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Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.[1] In a film career spanning more than twenty five years, Rao starred in over four hundred feature films in a variety of characters. Rao was known for his gruesome portrayals of antagonist roles with a touch of humour.[2] Rao was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoor Nagayya Award" in 1987.[3][4]
Rao Gopal Rao | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament Rajya sabha | |
| In office 3 April 1986 – 2 April 1992 | |
| Constituency | Andhra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 January 1937 Ganganapalli, near Kakinada, Madras Presidency (present-day Andhra Pradesh) |
| Died | 13 August 1994 (aged 57) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
| Spouse | Kamala Kumari |
| Children | 2; including Rao Ramesh |
Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as Mutyala Muggu (1975), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Gorantha Deepam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981), Ooruki Monagadu (1981), Gudachari No.1 (1983), Abhilasha (1983), Khaidi (1983), Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), Bullet (1985), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Lorry Driver (1990), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), and Gang Leader (1991).[2]
Early life
He started his career in theatre, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company and did many plays under the banner. S. V. Ranga Rao saw his plays and recommended him to Gutta Ramineedu, who was making Bhakta Potana (1966).[5] He worked as an assistant director for this film. He served as an assistant director in other films, including Bangaru Sankellu and Mooga Prema.[2]
Politics
He was appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council in 1984-85 and Indian Parliament by N. T. Rama Rao, the then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was a member of Rajya Sabha from 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992.[6]
Death
He died on 13 August 1994, aged 57. The film Prema & Co was released after his death. His son, Rao Ramesh, is a Telugu film actor.[7]
Selected filmography
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- Bhakta Potana (1966) - Mamidi Singanamatya
- Bangaru Sankellu (1968) - Film Director
- Manushulu Marali (1969)
- Pettandarulu (1970)
- Kathanayakuralu (1971)
- Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971)
- Jagath Kiladilu (1971)
- CID Raju (1971)
- Kalam Marindi (1972)
- Bala Bharatam (1972)
- Desoddharakulu (1973)
- Devudamma (1973) - Ramaiah
- Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu (1973)
- Sarada (1973)
- Kode Naagu (1974)
- Andaru Dongale (1974)
- Manchi Manushulu (1974)
- Babu (1975)
- Mutyala Muggu (1975) - Contractor
- Bhakta Kannappa (1976) - Kailasanatha Sastry
- Jyothi (1976) - Dr. Karunakaram
- Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam (1976)
- Monagadu (1976)
- Bangaru Manishi (1976) - Satyam
- Pichi Maraju (1976) as Dr. Madhu
- Kalpana (1977)
- Yama Gola (1977)
- Kurukshetram (1977) - Shalya
- Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)
- Bangaru Bommalu (1977)
- Pottelu Punnamma (1978)
- Pranam Kareedu (1978) - Kanakaiah
- Athani Kante Ghanudu (1978)
- Mana Voori Pandavulu (1978) - Rambhoopal (Dora vaaru)
- Katakataala Rudraiah (1978)
- Gorantha Deepam (1978)
- Anugraham (1978) - Konduraswamy
- Vetagadu (1979) - Dhiwãnji
- Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
- Maa Voollo MahaShivudu (1979)
- Pasupu Parani (1980)
- Adrushtavanthudu (1980)
- Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
- Saradaa Ramudu (1980)
- Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu (1980)
- Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (1980) - Gopal Rao
