Rajanala Kaleswara Rao
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao Naidu | |
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![]() Rajanala in Hello Brother (1994) | |
Born | Rajanala Kaleswara Rao Naidu 3 January 1925 Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Died | 21 May 1998 (aged 73) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Rajanala Kalayya King of Villains |
Alma mater | University of Lucknow Andhra University |
Occupation | Actor Thespian |
Years active | 1950-1996 |
Known for | Tenali Ramakrishna Narthanasala Gundamma Katha Dakshayagnam Chitti Tammudu Gulebakavali Katha Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Palnati Yudham |
Spouse(s) | R. B. Devi |
Awards | Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards |
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao , popularly known as Rajanala, was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, and few Tamil, Kannada and Bollywood films. In a film career spanning more than forty years, Rajanala starred in more than fourteen hundred feature films in a variety of characters. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema. The government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated award for his achievement's and contribution to Indian Film Industry. He won several Film fare awards South and Nandi Award.[1][2] well known as numerous comedy roles such as in Jagadeka Veeruni Katha.
Early life and characteristics[]
Rajanala was born on January 3, 1925, in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. While working as a revenue inspector in Nellore from 1944 to 1951 he made his entry into theatre. A post graduate in philosophy from University of Lucknow and a voracious reader of English literature. Before coming to Cinema, he won several awards and accolades for his acting in Theatre. He was a noted villain against N.T.Rama Rao, a versatile actor of Telugu filmdom at that time. Rajanala had well proportioned body, he also won MR. Madras for his Physique. Rajanala iconic acting was mostly through the movement of his eyes, he evince the cruelty by widening his eyes to various levels and his maniacal laughter was very famous. Rajanala potraited many villainous roles, in real life he was an intellectual and spiritual man. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, the first actor to star alongside three chief ministers, i.e. NT Rama Rao, M. G. Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, he also had good friends in other film industry Kollywood and Bollywood.[3][4]
Death[]
Being a diabetic, his right leg could not withstand the rigors of outdoor shooting in Araku valley in 1995 when he was playing a full-fledged role in Telugu Veera Levara. His leg which was injured during the shooting had to be amputated at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences. Later Rajanala shifted to Chennai taken cared by his daughter and son in law who was a Businessman . Rajanala had severe cardiac arrest, was admitted in Vijaya Hospital in Chennai. He died on 21 May 1998 in Chennai, aged 73.[1][5]
Filmography[]
- Pratigya (1953)
- Vaddante Dabbu (1954)
- Jayasimha (1955)
- Suvarna Sundari (1957)
- Dongallo Dora (1957)
- Kutumba Gowravam (1957)
- Vinayaka Chaviti (1957)
- Sati Anasuya (1957)
- Raja Nandini (1958)
- Sri Krishna Maya (1958)
- Karthavarayuni Katha (1958)
- (1958)
- Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu (1958)
- Pelli Sandadi (1959)
- Raja Malaya Simha (1959)
- Raja Makutam (1959)
- Banda Ramudu (1959)
- Rechukka Pagatichukka (1959)
- Vachina Kodalu Nachindi (1959)
- Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1960)
- Runanubandham (1960)
- Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
- Vimala (1960)
- Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima[6] (1960)
- Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam (1960)
- Usha Parinayam (1961)
- Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961)
- Taxi Ramudu (1961)
- Khaidi Kannaiah (1962)
- Siri Sampadalu (1962)
- Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
- Gaali Medalu (1962)
- Chitti Tammudu (1962)
- Dakshayagnam (1962)
- Gundamma Katha (1962)
- Swarna Manjari (1962)
- Madana Kamaraju Katha (1962)
- Paruvu Prathishta (1963)
- Bandipotu (1963)
- Valmiki (1963)
- Narthanasala (1963)
- Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu (1963)
- Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
