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	'''Sakshi Ranga Rao''' (born '''Rangavajhula Ranga Rao'''; 15 September 1942 – 27 June 2005) was an Indian [[character actor]] who worked in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]].<ref>[http://www.saakshisivaa.com/beloved_father Saakshi Siva about his father at the personal website.] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911033500/http://saakshisivaa.com/beloved_father \|date=11 September 2010 }}</ref> He appeared in about 450 films over a career ~~spannign~~ four decades, majority of which were comedies. Rao made his film debut in 1967 with [[Sakshi (1967 film)\|''Sakshi'']] from which he derived his [[stage name]]. He then went onto to appear in successful films like ''[[Sirivennela]]'', ''[[Swarna Kamalam]]'', ''[[April 1st Vidudhala]]'', ''Joker'' and ''[[Swarabhishekam]]''.		'''Sakshi Ranga Rao''' (born '''Rangavajhula Ranga Rao'''; 15 September 1942 – 27 June 2005) was an Indian [[character actor]] who worked in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]].<ref>[http://www.saakshisivaa.com/beloved_father Saakshi Siva about his father at the personal website.] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911033500/http://saakshisivaa.com/beloved_father \|date=11 September 2010 }}</ref> He appeared in about 450 films over a career spanning four decades, majority of which were comedies. Rao made his film debut in 1967 with [[Sakshi (1967 film)\|''Sakshi'']] from which he derived his [[stage name]]. He then went onto to appear in successful films like ''[[Sirivennela]]'', ''[[Swarna Kamalam]]'', ''[[April 1st Vidudhala]]'', ''Joker'' and ''[[Swarabhishekam]]''.

	==Life and career==		==Life and career==
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	As Rao was interested in film and theatre, he worked as an assistant to the stage artist Kuppili Venkateshwara Rao. He was encouraged by some his friends at Andhra Vishwa Vidyalaya to pursue a full-time career in films. They gathered him some money and sent Rao to [[Madras]].<ref name="sakshi" />		As Rao was interested in film and theatre, he worked as an assistant to the stage artist Kuppili Venkateshwara Rao. He was encouraged by some his friends at Andhra Vishwa Vidyalaya to pursue a full-time career in films. They gathered him some money and sent Rao to [[Madras]].<ref name="sakshi" />

	~~Directed~~ [[Bapu (director)\|Bapu]] gave break to Rao with the film ''[[Sakshi (1967 film)\|Sakshi]]'' in 1967. Then onwards, he became known as ''Sakshi'' Ranga Rao, also to differentiate himself from [[S. V. Ranga Rao]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/whats-in-a-name/article6578238.ece\|title=~~What’s~~ in a name?\|last=Raman\|first=Mohan V.\|date=8 November 2014\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2018-05-14\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He had the distinction of acting in most of the Telugu films directed by [[K. Vishwanath]], Bapu and [[Vamsi]].		Director [[Bapu (director)\|Bapu]] gave break to Rao with the film ''[[Sakshi (1967 film)\|Sakshi]]'' in 1967. Then onwards, he became known as ''Sakshi'' Ranga Rao, also to differentiate himself from [[S. V. Ranga Rao]].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/whats-in-a-name/article6578238.ece\|title=What's in a name?\|last=Raman\|first=Mohan V.\|date=8 November 2014\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2018-05-14\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He had the distinction of acting in most of the Telugu films directed by [[K. Vishwanath]], Bapu and [[Vamsi]].

