Rallapalli
Rallapalli in 2010
Born
Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao

(1945-08-15)15 August 1945
Anantapur, Madras Presidency, British India
Died17 May 2019(2019-05-17) (aged 73)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
OccupationActor | comedian

Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao (15 August 1945 – 17 May 2019), popularly known as Rallapalli, was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu films and television.[1][2] He received two state Nandi Awards.

Life and career

Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh in 1945.[3]

He started off his career in 1960 as a theatre artist before marking his movie debut in 1974 with Sthree. He acted in about 850 films in a variety of roles, including that of a lead actor. He also worked as a staff artiste in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.[4][5] He played pivotal roles in films such as Bombay (1995) and Minsara Kanavu (1997) in Tamil.[6][7]

Death

Rallapalli died on 17 May 2019 at Maxcure Hospital, Hyderabad following ill health.[8]

Filmography

Telugu films

List of films and roles
Year Title Role(s)
1973 Stree
1976 Oorummadi Brathukulu
1978 Chali Chemmalu
1979 Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba
Kanchiki Cherani Katha
Toorpu Velle Railu Sivudu
1980 Kottapeta Rowdy
Badai Basavayya[9] Himself
1981 Seethakoka Chiluka
Tyagayya
Jeevitha Ratham Krishna's friend
Jagamondi Narayana
1982 Subhalekha Gurunadham
Jagannatha Rathachakralu[10] Appa Rao
Kayyala Ammayi Kalavari Abbayi[11] Jogarao
Prathikaram Sanyasi
Pralaya Rudrudu[12] Ramadasu
1983 Khaidi Sarma
Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu Joginatham
Alaya Sikharam
Mantrigari Viyyankudu
Abhilasha Vishnu Sharma
1984 James Bond 999 Arumugam
Rustum
Kanchu Kagada
Srivariki Premalekha Saranga Ramudu/
Saaraa
Padmavyooham
Sitaara
Srimathi Kaavali
1985 Anveshana Paandu
Pratighatana
Babai Abbai
Bhale Thammudu
Mayaladi[13] Lavanya Murthy
Sagar 3D
Kongumudi
Bangaru Chilaka
Preminchu Pelladu
Terror[14] Thippadu
Aggiraju
Jwala
Aalapana
Srivaru Kanakeswara Rao
1986 Krishna Garadi Venkatasamy
Vijrumbhana
Adavi Raja Simham
Patnam Pilla Palletoori Chinnodu
Prathidwani
Aadapaduchu
Rendu Rellu Aaru
Aranyakanda Chinna Bukutha
Kashmora Santana Pakir
1987 Veera Pratap Rangadu
Aha Naa-Pellanta!
Sardar Krishnama Naidu Rangachari
Prema Samrat Gurunatham
Alludu Kosam
Kalarathrilo Kannepilla
Chinnari Devatha[15] Sub-Inspector Raju
Kirayi Dada
Agni Putrudu Narahari
Sankeerthana
Shri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe Ceylon Subba Rao
Bhale Mogudu Simhachalam
Raaga Leela
1988 Maharajasri Mayagadu
August 15 Raatri
Nyayaniki Sankellu
Inspector Pratap
Ooregimpu
Jeevana Jyothi
Collector Vijaya
Maa Inti Maharaju
1989 Yamapasam
Swarakalpana
Vintha Dongalu
Chinnari Sneham
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Mouna Poratam
Bava Bava Paneeru Joginadham
Oorantha Golanta Silver Jubilee Surya Rao
1990 Mahajananiki Maradalu Pilla
Adavi Diveelu
Neti Charitra
Rowdyism Nasinchali
Adadhi
Kadapa Reddamma
1991 Prema Entha Madhuram
Coolie No. 1
Kalikalam
Parishkaram
Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu
Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu
April 1 Vidudala Sarma
Surya IPS
1992 Drohi Hotel Receptionist
Antham Hotel Receptionist
Brundavanam Jeedimetla Zamindar
Attasommu Alludu Danam
Donga Police
Sahasam
Detective Narada
Hello Darling
1993 Srinadha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu
Kannaya-Kittaya
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu
Vintha Kodallu
Major Chandrakanth
Joker
Kunti Putrudu
Ish Gup Chup
Allari Alludu
1994 Super Police Pothuraju
Allari Police Ralla Panthulu
Bobbili Simham
Bangaru Mogudu[16]
President Gari Alludu[17] Bhupathi Rayudu's uncle
Prema & Co
1995 Ghatothkachudu
Street Fighter Postman
Madhya Taragati Maha Bharatnam
Badilli
Sankalpam
Lingababu Love Story Velu Pille
Subha Sankalpam Bheema Raju
1996 Vinodam
Neti Savithri Gajendra
Topi Raja Sweety Roja
Dharma Chakram Anjibabu
1997 Gokulamlo Seetha
Mama Bagunnava
1998 Chandralekha
Pandaga
1999 Anaganaga Oka Ammai
2000 Chitram
Kalisundam Raa Govindu
2001 Veedekkadi Mogudandi
Hanuman Junction
Ninnu Choodalani
Nuvvu Nenu
Budget Padmanabham Lawyer
2002 Anveshana Vamsy's father
Jatheeya Pathakam
Bharata Simha Reddy
Friends
Jayam
2003 Simhachalam M.L.A.
Sambaram
Praanam
Simhadri
Donga Ramudu and Party
Nijam Butcher
Kabirdas
2004 Aaptudu Resident
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy
2005 Athadu
Narasimhudu
Avunanna Kaadanna
Radha Gopalam
Modati Cinema
Sankranthi
Dhairyam
Naa Alludu
Friendship
Kshanikam
2006 Veedhi
Asthram
Veerabhadra
2007 Mantra
Sri Mahalakshmi
2008 Ankusam
Kathanayakudu
Adhyakshaa
Maga Simham
Donga Sachinollu
Sundarakanda
2009 Vengamamba
Pistha
Oy!
Mitrudu
Shh
Sontha Ooru
2010 Subhapradam
1940 Lo Oka Gramam
Dammunnodu
2011 Kodipunju
Gangaputrulu
2014 Laddu Babu
2015 Bale Bale Magadivoy
2017 Duvvada Jagannadham
2018 Pantham

