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 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.
Acted in
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
as Seetha's Father (Archive Footage)
Yashoda Krishna
1975
as Kamsa
Tata Manavadu
1973
Vasantha Maligai
1972
Papam Pasivadu
1972
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1972
as Ravana
Raja
1972
Pandanti Kapuram
1972
Adi Parasakthi
1971
as Dhakshan
Prema Nagar
1971
Dasara Bullodu
1971
Vikramarka Vijayam
1971
Desamante Manushuloi
1970
Sivandha Mann
1969
as General (Bharath's father)
Nam Nadu
1969
Mooga Nomu
1969
Kulavilakku
1969
Lakshmi Nivasam
1968
Chinnari Papalu
1968
Ramu
1968
as Gopalam
Sukha Dukhalu
1968
Punyavathi
1967
as Professor Krishna Rao
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Bhaktha Prahlada
1967
as Hiranyakashipu
Chadarangam
1967
Selvam
1966
Vazhkai Padagu
1965
as Rajan's Father
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
as Ranganadhan Pillai
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
as Duryodhana
Server Sundaram
1964
as Guest Appearance
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
as Lalaji
Kai Kodutha Deivam
1964
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Battle of Bobbili
1964
as Tandra Paparayudu
Karpagam
1963
as Nallasivam
Annai Illam
1963
Narthanasala
1963
as Keechaka
Kungumam
1963
Naanum Oru Penn
1963
Iruvar Ullam
1963
Annai
1962
Bandha Pasam
1962
Kaathiruntha Kangal
1962
Gundamma Katha
1962
as Ramabhadraiah
Dakshayagnam
1962
as Daksha Prajapathi
Manchi Manasulu
1962
as Ananda Rao
Saradha
1962
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
as Father
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
Kumudham
1961
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
as Ravana
Nitchaya Thamboolam
1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
as Vinch
Velugu Needalu
1961
as Rao Bahadur Venkataramaiah
Vidivelli
1960
as Wealthy Man
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
as Mantra Siddha
Irumbu Thirai
1960
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
as Yamaraj
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
Parthiban Kanavu
1960
as Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I)
Mahakavi Kalidasu
1960
Nammina Bantu
1960
Bala Nagamma
1959
as Mayala Marathi
Pelli Naati Pramanalu
1959
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
Mangalya Balam
1959
Manjal Mahimai
1959
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
1958
Thirumanam
1958
Annaiyin Aanai
1958
Sabaash Meena
1958
as Appadurai
Bhookailas
1958
as Mayasura
Bhookailasa
1958
as Mayasura
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
1957
Mayabazar
1957
as Ghatotkacha
Thodi Kodallu
1957
as Kutumba Rao
Matharkula Manikkam
1956
Charana Daasi
1956
as Raghavaiah
Chintamani
1956
as Bhavani Shankarudu
Gunasundari
1955
Jayasimha
1955
as Rudrasimha
Anarkali
1955
as Akbar
Golden Baby
1955
as Kotayya
Missamma
1955
as Gopalam
Sangham
1954
as Seetharamanjaneya Das
Chandraharam
1954
as Mali
Pempudu Koduku
1953
Chandirani
1953
as Prachandudu
Devadasu
1953
as Narayana Rao
Poongothai
1953
as Rangadu
Palletooru
1952
as Ganapathi
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
as Dhoopati Viyanna
Pathala Bhairavi
1951
as Nepala Mantrikudu
Palletoori Pilla
1950
as Dhartha
Shavukaru
1950
as Sunnapu Ranga