Sakshi Ranga Rao
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Sakshi Ranga Rao (b: 15 September 1942 - d: 27 June 2005) was a Character actor
in Theater arts and South Indian Cinema.
He was born to Lakshmi Narayana and Ranganayakamma as Rangavajhula Ranga Rao of Kondiparru village near Gudivada
. He began his career as a stenographer in Andhra University
, Visakhapatnam
. He showed passion for theater arts and performed poignant roles on stage. He began his film career with Saakshi in 1960 directed by Bapu
. Then onwards, he became known by this screen name. He had acted in about 450 films lasting about four decades. Majority of them are of Comedy
in nature.
He had the distinction of acting in most of the Telugu film directed by K. Vishwanath, Bapu
and Vamsi. He has acted in the successful films like `Sirivennela
', `Swarna Kamalam', `April 1st Vidudhala
', `Joker' and `Swarabhishekam
.
He died after prolonged illness in 2005 in Chennai
at the age of 63 years. The apparent cause of death was Diabetes Mellitus
and associated Renal failure
. He is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter. Television actor Saakshi Siva is his youngest son.
Character actor
A character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
in Theater arts and South Indian Cinema.
He was born to Lakshmi Narayana and Ranganayakamma as Rangavajhula Ranga Rao of Kondiparru village near Gudivada
Gudivada
Gudivada is a census town in Krishna district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a mandal headquarters with more than 100,000 inhabitants, lying as junction of Vijayawada-Machilipatnam-Bhimavaram-Nuzvid-Eluru in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh of...
. He began his career as a stenographer in Andhra University
Andhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
, Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
. He showed passion for theater arts and performed poignant roles on stage. He began his film career with Saakshi in 1960 directed by Bapu
Bapu (artist)
Bapu is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema.He is a music artist, painter, cartoonist, and designer...
. Then onwards, he became known by this screen name. He had acted in about 450 films lasting about four decades. Majority of them are of Comedy
Comedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
in nature.
He had the distinction of acting in most of the Telugu film directed by K. Vishwanath, Bapu
Bapu
Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well...
and Vamsi. He has acted in the successful films like `Sirivennela
Sirivennela
Sirivennela is a 1986 Telugu film based on Arts and was released in India in 1986. The movie was directed by K. Viswanath who is known for his presentation in the classical arts in the current societal status of India.-Plot:...
', `Swarna Kamalam', `April 1st Vidudhala
April 1st Vidudhala
April 1st Vidudhala is a 1991 Telugu language comedy film starring Rajendra Prasad, Shobhana and Krishna Bhagavan. The film was directed by Vamsy and produced by Sarada Devi.-Plot:...
', `Joker' and `Swarabhishekam
Swarabhishekam
Swarabhishekam is a National award-winning Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. He also plays the lead roles, along with Srikanth, Sivaji, and Laya. Music director Vidyasagar won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.-Plot:...
.
He died after prolonged illness in 2005 in 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...
at the age of 63 years. The apparent cause of death was Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced...
and associated Renal failure
Renal failure
Renal failure or kidney failure describes a medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter toxins and waste products from the blood...
. He is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter. Television actor Saakshi Siva is his youngest son.
Filmography
- Saakshi (1967) (debut film)
- Sudigundaalu (1967) ... Gumasta
- Buddhimanthudu (1969)
- Balaraju KathaBalaraju KathaBalaraju Katha is a 1970 Telugu Drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu.-The Plot:This is the story of a young boy Balaraju in a historical town Mahabalipuram. He becomes a tourist guide to support his entire family. An elderly childless couple takes a liking to him...
(1970) - Dharma DaataDharma DaataDharma Daata is a 1970 Telugu film directed by A. Sanjeevi and produced by Tammareddy Krishna Murthy of Ravindra Art Pictures.-The plot:...
(1970) - Mattilo ManikyamMattilo ManikyamMattilo Manikyam is a 1971 Telugu Drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by the famous actor Chalam.-Cast:* Chalam * Bhanumathi Ramakrishna * Jamuna * Dhulipala * Prabhakar Reddy * Sakshi Ranga Rao-Soundtrack:...
(1971) - Kalam MarindiKalam MarindiKaalam Marindi is a 1972 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Vasireddy Prakasam...
