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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Short description|Indian actor, comedian (1950/51–2008)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Mallikarjuna Rao  
| name               = Mallikarjuna Rao
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| birth_date = 13 December 1951
| birth_date         = {{birth based on age as of date|57|2008|06|24|noage=1}}
| birth_place = [[Anakapalle]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| birth_place       = [[Anakapalle]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| death_date = 24 June 2008 (aged 57)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/25/stories/2008062560420600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080628233557/http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/25/stories/2008062560420600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-06-28 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Archive News |date=2008-06-25 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>
| death_date         = {{Death date and given age|2008|06|24|57|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| death_place       = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| yearsactive = 28
| yearsactive       = 1973–2008
| occupation = Actor
| occupation         = {{Hlist | Actor | comedian}}
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| othername = Battala Satti  
| othername         = Battala Satti
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'''Mallikarjuna Rao''' (13 December 1951 – 24 June 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/01/27/stories/2007012702200100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107150234/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/01/27/stories/2007012702200100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Archive News |date=2007-01-27 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> Rao, popularly known as ''Battala Satti'' for his role in the movie ''[[Ladies Tailor (1985 film)|Ladies Tailor]]''. He has acted in many movies in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil films|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam]] languages. He acted in around 375 Telugu movies over the last 25 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/01/21/stories/2006012100830100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071127133041/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/01/21/stories/2006012100830100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-11-27 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Archive News |date=2006-01-21 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>
'''Peela Mallikarjuna Rao''' ({{birth based on age as of date|57|2008|06|24|noage=1|slash=y}} – 24 June 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/01/27/stories/2007012702200100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107150234/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/01/27/stories/2007012702200100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-11-07 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Vizag's contribution to films |date=2007-01-27 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> Rao, popularly known as Battala Satti for his role in the movie ''[[Ladies Tailor (1985 film)|Ladies Tailor]]'', acted in at least 375 movies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/01/21/stories/2006012100830100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071127133041/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/01/21/stories/2006012100830100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-11-27 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Comedy is his forte |date=2006-01-21 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
He was born in Kasimkota [[Anakapalle]], [[Visakhapatnam district]].
Rao was born in Kasimkota in [[Anakapalle]], [[Visakhapatnam district]].


==Career==
==Career==
Mallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by [[Vamsi]]. [[Ladies Tailor (1985 film)|Ladies Tailor]], [[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]], [[Thammudu (film)|Tammudu]] and [[Badri (2000 film)|Badri]] are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy.
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Mallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by [[Vamsy|Vamsi]]. [[Ladies Tailor (1985 film)|Ladies Tailor]], [[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]], [[Thammudu|Tammudu]] and [[Badri (2000 film)|Badri]] are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy.


Telugu actor, writer [[Tanikella Bharani]] treats Mallikarjuna Rao as his guru and to his credit Mallikarjuna Rao introduced [[L.B. Sriram]], actor cum writer to director [[Vamsi]], who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as the chairman of Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in [[Srinagar colony]], [[Hyderabad]]. He is one of the senior most comedians in Tollywood.
Telugu actor, writer [[Tanikella Bharani]] treats Mallikarjuna Rao with high respect since the days of Ladies Tailor movie and to his credit Mallikarjuna Rao introduced [[L.B. Sriram]], actor cum writer to director [[Vamsy|Vamsi]], who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as the chairman of Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in [[Srinagar colony]], [[Hyderabad]]. He is one of the senior most comedians in Tollywood.


"Mallikarjuna Rao was not only a unique actor but also a good human being. He always tried to help others whenever he can," Chiranjeevi said. Several actors recalled the help they received from Rao, who was general secretary of Telugu Movie Artists Association (MAA). Rao was also the secretary of Telugu Desam Party's cultural wing. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his condolences to Rao's family members over the phone. Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy too condoled the death of the popular comedian. Rao was survived by wife, two daughters and a son.
"Mallikarjuna Rao was not only a unique actor but also a good human being. He always tried to help others whenever he can," Chiranjeevi said. Several actors recalled the help they received from Rao, who was general secretary of Telugu Movie Artists Association (MAA). Rao was also the secretary of Telugu Desam Party's cultural wing. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his condolences to Rao's family members over the phone. Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy too condoled the death of the popular comedian. Rao was survived by wife, two daughters and a son.
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==Death==
==Death==
He died of leukaemia on 24 June 2008 in [[Hyderabad]].
He died of [[leukaemia]] on 24 June 2008 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/25/stories/2008062560420600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080628233557/http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/25/stories/2008062560420600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-06-28 |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Mallikarjuna Rao passes away |date=2008-06-25 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
* [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] for [[Thammudu (film)|Thammudu]]
* [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] for [[Thammudu]]


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{{incomplete list|date=January 2024}}
This is the filmography of the Indian actor, Mallikarjuna Rao.
This is the filmography of the Indian actor, Mallikarjuna Rao.


