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