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    S. V. Ranga Rao

    1918-07-03 (106 years old) in Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India

    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.

    Movies

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    Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
    66 %|Jan 11, 2013
    Family, Drama
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    Yashoda Krishna
    0 %|Jan 20, 1975
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    Tata Manavadu
    0 %|Mar 23, 1973
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    Vasantha Maligai
    63 %|Sep 29, 1972
    Drama
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    Papam Pasivadu
    0 %|Sep 29, 1972
    Adventure, Drama, Thriller
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    Sampoorna Ramayanam
    0 %|Mar 16, 1972
    History, Drama
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    Raja
    0 %|Jan 26, 1972
    Drama
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    Pandanti Kapuram
    100 %|Jan 1, 1972
    poster
    Adi Parasakthi
    0 %|Oct 17, 1971
    Drama, Fantasy
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    Prema Nagar
    0 %|Sep 24, 1971
    Drama, Romance
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    Dasara Bullodu
    0 %|Jan 13, 1971
    actor
    Desamante Manushuloi
    0 %|Jan 1, 1970
    poster
    Sivandha Mann
    60 %|Nov 9, 1969
    Thriller
    actor
    Nam Nadu
    60 %|Nov 6, 1969
    Drama
    actor
    Mooga Nomu
    0 %|Jul 11, 1969
    Drama
    actor
    Kulavilakku
    0 %|Jun 14, 1969
    Drama
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    Lakshmi Nivasam
    100 %|Jul 19, 1968
    Drama
    actor
    Chinnari Papalu
    0 %|Jun 21, 1968
    poster
    Ramu
    80 %|May 4, 1968
    Drama
    actor
    Sukha Dukhalu
    0 %|Jan 4, 1968
    Romance, Drama, Family
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    Punyavathi
    0 %|Nov 3, 1967
    Drama
    actor
    Thaaiku Thalaimagan
    0 %|Jan 12, 1967
    Drama
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    Bhaktha Prahlada
    0 %|Jan 1, 1967
    Drama
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    Chadarangam
    0 %|Jan 1, 1967
    actor
    Selvam
    0 %|Nov 10, 1966
    Drama
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    Vazhkai Padagu
    0 %|Mar 26, 1965
    poster
    Enga Veettu Pillai
    70 %|Jan 14, 1965
    Drama, Action, Comedy
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    Pandava Vanavasamu
    65 %|Jan 14, 1965
    Drama, History
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    Server Sundaram
    78 %|Dec 11, 1964
    Romance, Comedy, Drama
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    Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
    0 %|Oct 8, 1964
    poster
    Kai Kodutha Deivam
    50 %|Jul 18, 1964
    Drama
    actor
    Ramudu Bheemudu
    60 %|May 21, 1964
    Drama, Comedy
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    Pachai Vilakku
    60 %|Apr 2, 1964
    Romance, Drama, Family
    actor
    Battle of Bobbili
    0 %|Jan 1, 1964
    poster
    Karpagam
    0 %|Nov 14, 1963
    Drama
    actor
    Annai Illam
    50 %|Nov 14, 1963
    Drama
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    Narthanasala
    70 %|Oct 11, 1963
    Drama, History
    actor
    Kungumam
    0 %|Aug 1, 1963
    Drama
    actor
    Naanum Oru Penn
    60 %|Jun 6, 1963
    Drama
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    Iruvar Ullam
    0 %|Mar 29, 1963
    Drama
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    Annai
    0 %|Dec 15, 1962
    Drama
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    Bandha Pasam
    50 %|Oct 27, 1962
    Drama
    actor
    Kaathiruntha Kangal
    80 %|Aug 29, 1962
    Drama
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    Gundamma Katha
    76 %|Jun 7, 1962
    Comedy, Drama
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    Dakshayagnam
    0 %|May 10, 1962
    Music, Drama
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    Manchi Manasulu
    0 %|Apr 11, 1962
    Drama
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    Saradha
    0 %|Mar 16, 1962
    Drama
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    Aathma Bandhuvu
    0 %|Jan 1, 1962
    Drama
