
S. V. Ranga Rao
Known for Acting · 109 credits
- Born
- 1918-07-03
- Died
- 1974-07-18
- Place of birth
- Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Also known as
- S.V. Ranga Rao · S. V. Ranga Rao · SV Ranga Rao · Rangarao · S V Ranga Rao · Ranga Rao
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
Movies (109)

Thodi Kodallu
1957
as Kutumba Rao

Karpagam
1963
as Nallasivam

Dasara Bullodu
1971

Tata Manavadu
1973

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
as Relangi Mavayya’s Grandfather (Photo)

Sivandha Mann
1969
as Inspector General Chandrasekar

Bala Nagamma
1959
as Mayala Marathi

Mayabazar
1957
as Ghatotkacha

Vikramarka Vijayam
1971

Pachai Vilakku
1964

Chandirani
1953
as Prachandudu

Irumbu Thirai
1960

Server Sundaram
1964
as Guest Appearance

Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
as Ranganadhan Pillai

Bandha Pasam
1962
Mahakavi Kalidasu
1960
as Raja Bhoja

Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961

Pathala Bhairavi
1951
as Nepala Mantrikudu

Devadasu
1953
as Narayana Rao

Annai
1962

Padikkadha Medhai
1960

Prema Nagar
1971
Annai Illam
1963

Iruvar Ullam
1963

Bobbili Yuddham
1964
as Tandra Paparayudu

Charana Daasi
1956
as Raghavaiah

Kai Kodutha Deivam
1964

Narthanasala
1963
as Keechaka

Lakshmi Nivasam
1968
as Subbaiah

Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
as Duryodhana

Papam Pasivadu
1972

Gundamma Katha
1962
as Ramabhadrayya

Adi Parasakthi
1971
as Dhakshan

Matharkula Manikkam
1956
Naanum Oru Penn
1963

Bhookailasa
1958
as Mayasura

Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
as Pattabhi Ramayya

Annaiyin Aanai
1958

Manjal Mahimai
1959

Yashoda Krishna
1975
as Kamsa

Mangalya Balam
1959
as Papa Rao

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
as Mukunda Rao

Pandanti Kapuram
1972
as Narayana Rao
Thirumanam
1958

Vazhkai Padagu
1965
as Rajan's Father

Vidivelli
1960
as Wealthy Man

Bhaktha Prahlada
1967
as Hiranyakashipu
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
as Vinch

Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
as Father
Saarangadhara
1957
as Rajaraja Narendra Chalukya

Jayasimha
1955
as Rudrasimha

Missamma
1955
as Gopalam

Parthiban Kanavu
1960
as Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I)

Raja
1972
Gunasundari
1955

Palletoori Pilla
1950
as Dhartha

Chandraharam
1954
as Mali

Thenum Paalum
1971
as Somanathan

Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
as Dhoopati Viyanna

Ramu
1968
as Gopalam

Vasantha Maligai
1972

Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
as Ravana

Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
as Lalaji

Shavukaru
1950
as Sunnapu Ranga

Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
as Mantra Siddha
Chakravakam
1974
as Dharma Rayudu

Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
as Ranganatham
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
as Yamaraj

Kumudham
1961

Dakshayagnam
1962
as Daksha Prajapathi

Kulavilakku
1969

Sabaash Meena
1958
as Appadurai

Pempudu Koduku
1953

Nam Nadu
1969
Pelli Naati Pramanalu
1959
as Bheemasena Rao

Velugu Needalu
1961
as Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967

Manchi Manasulu
1962
as Ananda Rao

Bhookailas
1958
as Mayasura

Nitchaya Thamboolam
1961

Punyavathi
1967
as Professor Krishna Rao

Nam Naadu
1969
Poongothai
1953
as Rangadu

Chadarangam
1967
Chinnari Papalu
1968
Abhimanavanthulu
1973
as Raghav Rao
Sukha Dukhalu
1968
Koduku Kodalu
1972
as Justice Raghava Rao

Golden Baby
1955
as Kotayya
Selvam
1966
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
Kungumam
1963

Sangham
1954
as Seetharamanjaneya Das

Chintamani
1956
as Bhavani Shankarudu
Kaathiruntha Kangal
1962
Rahasyam
1967
as Rakthabhisha
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
1958
Sarangadhara
1958
as Narendran
Nammina Bantu
1960
Mooga Nomu
1969

Anarkali
1955
as Akbar
Vasantha Sena
1967
as Samsthanaka
Desamante Manushuloyi
1970

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
1957

Saradha
1962

Sampoorna Ramayanam
1972
as Ravana

Padandi Munduku
1962

Palletooru
1952
as Ganapathi
Veeranjaneya
1968
as Ravana
About S. V. Ranga Rao
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… With 109 credits spanning from 1950 to 2013, S. V. Ranga Rao has appeared in 109 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Thodi Kodallu (1957) — as Kutumba Rao
- Karpagam (1963) — as Nallasivam
- Dasara Bullodu (1971)
- Tata Manavadu (1973)
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) — as Relangi Mavayya’s Grandfather (Photo)
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