Rallapalli (actor)
Rallapalli | |
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 Rallapalli in 2010 | |
| Born | Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao 15 August 1945 |
| Died | 17 May 2019 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | 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 two state Nandi Awards.
Life and career[]
Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh in 1945.[3]
He 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]
Death[]
Rallapalli died on 17 May 2019 at Maxcure Hospital, Hyderabad after suffering from ill health.[7]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba | |
| Kanchiki Cherani Katha | ||
| Toorpu Velle Railu | Sivudu | |
| 1980 | Kottapeta Rowdy | |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chiluka | |
| Tyagayya | ||
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Gurunadham |
| 1983 | Khaidi | Sarma |
| Abhilasha | Vishnu Sharma | |
| 1984 | Rustum | |
| Srivariki Premalekha | Saranga Ramudu/ Saaraa | |
| Sitaara | ||
| 1985 | Anveshana | Paandu |
| Rendu Rella Aaru | Tikamaka | |
| Babai Abbai | ||
| Aggiraju | ||
| Jwala | ||
| 1986 | ||
| 1987 | Aha Naa-Pellanta! | |
| Agnipushpam | ||
| Agni Putrudu | Narahari | |
| Sankeerthana | ||
| Shri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe | Ceylon Subba Rao | |
| Raaga Leela[8] | ||
| Bhale Mogudu | Simhachalam | |
| 1988 | ||
| 1989 | ||
| 1991 | Prema Entha Madhuram | |
| Coolie No. 1 | ||
| April 1 Vidudala | Sarma | |
| Surya IPS | ||
| 1992 | Drohi | Hotel Receptionist |
| Antham | Hotel Receptionist | |
| Brundavanam | Jeedimetla Zamindar | |
| Detective Narada | ||
| Hello Darling | ||
| 1993 | Srinadha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu | |
| Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu | ||
| Joker | ||
| Allari Alludu | ||
| 1994 | Super Police | Pothuraju |
| Ralla Panthulu | ||
| 1995 | Bombay | Raallapalli |
| Ghatothkachudu | ||
| Lingababu Love Story | Velu Pille | |
| Subha Sankalpam | Bheema Raju | |
| 1994 | Super Police | Pothuraju |
| Ralla Panthulu | ||
| 1996 | ||
| Dharma Chakram | Anjibabu | |
| 1997 | Gokulamlo Seetha | |
| Minsara Kanavu | ||
| 1998 | Chandralekha | |
| Thaayin Manikodi (Tamil) | ||
| 1999 | ||
| 2000 | Chitram | |
| Kalisundam Raa | Govindu | |
| 2001 | ||
| Hanuman Junction | ||
| Nuvvu Nenu | ||
| Budget Padmanabham | Lawyer | |
| 2002 | Anveshana | Vamsy's father |
| Bharata Simha Reddy | ||
| Friends | ||
| Jayam | ||
| 2003 | Simhachalam | |
| Sambaram | ||
| Pranam | ||
| jaiprtri jam khan | ||
| Simhadri | ||
| Nijam | Butcher | |
| Kabirdas | ||
| 2004 | Aaptudu | Resident |
| Jalmakha Jam Jam | ||
| Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | ||
| 2005 | Athadu | |
| Narasimhudu | ||
| Avunanna Kaadanna | ||
| Radha Gopalam | ||
| Sankranthi | ||
| Dhairyam | ||
| Naa Alludu | ||
| Friendship | ||
| 2006 | Veedhi | |
| Asthram | ||
| Veerabhadra | ||
| 2007 | Mantra | |
| Sri Mahalakshmi | ||
| 2008 | Ankusam | |
| Kathanayakudu | ||
| Donga Sachinollu | ||
| Sundarakanda | ||
| 2009 | ||
| Pistha | ||
| Oy! | ||
| Mitrudu | ||
| Shh | ||
| Sontha Ooru | ||
| 2010 | Subhapradam | |
| 1940 Lo Oka Gramam | ||
| 2011 | Uday babu | |
| Kodipunju | ||
| Gangaputrulu | ||
| 2014 | Laddu Babu | |
| 2015 | Bale Bale Magadivoy | |
| 2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | |
| 2018 | Pantham |
Awards[]
- Best Male Comedian - Patnam Pilla Palletoori Chinnodu (1986)
- Best Male Comedian - Jeevana Jyothi (1988)
References[]
- ^ "Play with a social message". 5 February 2010 – via The Hindu.
- ^ "Actor Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao". 19 September 2018 – via Telugu Filmnagar.
- ^ "Veteran Telugu actor Rallapalli Narasimha Rao passes away at 73". The News Minute. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "The Hindu : Nandi awards for three years announced". Archived from the original on 7 September 2012.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
- ^ "News Archives:". The Hindu. 9 July 2010. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012.
- ^ "Rallapalli, Tollywood Character Artist, Filmography".
- ^ siva (17 May 2019). "Telugu film actor Rallapalli Narasimha Rao (73) passed away". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ Raaga Leela (1987) - IMDb, retrieved 27 July 2021
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు 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)
External links[]
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- Rallapalli at IMDb
Categories:
- Telugu male actors
- Telugu people
- Indian male film actors
- Indian male stage actors
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Telugu comedians
- Nandi Award winners
- People from Anantapur district
- Indian male comedians
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- 1945 births
- 2019 deaths