Chandra Mohan (born Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao; 23 May 1944) is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu films. He has garnered one Filmfare Award South and two Nandi Awards. He received critical reception for his performance in box office hits such as Rangula Ratnam (1966) for which he received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor, Padaharella Vayasu (1978) for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu), and Siri Siri Muvva (1978). His first Tamil film was Naalai Namadhe (1975). Some of the films in which he starred as the lead actor are Seetamalakshmi (1978), Ram Robert Rahim (1980), Radha Kalyanam (1981), Rendu Rellu Aaru (1986), and Chandamama Raave (1987).[2][3]
Chandra Mohan | |
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Born | Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao[1] (1944-05-23) 23 May 1944 (age 78) Pamidimukkala, Madras Presidency, British India |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1966 – 2017 |
Chandra Mohan was born as Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao on 23 May 1944, in Pamidimukkala village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.[4][5] He did his schooling in Y.V.R.M.Z.P. High School at Meduru. He graduated from the agriculture college of Bapatla.[5] He has a brother named Chinnayya and an elder sister named Satyavathi. He is the cousin of veteran filmmaker K. Viswanath.[6]
Chandra Mohan was introduced to the Telugu film industry through the film Rangula Ratnam in 1966. In 1968, he starred in Sukha Duhkalu, as the caring brother of Vanisri, for which he received awards.[2][3]
Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
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1966 | Rangula Ratnam | Vasu | |
1968 | Bangaru Pichika | ||
Sukha Dukhalu | |||
1969 | Aatmiyulu | Chandram | |
1970 | Talli Tandrulu | ||
Sambarala Rambabu | |||
1971 | Bomma Borusa | Sekhar | |
Lal Patthar | |||
Ramalayam | Son of Kantham | ||
1972 | Kalam Marindi | ||
1973 | Jeevana Tarangalu | Ananth | |
Meena | |||
Ganga Manga | |||
1974 | Alluri Seetharama Raju | Govindu | |
O Seeta Katha | Chandram | ||
Ammayi Pelli | Ravi | ||
1975 | Naalai Namadhe | Radhan | |
Yashoda Krishna | Narada | ||
1976 | Secretary | Siva Ram | |
Paadipantalu | |||
1976 | vintha illu santhagola | mohan | |
1977 | Kurukshetram | Abhimanyu | |
Khaidi Kalidasu | Raghu | ||
Devathalara Deevinchandi | Muralikrishna | ||
1978 | Karunamayudu | Bartimaeus | |
Padaharella Vayasu | Gopala Krishna | ||
Pranam Khareedu | Devudu | ||
Seetamalakshmi | Kondayya | ||
Siri Siri Muvva | Sambayya | ||
1979 | Sankarabharanam | Kameswara Rao | |
Neeya | Tamil film | ||
Tayaramma Bangarayya | |||
Intinti Ramayanam | |||
Korikale Gurralaite | |||
Mangala Toranalu | |||
Sangham Chekkina Silpalu | |||
Nagamalli | |||
1980 | Ram Robert Rahim | Rahim | |
Gayyali Gangamma | |||
Subhodayam | Chandram | ||
Pakkinti Ammayi | Bujji | ||
Mama Allulla Saval | Gopi | ||
1981 | Priya | ||
Radha Kalyanam | Palghat Madhavan | ||
Deiva Thirumanangal | Lord Siva | Tamil film | |
1982 | Kalahaala Kapuram | ||
Kotha Neeru | |||
1983 | Santoshimata Vratam | ||
Moodu Mullu | |||
1984 | Adigo Alladigo | ||
Inti Guttu | |||
Kanchana Ganga | Prabhakar | ||
Suvarna Sundari | Mahati | ||
1985 | Muchataga Mugguru | Ram Babu | |
1986 | Rendu Rellu Aaru | Sadguna Rao | |
Chantabbai | Kalyan | ||
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam | Nanavali | ||
Aakrandana | Dhananjaya Rao | ||
1987 | Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi | Prasad | |
Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola | Manmadha | ||
Makutamleni Maharaju | Ganapathi | ||
Kaboye Alludu | Ram Babu | ||
Damit Katha Adam Thirigindi | Chandram, Parvateesam, Ganapathi (Triple role) | ||
Naku Pellam Kavali | Ramudu | ||
Dabbevariki Chedu | Lakshmikanth | ||
Trimurtulu | himself | ||
1988 | Trinetrudu | Saleem | |
Yogi Vemana | Abhirama | ||
Asthulu Anthasthulu | Sivaiah | ||
Thodallullu | Mohan | ||
Bharya Bhartala Bhagotham | Ganapathi | ||
Chinnodu Peddodu | Peddodu | ||
Vivaha Bhojanambu | Vasu Rao | ||
1989 | Sakshi | Shekar | |
Zoo Laka Taka | Madhava Chary | ||
Preminchi Choodu | Mohan | ||
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa | Suribabu | ||