	Rao married Bala Tripurasundari. They had three children–one daughter and three sons. His youngest son, actor [[Saakshi Siva]] works in Telugu films and television.<ref name="sakshi" />		Rao married Bala Tripurasundari. They had three children–one daughter and three sons. His youngest son, actor [[Saakshi Siva]] works in Telugu films and television.<ref name="sakshi" />
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	# [[Balaraju Katha]] (1970)		# [[Balaraju Katha]] (1970)
	# [[Dharma Daata]] (1970)		# [[Dharma Daata]] (1970)
			# [[Thaali Bottu]] (1970) as Rangaiah
			# [[Attalu Kodallu]] (1971) as brother of [[Suryakantam]]
	# [[Adrusta Jathakudu]] (1971)		# [[Adrusta Jathakudu]] (1971)
	~~# [[Attalu Kodallu]] (1971) as brother of [[Suryakantam]]~~
	# [[Mattilo Manikyam]] (1971)		# [[Mattilo Manikyam]] (1971)
	# [[Vinta Samsaram]] (1971)		# [[Vinta Samsaram]] (1971)
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	# [[Andala Ramudu (1973 film)\|Andala Ramudu]] (1973) as Subba Rao's father-in-law		# [[Andala Ramudu (1973 film)\|Andala Ramudu]] (1973) as Subba Rao's father-in-law
	# [[Bhakta Tukaram]] (1973)		# [[Bhakta Tukaram]] (1973)
			# Devudamma (1973) as Kotaiah
	# [[Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu]] (1973)		# [[Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu]] (1973)
			# Tulabharam (1974) as Hari
	# [[Muthyala Muggu]] (1975)		# [[Muthyala Muggu]] (1975)
			# Pichi Maraju (1976)
	# [[Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club]] (1976)		# [[Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club]] (1976)
	~~# [[Seetamalakshmi]] (1978)~~
	# [[Amara Deepam (1977 film)\|Amara Deepam]] (1977) as Manager		# [[Amara Deepam (1977 film)\|Amara Deepam]] (1977) as Manager
	~~# [[Devathalara Deevinchandi]] (1977)~~
	# [[Edureeta]] (1977)		# [[Edureeta]] (1977)
	# [[Manushulu Chesina Dongalu]] (1977)		# [[Manushulu Chesina Dongalu]] (1977)
			# [[Devathalara Deevinchandi]] (1977)
	# [[Lawyer Viswanath]] (1978)		# [[Lawyer Viswanath]] (1978)
			# [[Seetamalakshmi]] (1978)
	# [[Siri Siri Muvva]] (1978)		# [[Siri Siri Muvva]] (1978)
	# [[Vayasu Pilichindi]] (1978)		# [[Vayasu Pilichindi]] (1978)
	# [[Thoorpu Velle Railu]] (1979)		# [[Thoorpu Velle Railu]] (1979)
	~~# [[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)\|Sankarabharanam]] (1980)~~
	~~# [[Tyagayya (1981 film)\|Thyagayya]] (1981)~~
	# [[Saptapadhi]] (1980)		# [[Saptapadhi]] (1980)
	# [[Sirimalle Navvindi]] (1980)		# [[Sirimalle Navvindi]] (1980)
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	# [[Bhale Krishnudu]] (1980)		# [[Bhale Krishnudu]] (1980)
	# [[Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi]] (1980)		# [[Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi]] (1980)
			# [[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)\|Sankarabharanam]] (1980)
	# [[Amavasya Chandrudu]] (1981)		# [[Amavasya Chandrudu]] (1981)
			# [[Tyagayya (1981 film)\|Thyagayya]] (1981)
	# [[Radha Kalyanam (1981 film)\|Radha Kalyanam]] (1981)		# [[Radha Kalyanam (1981 film)\|Radha Kalyanam]] (1981)
