaya Tandri.-Story:... |
Telugu | Ravana Ravana ' is the primary antagonist character of the Hindu legend, the Ramayana; who is the great king of Lanka. In the classic text, he is mainly depicted negatively, kidnapping Rama's wife Sita, to claim vengeance on Rama and his brother Lakshmana for having cut off the nose of his sister... |
| 1971 | Vidhyarthigale Ithile Ithile | Tamil | Principal |
| 1972 | Bala Bharatam Bala Bharatam Bala Bharatam is a 1972 Telugu film wherein most of the characters are played by children. The child actors include Baby Sridevi and Master Prabhakar.-Story:... |
Telugu | Bheeshma |
| 1972 | Iddaru Ammayilu Iddaru Ammayilu Iddaru Ammayilu is a 1972 Telugu Drama film written and directed by S. R. Puttanna Kanagal.It is the remake of 1969 Kannada film Kappu Bilupu starring Kalpana.... |
Telugu | Lawyer Narayan Rao |
| 1972 | Koduku Kodalu | Telugu | |
| 1972 | Pandanti Kapuram | Telugu | Head of the family |
| 1972 | Papam Pasivaadu | Telugu | Venugopal |
| 1972 | Tata Manavadu Tata Manavadu Tata Manavadu or Thatha Manavadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao . This is the first film as a hero to comedian Raja Babu paired with Guinness record holding director and actress Vijaya Nirmala. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film... |
Telugu | Grandfather Rangaiah |
| 1972 | Vasantha Maligai Vasantha Maligai Vasantha Maligai is a 1972 Tamil film, directed by K.S. Prakash Rao. It is a remake of the hit Telugu film, Prem Nagar. It ran for nearly 750 days in the theatres and Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri were both praised well for their acting. The producer D. Ramanaidu made the same films in three languages... |
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| 1973 | Devudu Chesina Manushulu Devudu Chesina Manushulu Devudu Chesina Manushulu is a 1973 blockbuster Telugu drama directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and produced by Ghattamaneni Krishna under the banner of Padmalaya Studios. It was remade as Takkar in Hindi in 1980.-Cast:... |
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| 1974 | Andaru Dongale Andaru Dongale Andaru Dongale is a 1974 Telugu Comedy film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It is a remake of 1972 Bollywood film Victoria No. 203. It is a commercial hit film ran for more than 100 days in 3 centers.-Cast:... |
Telugu | Chanti Babu |
| 1974 | Bangaru Kalalu | Telugu | |
| 1974 | Chakravakam Chakravakam (film) Chakravakam is a 1974 Telugu Drama film based on the novel entitled "Chakravakam" written by Koduri Kausalya Devi.-Cast:* Shobhan Babu* Vanisree* Chandrakala* S. V. Ranga Rao* Nagabhushanam* Allu Ramalingaiah* Krishna Kumari* Rajasulochana... |
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| 1974 | Gali Patalu | Telugu | |
| 1974 | Inti Kodalu | Telugu | |
| 1974 | Premalu Pellilu | Telugu | |
| 1974 | Sivakamyin Selvan | Tamil | |
| 1974 | Yashoda Krishna Yashoda Krishna Yashoda Krishna is a 1975 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Baby Sridevi acted as Bala Krishna and Ramakrisha as Lord Krishna, Jamuna as Yashoda and S. V. Ranga Rao as Kamsa.-The plot:... |
Telugu | Kamsa |
Producer
- BandhavyaluBandhavyaluBandhavyalu is a 1968 Telugu film produced and directed by S. V. Ranga Rao.-The plot:Ranga Rao is the landlord in a village. He lives with his brother Dhulipala. Savithri, wife of Dhulipala, takes care of the daily chores very well. They have 3 sons, who study in town.-Cast:* S. V. Ranga Rao*...
(1968) (producer) - Chadarangam (1967) (producer)
- Naadi Aada Janme (1965) (producer)
- Sukhadukhalu (1969)
External links
- MBS kaburlu about SVR http://telugu.greatandhra.com/mbs/telugufilm/index.php