Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)
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Born | Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao[1] 23 May 1945 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1966 – 2017 |
Chandra Mohan (born Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao; 23 May 1945) is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu films. He has garnered one Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awards. He received critical reception for his performance in box office hits such as Rangula Ratnam for which he received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor, K. Raghavendra Rao-directed Padaharella Vayasu (1978) alongside Sridevi for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu), and Siri Siri Muvva (1978). His first Tamil film was Naalai Namadhe (1975). Some of the films in which he starred as the lead actor are Seetamalakshmi, Radha Kalyanam, Rendu Rella Aaru, Chandamama Raave and Ram Robert Rahim.[2][3]
Early life[]
Chandra Mohan was born as Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao on 23 May 1940, in Pamidimukkala village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.[4][5] He did his schooling in Y.V.R.M.Z.P. High School at Meduru. He graduated from the agriculture college of Bapatla.[5] He has a brother named Chinnayya and an elder sister named Satyavathi. He is the cousin of veteran filmmaker K. Viswanath.[6]
Early career[]
Chandra Mohan was introduced to the Telugu film industry through the film Rangula Ratnam in 1966. In 1968, he starred in Sukha Duhkalu, as the caring brother of Vanisri, for which he received awards.[2][3]
Awards[]
- Best Male Comedian - Chandamama Raave (1987)
- Best Character Actor – Athanokkade (2005)
- Best Award - Telugu – Padaharella Vayasu (1978)
Selected filmography[]
Films[]
Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
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1966 | Rangula Ratnam | Vasu | |
1968 | Bangaru Pichika | ||
Sukha Dukhalu | |||
1969 | Aatmiyulu | Chandram | |
1970 | Talli Tandrulu | ||
Sambarala Rambabu | |||
1971 | Bomma Borusa | Sekhar | |
Lal Patthar | |||
Ramalayam | Son of Kantham | ||
1972 | Kalam Marindi | ||
1973 | Jeevana Tarangalu | Ananth | |
Ganga Manga | |||
1974 | Alluri Seetharama Raju | Govindu | |
O Seeta Katha | Chandram | ||
Ammayi Pelli | Ravi | ||
1975 | Naalai Namadhe | Radhan | |
Yashoda Krishna | Narada | ||
1976 | Secretary | Siva Ram | |
Paadipantalu | |||
1976 | vintha illu santhagola | mohan | |
1977 | Kurukshetram | Abhimanyu | |
Raghu | |||
Devathalara Deevinchandi | Muralikrishna | ||
1978 | Karunamayudu | Bartimaeus | |
Padaharella Vayasu | Gopala Krishna | ||
Pranam Khareedu | Devudu | ||
Seetamalakshmi | Kondayya | ||
Siri Siri Muvva | Sambayya | ||
1979 | Sankarabharanam | Kameswara Rao | |
Neeya | Tamil film | ||
Tayaramma Bangarayya | |||
Intinti Ramayanam | |||
Korikale Gurralaite | |||
Mangala Toranalu | |||
Sangham Chekkina Silpalu | |||
Nagamalli | |||
1980 | Ram Robert Rahim | Rahim | |
Gayyali Gangamma | |||
Subhodayam | Chandram | ||
Pakkinti Ammayi | Bujji | ||
Mama Allulla Saval | Gopi | ||
1981 | Priya | ||
Radha Kalyanam | Palghat Madhavan | ||
Deiva Thirumanangal | Lord Siva | Tamil film | |
1982 | Kalahaala Kapuram | ||
Kotha Neeru | |||
1983 | Santoshimata Vratam | ||
Moodu Mullu | |||
1984 | Adigo Alladigo | ||
Inti Guttu | |||
Kanchana Ganga | Prabhakar | ||
Suvarna Sundari | Mahati | ||
1985 | Muchataga Mugguru | Ram Babu | |
1986 | Rendu Rella Aaru | Sadguna Rao | |
Chantabbai | Kalyan | ||
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam | Nanavali | ||
1987 | Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi | Prasad | |
Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola | Manmadha | ||
Makutamleni Maharaju | Ganapathi | ||
Kaboye Alludu | Ram Babu | ||
Damit Katha Adam Thirigindi | Chandram, Parvateesam, Ganapathi (Triple role) | ||
Ramudu | |||
Dabbevariki Chedu | Lakshmikanth | ||
Trimurtulu | himself | ||
1988 | Trinetrudu | Saleem | |
Yogi Vemana | Abhirama | ||
Asthulu Anthasthulu | Sivaiah | ||
Thodallullu | Mohan | ||
Bharya Bhartala Bhagotham | Ganapathi | ||
Peddodu | |||
Vivaha Bhojanambu | Vasu Rao | ||
1989 | Sakshi | Shekar | |
Zoo Laka Taka | Madhava Chary | ||
Preminchi Choodu | Mohan | ||
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa | Suribabu | ||
Geethanjali | |||
Chinnari Sneham | |||
1990 | Ramba Rambabu | Narada Maharshi | |