(1972) - Andala RamuduAndala Ramudu (1973 film)Andala Ramudu is a 1973 film directed by Bapu. The story is based on the "Janata Express" story of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1973. Recent film Godavari by Sekhar Kammula enthusiastically made on this classic family entertainment film...
(1973) .... Subba Rao's father-in-law - Bhakta TukaramBhakta TukaramBhakta Tukaram is a 1973 Telugu Biographical film produced by Anjali Pictures based on the life of saint poet Tukaram. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the title role with great devotion. The music score of P. Adinarayana Rao and songs of Ghantasala and others is one of the highest levels in Indian...
(1973) - Muthyala MugguMuthyala MugguMuthyala Muggu is a 1975 film adaption of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sreedhar, Sangeetha, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The movie introduced Sangeetha and Rao to the Telugu screen...
(1975) - Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
- Amara Deepam (1977) ... Manager
- Manushulu Chesina Dongalu (1977)
- Devathalara DeevinchandiDevathalara DeevinchandiDevathalara Deevinchandi is a Telugu film directed by Kommineni Seshagiri Rao. His debut film was hit and resulted in many successful films later....
(1977) - SeetamalakshmiSeetamalakshmiSeetamalakshmi is a 1978 Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. Talluri Rameswari won Nandi Award in her debut film. It is made into Hindi as Sitara in 1980 starring Mithun Chakraborty and Zarina Wahab.-The plot:...
(1978) - Siri Siri MuvvaSiri Siri MuvvaSiri Siri Muvva is a 1978 Telugu film from director K. Viswanath, producer Edida Nageshwara Rao, dialogues by Jandhyala. The stars are Jayapradha and Chandra Mohan. The director K...
(1978) - Vayasu PilichindiVayasu PilichindiVayasu Pilichindi is a 1978 Telugu film directed by C. V. Sridhar. It is a remake of the director's Tamil film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu with the same cast: Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan, Sripriya, and Jayachitra. The film became a big hit, due to the music...
(1978) - Shankarabharanam (1979)
- Thoorpu Velle RailuThoorpu Velle RailuThoorpu Velle Railu is a 1979 Telugu film directed by Bapu and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film is starring Mohan and Jyothi.-Soundtrack:...
(1979) - Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (1980)
- Saptapadhi (1980)
- SubhodayamSubhodayamSubhodayam is a 1980 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. It is remade in Hindi language as Kaamchor in 1982 starring Rakesh Roshan and Jaya Prada.-Cast:-Soundtrack:* Asathomaa Sadhgamayaa...
(1980) - Amavasya Chandrudu (1981)
- Radha KalyanamRadha KalyanamRadha Kalyanam is a 1981 Telugu Drama film written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana and directed by Bapu. It is considered to be one of the best Telugu movies by film critics...
(1981) - ThyagayyaTyagayya (1981 film)Tyagayya is a 1981 Telugu film directed by Bapu. The cast included J.V. Somayajulu in the lead role. The film is based on the life of Tyagaraja....
(1981) - Manchu PallakiManchu PallakiManchu Pallaki is a 1982 Telugu film directed by Vamsy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Rajendra Prasad, and Narayan Rao in important roles. This film was director Vamsy's debut film as director...
(1982) ... Gita's father - SubhalekhaSubhalekhaSubhalekha is a 1982 Telugu film which stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role and was made by K. Viswanath. It was the first time they worked together; after this success they went on to make two more movies: Swayamkrushi in 1987 and Aapathbandhavudu in 1992...
(1982) - NelavankaNelavanka (film)Nelavanka is a 1983 Telugu film directed by Jandhyala.-Story:Srirama Raju is the zamindar of the village. Raheem , his classmate and a friend, also works as his carriage-driver. The zamindar has two daughters Savitri and Lalitha and a son Ravi . Savitri is a born mute, while Tulasi goes to...
(1983) - Rendu Jella SitaRendu Jella SitaRendu Jella Sita is a 1983 Telugu comedy film written and directed by Jandhyala.-Cast:* Naresh* Rajesh* Subhakar* Mahalakshmi* Pradeep* Allu Ramalingaiah* Subhalekha Sudhakar* Sakshi Ranga Rao* Suthi Velu* Srilakshmi* Suthi Veerabhadra Rao...
