Rallapalli (actor)
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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) |
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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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- 1945 births
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