Rallapalli (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.
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| Born | Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao 15 August 1945 |
| Died | 17 May 2019 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Actor | comedian |
Life and career
Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh in 1945.[3]
He started off his career in 1960 as a theatre artist before marking his movie debut in 1974 with Sthree. 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]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Stree | Debut |
| 1976 | Oorummadi Brathukulu | |
| 1978 | Chali Chemmalu | |
| 1979 | Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba | |
| Kanchiki Cherani Katha | ||
| Toorpu Velle Railu | Sivudu | |
| 1980 | Kottapeta Rowdy | |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chiluka | |
| Tyagayya | ||
| Jeevitha Ratham | Krishna's friend | |
| Jagamondi | Narayana | |
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Gurunadham |
| Kayyala Ammayi Kalavari Abbayi[8] | Jogarao | |
| Prathikaram | Sanyasi | |
| 1983 | Khaidi | Sarma |
| Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu | Joginatham | |
| Alaya Sikharam | ||
| Mantrigari Viyyankudu | ||
| Abhilasha | Vishnu Sharma | |
| 1984 | James Bond 999 | Arumugam |
| Rustum | ||
| Kanchu Kagada | ||
| Srivariki Premalekha | Saranga Ramudu/ Saaraa | |
| Sitaara | ||
| Srimathi Kaavali | ||
| 1985 | Anveshana | Paandu |
| Pratighatana | ||
| Babai Abbai | ||
| Bhale Thammudu | ||
| Preminchi Pelladu | ||
| Aggiraju | ||
| Jwala | ||
| Srivaru | Kanakeswara Rao | |
| 1986 | Krishna Garadi | Venkatasamy |
| Aalapana | ||
| Vijrumbhana | ||
| Adavi Raja | Simham | |
| Prathidwani | ||
| Rendu Rellu Aaru | ||
| Aranyakanda | Chinna Bukutha | |
| Kashmora | Santana Pakir | |
| 1987 | Veera Pratap | Rangadu |
| Aha Naa-Pellanta! | ||
| Sardar Krishnama Naidu | Rangachari | |
| Prema Samrat | Gurunatham | |
| Alludu Kosam | ||
| Nyayaniki Sankellu | ||
| Agnipushpam | ||
| Kirayi Dada | ||
| Agni Putrudu | Narahari | |
| Sankeerthana | ||
| Shri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe | Ceylon Subba Rao | |
| Raaga Leela | ||
| 1988 | Maharajasri Mayagadu | |
| Bhale Mogudu | Simhachalam | |
| August 15 Raatri | ||
| Maa Inti Maharaju | ||
| Veedu (Tamil) | Manager | |
| 1989 | Yamapasam | |
| Swarakalpana | ||
| Chinnari Sneham | ||
| Mouna Poratam | ||
| Bava Bava Paneeru | Joginadham | |
| Oorantha Golanta | Silver Jubilee Surya Rao | |
| 1990 | Mahajananiki Maradalu Pilla | |
| Adavi Diveelu | ||
| 1991 | Prema Entha Madhuram | |
| Coolie No. 1 | ||
| Kalikaalam | ||
| Parishkaram | ||
| Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu | ||
| Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu | ||
| April 1 Vidudala | Sarma | |
| Surya IPS | ||
| 1992 | Drohi | Hotel Receptionist |
| Antham | Hotel Receptionist | |
| Brundavanam | Jeedimetla Zamindar | |
| Donga Police | ||
| Sahasam | ||
| Detective Narada | ||
| Hello Darling | ||
| 1993 | Srinadha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu | |
| Kannaya-Kittaya | ||
| Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu | ||
| Vintha Kodallu | ||
| Major Chandrakanth | ||
| Joker | ||
| Kunti Putrudu | ||
| Ish Gup Chup | ||
| Allari Alludu | ||
| 1994 | Super Police | Pothuraju |
| Allari Police | Ralla Panthulu | |
| Prema & Co | ||
| 1995 | Bombay (Tamil) | |
| Ghatothkachudu | ||
| Street Fighter | Postman | |
| Madhya Taragati Maha Bharatnam | ||
| Lingababu Love Story | Velu Pille | |
| Subha Sankalpam | Bheema Raju | |
| 1996 | Vinodham | |
| Neti Savithri | ||
| Dharma Chakram | Anjibabu | |
| 1997 | Gokulamlo Seetha | |
| Nayanamma | ||
| Minsara Kanavu (Tamil) | ||
| 1998 | Chandralekha | |
| Thaayin Manikodi (Tamil) | ||
| 1999 | Anaganaga Oka Ammayi | |
| 2000 | Chitram | |
| Kalisundam Raa | Govindu | |
| 2001 | Veedekkadi Mogudandi | |
| Hanuman Junction | ||
| Nuvvu Nenu | ||
| Budget Padmanabham | Lawyer | |
| 2002 | Anveshana | Vamsy's father |
| Jatheeya Pathakam | ||
| Bharata Simha Reddy | ||
| Friends | ||
| Jayam | ||
| 2003 | Simhachalam | M.L.A. |
| Sambaram | ||
| Pranam | ||
| jaiprtri jam khan | ||
| Simhadri | ||
| Donga Ramudu & Party | ||
| 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 | ||
| Kshanikam | ||
| 2006 | Veedhi | |
| Asthram | ||
| Veerabhadra | ||
| 2007 | Mantra | |
| Sri Mahalakshmi | ||
| 2008 | Ankusam | |
| Kathanayakudu | ||
| Adhyakshaa | ||
| Maga Simham | ||
| Donga Sachinollu | ||
| Sundarakanda | ||
| 2009 | Vengamamba | |
| Pistha | ||
| Oy! | ||
| Mitrudu | ||
| Shh | ||
| Sontha Ooru | ||
| 2010 | Subhapradam | |
| 1940 Lo Oka Gramam | ||
| Dammunnodu | ||
| 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.
{{cite web}}: 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.
- "Kayyala Ammayi Kalavari Abbayi (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- "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
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rallapalli Narasimha Rao.
- Rallapalli at IMDb
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