Geethanjali | |||
Chinnari Sneham | |||
1990 | Ramba Rambabu | Narada Maharshi | |
Alludugaru | Anand | ||
1991 | Aditya 369 | Tenali Rama Krishna | |
1992 | Peddarikam | Rama Krishna | |
Chillara Mogudu Allari Koduku | |||
1994 | Aame | Subrahmanyam | |
1996 | Gulabi | Chandu's father | |
Ramudochadu | Chandraiah | ||
Ninne Pelladata | Murthy | ||
1997 | Preminchukundam Raa | Chakrapani | |
1998 | Chandralekha | Pandu | |
Premante Idera | Subba Rao | ||
Andaru Herole | |||
Subhavartha | |||
1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Vijay's father | |
Ravoyi Chandamama | Meghana's father | ||
Thammudu | Kutumba Rao | ||
Seetharama Raju | Raghava Raju | ||
2000 | Manoharam | Usha's father | |
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa | |||
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary | |||
Chiru Navvutho | Venu's uncle | ||
2001 | Manasanta Nuvve | Mohan Rao | |
Ishtam | Subbu | ||
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Sekharam | ||
2002 | Manmadhudu | Maheswari's uncle | |
Nuvve Nuvve | Rishi's father | ||
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu | Siva Prasad | ||
Santosham | Chandram | ||
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu | |||
2003 | Okkadu | Swapna's father | |
Sambhu | |||
Vasantham | Peter | ||
2004 | Aaptudu | Chandram | |
7G Brindavan Colony | Ravi's father | ||
Varsham | Venkat's uncle | ||
2005 | Andagadu | ||
Andarivadu | |||
Athanokkade | Ram's foster father | ||
Jagapati | Murari's father | ||
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Jailor | ||
Sankranti | Rama Chandraiah | ||
2006 | Boss | Girls Orphanage warden | |
Chinnodu | Jailor | ||
Evandoi Srivaru | |||
Ranam | Chinna's father | ||
Raraju | Surya's father | ||
2007 | Desamuduru | Chandra Mohan | |
Dhee | Narayana Rao | ||
Hello Premisthara | |||
Sathyabhama | |||
State Rowdy | |||
Yogi | Chandranna | ||
2008 | Baladoor | Purushotham | |
Chintakayala Ravi | Chintakayala Govinda Rao | ||
Donga Sachinollu | |||
Hare Ram | |||
King | Narayana | ||
Krishna | Chandra Shekar | ||
Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu | |||
Ready | Janaki's father | ||
Salute | |||
Siddu From Sikakulam | Siddhu's Father | ||
Ullasamga Utsahamga | Narayana Rao | ||
2009 | Sankham | Krishna Rao / Kittu | |
2010 | Namo Venkatesa | Narayana | |
Sambho Siva Sambho | Mohan | ||
Darling | Bhadram | ||
2011 | Mirapakaay | Vishwanath Shastri | |
Wanted | Ram Babu | ||
Kandireega | Vishwanatham | ||
Dookudu | Tulasi Ram | ||
2012 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Naresh's Father | |
Genius | Narayana | ||
Saguni | Tamil film | ||
2013 | Sarocharu | Sandhya's father | |
Okkadine | |||
Baadshah | Baadshah's maternal uncle | ||
Potugadu | Neelakanta Shastri | ||
2014 | Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham | Chandra Mohan | |
Loukyam | Meka Papa Rao "Puppy" | ||
2015 | Bandipotu | ||
Mosagallaku Mosagadu | Masterji | ||
Lion | Bhoopathi | ||
2016 | Manamantha | Sairam's Uncle | |
Hyper | Priest | ||
2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | DJ's Uncle | |
Goutham Nanda | Nanda Kishore's father | ||
Mister | Senior Pichchaiah Naidu's brother | ||
Oxygen | Sanjeev's father |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1978 | Thiranottam | Ashok Kumar | [8] |
Nandi Award for Best Actor | |
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Nandi Awards | |
1977–1980 |
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1981–1990 |
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1991-2000 |
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2001-present |
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Nandi Award for Best Character Actor | |
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Nandi Awards | |
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Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian | |
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Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor | |
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1972–1990 |
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1991–2010 |
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2011–present |
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