Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)
Mallikarjuna Rao (13 December 1951 – 24 June 2011) 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]
Mallikarjuna Rao | |
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Born | 13 December 1951 Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Died | 24 June 2011 (aged 60)[1] Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Other names | Battala Satti |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 28 |
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 with high respect since the days of Ladies Tailor movie 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)
- Nagamalli (1981)
- Punyabhoomi Kallu Terichindi (1982)
- Bali danam (1982)
- Manchu Pallaki (1982)
- Sitaara (1984)
- Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal Rao (1984)
- Jagan (1984)
- Rustum (1984) as Gopayya
- Danavudu (1984)
- Anveshana (1985) as Puliraju
- Preminchu Pellaadu (1985)
- Aalaapana (1985)
- Swati Mutyam (1986)
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Chandamama Raave (1987)
- Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
- Lawyer Suhasini (1987)
- Bhanumati Gari Mogudu (1987)
- Swayam Krushi (1987)
- Shrutilayalu (1987)
- Sankeertana (1987)
- Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)
- Bhale Dampatulu (1988)
- Indra Dhanussu (1988)
- Varasudochhadu (1988)
- Anna Chellelu (1988) as Chitti Babu
- Judgement
- Aakhari Kshanam (1989)
- Mouna Poratam (1989)
- Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) as Yesupadam
- Gopala Rao Gaari Abbayi (1989)
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Bala Gopaludu (1989)
- Aarthanadham[5] (1989) as Avatharam
- Bhooporatam (1990)
- Chevilo Puvvu (1990) as Peon Appa Rao
- Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy (1990)
- Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police (1991)
- Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991)
- Donga Police (1990)
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- People's Encounter (1991)
- April 1st Vidudala (1991) as Chinna Rao
- Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1991)
- Sundarakanda (1992)
- Appula Appa Rao (1992)
- Chilara Mogudu Allari Koduku (1992)
- Akka Mogudu (1992)
- 420 (1992)
- Detective Narada (1992)
- Madhavaiah Gari Manavadu (1992)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
- Rendilla Poojari (1993)
- Kokkoroko (1993)
- Prema Pusthakam (1993)
- Joker (1993) as Subbaraju
- Repati Rowdy[6](1993)
- Aadarsham (1993)
- Nippu Ravva (1993)
- Abbaigaru (1993)
- Neeku 16 Naaku 18 (1994)
- M. Dharmaraju M.A. (1994)
- Gharana Alludu (1994)
- Hello Brother (1994)
- Sundaravadana! Subbalakshmi Moguda? (1994)
- Maga Rayudu (1994)
- Kishkindha Kanda (1994)
- Donga Rascal (1994)
- Prema & Co. (1994)
- Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
- Top Hero (1994)
- Sisindri (1995)
- Vajram (1995)
- Taj Mahal (1995)
- Subha Sankalpam (1995)
- Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995)
- Linga Babu Love Story (1995)
- Ketu Duplicate (1995)
- Ghatotkachudu (1995)
- Street Fighter[7] (1995) as Lawyer
- Alluda Majaka (1995)
- Jagadeka Veerudu (1996)
- Topi Raja Sweety Roja (1996)
- Bobbili Bullodu (1996)
- Merupu (1996)
- Osi Naa Maradala (1996)
- Vamsanikokkadu (1996)
- Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996)
- Ramudochadu (1996)
- Akkum Bakkum (1996)
- Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996)
- Vinodam (1996)
- Dongaata (1997)
- Aho Brahma Oho Shishya (1997)
- Aahvaanam (1997)
- W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
- Pattukondi Chooddaam (1997)
- Kaliyugamlo Gandargolam (1997)
- Pelli (1997)
- Chilakkottudu (1997)
- Muddula Mogudu (1997)
- Gokulamlo Seeta (1997)
- Annamayya (1997)
- Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997)
- Oka Chinna Maata (1997)
- Thaali (1997)
- Subhakankshalu (1998)
- Pelli Pandiri (1998)
- Chinnabbulu (1998)
- Maa Aayana Bangaram
- Maavidaakulu (1998)
- Suryavamsam (1998)
- Pavitra Prema (1998)
- Gillikajjalu
- Wife of V. Varaprasad (1998)
- Pelli Kanuka (1998)
- Raja Hamsa (1998)
- Ooyala (1998)
- Suprabhatam (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
- Harischandraa (1999)
- Maa Balaji (1999)
- Thammudu (1999) as Malli
- Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) as Mallaiah
- Pilla Nachchindi (1999)
- Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
- Badri (2000) as Manikantha
- Goppinti Alludu (2000)
- Navvuthu Bathakalira (2001)
- Bhadrachalam (2001)
- Dasu*(2001).
