
S. V. Ranga Rao
- Date of Birth: 1918-07-03
- Date of Death: 1974-07-18
- Place of Birth: Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
Biography
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974), popularly known as S.V.R., was an Indian film actor, director, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. Regarded as... Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974), popularly known as S.V.R., was an Indian film actor, director, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. Regarded as one of the finest method actors in the history of cinema and one of the greatest actors in Telugu Cinema, Rao was popularly known as "Viswa Nata Chakravarthi". Throughout his film career, which spanned a total of thirty years, Rao garnered various National Honors, International Honors, State Nandi Awards, and the Filmfare Special Award - South. In 1951, Rao appeared in the fantasy film, Pathala Bhairavi, screened at the first India International Film Festival, held in Mumbai on 24 January 1952. Rao received wide reception for his portrayal of Nepala Manthrikudu the tantric in the super-hit film.

Pandanti Kapuram
• 1972 January

Lakshmi Nivasam
Drama • 1968 July

Pathala Bhairavi
Fantasy • 1951 March

Bhookailasa
Drama • 1958 February

Kaathiruntha Kangal
Drama • 1962 August

Sabaash Meena
Comedy, Drama, Romance • 1958 March

Bhookailas
• 1958 March

Ramu
Drama • 1968 May

Charana Daasi
Drama, Family • 1956 December

Irumbu Thirai
Drama • 1960 September