Mada Venkateswara Rao
Mada Venkateswara Rao (4 June 1935 - 24 October 2015)[1] was an Indian actor from Andhra Pradesh.[2] He acted in more than 600 films. He played notable roles in the films Mutyala Muggu, Lambadolla Ramdasu, and Mayadari Malligadu. He was known for his comedy roles.
Mada Venkateswara Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mada Venkateswara Rao 4 June 1935 |
| Died | 24 October 2015 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967-2015 |
He worked as an engineer in the state civil department before becoming an actor. He entered theater as a stage artist and also worked as a cine journalist. Later, he made his debut in films with Sudigundalu. He became popular with the eunuch role he played in the 1977 film Chillara Kottu Chittemma, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.[3] He played similar roles in subsequent films.
He died on 24 October 2015, while undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Hyderabad.
Filmography
- Andala Ramudu (1973)
- Chillara Kottu Chittemma
- Lambadolla Ramdasu
- Chattaniki Kallu Levu
- Mayadari Malligadu
- Gunavantudu
- Galipatalu (1974)
- Tulabharam (1974) as Giri
- Manushullo Devudu (1974)
- Mutyala Muggu (1975)
- Aradhana (1976)
- Muthyala Pallaki (1976) as Pati
- Adavi Ramudu (1977)
- Lawyer Viswanath (1978)
- Driver Ramudu (1979)
- Sri Madvirata Parvam (1979)
- Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha (1980) as Dance Teacher
- Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu (1981)
- Oorukichchina Maata (1981) as Daivadheenam
- Prema Nakshatram (1982)
- Korukunna Mogudu (1982)
- Bandhalu Anubandhalu (1982)
- Bezawada Bebbuli (1983)
- Shakthi (1983)
- Adavi Donga (1985)
- Aggiraju (1985)
- Car Diddina Kapuram (1986) as Seth Kishanlal
- Ugra Narasimham (1986)
- Krishna Garadi (1986)
- Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
- Jayam Manade (1986)
- Rowdy Babai (1987)[4]
- Kirai Dada (1987) as Chitti
- Sankharavam (1987) as Ponnu Swamy
- Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
- Bhale Donga (1989) as Gurbachan Singh
- Allari Premikudu (1994)
- Love Story 1999 (1998)
- Kithakithalu (2006)
References
- Shekhar, H Hooli. "Telugu actor Mada Venkateswara Rao passed away". ibtimes.co.in. ibtimes. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- PTI. "Telugu actor Mada Venkateswara Rao passes away". indianexpress.com. Indian Express. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- IANS, Hyderabad. "Veteran Comedian Mada Venkateswara Rao dead". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- Rowdy babai (1987) - IMDb, retrieved 25 July 2021
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