- Vaarasatwam (1964)
- Devatha (1964)
- Sabhash Suri (1964)
- Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani (1964)
- Desa Drohulu (1964)
- Aggi Pidugu (1964)
- Bobbili Yudham (1964)
- Pratigna Palana (1965)
- Pandava Vanavasam (1965)
- Mangamma Sapadham (1965)
- C.I.D. (1965)
- Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima (1965)
- Vijaya Simha[7] (1965)
- Dorikithe Dongalu (1965)
- Satya Harishchandra (1965)
- Jwala Dweepa Rahasyam (1965)
- Veerabhimanyu (1965)
- Aada Brathuku (1965)
- Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
- Pidugu Ramudu (1966)
- Palnati Yudham (1966)
- Goodachari 116 (1966)
- Sri Krishna Tulabharam (1966)
- Aame Evaru? (1966)
- Gopaludu Bhoopaludu (1967)
- Kanchu Kota (1967)
- Bhama Vijayam (1967)
- Nindu Manasulu (1967)
- Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (1967)
- Shri Krishnavataram (1967)
- Ave Kallu (1967)
- Farz (1967)
- Apoorva Piravaigal (1967)
- Rahasyam (1967)
- Niluvu Dopidi (1968)
- Aggi Meeda Guggilam (1968)
- Devudicchina Bharta (1968)
- Bandhavyalu (1968)
- Tikka Sankaraiah (1968)
- Nene Monaganni (1968)
- (1968)
- Baghdad Gajadonga (1968)
- Ramu (1968)
- Bhagya Chakramu (1968)
- Pedarasi Peddamma Katha (1968)
- Jarigina Katha (1969)
- Varakatnam (1969)
- Raja Simha (1969)
- Gandara Gandadu (1969)
- Gandikota Rahasyam (1969)
- Mooga Nomu (1969)
- Bhale Tammudu (1969)
- Saptaswaralu (1969)
- Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka (1969)
- Basti Kiladilu (1970)
- Ananda Nilayam (1971)
- Sri Krishna Vijayamu (1971)
- Raitu Bidda (1971)
- Pagabattina Paduchu (1971)
- Sati Anasuya (1971)
- Kathiki Kankanam (1971)
- Suputhrudu (1971)
- Mattilo Manikyam (1971)
- Pavitra Hrudayalu (1971)
- Chinnanati Snehitulu (1971)
- (1971) as Phool Shah
- Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972) as Anjaneya
- Attanu Diddina Kodalu (1972) as Jagapati
- Sri Krishna Satya (1972)
- Inspector Bharya (1972)
- Desoddharakulu (1973)
- Doctor Babu (1973)
- Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)
- Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974)
- Nippulanti Manishi (1974)
- (1974)
- Kotha Kapuram (1975)
- Annadammula Anubandham (1975)
- Magaadu (1976)
- Maa Daivam (1976)
- Aradhana (1976)
- (1976) as Meesala Rosi Reddy
- Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977) as Drona
- Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)
- Agent Gopi (1978)
- Yuga Purushudu (1978)
- Lawyer Viswanath (1978)
- Rajaputra Rahasyam (1978)
- Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978)
- Dongalaku Saval (1979)
- Gandharva Kanya (1979)
- Sri Madvirata Parvam (1979) as Drona
- Nakili Manishi (1980)
- Sivamettina Satyam (1980)
- (1980) as Judge
- Pagabattina Simham (1982) as Ramapuram Zamindar
- Bobbili Puli (1982)
- (1983) as Govt. Official
- Chattaniki Veyi Kallu (1983)
- Bhale Thammudu (1985)
- Surya Chandra (1985)
- Number One (1994)
- Hello Brother (1994)
- Jailor Gaari Abbayi (1994)
- Telugu Veera Levara (1995)
Gallery[]
Rajanala and wife
Rajanala with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Soundarya
Actress Manjula felicitate Rajanala at Vamsee Berkely Awards
Rajanala and Akkineni Nagarjuna at Vamsee Berkely awards
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Rajanala and Kanta Rao
Rajanala and N.T Rama Rao
Rajanala and Jayalalitha
Rajanala Duet Song
Rajanala and Krishna
Rajanala Photoshoot
Rajanala Guest appearance
References[]
- ^ a b "The original swashbuckler". The Hindu. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ M.L. Narasimham (11 February 2016). "Rajamakutam (1960)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ M.L. Narasimham (9 July 2015). "Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu (1958)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ M.L. Narasimham (14 August 2014). "Jayasimha (1955)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Rajanala Kaleswara Rao Jayanthi Special - Video Dailymotion". Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima (1960) - IMDb
- ^ Vijaya Simha (1965) - IMDb
- Telugu male actors
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- 1998 deaths
- People from Nellore
- Indian male stage actors
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- Andhra University alumni
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- 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights
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