Mada Venkateswara Rao
Mada Venkateswara Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 1935 |
| Died | 24 October 2015 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–2015 |
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.
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.[1] He played similar roles in subsequent films.
He died on 24 October 2015, while undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Hyderabad.
Filmography[edit]
- Sudigundalu (1968)
- Andala Ramudu (1973)
- Mayadari Malligadu (1973)
- Meena[3] (1973) as Picheswara Rao
- Peddalu Maarali[4] (1974)
- Galipatalu (1974)
- Tulabharam (1974) as Giri
- Manushullo Devudu (1974)
- Mutyala Muggu (1975)
- Gundavantudu (1975)
- Padi Pantalu[5] (1976) as Kondayya, Guravayya's son
- Aradhana (1976)
- Ramarajyamlo Raktha Paasam[6] (1976) as Sevaksri
- Muthyala Pallaki (1976) as Pati
- Adavi Ramudu (1977)
- Manassakshi (1977)
- Chillara Kottu Chittemma (1977)
- Lawyer Viswanath (1978)
- Malle Poovu (1978)
- Lambadolla Ramadasu (1978)
- Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
- Driver Ramudu (1979)
- Sri Madvirata Parvam (1979)
- Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha (1980) as Dance Teacher
- Jathara (1980) as Kamaraju
- Ragile Hrudayalu[7] (1980) as Gurunatham, the drunkard
- Gharana Donga[8] (1980) as Krishna's assistant
- Pelli Gola[9] (1980) as Vishnumurthy's manager
- Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu (1981)
- Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981) as Simhachalam
- Oorukichchina Maata (1981) as Daivadheenam
- Prema Nakshatram (1982)
- Korukunna Mogudu (1982)
- Bandhalu Anubandhalu (1982)
- Pratigna[10] (1982) as Ullipayala Mallayya
- Bezawada Bebbuli (1983)
- Gudachari No 1 (1983)
- Tarzan Sundari[11] (1983) as Ayurvedic Doctor
- Shakthi (1983)
- Sardar[12] (1984)
- Palnati Puli (1984) as Kondandam
- Merupu Daadi (1984)
- Mantra Dandam[13] (1985)
- Khooni[14] (1985) as Devadasu
- Adavi Donga (1985)
- Aggiraju (1985)
- Pattabhishekam (1985)
- Ooriki Soggadu (1985) as Abaddham
- Car Diddina Kapuram (1986) as Seth Kishanlal
- Ugra Narasimham (1986)
- Prathidwani (1986)
- Krishna Garadi (1986) as Devadasu
- Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
- Jayam Manade (1986)
- Ide Naa Samadhanam[15] (1986) as Ananthachari
- Adavi Raja[16] (1986) as Kadupula Subba Reddy
- Veera Pratap[17] (1987)
- Rowdy Babai (1987)
- Bharatamlo Arjunudu (1987) as Panganamala Ranganatham
- Samrat[18] (1987) as Avatharam
- Dongodochadu[19] (1987) as 'Natasarpa' Appa Rao
- Kirai Dada (1987) as Chitti
- Chinnari Devatha (1987)
- Muddayi (1987) as Collector's assistant
- Chandamama Raave (1987)
- Sankharavam (1987) as Ponnu Swamy
- Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
- Raktha Kanneeru[20] (1989) as Dr. Khadar Khan
- Bhale Donga (1989) as Gurbachan Singh
- Gopal Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)
- Ontari Poratam (1989) as Vishweshwaraiah, Shopping Complex Owner
- Prananiki Pranam (1990) as Inspector
- Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu[21] (1990) as Anji
- Aayudham (1990)
- Amma Rajinama (1991)
- Subba Rayudi Pelli (1992)
- Manavarali Pelli[22] (1993) as Snake Charmer
- Allari Premikudu (1994)
- Gharana Bullodu[23] (1995)
- Bethala Mantrikudu (1997)
- Love Story 1999 (1998)
- Kithakithalu (2006)
References[edit]
- ^ a b IANS, Hyderabad (26 October 2015). "Veteran Comedian Mada Venkateswara Rao dead". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ PTI (25 October 2015). "Telugu actor Mada Venkateswara Rao passes away". indianexpress.com. Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Meena (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Peddalu Maarali (1974)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Padi Pantalu (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Ramarajyamlo Raktha Patham (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Ragile Hrudayalu (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Gharana Donga (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ #పెళ్లి గోల || Pelli Gola Telugu Full Length Movie | Mohan Babu | Murali Mohan | Gayatri. Chitraseema. Archived from the original on 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Prathignya (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Tarzan Sundari". Spicyonion.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Sardar (1984)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Mantradandam (1985) | V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Khooni (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ FilmiClub. "Ide Naa Samadhanam (1986) Complete Cast & Crew". FilmiClub. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Adavi Raja (1986) | V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Veera Pratap (1987)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Samrat (1987)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 5 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Dongodochadu (1987) | V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ RAKTHA KANNEERU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SUMAN | SARADA | PARUCHURI | TELUGU CINE CAFE. Telugu Cine Cafe. 1 May 2018. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu (1990) | V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Manavarali Pelli (1993)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Gharana Bullodu (1995) Cast – Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.