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    Padithal Mattum Podhuma
    40 %|Dec 31, 1961
    Drama
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    Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
    0 %|Sep 8, 1961
    Drama, Family
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    Kumudham
    0 %|Jul 29, 1961
    Drama
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    Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
    0 %|May 5, 1961
    Drama, History
    actor
    Nitchaya Thamboolam
    0 %|Feb 8, 1961
    Drama
    actor
    Kappalottiya Thamizhan
    70 %|Jan 31, 1961
    History, Drama
    poster
    Velugu Needalu
    0 %|Jan 5, 1961
    Drama
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    Vidivelli
    0 %|Dec 31, 1960
    poster
    Bhatti Vikramarka
    0 %|Sep 28, 1960
    Action, Adventure, History
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    Irumbu Thirai
    80 %|Sep 1, 1960
    Drama
    actor
    Naan Kanda Swargam
    0 %|Aug 12, 1960
    Fantasy, Comedy
    poster
    Padikkadha Medhai
    70 %|Jun 25, 1960
    Drama
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    Parthiban Kanavu
    0 %|Jun 3, 1960
    Drama, History
    actor
    Mahakavi Kalidasu
    0 %|Apr 2, 1960
    actor
    Nammina Bantu
    0 %|Jan 7, 1960
    poster
    Bala Nagamma
    70 %|Oct 9, 1959
    Fantasy
    actor
    Pelli Naati Pramanalu
    0 %|Sep 4, 1959
    actor
    Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
    70 %|Jan 14, 1959
    poster
    Mangalya Balam
    0 %|Jan 7, 1959
    poster
    Manjal Mahimai
    0 %|Jan 7, 1959
    actor
    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
    0 %|Sep 17, 1958
    Drama
    actor
    Thirumanam
    0 %|Jul 18, 1958
    Drama
    poster
    Annaiyin Aanai
    0 %|Jul 4, 1958
    poster
    Sabaash Meena
    80 %|Mar 27, 1958
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
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    Bhookailas
    80 %|Mar 20, 1958
    poster
    Bhookailasa
    80 %|Feb 5, 1958
    Drama
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    Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
    0 %|Mar 29, 1957
    Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
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    Mayabazar
    76 %|Mar 27, 1957
    Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
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    Daughters-in-law
    0 %|Jan 11, 1957
    Drama
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    Matharkula Manikkam
    0 %|Dec 20, 1956
    Drama
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    Charana Daasi
    80 %|Dec 20, 1956
    Drama, Family
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    Chintamani
    0 %|Apr 11, 1956
    Drama, Music
    actor
    Gunasundari
    0 %|Dec 15, 1955
    Drama
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    Jayasimha
    0 %|Aug 25, 1955
    poster
    Anarkali
    0 %|Apr 28, 1955
    History, Romance
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    Golden Baby
    0 %|Mar 19, 1955
    Drama
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    Missamma
    76 %|Jan 12, 1955
    Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
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    Sangham
    0 %|Jul 10, 1954
    Romance, Comedy
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    Chandraharam
    0 %|Jan 6, 1954
    poster
    Pempudu Koduku
    0 %|Nov 12, 1953
    Drama
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    Chandirani
    0 %|Aug 28, 1953
    Adventure, Drama
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    Devadasu
    50 %|Jun 26, 1953
    Drama, Family, Romance
    actor
    Poongothai
    0 %|Jan 14, 1953
    Drama
    actor
    Palletooru
    0 %|Oct 16, 1952
    Drama
    actor
    Kalyanam Panni Paar
    0 %|Aug 15, 1952
    Drama
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    Pelli Chesi Choodu
    0 %|Feb 29, 1952
    Drama, Comedy
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    Pathala Bhairavi
    92 %|Mar 15, 1951
    Fantasy
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    Palletoori Pilla
    0 %|Apr 27, 1950
    Drama
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    Shavukaru
    0 %|Apr 7, 1950
    Drama

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