	# [[Madhura Swapnam]] (1982)		# [[Madhura Swapnam]] (1982)
			# [[Manchu Pallaki]] (1982) at Gita's father
	# [[Kalavari Samsaram]] (1982) as Subbaramaiah		# [[Kalavari Samsaram]] (1982) as Subbaramaiah
	~~# [[Manchu Pallaki]] (1982) at Gita's father~~
	# [[Subhalekha]] (1982)		# [[Subhalekha]] (1982)
			# [[Sagara Sangamam]] (1983)
			# [[Sitaara]] (1983)
	# [[Nelavanka (film)\|Nelavanka]] (1983)		# [[Nelavanka (film)\|Nelavanka]] (1983)
	# [[Rendu Jella Sita]] (1983)		# [[Rendu Jella Sita]] (1983)
	~~# [[Sagara Sangamam]] (1983)~~
	~~# [[Sitaara]] (1983)~~
	# [[Janani Janmabhoomi]] (1984)		# [[Janani Janmabhoomi]] (1984)
	# [[Chattamtho Poratam]] (1985)		# [[Chattamtho Poratam]] (1985)
			# [[Mogudu Pellalu]] (1985)
			# [[Mantradandham]] (1985)
	# [[Rendu Rella Aaru]] (1985)		# [[Rendu Rella Aaru]] (1985)
	# [[~~Mogudu Pellalu~~]] (~~1985~~)		# [[Jailu Pakshi]] (1986)
	# [[Chantabbai]] (1986)		# [[Chantabbai]] (1986)
			# [[Sirivennela]] (1986)
	# [[Kaliyuga Pandavulu]] (1986)		# [[Kaliyuga Pandavulu]] (1986)
	# [[Kaliyuga Krishnudu]] (1986)		# [[Kaliyuga Krishnudu]] (1986)
	~~# [[Sirivennela]] (1986)~~
	~~# Raaga Leela (1987)~~
	# [[Sankeerthana]] (1987)		# [[Sankeerthana]] (1987)
	# [[Sruthi Layalu]] (1987)		# [[Sruthi Layalu]] (1987)
			# [[Raaga Leela]] (1987)
			# [[Janaki Ramudu]] (1988)
			# [[Ramudu Bheemudu (1988 film)\|Ramudu Bheemudu]] (1988) as Govindaiah
			# [[Rowdy No.1]] (1988) as Avadhani
	# [[Swarna Kamalam]] (1988)		# [[Swarna Kamalam]] (1988)
	~~# [[Janaki Ramudu]] (1988)~~
	# [[Eeshwar (1989 film)\|Eeshwar]] (1989)		# [[Eeshwar (1989 film)\|Eeshwar]] (1989)
	# [[Sutradhaarulu]] (1990)		# [[Sutradhaarulu]] (1990)
			# [[Karthavyam (1990 film)\|Karthavyam]] (1990) as Constable Ranganayakulu
			# [[Shanti Kranti (1991 Telugu film)\|Shanti Kranti]] (1991)
			# [[Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam]] (1991)
			# [[Pelli Pustakam]] (1991)
	# [[April 1st Vidudhala]] (1991)		# [[April 1st Vidudhala]] (1991)
	~~# [[Pelli Pustakam]] (1991)~~
	~~# [[Karthavyam (1990 film)\|Karthavyam]] (1991) as Constable Ranganayakulu~~
	~~# [[Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam]] (1991)~~
	~~# [[Shanti Kranti (1991 Telugu film)\|Shanti Kranti]] (1991)~~
	~~# [[Swathi Kiranam]] (1992)~~
	~~# [[Gharana Mogudu]] (1992) as Bhawani's father~~
	~~# Joker (1993)~~
	# [[Dharma Kshetram]] (1992)		# [[Dharma Kshetram]] (1992)
	# [[Detective Narada]] (1992)		# [[Detective Narada]] (1992)
			# [[Gharana Mogudu]] (1992) as Bhawani's father
			# [[Swathi Kiranam]] (1992)
			# [[Joker (1993 film)\|Joker]] (1993)
			# [[Kunti Puthrudu]] (1993)
	# [[Aa Okkati Adakku]] (1993) as Pellilla Peraiah		# [[Aa Okkati Adakku]] (1993) as Pellilla Peraiah
	~~# [[Kunti Puthrudu]] (1993)~~
	# [[Yamaleela]] (1994)		# [[Yamaleela]] (1994)
	~~# Linga Babu Love Story (1995)~~
	# [[Subha Sankalpam]] (1995)		# [[Subha Sankalpam]] (1995)
			# [[Linga Babu Love Story]] (1995)
	# [[Vajram (1995 film)\|Vajram]] (1995)		# [[Vajram (1995 film)\|Vajram]] (1995)
	# [[Swarabhishekam]] (2004)		# [[Swarabhishekam]] (2004)
	# [[Vijay IPS]] (2006)		# [[Vijay IPS]] (2006)