- Ammo Bomma (2001)
- Maa Aayana Sundaraiah (2000)
- Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000)
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
- Maa Aavida Meedottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi (2001)
- Bava Nachadu (2001)
- Bhalevadivi Basu (2001) as Ammu Raju
- Preminchu (2001)
- Kalisi Naduddam (2001)
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
- Prema Sandadi (2001)
- Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
- Jabili (2001)
- Rahasyam (2001)
- Swarna Bharatam (2001)
- 6 Teens (2001)
- Veedekkadi Mogudandi (2001)
- Raghava (2002)
- Malli Malli Chudali (2002)
- Nenu Ninnu Premistunnanu (2002)
- Vachchinavaadu Suryudu (2002)
- Friends (2002)
- Trinetram (2002)
- Simharasi (2001)
- Vendi Mabbulu (2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Koti (2002)
- Hai (2002)
- Raghava (2002)
- Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! (2002)
- Jenda (2002)
- Girl Friend (2002)
- Ramana (2002)
- Fools (2003)
- Johnny (2003) as Anthony
- Simhachalam (2003) as Thaadi Mattaiah
- Aadanthe Ado Type (2003)
- Ottesi Cheputunna (2003)
- Ninne Istapaddanu (2003)
- Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Seetayya (2003)
- Nenu Pelliki Ready (2003)
- Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi (2003)
- Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
- Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
- Swetha Naagu (2004)
- Varsham (2004)
- Malliswari (2004)
- 143 (2004)
- Abbayi Premalo Paddadu (2004)
- Bhadradri Ramudu (2004)
- Venky (2004) as Jagadamba Chowdary (J.C.)
- Andaru Dongale Dorikite (2004)
- Kedi No. 1 (2004)
- Shatruvu
- Chanti (2004)
- Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)
- Adirindayya Chandram (2005)
- Dhairyam (2005)
- Shravana Masam (2005)
- Sadaa Mee Sevalo (2005)
- Nuvvante Naakishtam (2005)
- Dhana 51 (2005)
- Kaadante Aunanile (2005)
- Chakram (2005)
- Athadu (2005)
- Nee Navve Chalu (2005)
- Pournami (2006) as Priest
- Veedhi (2006)
- Kithakithalu (2006)
- Maayajaalam (2006)
- Gopi - Goda Meedha Pilli (2006)
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006)
- Sundaraniki Tondarekkuva (2006)
- Aadhi Lakshmi (2006)
- Annavaram (2006)
- Bangaru Konda (2007)
- Bhajantrilu (2007)
- Athili Sattibabu LKG (2007)
- Dubai Seenu (2007)
- Seema Sastri (2007)
- Navataram (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)
- Rainbow (2008)
- Michael Madana Kamaraju (2008)
- Baladur (2008)
- Nenu Meeku Telusa? (2008)
- Nava Vasantham (2007)
- Jalsa (2008)
- Bhale Dongalu (2008) as Kotaiah
- Pilla Dorikite Pelli (2009)
- Naa Anevaadu (2009)
- Mayagaadu (2011)
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