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.
107 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 107
Thodi Kodallu
1957
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
2013
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
Manchi Manasulu
1962
Shavukaru
1950
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Mayabazar
1957
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
Kumudham
1961
Sivandha Mann
1969
Bhaktha Prahlada
1967
Karpagam
1963
Server Sundaram
1964
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham
1961
Gundamma Katha
1962
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
Punyavathi
1967
Pathala Bhairavi
1951
Padikkadha Medhai
1960
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
Kungumam
1963
Jayasimha
1955
Thirumanam
1958
Velugu Needalu
1961
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon
1964
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1952
Charana Daasi
1956
Selvam
1966
Adi Parasakthi
1971
Bandha Pasam
1962
Manjal Mahimai
1959
Pelli Naati Pramanalu
1959
Nitchaya Thamboolam
1961
Annai
1962
Vazhkai Padagu
1965
Narthanasala
1963
Yashoda Krishna
1975
Devadasu
1953
Iruvar Ullam
1963
Kai Kodutha Deivam
1964
Naanum Oru Penn
1963
Parthiban Kanavu
1960
Chintamani
1956
Mahakavi Kalidasu
1960
Pandanti Kapuram
1972
Raja
1972
Mooga Nomu
1969
Vasantha Maligai
1972
Ramu
1968
Papam Pasivadu
1972
Sampoorna Ramayanam
1972
Matharkula Manikkam
1956
Dasara Bullodu
1971
Irumbu Thirai
1960
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
Saradha
1962
Sabaash Meena
1958
Annaiyin Aanai
1958
Sangham
1954
Tata Manavadu
1973
Missamma
1955
Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)
1961
Gunasundari
1955
Saarangadhara
1957
Vikramarka Vijayam
1971
Sukha Dukhalu
1968
Bobbili Yuddham
1964
Dakshayagnam
1962
Palletoori Pilla
1950
Annai Illam
1963
Desamante Manushuloyi
1970
Mangalya Balam
1959
Aathma Bandhuvu
1962
Bhookailas
1958
Palletooru
1952
Nam Naadu
1969
Vidivelli
1960
Chandraharam
1954
Anarkali
1955
Thenum Paalum
1971
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
Golden Baby
1955
Prema Nagar
1971
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
1958
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
1957
Chandirani
1953
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961
Kulavilakku
1969
Kalyanam Panni Paar
1952
Lakshmi Nivasam
1968
Kaathiruntha Kangal
1962
Poongothai
1953
Vasantha Sena
1967
Chinnari Papalu
1968
Bhookailasa
1958
Nam Nadu
1969
Koduku Kodalu
1972
Pempudu Koduku
1953
Chadarangam
1967
Bala Nagamma
1959
Padandi Munduku
1962
Nammina Bantu
1960
Veeranjaneya
1968
Chakravakam
1974
Sarangadhara
1958