Tamil films

List of films and roles
Year Title Role(s) Ref.
1987 Sankar Guru Constable
1988 Veedu Manager
1995 Bombay Transgender [6]
1997 Minsara Kanavu Amalraj's servant [7]
1998 Thaayin Manikodi

Awards

Nandi Awards[18]

References

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  2. ^ "Actor Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao". 19 September 2018. Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2018 – via Telugu Filmnagar.
  3. ^ "Veteran Telugu actor Rallapalli Narasimha Rao passes away at 73". The News Minute. 18 May 2019. Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  4. ^ "The Hindu : Nandi awards for three years announced". Archived from the original on 7 September 2012.
  5. ^ Srihari, Gudipoodi (9 July 2010). "The play's the thing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012.
  6. ^ a b Rahul, N. (17 May 2019). "Rallapalli dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  7. ^ a b Murali, Aarthi (18 May 2019). "Veteran Telugu Actor Rallapalli Dies". Silverscreen India.
  8. ^ siva (17 May 2019). "Telugu film actor Rallapalli Narasimha Rao (73) passed away". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Badai Basavayya". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  10. ^ Jagannatha Ratha Chakralu Full Movie - Krishna | Jayaprada | Jaggayya | Giribabu | V9 Videos, retrieved 12 January 2024
  11. ^ "Kayyala Ammayi Kalavari Abbayi (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Pralaya Rudrudu (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Mayaladi (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Watch Terror | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  15. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DvC2w249dk
  16. ^ "Bangaru Mogudu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  17. ^ PRESIDENT GARI ALLUDU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | BHANU CHANDER | VANI VISWANATH | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, archived from the original on 30 October 2023, retrieved 30 October 2023
  18. ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)

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