Alludugaru | Anand | ||
1991 | Aditya 369 | Tenali Rama Krishna | |
1992 | Peddarikam | Rama Krishna | |
1994 | Aame | Subrahmanyam | |
1996 | Gulabi | Chandu's father | |
Ramudochadu | Chandraiah | ||
Ninne Pelladata | Murthy | ||
1997 | Preminchukundam Raa | Chakrapani | |
1998 | Chandralekha | Pandu | |
Premante Idera | Subba Rao | ||
Andaru Herole | |||
Subhavartha | |||
1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Vijay's father | |
Ravoyi Chandamama | Meghana's father | ||
Thammudu | Kutumba Rao | ||
Seetharama Raju | Raghava Raju | ||
2000 | Manoharam | Usha's father | |
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | |||
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary | |||
Chiru Navvuto | Venu's uncle | ||
2001 | Manasanta Nuvve | Mohan Rao | |
Ishtam | Subbu | ||
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Sekharam | ||
2002 | Manmadhudu | Maheswari's uncle | |
Nuvve Nuvve | Rishi's father | ||
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu | Siva Prasad | ||
Santosham | Chandram | ||
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu | |||
2003 | Okkadu | Swapna's father | |
Sambhu | |||
Vasantham | Peter | ||
2004 | Aaptudu | Chandram | |
7G Brindavan Colony | Ravi's father | ||
Varsham | Venkat's uncle | ||
2005 | Andagadu | ||
Andarivadu | |||
Athanokkade | Ram's foster father | ||
Jagapati | Murari's father | ||
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Jailor | ||
Sankranti | Rama Chandraiah | ||
2006 | Boss | Girls Orphanage warden | |
Chinnodu | Jailor | ||
Evandoi Srivaru | |||
Ranam | Chinna's father | ||
Raraju | Surya's father | ||
2007 | Desamuduru | Chandra Mohan | |
Dhee | Narayana Rao | ||
Hello Premisthara | |||
Sathyabhama | |||
State Rowdy | |||
Yogi | Chandranna | ||
2008 | Baladoor | Purushotham | |
Chintakayala Ravi | Chintakayala Govinda Rao | ||
Donga Sachinollu | |||
Hare Ram | |||
King | Narayana | ||
Krishna | Chandra Shekar | ||
Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu | |||
Ready | Janaki's father | ||
Salute | |||
Siddu From Sikakulam | Siddhu's Father | ||
Ullasamga Utsahamga | Narayana Rao | ||
2009 | Sankham | Krishna Rao / Kittu | |
2010 | Namo Venkatesa | Narayana | |
Shambo Shiva Shambo | Mohan | ||
Darling | Bhadram | ||
2011 | Mirapakaay | Vishwanath Shastri | |
Wanted | Ram Babu | ||
Kandireega | Vishwanatham | ||
Dookudu | Tulasi Ram | ||
2012 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Naresh's Father | |
Genius | Narayana | ||
Saguni | Tamil film | ||
2013 | Sarocharu | Sandhya's father | |
Okkadine | |||
Baadshah | Baadshah's maternal uncle | ||
Potugadu | Neelakanta Shastri | ||
2014 | Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham | Chandra Mohan | |
Loukyam | Meka Papa Rao "Puppy" | ||
2015 | Bandipotu | ||
Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Masterji | ||
Lion | Bhoopathi | ||
2016 | Manamantha | Sairam's Uncle | |
Hyper | Priest | ||
2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | DJ's Uncle | |
Goutham Nanda | Nanda Kishore's father | ||
Mister | Senior Pichchaiah Naidu's brother | ||
Oxygen | Sanjeev's father |
Unreleased films[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1978 | Thiranottam | Ashok Kumar | [8] |
Television[]
- Gangato Rambabu - Zee Telugu as Kameshwara Shastri
References[]
- ^ "Chandra Mohan - Tollywood stars who changed their names". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Chandramohan really worth Rs 300 Cr?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Old Heroine's Lucky Hero - AP Chit-Chat". AP Chit-Chat. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014.
- ^ "My First Break: Chandra Mohan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 August 2011.
- ^ a b Hooli, Shekhar H. (19 February 2015). "Telugu Actor Chandra Mohan Rushed to Hospital following Heart Attack". IB Times. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Fact Check: Telugu Actor Chandramohan Clarifies About Health Rumours". 26 May 2021.
- ^ "నంది అవార్���ు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
- ^ "Mohanlal's debut 'Thiranottam'". mohanlalfansassociation. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
External links[]
- Chandramohan at IMDb
- Telugu male actors
- Telugu people
- Telugu comedians
- Living people
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Nandi Award winners
- People from Krishna district
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- 1940 births