	{{colend}}		{{colend}}

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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Saakshi Ranga Rao
| image = Sakshi Ranga Rao.jpg
| caption = Rao in a scene from ''[[Sirivennela]]'' (1986)
| birth_name = Rangavajhula Ranga Rao
| birth_date = 15 September 1942
| birth_place = [[Prakasham district|Kalavakuru]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]] (now [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]])
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2005|6|27|1942|9|15}}
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| other_names =
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1967–1995
| spouse = Bala Tripurasundari
| children = 4; including [[Saakshi Siva]]
| partner =
| website =
}}
'''Sakshi Ranga Rao''' (born '''Rangavajhula Ranga Rao'''; 15 September 1942 – 27 June 2005) was an Indian [[character actor]] who worked in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]].<ref>[http://www.saakshisivaa.com/beloved_father Saakshi Siva about his father at the personal website.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911033500/http://saakshisivaa.com/beloved_father |date=11 September 2010 }}</ref> He appeared in about 450 films over a career spannign four decades, majority of which were comedies. Rao made his film debut in 1967 with [[Sakshi (1967 film)|''Sakshi'']] from which he derived his [[stage name]]. He then went onto to appear in successful films like ''[[Sirivennela]]'', ''[[Swarna Kamalam]]'', ''[[April 1st Vidudhala]]'', ''Joker'' and ''[[Swarabhishekam]]''.

==Life and career==

Rangavajhula Ranga Rao in Kalavakuru village in [[Prakasham district]], was born to Lakshmi Narayana and Ranganayakamma.<ref name="sakshi">{{cite web |title=నాన్నకి కారం అంటే ఇష్టం |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/family/special-interview-sakshi-ranga-rao-son-siva-1338456|website=Sakshi |language=te |date=17 January 2021}}</ref> As his father died when he was young, he was raised by Buchchi Ravamma, his mother's sister in [[Machilipatnam]]. He began his career as a [[stenographer]] in [[Andhra University]], [[Visakhapatnam]].<ref name="sakshi" />

As Rao was interested in film and theatre, he worked as an assistant to the stage artist Kuppili Venkateshwara Rao. He was encouraged by some his friends at Andhra Vishwa Vidyalaya to pursue a full-time career in films. They gathered him some money and sent Rao to [[Madras]].<ref name="sakshi" />

Directed [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]] gave break to Rao with the film ''[[Sakshi (1967 film)|Sakshi]]'' in 1967. Then onwards, he became known as ''Sakshi'' Ranga Rao, also to differentiate himself from [[S. V. Ranga Rao]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/whats-in-a-name/article6578238.ece|title=What’s in a name?|last=Raman|first=Mohan V.|date=8 November 2014|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-05-14|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He had the distinction of acting in most of the Telugu films directed by [[K. Vishwanath]], Bapu and [[Vamsi]].

Rao married Bala Tripurasundari. They had three children–one daughter and three sons. His youngest son, actor [[Saakshi Siva]] works in Telugu films and television.<ref name="sakshi" />

