S. V. Ranga Rao

S. V. Ranga Rao

Born: 1918-07-03

Place of Birth: Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India

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.

Known For

Adi Parasakthi

Adi Parasakthi

19710.0
Kai Kodutha Deivam

Kai Kodutha Deivam

19645.0
Velugu Needalu

Velugu Needalu

19610.0
Irumbu Thirai

Irumbu Thirai

19608.0
Matharkula Manikkam

Matharkula Manikkam

19560.0
Pachai Vilakku

Pachai Vilakku

19646.0
Vikramarka Vijayam

Vikramarka Vijayam

19710.0
Kulavilakku

Kulavilakku

19690.0
Jayasimha

Jayasimha

19550.0
Bhookailas

Bhookailas

19588.0
Padikkadha Medhai

Padikkadha Medhai

19607.0
Lakshmi Nivasam

Lakshmi Nivasam

196810.0
Chandraharam

Chandraharam

19540.0
Chandirani

Chandirani

19530.0
Server Sundaram

Server Sundaram

19647.6
Pandava Vanavasamu

Pandava Vanavasamu

19656.5
Saradha

Saradha

19620.0
Anarkali

Anarkali

19550.0
Nam Naadu

Nam Naadu

19690.0
Pathala Bhairavi

Pathala Bhairavi

19518.5
Papam Pasivadu

Papam Pasivadu

19720.0
Thodi Kodallu

Thodi Kodallu

19570.0
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

20136.8
Pempudu Koduku

Pempudu Koduku

19530.0
Sabaash Meena

Sabaash Meena

19588.0
Chintamani

Chintamani

19560.0
Missamma

Missamma

19557.6
Nitchaya Thamboolam

Nitchaya Thamboolam

19610.0
Ramu

Ramu

19688.0
Narthanasala

Narthanasala

19637.0
Gundamma Katha

Gundamma Katha

19627.6
Bhatti Vikramarka

Bhatti Vikramarka

19600.0
Chadarangam

Chadarangam

19670.0
Padithal Mattum Podhuma

Padithal Mattum Podhuma

19614.0
Prema Nagar

Prema Nagar

19710.0
Mayabazar

Mayabazar

19577.9
Bandha Pasam

Bandha Pasam

19625.0
Enga Veettu Pillai

Enga Veettu Pillai

19657.0
Mangalya Balam

Mangalya Balam

19590.0
Manjal Mahimai

Manjal Mahimai

19590.0
Kumudham

Kumudham

19610.0
Annai

Annai

19620.0
Charana Daasi

Charana Daasi

19568.0
Manchi Manasulu

Manchi Manasulu

19620.0
Yashoda Krishna

Yashoda Krishna

19750.0
Karpagam

Karpagam

19630.0
Iruvar Ullam

Iruvar Ullam

19630.0
Dasara Bullodu

Dasara Bullodu

19710.0
Vidivelli

Vidivelli

19600.0
Shavukaru

Shavukaru

19500.0
Golden Baby

Golden Baby

19550.0
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

19640.0
Bala Nagamma

Bala Nagamma

19597.0
Devadasu

Devadasu

19534.0
Nam Nadu

Nam Nadu

19696.0
Bhaktha Prahlada

Bhaktha Prahlada

19670.0
Vasantha Maligai

Vasantha Maligai

19726.3
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

19610.0
Sangham

Sangham

19540.0
Bhookailasa

Bhookailasa

19588.0
Parthiban Kanavu

Parthiban Kanavu

19600.0
Sivandha Mann

Sivandha Mann

19696.0
Aathma Bandhuvu

Aathma Bandhuvu

19620.0
Vazhkai Padagu

Vazhkai Padagu

19650.0
Palletooru

Palletooru

19520.0
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

19610.0
Punyavathi

Punyavathi

19670.0
Palletoori Pilla

Palletoori Pilla

19500.0
Bobbili Yuddham

Bobbili Yuddham

19640.0
Dakshayagnam

Dakshayagnam

19620.0
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

19570.0
Pelli Chesi Choodu

Pelli Chesi Choodu

19520.0
Sampoorna Ramayanam

Sampoorna Ramayanam

19720.0
Pandanti Kapuram

Pandanti Kapuram

197210.0
Padandi Munduku

Padandi Munduku

19620.0
Thenum Paalum

Thenum Paalum

19710.0
Raja

Raja

19720.0
Annaiyin Aanai

Annaiyin Aanai

19580.0
Tata Manavadu

Tata Manavadu

19730.0
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