(1983) - Sagara Sangamam (1983)
- SitaaraSitaaraSitaara is a 1983 Telugu film directed by Vamsy. The film introduced Bhanupriya to the Telugu film industry. The movie was adapted from his own novel Mahal lo Kokila .-Plot:...
(1983) - Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
- Chattamtho PoratamChattamtho PoratamChattamtho Poratam is a 1985 Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role.-Cast:* Chiranjeevi* Madhavi* Sumalatha* Rao Gopal Rao* Allu Rama Lingaiah* Nutan Prasad* Suthi Veerabhadra Rao...
(1985) - Mogudu Pellalu (1985)
- Rendu Rella AaruRendu Rella AaruRendu Rellu Aaru is a 1985 Telugu comedy film directed by Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry.-Cast:* Chandra Mohan ... Sadguna Rao* Rajani ... Vindhya* Rajendra Prasad ... Madhava Rao* Suthi Veerabhadra Rao ... Airavatham* Jayasree * Baby Meena...
(1985) - ChantabbaiChantabbaiChantabbai is a 1986 Telugu film movie made by Jandhyala and was released on 22 August 1986 . The film was a casting coup in that Chiranjeevi, who was an action hero, was cast as a bumbling private detective in a full-length comedy film with no heroism whatsoever. The film won a lot of critical...
(1986) - Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986)
- SirivennelaSirivennelaSirivennela is a 1986 Telugu film based on Arts and was released in India in 1986. The movie was directed by K. Viswanath who is known for his presentation in the classical arts in the current societal status of India.-Plot:...
(1986) - Sankeerthana (1987)
- Sruthi Layalu (1987)
- Janaki Ramudu (1988)
- Swarna Kamalam (1988)
- Eeshwar (1989)
- Sutradhaarulu (1990)
- Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam (1991)
- Pelli Pustakam (1991)
- April 1st VidudhalaApril 1st VidudhalaApril 1st Vidudhala is a 1991 Telugu language comedy film starring Rajendra Prasad, Shobhana and Krishna Bhagavan. The film was directed by Vamsy and produced by Sarada Devi.-Plot:...
(1991) - Karthavyam (1991) .... Constable Ranganayakulu
- Shanti Kranti (1991)
- Gharana MoguduGharana Mogudu-Box office performance:*Gharana Mogudu collected a distributors' share of Rs.13.5 million in its opening week.*The film was a blockbuster with a 100-day run in 56 centres and a 175-day run in three centres including a 183-day run in Sandhya 70mm, Hyderabad....
(1992) ... Bhawani's father - Swathi KiranamSwathi KiranamSwathi Kiranam is a 1992 Telugu Musical hit film directed by Dr.K.Viswanath. The movie starred Mammootty, Master Manjunath, and Radhika. The movie is about an egoistic music teacher unable to tolerate the extraordinary talent of his prodigious young disciple.-Plot:The film starts with a shabby old...
(1992) - Aa Okkati AdakkuAa Okkati AdakkuAa Okkati Adakku is a 1992 Telugu Comedy film produced by AVM Productions and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana.It is remade into Hindi language as Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi starring Akshay Kumar and Juhi Chawla.-The plot:...
(1993) .... Pellilla Peraiah - Detective Naarada (1993)
- Joker (1993)
- Kunti Puthrudu (1993)
- YamaleelaYamaleelaYamaleela is a Telugu film released in 1994. The film is directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy, introducing comedy actor Ali as the hero first time. This film is a huge box office success. This film was later remade in Hindi as Taqdeerwala with Venkatesh as the hero, which is also a commercial success....
(1994) - Vajram (1995)
- Linga Babu Love Story (1995)
- Subha SankalpamSubha SankalpamSubha Sankalpam is a 1995 Telugu-language Indian feature film directed by K. Vishwanath and produced by noted singer, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. It features Kamal Haasan, Aamani and Priya Raman in the leading roles, with Vishwanath also playing a pivotal role. P. C. Sreeram handled the camera while...
(1995) - SwarabhishekamSwarabhishekamSwarabhishekam is a National award-winning Telugu film written and directed by K. Viswanath. He also plays the lead roles, along with Srikanth, Sivaji, and Laya. Music director Vidyasagar won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.-Plot:...
(2004) - Vijay IPS (2006)