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'''Rajanala Kaleswara Rao ''', popularly known as '''Rajanala''', was an [[Indian film]] actor known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]], [[Telugu theatre]], and few Tamil, Kannada and Bollywood films. In a film career spanning more than forty years, Rajanala starred in more than four hundred feature films in a variety of characters. Regarded as one of the finest [[method actor]]s, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema. The government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated award for his achievement's and contribution to Indian Film Industry. He won several Film fare awards South and Nandi Award.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/The-original-swashbuckler/article15937778.ece|title=The original swashbuckler|date=3 April 2009|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/starring-nt-ramarao-rajasulochana-kannamba-gummadi-padmanabham-rajanala/article8223231.ece|author=M.L. Narasimham|title=Rajamakutam (1960)|date=11 February 2016|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref>  well known as numerous comedy roles such as in [[Jagadeka Veeruni Katha]].
'''Rajanala Kaleswara Rao ''', popularly known as '''Rajanala''', was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]], [[Telugu theatre]], and few Tamil, Kannada and Bollywood films. In a film career spanning more than forty years, Rajanala starred in more than fourteen hundred feature films in a variety of characters. Regarded as one of the finest [[method actor]]s, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema. The government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated award for his achievement's and contribution to Indian Film Industry. He won several Film fare awards South and Nandi Award.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/The-original-swashbuckler/article15937778.ece|title=The original swashbuckler|date=3 April 2009|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/starring-nt-ramarao-rajasulochana-kannamba-gummadi-padmanabham-rajanala/article8223231.ece|author=M.L. Narasimham|title=Rajamakutam (1960)|date=11 February 2016|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref>  well known as numerous comedy roles such as in [[Jagadeka Veeruni Katha]].


