S. V. Ranga Rao
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 3, 1918 in Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Died
- July 18, 1974
- Active Years
- 1950–2013 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 110 credits in database
Biography
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, popularly known as S.V.R., was an Indian film actor, director, and producer. He was born on July 3, 1918, in Nuzvidu, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India, and passed away on July 18, 1974, at the age of 56. He became known for his work in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. Throughout his career, he accumulated 112 known acting credits in the film industry. In 1951, he appeared in the fantasy film Pathala Bhairavi, which was screened at the first India International Film Festival held in Mumbai on January 24, 1952. His career spanned thirty years, during which he garnered various National Honors, International Honors, State Nandi Awards, and the Filmfare Special Award - South, and he was popularly known as Viswa Nata Chakravarthi.
Career overview
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, popularly known as S.V.R. or S.V. Ranga Rao, was an Indian film actor, director, and producer born on July 3, 1918. He was primarily known for his works in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema throughout a film career that spanned a total of thirty years. Regarded as one of the finest method actors in the history of cinema and one of the greatest actors in Telugu cinema, he was popularly known as Viswa Nata Chakravarthi. During his career, 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, which was screened at the first India International Film Festival held in Mumbai on January 24, 1952. His known credits include 112 acting appearances in films. S.V. Ranga Rao passed away on July 18, 1974, at the age of 56. His birthplace was Nuzvidu in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
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110 titles- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) as Relangi Mavayya’s Grandfather (Photo)
- Yashoda Krishna (1975) as Kamsa
- Chakravakam (1974) as Dharma Rayudu
- Abhimanavanthulu (1973) as Raghav Rao
- Tata Manavadu (1973)
- Pandanti Kapuram (1972) as Narayana Rao
- Koduku Kodalu (1972) as Justice Raghava Rao
- Vasantha Maligai (1972)
- Raja (1972)
- Sampoorna Ramayanam (1972) as Ravana
- Papam Pasivadu (1972)
- Prema Nagar (1971)
- Vikramarka Vijayam (1971)
- Dasara Bullodu (1971)
- Adi Parasakthi (1971) as Dhakshan
- Thenum Paalum (1971) as Somanathan
- Desamante Manushuloyi (1970)
- Mooga Nomu (1969) as Rao Bahadur Raja Veera Venkata Satyanarayana
- Sivandha Mann (1969) as Inspector General Chandrasekar
- Nam Nadu (1969)
- Kulavilakku (1969)
- Nam Naadu (1969)
- Lakshmi Nivasam (1968) as Subbaiah
- Veeranjaneya (1968) as Ravana
- Chinnari Papalu (1968)
- Sukha Dukhalu (1968)
- Ramu (1968) as Gopalam
- Vasantha Sena (1967) as Samsthanaka
- Chadarangam (1967)
- Chadarangam (1967) Director
- Rahasyam (1967) as Rakthabhisha
- Bhaktha Prahlada (1967) as Hiranyakashipu
- Punyavathi (1967) as Professor Krishna Rao
- Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)
- Selvam (1966)
- Enga Veettu Pillai (1965) as Ranganadhan Pillai
- Pandava Vanavasamu (1965) as Duryodhana
- Vazhkai Padagu (1965) as Rajan's Father
- Kai Kodutha Deivam (1964)
- Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964) as Lalaji
- Server Sundaram (1964) as Guest Appearance
- Pachai Vilakku (1964)
- Ramudu Bheemudu (1964) as Ranganatham
- Bobbili Yuddham (1964) as Tandra Paparayudu
- Iruvar Ullam (1963) as Neethimanickam
- Annai Illam (1963)
- Naanum Oru Penn (1963)
- Karpagam (1963) as Nallasivam
- Narthanasala (1963) as Keechaka
- Kungumam (1963)
- Annai (1962)
- Manchi Manasulu (1962) as Ananda Rao
- Padandi Munduku (1962)
- Gundamma Katha (1962) as Ramabhadrayya
- Bandha Pasam (1962)
- Aathma Bandhuvu (1962) as Father
- Kaathiruntha Kangal (1962)
- Saradha (1962)
- Dakshayagnam (1962) as Daksha Prajapathi
- Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1961)
- Velugu Needalu (1961) as Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah
- Kumudham (1961)
- Nitchaya Thamboolam (1961)
- Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham (1961) as Pattabhi Ramayya
- Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961) as Vinch
- Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) (1961) as Ravana
- Irumbu Thirai (1960) as Mohanarangam
- Vidivelli (1960) as Wealthy Man
- Naan Kanda Swargam (1960) as Yamaraj
- Nammina Bantu (1960)
- Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960) as Raja Bhoja
- Padikkadha Medhai (1960)
- Parthiban Kanavu (1960) as Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I)
- Bhatti Vikramarka (1960) as Mantra Siddha
- Mangalya Balam (1959) as Papa Rao
- Manjal Mahimai (1959)
- Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959) as Mukunda Rao
- Bala Nagamma (1959) as Mayala Marathi
- Pellinaati Pramanalu (1958) as Bheemasena Rao
- Sarangadhara (1958) as Narendran
- Bhookailasa (1958) as Mayasura
- Bhookailas (1958) as Mayasura
- Sabaash Meena (1958) as Appadurai
- Annaiyin Aanai (1958)
- Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam (1958)
- Thirumanam (1958)
- Saarangadhara (1957) as Rajaraja Narendra Chalukya
- Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp (1957)
- Mayabazar (1957) as Ghatotkacha
- Thodi Kodallu (1957) as Kutumba Rao
- Charana Daasi (1956) as Raghavaiah
- Chintamani (1956) as Bhavani Shankarudu
- Matharkula Manikkam (1956)
- Golden Baby (1955) as Kotayya
- Anarkali (1955) as Akbar
- Jayasimha (1955) as Rudrasimha
- Missamma (1955) as Gopalam
- Gunasundari (1955)
- Sangham (1954) as Seetharamanjaneya Das
- Chandraharam (1954) as Mali
- Devadasu (1953) as Narayana Rao
- Chandirani (1953) as Prachandudu
- Poongothai (1953) as Rangadu
- Pempudu Koduku (1953)
- Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952) as Dhoopati Viyanna
- Palletooru (1952) as Ganapathi
- Kalyanam Panni Paar (1952)
- Pathala Bhairavi (1951) as Nepala Mantrikudu
- Shavukaru (1950) as Sunnapu Ranga
- Palletoori Pilla (1950) as Dhartha
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S. V. Ranga Rao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including M.I.A. (2026), Devadasu (1953).
When and where was S. V. Ranga Rao born?
S. V. Ranga Rao was born on July 3, 1918 in Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India. They passed away on July 18, 1974.
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S. V. Ranga Rao has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2013.
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Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, popularly known as S.V.R., was an Indian film actor, director, and producer. He was born on July 3, 1918, in Nuzvidu, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India, and passed away on July 18, 1974, at the age of 56. He became known for his work in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. Throughout his car...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Devadasu (1953) as Narayana Rao — aged about 34
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