Rao died after a prolonged illness on 27 June 2005 in [[Chennai]] at the age of 63 years. Incidentally, it was on stage that Rao collapsed on 5 May 2005 during a rehearsal for the Gurazada play, 'Kanyasulkam'. The apparent cause of his death was [[Diabetes Mellitus|diabetes]] and associated [[kidney failure]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060820061125/http://www.hindu.com/2005/06/28/stories/2005062818720500.htm Actor Sakshi Ranga Rao dead, ''The Hindu''.]</ref><ref>[http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/tribute_saakshirangarao.php 'Saakshi' Rangarao is no more at Telugu Cinema.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090507185613/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/tribute_saakshirangarao.php |date=7 May 2009 }}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{colbegin}}
# [[Sakshi (1967 film)|Saakshi]] (1967) (debut film)
# [[Sudigundaalu]] (1967) as Gumasta
# [[Bhale Rangadu]] (1969)
# [[Buddhimanthudu]] (1969)
# [[Balaraju Katha]] (1970)
# [[Dharma Daata]] (1970)
# [[Adrusta Jathakudu]] (1971)
# [[Attalu Kodallu]] (1971) as brother of [[Suryakantam]]
# [[Mattilo Manikyam]] (1971)
# [[Vinta Samsaram]] (1971)
# [[Kalam Marindi]] (1972)
# [[Anta Mana Manchike]] (1972)
# [[Andala Ramudu (1973 film)|Andala Ramudu]] (1973) as Subba Rao's father-in-law
# [[Bhakta Tukaram]] (1973)
# [[Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu]] (1973)
# [[Muthyala Muggu]] (1975)
# [[Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club]] (1976)
# [[Seetamalakshmi]] (1978)
# [[Amara Deepam (1977 film)|Amara Deepam]] (1977) as Manager
# [[Devathalara Deevinchandi]] (1977)
# [[Edureeta]] (1977)
# [[Manushulu Chesina Dongalu]] (1977)
# [[Lawyer Viswanath]] (1978)
# [[Siri Siri Muvva]] (1978)
# [[Vayasu Pilichindi]] (1978)
# [[Thoorpu Velle Railu]] (1979)
# [[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|Sankarabharanam]] (1980)
# [[Tyagayya (1981 film)|Thyagayya]] (1981)
# [[Saptapadhi]] (1980)
# [[Sirimalle Navvindi]] (1980)
# [[Subhodayam]] (1980)
# [[Bhale Krishnudu]] (1980)
# [[Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi]] (1980)
# [[Amavasya Chandrudu]] (1981)
# [[Radha Kalyanam (1981 film)|Radha Kalyanam]] (1981)
# [[Madhura Swapnam]] (1982)
# [[Kalavari Samsaram]] (1982) as Subbaramaiah
# [[Manchu Pallaki]] (1982) at Gita's father
# [[Subhalekha]] (1982)
# [[Nelavanka (film)|Nelavanka]] (1983)
# [[Rendu Jella Sita]] (1983)
# [[Sagara Sangamam]] (1983)
# [[Sitaara]] (1983)
# [[Janani Janmabhoomi]] (1984)
# [[Chattamtho Poratam]] (1985)
# [[Rendu Rella Aaru]] (1985)
# [[Mogudu Pellalu]] (1985)
# [[Chantabbai]] (1986)
# [[Kaliyuga Pandavulu]] (1986)
# [[Kaliyuga Krishnudu]] (1986)
# [[Sirivennela]] (1986)
# Raaga Leela (1987)
# [[Sankeerthana]] (1987)
# [[Sruthi Layalu]] (1987)
# [[Swarna Kamalam]] (1988)
# [[Janaki Ramudu]] (1988)
# [[Eeshwar (1989 film)|Eeshwar]] (1989)
# [[Sutradhaarulu]] (1990)
# [[April 1st Vidudhala]] (1991)
# [[Pelli Pustakam]] (1991)
# [[Karthavyam (1990 film)|Karthavyam]] (1991) as Constable Ranganayakulu
# [[Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam]] (1991)
# [[Shanti Kranti (1991 Telugu film)|Shanti Kranti]] (1991)
# [[Swathi Kiranam]] (1992)
# [[Gharana Mogudu]] (1992) as Bhawani's father
# Joker (1993)
# [[Dharma Kshetram]] (1992)
# [[Detective Narada]] (1992)
# [[Aa Okkati Adakku]] (1993) as Pellilla Peraiah
# [[Kunti Puthrudu]] (1993)
# [[Yamaleela]] (1994)
# Linga Babu Love Story (1995)
# [[Subha Sankalpam]] (1995)
# [[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]] (1995)
# [[Swarabhishekam]] (2004)
# [[Vijay IPS]] (2006)

{{colend}}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0710037}}

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