S.V. Ranga Rao is an actor and supporting actor working in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. Clapnumber holds 115 titles for S.V. Ranga Rao, from Shavukaru in 1950 to Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu in 2013. By decade, that is 37 in the 1950s, 59 in the 1960s, 18 in the 1970s and 1 in the 2010s. Those titles are mostly drama, comedy and musical.
Biography
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974), popularly known as S. V. Ranga Rao and SVR, was an Indian actor and filmmaker who primarily worked in Telugu and Tamil films. He is regarded as one of the finest actors in the history of Indian cinema. He is known by the epithet "Viswa Nata Chakravarthi" (transl. "Emperor of Acting Universe") and was the earliest known character actor in South Indian cinema to achieve a star status. In a career spanning nearly three decades, Ranga Rao garnered various national and international honours.
Ranga Rao was a method actor known for his natural acting style, portraying complex social, biographical, and mythological characters. Some of his most iconic roles include 'Nepala Manthrikudu', a tantric in Pathala Bhairavi (1951), Yama in Sati Savitri (1957), Ghatothkacha in Maya Bazaar (1957), Mayasura in Bhookailas (1958), and Bhoja in Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960). In 1964, he won the Best Actor Award at the third Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Jakarta for his portrayal of Kichaka in Nartanasala (1963), becoming the only Indian actor to have ever received the honour. His other notable performances include roles as Duryodhana in Pandava Vanavasam (1965), Hiranyakasipu in Bhakta Prahlada (1967), and Ravana in Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971).
Ranga Rao's notable films as a character actor include Mana Desam (1949), Palletoori Pilla (1950), Devadasu (1953), Bangaru Papa (1954), Raju Peda (1954), Thodi Kodallu (1957), Chenchu Lakshmi (1958), Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1958), Nammina Bantu (1959), Gundamma Katha (1962), Sarada (1962), Aatma Bandhuvu (1962), Annai (1962), Karpagam (1963), Naanum Oru Penn (1963), Bobbili Yuddham (1964), Bandhavyalu (1968), Prema Nagar (1971), Dasara Bullodu (1971), Pandanti Kapuram (1972), Vasantha Maligai (1972), Thatha-Manavadu (1973), and Andaru Dongale (1974).
In his honour, the Government of Andhra Pradesh instituted the S. V. Ranga Rao Award for Best Character Actor, which is presented annually to recognize outstanding performances in character roles.
Common questions
How many films has S.V. Ranga Rao been in?
Clapnumber lists 115 titles for S.V. Ranga Rao.
What was S.V. Ranga Rao's first film?
The earliest release on file is Shavukaru (1950).
What is S.V. Ranga Rao's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013).
Who has S.V. Ranga Rao worked with most?
Savitri, on 35 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch S.V. Ranga Rao's films?
Titles featuring S.V. Ranga Rao are listed on Amazon Prime, JioHotstar and SunNext. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
