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.
Filmography
all 107
Movies 107
Director 1
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)
Yashoda Krishna (1975)
Chakravakam (1974)
Tata Manavadu (1973)
Bangaru Babu (1973)
Papam Pasivadu (1972)
Vasantha Maligai (1972)
Raja (1972)
Iddaru Ammayilu (1972)
Pandanti Kapuram (1972)
Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)
Adi Parasakthi (1971)
Prema Nagar (1971)
Dasara Bullodu (1971)
Praptham (1971)
Desamante Manushuloi (1970)
Sivandha Mann (1969)
Nam Nadu (1969)
Mooga Nomu (1969)
Kulavilakku (1969)
Shanti Nilayam (1969)
Lakshmi Nivasam (1968)
Chinnari Papalu (1968)
Ramu (1968)
Sukha Dukhalu (1968)
Amayakudu (1968)
Punyavathi (1967)
Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)
Chadarangam (1967)
Bhaktha Prahlada (1967)
Selvam (1966)
Vazhkai Padagu (1965)
Pandava Vanavasam (1965)
Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)
Naadi Aada Janme (1965)
Server Sundaram (1964)
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)
Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)
Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
Pachai Vilakku (1964)
Bobbili Yuddham (1964)
Annai Illam (1963)
Karpagam (1963)
Narthanasala (1963)
Kungumam (1963)
Naanum Oru Penn (1963)
Iruvar Ullam (1963)
Annai (1962)
Bandha Pasam (1962)
Kaathiruntha Kangal (1962)
Gundamma Katha (1962)
Dakshayagnam (1962)
Manchi Manasulu (1962)
Saradha (1962)
Tiger Ramudu (1962)
Aathma Bandhuvu (1962)
Manithan Maravillai (1961)
Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1961)
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham (1961)
Kumudham (1961)
Ellam Unakkaga (1961)
Nitchaya Thamboolam (1961)
Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)
Velugu Needalu (1961)
Vidivelli (1960)
Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)
Irumbu Thirai (1960)
Naan Kanda Swargam (1960)
Padikkadha Medhai (1960)
Parthiban Kanavu (1960)
Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960)
Bala Nagamma (1959)
Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1959)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
Mangalya Balam (1959)
Manjal Mahimai (1959)
Nammina Bantu (1959)
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam (1958)
Thirumanam (1958)
Annaiyin Aanai (1958)
Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958)
Sabaash Meena (1958)
Bhookailas (1958)
Bhookailasa (1958)
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp (1957)
Mayabazar (1957)
Daughters-in-law (1957)
Saarangadhara (1957)
Matharkula Manikkam (1956)
Charana Daasi (1956)
Gunasundari (1955)
Jayasimha (1955)
Anarkali (1955)
Golden Baby (1955)
Missamma (1955)
Chakrapani (1954)
Chandraharam (1954)
Pempudu Koduku (1953)
Chandirani (1953)
Devadasu (1953)
Poongothai (1953)
Livelihood (1953)
Kalyanam Panni Paar (1952)
Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)
Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
Shavukaru (1950)
Sri Krishna Vijayam
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GenderMale
Birthday1918-07-03
Deathday1974-07-18 (56 years old)
Birth Nameసామర్ల వెంకటరంగారావు
Birth PlaceNuzvid, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsS.V. Ranga Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, SV Ranga Rao, Rangarao, S V Ranga Rao, Ranga Rao, SVR, Viswanata Chakravarthi
AwardsFilmfare Awards South, Nandi Award
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