- Gharana Donga (1980)
- Circus Ramudu (1980)
- vintha dongalu (1980)
- Todu Dongalu (1981)
- Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
- Kirayi Rowdylu (1981) - Baburao
- Tyagayya (1981) - Japesam
- Ooriki Monagadu (1981)
- Nayudu gari abbai (1981)
- Taxi Driver (1981) - Bhaskara Rao
- Maa Voori Pedda Manushulu (1981)
- Gadasari Attha Sosagara Kodalu (1981)
- Bobbili Puli (1982) - Bhanoji Rao
- Swayamvaram (1982)
- Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu (1982) - Malish Man
- Billa Ranga (1982)
- Eenadu (1982)
- Krishnarajunulu (1982)
- Justice Chowdhary (1982) - Kailasam
- Bangaru Bhoomi (1982)
- Trisulam (1982)
- Nijam Chepite Nerama (1983) - Panakalu
- Prema Pichollu (1983)
- Abhilasha (1983) - Sarvothama Rao
- Gudachari No.1 (1983)
- Kirayi Kotigadu (1983) as Adiseshaiah
- Maga Maharaju (1983) - Dual roles
- Shakthi (1983) - Chinthapikkala Narasaraju
- Khaidi (1983) - Veerabhadraiah
- Sangarshana (1983)
- Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983) - Ramaraju
- Mundadugu (1983) -Phanibhushan Rao
- Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
- Adavi Simhalu (1983)
- Goonda (1984)
- Kanchu Kagada (1984)
- Hero (1984)
- Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (1984)
- Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
- Challenge (1984) - RamMohanRao
- Intiguttu (1984)
- Yuddham (1984)
- Naagu (1984)
- Agni Gundam (1984)
- Rustum (1984)
- Sampoorna Premayanam (1984)
- Chattamtho Poratam (1985) - Lokeswara Rao
- Agni Parvatam (1985) - Villain
- Donga (1985)
- Adavi Donga (1985)
- Pattabhishekham (1985) - Markandeylu
- Musugu Donga (1985)
- Jackie (1985)
- Devalayam (1985)
- Bullet (1985)
- Krishna Garadi (1986)
- Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
- Magadheerudu (1986)
- Kaliyuga Krishnudu (1986) - Chakrapani
- Rakshasudu (1986) - JK
- Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986) - Narasimham
- Chanakya Shapadham (1986)
- Konaseema Kurradu (1986)
- Anasuyamma Gari Alludu (1986) - Lokeswara Rao
- Jailu Pakshi (1986)
- Jayam Manade (1986) - Jodugulla Basavappa
- Donga Mogudu (1987) - Chenchuramaiah
- Bharatamlo Arjunudu (1987) - Benerjee
- Trimurtulu (1987) - Damodaram
- Vijetha Vikram (1987) - Rudra Bhupathi
- Kirai Dada (1987)
- Waqt Ka Shahenshah (1987)
- Manchi Donga (1988)
- Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) - Veerabhadraiah
- Station Master (1988)
- Donga Ramudu (1988)
- Chinnabaabu (1988)
- Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989) - Vinayaka Rao aka V.R. Bongarala
- State Rowdy (1989)
- Bhale Donga (1989) - Viswanatham Master
- Rudranetra (1989)
- Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
- Raja Vikramarka (1990) - Viswanatham
- Lorry Driver (1990)
- Manasu Mamata (1990)
- Gang Leader (1991) - Ekambaram
- Coolie No. 1 (1991)
- Gharana Mogudu (1992) - Bapineedu
- Dabbu Bhale Jabbu (1992)
- Aa Okkati Adakku (1992) - Royyala Naidu
- Nippu Ravva (1993) - Labour Minister
- Bangaru Bullodu (1993) - Ramadasu
- Allari Alludu (1993)
- Allari Priyudu (1993)
- Prema & Co. (1994) - (final film role)
References
- "Drama competition from Oct. 9". 28 September 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
- Tfn, Team. "Rao Gopal Rao". Telugu Filmnagar.
- Kavirayani, Suresh (8 April 2018). "Rao Gopala Rao's wife passes away!". Deccan Chronicle.
- "Tollywood Movie Actor Rao Gopal Rao Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- "Harish Shankar brings back Rao Gopal Rao's look in Duvvada Jagannadham". in.style.yahoo.com.
- "Profile of Former Rajya Sabha members" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- Kavirayani, Suresh (17 June 2017). "Rao Ramesh lives up to his father's name". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
External links
- Rao Gopal Rao at IMDb
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