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 won two state Nandi Awards.
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 Rallapalli in 2010 | |
| Born | Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao 15 August 1945 |
| Died | 17 May 2019 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Actor | comedian |
Life and career
editRallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh on August 15, 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.[4][5] He played pivotal roles in films such as Bombay (1995) and Minsara Kanavu (1997) in Tamil.[6][7]
Death
editRallapalli died on 17 May 2019 at Maxcure Hospital, Hyderabad following ill health.[8]
Filmography
editTelugu films
editTamil films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Sankar Guru | Constable | |
| 1988 | Veedu | Manager | |
| 1995 | Bombay | Transgender | [6] |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Amalraj's servant | [7] |
| 1998 | Thaayin Manikodi |
Awards
edit- Best Male Comedian – Patnam Pilla Palletoori Chinnodu (1986)
- Best Male Comedian – Jeevana Jyothi (1988)
References
edit- ^ "Play with a social message". 5 February 2010 – via The Hindu.
- ^ "Actor Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao". 19 September 2018. Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2018 – via Telugu Filmnagar.
- ^ "Veteran Telugu actor Rallapalli Narasimha Rao passes away at 73". The News Minute. 18 May 2019. Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "The Hindu : Nandi awards for three years announced". Archived from the original on 7 September 2012.
- ^ Srihari, Gudipoodi (9 July 2010). "The play's the thing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012.
- ^ a b Rahul, N. (17 May 2019). "Rallapalli dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ a b Murali, Aarthi (18 May 2019). "Veteran Telugu Actor Rallapalli Dies". Silverscreen India.
- ^ siva (17 May 2019). "Telugu film actor Rallapalli Narasimha Rao (73) passed away". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Alludochadu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Badai Basavayya". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Prema Natakam Movie Cast".
- ^ Jagannatha Ratha Chakralu Full Movie - Krishna | Jayaprada | Jaggayya | Giribabu | V9 Videos, retrieved 12 January 2024
- ^ "Kayyala Ammayi Kalavari Abbayi (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Pralaya Rudrudu (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Kondaveeti Nagulu (1984)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "Mayaladi (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Kongumudi (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Sree Katna Leelalu (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Latest Telugu News, Movies, Celebrities, Images & Videos | V CINEMA". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Watch Terror | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Rallapalli Comedy Scene - In Chinnari Devatha Telugu Movie. Rose Telugu Movies. 19 February 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Vinta Dongalu". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Bava Bava Panneeru (1991)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Bangaru Mogudu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ PRESIDENT GARI ALLUDU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | BHANU CHANDER | VANI VISWANATH | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, archived from the original on 30 October 2023, retrieved 30 October 2023
- ^ "O PANAIPOTHUNDI BAABU". Andhra Today. Archived from the original on 29 January 1999. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
External links
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