==Early life and characteristics==
==Early life and characteristics==
[[Rajanala]] was born on January 3, 1925, in [[Nellore]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India. While working as a revenue inspector in [[Nellore]] from 1944 to 1951 he made his entry into theatre. A post graduate in philosophy from [[University of Lucknow]] and a voracious reader of English literature. Before coming to Cinema, he won several awards and accolades for his acting in Theatre. He was a noted villain against [[N.T.Rama Rao]], a versatile actor of Telugu filmdom at that time. Rajanala had well proportioned body, he also won MR. Madras for his Physique. Rajanala iconic acting was mostly through the movement of his eyes, he evince the cruelty by widening his eyes to various levels and his maniacal laughter was very famous. Rajanala potraited many villainous roles, in real life he was intellectual and divineful. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, the first actor to star alongside three chief ministers, i.e. [[NT Rama Rao]], [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[J Jayalalithaa]], he also had good friends in other film industry Kollywood and Bollywood.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/blast-from-the-past-manchi-manasuku-manchi-rojulu/article7403694.ece|author=M.L. Narasimham|title=Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu (1958)|date=9 July 2015|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/blast-from-the-past-jayasimha/article6317743.ece|author=M.L. Narasimham|title=Jayasimha (1955)|date=14 August 2014|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref>
Rajanala was born on January 3, 1925, in [[Nellore]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India. While working as a revenue inspector in Nellore from 1944 to 1951 he made his entry into theatre. A post graduate in philosophy from [[University of Lucknow]] and a voracious reader of English literature. Before coming to Cinema, he won several awards and accolades for his acting in Theatre. He was a noted villain against [[N.T.Rama Rao]], a versatile actor of Telugu filmdom at that time. Rajanala had well proportioned body, he also won MR. Madras for his Physique. Rajanala iconic acting was mostly through the movement of his eyes, he evince the cruelty by widening his eyes to various levels and his maniacal laughter was very famous. Rajanala played many villainous roles, but in real life he was an intellectual and spiritual man. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, the first actor to star alongside three chief ministers, i.e. [[NT Rama Rao]], [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[J Jayalalithaa]], he also had good friends in other film industry Kollywood and Bollywood.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/blast-from-the-past-manchi-manasuku-manchi-rojulu/article7403694.ece|author=M.L. Narasimham|title=Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu (1958)|date=9 July 2015|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/blast-from-the-past-jayasimha/article6317743.ece|author=M.L. Narasimham|title=Jayasimha (1955)|date=14 August 2014|work=The Hindu|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
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*[[Kutumba Gowravam]] (1957)
*[[Kutumba Gowravam]] (1957)
*[[Vinayaka Chaviti]] (1957)
*[[Vinayaka Chaviti]] (1957)
*[[Vaddante Pelli]] (1957) as Raghunath
*[[Sati Anasuya (1957 film)|Sati Anasuya]] (1957)
*[[Sati Anasuya (1957 film)|Sati Anasuya]] (1957)
*[[Raja Nandini]] (1958)
*[[Raja Nandini]] (1958) as Tirumala Nayak
*[[Sri Krishna Maya]] (1958)
*[[Sri Krishna Maya]] (1958)
*[[Karthavarayuni Katha]] (1958)
*[[Karthavarayuni Katha]] (1958)
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*[[Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam]] (1960)
*[[Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam]] (1960)
*[[Runanubandham]] (1960)
*[[Runanubandham]] (1960)
*Anna Chellelu (1960) as Aggi Pidugu Jaggadu
*Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
*Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
*[[Vimala (film)|Vimala]] (1960)
*[[Vimala (film)|Vimala]] (1960)
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*Madana Kamaraju Katha (1962)
*Madana Kamaraju Katha (1962)
*[[Paruvu Prathishta (1963 film)|Paruvu Prathishta]] (1963)
*[[Paruvu Prathishta (1963 film)|Paruvu Prathishta]] (1963)
*[[Bandipotu (1963 film)|Bandipotu]] (1963)
*[[Bandipotu (1963 film)|Bandipotu]] (1963) as Soorasimha
*[[Valmiki (1963 Telugu film)|Valmiki]] (1963)
*[[Valmiki (1963 Telugu film)|Valmiki]] (1963)
*[[Narthanasala]] (1963)
*[[Narthanasala]] (1963)
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*[[Pavitra Hrudayalu]] (1971)
*[[Pavitra Hrudayalu]] (1971)
*[[Chinnanati Snehitulu]] (1971)
*[[Chinnanati Snehitulu]] (1971)
*[[Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham]] (1972)
*[[Debbaku tha Dongala Mutha]] (1971) as Phool Shah
*[[Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham]] (1972) as [[Anjaneya]]
*Attanu Diddina Kodalu (1972) as Jagapati
*Attanu Diddina Kodalu (1972) as Jagapati
*[[Sri Krishna Satya]] (1972)
*[[Sri Krishna Satya]] (1972)
*Inspector Bharya (1972)
*Inspector Bharya (1972)
*[[Desoddharakulu]] (1973)
*[[Desoddharakulu]] (1973) as Tata Rao
*[[Doctor Babu]] (1973)
*[[Doctor Babu]] (1973)
*[[Jeevana Tarangalu]] (1973)
*[[Jeevana Tarangalu]] (1973)
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*[[Maa Daivam]] (1976)
*[[Maa Daivam]] (1976)
*[[Aradhana (1976 film)|Aradhana]] (1976)
*[[Aradhana (1976 film)|Aradhana]] (1976)
*[[Daana Veera Soora Karna]] (1977)
*[[Muthyala Pallaki]] (1976) as Meesala Rosi Reddy
*[[Daana Veera Soora Karna]] (1977) as [[Drona]]
*[[Chanakya Chandragupta]] (1977)
*[[Chanakya Chandragupta]] (1977)
* Agent Gopi (1978)
* Agent Gopi (1978)
*[[Yuga Purushudu]] (1978)
*[[Yuga Purushudu]] (1978)
*[[Dudu Basavanna]] (1978) as Bangaraiah
*[[Lawyer Viswanath]] (1978)
*[[Lawyer Viswanath]] (1978)
*[[Rajaputra Rahasyam]] (1978)
*[[Rajaputra Rahasyam]] (1978)
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*[[Nakili Manishi]] (1980)
*[[Nakili Manishi]] (1980)
*Sivamettina Satyam (1980)
*Sivamettina Satyam (1980)
*Kiladi Krishnudu (1980) as Manager
*[[Mama Allulla Saval]] (1980) as Judge
*[[Pagabattina Simham]] (1982) as Ramapuram Zamindar
*[[Pagabattina Simham]] (1982) as Ramapuram Zamindar
*[[Bobbili Puli]] (1982)
*[[Bobbili Puli]] (1982)
*[[Nijam Chepithe Nerama]] (1983) as Govt. Official
*[[Chattaniki Veyi Kallu]] (1983)
*[[Chattaniki Veyi Kallu]] (1983)
*[[Bhale Thammudu (1985 film)|Bhale Thammudu]] (1985)
*[[Bhale Thammudu (1985 film)|Bhale Thammudu]] (1985)
*[[Surya Chandra]] (1985)
*[[Number One (1994 film)|Number One]] (1994)
*[[Number One (1994 film)|Number One]] (1994)
*[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]] (1994)
*[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]] (1994)

