Rallapalli (actor)
Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao (15 August 1945 – 17 May 2019), popularly known as Rallapalli, was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu films and television.[1][2] He received five state Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor in 1976 for the film Oorummadi Brathukulu, the Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian in 1986, and the Nandi Award for Best Supporting actor – Television for Ganapathi.[1][3]
Rallapalli | |
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 Rallapalli in 2010 | |
| Born | Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao 15 August 1945 Anantapur |
| Died | 17 May 2019 (aged 73) Hyderabad |
| Occupation | Actor |
Career
He was born in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh and started off his career in 1960 as a theatre artist before marking his movie debut in 1974 with Stree. He acted in about 850 films in a variety of roles, including that of a lead actor. He also worked as a staff artiste in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He played pivotal roles in films such as Bombay and Minsara Kanavu in Tamil.[4][5][6]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba | |
| Kanchiki Cherani Katha | ||
| Toorpu Velle Railu | Sivudu | |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chiluka | |
| Tyagayya | ||
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Gurunadham |
| 1983 | Khaidi | Sarma |
| Alaya Sikharam | ||
| Mantrigari Viyyankudu | ||
| Abhilasha | Vishnu Sharma | |
| 1984 | Rustum | |
| Kanchu Kagada | ||
| Srivariki Premalekha | Saranga Ramudu/ Saaraa | |
| Sitaara | ||
| Srimathi Kaavali | ||
| 1985 | Anveshana | Paandu |
| Rendu Rella Aaru | Tikamaka | |
| 1986 | Aalapana | |
| 1987 | Aha Naa-Pellanta! | |
| Prema Samrat | ||
| Nyayaniki Sankellu | ||
| Agnipushpam | ||
| Kirayi Dada | ||
| Agni Putrudu | Narahari | |
| Sankeerthana | ||
| Shri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe | Ceylon Subba Rao | |
| 1988 | Maharajasri Mayagadu | |
| Maa Inti Maharaju | ||
| 1989 | Swarakalpana | |
| 1991 | Prema Entha Madhuram | |
| Bava Bava Paneeru | ||
| Coolie No. 1 | ||
| April 1 Vidudala | Sarma | |
| Surya IPS | ||
| 1992 | Drohi | Hotel Receptionist |
| Antham | Hotel Receptionist | |
| Brundavanam | Jeedimetla Zamindar | |
| Donga Police | ||
| Hello Darling Lechipodama | ||
| Detective Narada | ||
| Hello Darling | ||
| 1993 | Srinadha Kavi Sarvabhowma | |
| Kannaya-Kittaya | ||
| Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu | ||
| Joker | ||
| Kunti Putrudu | ||
| Allari Alludu | ||
| 1994 | Super Police | Pothuraju |
| Allari Police | Ralla Panthulu | |
| Ish Gup Chup | ||
| Prema & Co | ||
| 1995 | Bombay | Raallapalli |
| Ghatothkachudu | ||
| Lingababu Love Story | Velu Pille | |
| Subha Sankalpam | Bheema Raju | |
| 1994 | Super Police | Pothuraju |
| Allari Police | Ralla Panthulu | |
| Ish Gup Chup | ||
| Prema & Co | ||
| 1996 | Vinodham | |
| Dharma Chakram | Anjibabu | |
| 1997 | Gokulamlo Seetha | |
| Minsara Kanavu | ||
| 1998 | Chandralekha | |
| Thaayin Manikodi (Tamil) | ||
| 1999 | Anaganaga Oka Ammayi | |
| 2000 | Chitram | |
| Kalisundam Raa | Govindu | |
| 2001 | Veedekkadi Mogudandi | |
| Hanuman Junction | ||
| Nuvvu Nenu | ||
| Budget Padmanabham | Lawyer | |
| 2002 | Anveshana | Vamsy's father |
| Jatheeya Pathakam | ||
| Bharata Simha Reddy | ||
| Friends | ||
| Jayam | ||
| 2003 | Simhachalam | |
| Sambaram | ||
| Pranam | ||
| jaiprtri jam khan | ||
| Simhadri | ||
| Donga Ramudu & Party | ||
| Nijam | Butcher | |
| Kabirdas | ||
| 2004 | Apthudu | |
| Jalmakha Jam Jam | ||
| Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | ||
| 2005 | Athadu | |
| Narasimhudu | ||
| Avunanna Kaadanna | ||
| Radha Gopalam | ||
| Sankranthi | ||
| Dhairyam | ||
| Naa Alludu | ||
| Friendship | ||
| Kshanikam | ||
| 2006 | Veedhi | |
| Asthram | ||
| Veerabhadra | ||
| 2007 | Mantra | |
| Sri Mahalakshmi | ||
| 2008 | Ankusam | |
| Kathanayakudu | ||
| Adhyakshaa | ||
| Donga Sachinollu | ||
| Sundarakanda | ||
| 2009 | Vengamamba | |
| Pistha | ||
| Oy! | ||
| Mitrudu | ||
| Shh | ||
| Sontha Ooru | ||
| 2010 | Subhapradam | |
| 1940 Lo Oka Gramam | ||
| Dammunnodu | ||
| 2011 | Uday babu | |
| Kodipunju | ||
| Gangaputrulu | ||
| 2014 | Laddu Babu | |
| 2015 | Bale Bale Magadivoy | |
| 2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | |
| 2018 | Pantham |
References
- "Play with a social message". 5 February 2010 – via The Hindu.
- "Actor Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao". 19 September 2018 – via Telugu Filmnagar.
- "Nandi Awards – 1976 – Winners & Nominees".
- "The Hindu : Nandi awards for three years announced".
- "News Archives: The Hindu".
- "Rallapalli, Tollywood Character Artist, Filmography".
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rallapalli Narasimha Rao. |
- Rallapalli at IMDb
