Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)
Mallikarjuna Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 December 1951 Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 24 June 2008 (aged 57)[1] Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Battala Satti |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 28 |
Mallikarjuna Rao (13 December 1951 – 24 June 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films.[2] Rao, popularly known as Battala Satti for his role in the movie Ladies Tailor. He has acted in many movies in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages. He acted in around 375 Telugu movies over the last 25 years.[3]
Early life[]
He was born in Kasimkota Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam district.
Career[]
Mallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by Vamsi. Ladies Tailor, Hello Brother, Tammudu and Badri are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy.
Telugu actor, writer Tanikella Bharani treats Mallikarjuna Rao as his guru and to his credit Mallikarjuna Rao introduced L.B. Sriram, actor cum writer to director Vamsi, who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as the chairman of Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in Srinagar colony, Hyderabad. He is one of the senior most comedians in Tollywood.
"Mallikarjuna Rao was not only a unique actor but also a good human being. He always tried to help others whenever he can," Chiranjeevi said. Several actors recalled the help they received from Rao, who was general secretary of Telugu Movie Artists Association (MAA). Rao was also the secretary of Telugu Desam Party's cultural wing. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his condolences to Rao's family members over the phone. Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy too condoled the death of the popular comedian. Rao was survived by wife, two daughters and a son.
Death[]
He died of leukaemia on 24 June 2008 in Hyderabad.
Awards[]
Filmography[]
This is the filmography of the Indian actor, Mallikarjuna Rao.
- Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
- (1982)
- Manchu Pallaki (1982)
- Sitaara (1984)
- Rustum (1984) as Gopayya
- Anveshana (1985) as Puliraju
- (1985)
- (1987) as Battala Satti
- Aalaapana (1985)
- Swati Mutyam (1986)
- Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
- Lawyer Suhasini (1987)
- Bhanumati Gari Mogudu (1987)
- Swayam Krushi (1987)
- Shrutilayalu (1987)
- Sankeertana (1987)
- Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1988)
- Varasudochhadu (1988)
- Anna Chellelu (1988) as Chitti Babu
- Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) as Yesupadam
- April 1st Vidudala (1991) as Chinna Rao
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Bala Gopaludu (1989)
- Chevilo Puvvu (1990) as Peon Appa Rao
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police (1990)
- Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991)
- Appula Appa Rao (1991) as Tata Rao
- Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1991)
- Sundarakanda (1992)
- Akka Mogudu
- (1992)
- Parugo Parugu (1994)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
- Detective Narada
- Joker (1993) as Subbaraju
- Nippu Ravva (1993)
- Abbaigaru (1993)
- Hello Brother (1994)
- (1994)
- Maga Rayudu (1994)
- (1994)
- Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
- Sisindri (1995)
- Vajram (1995)
- Taj Mahal (1995)
- Subha Sankalpam (1995)
- Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995)
- Top Hero (1994) as Chitra's father
- Ketu Duplicate (1995)
- Ghatotkachudu (1995)
- Alluda Majaka (1995)
- Topi Raja Sweety Roja (1996)
- Dongaata (1997)
- (1997)
- Aahvaanam (1997)
- Ramudochadu (1996)
- Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996)
- Vinodam (1996)
- Pelli (1997)
- Chilakkottudu (1997)
- Muddula Mogudu
- Annamayya (1997)
- Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997)
- Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996) as Yesupadam
- Gokulamlo Seeta (1997)
- Subhakankshalu (1998)
- Pelli Pandiri (1998)
- Oka Chinna Maata (1997)
- Thaali (1997)
- Vamsanikokkadu (1996)
- Maavidaakulu (1998)
- Suryavamsam (1998)
- Pavitra Prema (1998)
- Wife of V. Varaprasad (1998)
- Pelli Kanuka (1998)
- Ooyala (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
- Harischandraa (1999)
- (1999)
- Thammudu (1999) as Malli
- Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) as Mallaiah
- Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
- Badri (2000) as Manikantha
- Goppinti Alludu (2000)
- Navvuthu Bathakalira (2001)
- Bhadrachalam (2001)
- Ammo Bomma (2001)
- Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000)
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
- Bava Nachadu (2001)
- Bhalevadivi Basu (2001) as Ammu Raju
- Preminchu (2001)
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
- (2001)
- (2001)
- (2001)
- Malli Malli Chudali (2002)
- (2002)
- Simharasi (2001)
- Hai (2002)
- Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! (2002)
- (2002)
- (2002)
- (2002)
- (2003)
- Johnny (2003) as Anthony
- (2003)
- Aadanthe Ado Type (2003)
- (2003)
- Ninne Istapaddanu (2003)
- (2003)
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Seetayya (2003)
- (2003)
- Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
- Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
- Swetha Naagu (2004)
- Varsham (2004)
- Malliswari (2004)
- 143 (2004)
- Bhadradri Ramudu
- Venky (2004) as Jagadamba Chowdary (J.C.)
- Andaru Dongale Dorikite (2004)
- (2004)
- Chanti (2004)
- Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)
- (2005)
- Dhairyam (2005)
- (2005)
- Sadaa Mee Sevalo (2005)
- Nuvvante Naakishtam (2005)
- (2005)
- Chakram (2005)
- Athadu (2005)
- Pournami (2006) as Priest
- Veedhi (2006)
- Kithakithalu (2006)
- Maayajaalam (2006)
- Gopi - Goda Meedha Pilli (2006)
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006)
- Aadhi Lakshmi (2006)
- Annavaram (2006)
- Bhajantrilu (2007)
- Athili Sattibabu LKG (2007)
- Dubai Seenu (2007)
- Seema Sastri (2007)
- Allare Allari (2007)
- Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007)
- Raju Bhai (2007)
- Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
- Mantra (2007)
- Swagatam (2008)
- Krishnarjuna (2008)
- Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
- (2008)
- Michael Madana Kamaraju (2008)
- Baladur (2008)
- Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (2008)
- Nava Vasantham (2007)
- Jalsa (2008)
- Bhale Dongalu (2008) as Kotaiah
- (2011)
References[]
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 25 June 2008. Archived from the original on 28 June 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 27 January 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 21 January 2006. Archived from the original on 27 November 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ [1],.
External links[]
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- People from Visakhapatnam district
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- 20th-century Indian male actors
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- 20th-century comedians