Latest revision as of 22:05, 27 June 2022


Rajanala Kaleswara Rao Naidu
Raja .jpg
Rajanala in Hello Brother (1994)
Born
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao Naidu

3 January 1925
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died21 May 1998 (aged 73)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesRajanala
Kalayya
King of Villains
Alma materUniversity of Lucknow
Andhra University
OccupationActor
Thespian
Years active1950-1996
Known forTenali Ramakrishna
Narthanasala
Gundamma Katha
Dakshayagnam
Chitti Tammudu
Gulebakavali Katha
Shri Krishna Pandaviyam
Palnati Yudham
Spouse(s)R. B. Devi
AwardsAndhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards

Rajanala Kaleswara Rao , popularly known as Rajanala, was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, and few Tamil, Kannada and Bollywood films. In a film career spanning more than forty years, Rajanala starred in more than fourteen hundred feature films in a variety of characters. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema. The government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated award for his achievement's and contribution to Indian Film Industry. He won several Film fare awards South and Nandi Award.[1][2] well known as numerous comedy roles such as in Jagadeka Veeruni Katha.

Early life and characteristics[edit]

Rajanala was born on January 3, 1925, in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. While working as a revenue inspector in Nellore from 1944 to 1951 he made his entry into theatre. A post graduate in philosophy from University of Lucknow and a voracious reader of English literature. Before coming to Cinema, he won several awards and accolades for his acting in Theatre. He was a noted villain against N.T.Rama Rao, a versatile actor of Telugu filmdom at that time. Rajanala had well proportioned body, he also won MR. Madras for his Physique. Rajanala iconic acting was mostly through the movement of his eyes, he evince the cruelty by widening his eyes to various levels and his maniacal laughter was very famous. Rajanala played many villainous roles, but in real life he was an intellectual and spiritual man. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, the first actor to star alongside three chief ministers, i.e. NT Rama Rao, M. G. Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, he also had good friends in other film industry Kollywood and Bollywood.[3][4]

Death[edit]

Being a diabetic, his right leg could not withstand the rigors of outdoor shooting in Araku valley in 1995 when he was playing a full-fledged role in Telugu Veera Levara. His leg which was injured during the shooting had to be amputated at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences. Later Rajanala shifted to Chennai taken cared by his daughter and son in law who was a Businessman . Rajanala had severe cardiac arrest, was admitted in Vijaya Hospital in Chennai. He died on 21 May 1998 in Chennai, aged 73.[1][5]

Filmography[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Rajanala and wife

    Rajanala and wife

  • Rajanala with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Soundarya

    Rajanala with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Soundarya

  • Actress Manjula felicitate Rajanala at Vamsee Berkely Awards

    Actress Manjula felicitate Rajanala at Vamsee Berkely Awards

  • Rajanala and Akkineni Nagarjuna at Vamsee Berkely awards

    Rajanala and Akkineni Nagarjuna at Vamsee Berkely awards

  • kallayya
    kallayya
  • Rajanala and Kanta Rao

    Rajanala and Kanta Rao

  • Rajanala and N.T Rama Rao

    Rajanala and N.T Rama Rao

  • Rajanala and Jayalalitha

    Rajanala and Jayalalitha

  • Rajanala Duet Song

    Rajanala Duet Song

  • Rajanala and Krishna

    Rajanala and Krishna

  • Rajanala Photoshoot

    Rajanala Photoshoot

  • Rajanala Guest appearance

    Rajanala Guest appearance

  • Angry rajanala.jpg
  • Character role rajanala.jpg
  • Telugufilm.jpg

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The original swashbuckler". The Hindu. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. ↑ M.L. Narasimham (11 February 2016). "Rajamakutam (1960)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  3. ↑ M.L. Narasimham (9 July 2015). "Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu (1958)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  4. ↑ M.L. Narasimham (14 August 2014). "Jayasimha (1955)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "Rajanala Kaleswara Rao Jayanthi Special - Video Dailymotion". Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  6. ↑ Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima (1960) - IMDb
  7. ↑ Vijaya Simha (1965) - IMDb
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