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* ''[[Kirayi Rowdylu]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Kirayi Rowdylu]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Nagamalli]]''
* ''[[Manchu Pallaki]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manchu Pallaki (1982) |url=https://indiancine.ma/WTK |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1982) as Film Director
* ''[[Punyabhoomi Kallu Terichindi]]''
* ''[[Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju]]'' (1983)
* ''[[Bali danam]] (1982)
* ''[[Manchu Pallaki]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Sitaara]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Sitaara]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Rustum]]'' (1984) as Gopayya
* ''[[Jagan (film)|Jagan]]'' (1984)
* ''[[Rustum (1984 film)|Rustum]]'' (1984) as Gopayya
* ''[[Preminchu Pelladu]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Anveshana]]'' (1985) as Puliraju
* ''[[Anveshana]]'' (1985) as Puliraju
* ''[[Preminchu Pellaadu]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Swathi Muthyam]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Ladies Tailor (1987 film)|Ladies Tailor]]'' (1987) as Battala Satti
* ''[[Ladies Tailor]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Aalaapana]]'' (1985)
* ''[[Swati Mutyam]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Chandamama Raave]]''
* ''[[Bhargava Ramudu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Bhargava Ramudu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Lawyer Suhasini]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Lawyer Suhasini]]'' (1987)
* ''Raga Leela'' (1987)
* ''[[Bhanumati Gari Mogudu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Bhanumati Gari Mogudu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Swayam Krushi]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Swayamkrushi]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Shrutilayalu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sruthilayalu]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sankeertana]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sankeertana]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Sthree Sahasam (1987 film)|Sthree Sahasam]]''<ref>{{Citation |title=STHREE SAHASAM {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} SILK SMITHA {{!}} TELUGU MOVIE ZONE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmhWLjZrRjQ |access-date=2023-11-08 |language=en |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108193205/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zmhWLjZrRjQ |url-status=live }}</ref> (1987) as Pasupathi's ([[Sarathi (comedian)|Sarathi]]) father-in-law
* ''[[Bhale Dampatulu]]''
* ''[[Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe]]'' (1987)
* ''[[Varasudochhadu]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Varasudochadu]]'' (1988)
* ''Anna Chellelu'' (1988) as Chitti  Babu
* ''[[Station Master (1988 film)|Station Master]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Judgement (1990 Telugu film)|Judgement]]''
* ''Anna Chellelu'' (1988) as Chitti Babu<!--https://youtu.be/LEoEJ188usI?si=zLbzw2OOr4Ukky4y-->
* ''[[Aakhari Kshanam]]''
* ''[[Chettu Kinda Pleader]]'' (1989) as Yesupadam
* ''[[Chettu Kinda Pleader]]'' (1989) as Yesupadam
* ''[[Gopala Rao Gaari Abbayi]]''
* ''[[Sarvabhoumudu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sarvabhoumudu |url=https://telugu.yousay.tv/en/tfidb/movie/Sarvabhoumudu_Oz56llZPoT |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=telugu.yousay.tv}}</ref> (1989) as Mantamandel Rao
* ''[[April 1st Vidudala]]'' (1991) as Chinna Rao
* ''[[Hai Hai Nayaka]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Hai Hai Nayaka]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Soggaadi Kaapuram|Soggadi Kaapuram]]''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://watch.plex.tv/movie/soggadi-kapuram |title=Soggadi Kapuram |language=en |access-date=2024-09-25 |via=watch.plex.tv}}</ref> (1989) as Corrupt lawyer
* ''Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi'' (1989)
* ''Aakhari Kshanam'' (1989)
* ''[[Bala Gopaludu]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Bala Gopaludu]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Aarta Nadam]]''
* ''[[Aarthanadham]]''<ref>{{Citation |title=Aarthanadam Telugu Full Movie {{!}} Rajasekhar, Seetha, Chandra Mohan | date=16 September 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzuN4hhK87A |access-date=2023-05-23 |language=en |archive-date=30 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630071126/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzuN4hhK87A |url-status=live }}</ref> (1989) as Avatharam
* ''[[Bhooporatam]]''
* ''Chevilo Puvvu'' (1990) as Peon Appa Rao<!--https://youtu.be/I_y_3cYhGpA?si=5udwNWK-pU6j0Z2z-->
* ''[[Chevilo Puvvu]]'' (1990) as Peon Appa Rao
* ''[[Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Aayudham (1990 film)|Aayudham]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Iddaru Iddare (1990 film)!|Iddaru Iddare]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu (1990) {{!}} V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank |access-date=2023-11-02 |website=www.vcinema.com |language=en |archive-date=7 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161434/https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank |url-status=live }}</ref> (1990) as Venkanna Babu
* ''[[Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police]]'' (1991) as Madhavaiah
* ''[[Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam]]'' (1991) as Pullaiah
* ''[[Kobbari Bondam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Kobbari Bondam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police]]'' (1990)
* ''Police Encounter'' (1991)
* ''[[Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam]]'' (1991)
* ''[[April 1 Vidudala]]'' (1991) as Chinna Rao
* ''[[Donga Police]]''
* ''[[Appula Appa Rao]]'' (1991) as Tata Rao
* ''[[Attintlo Adde Mogudu]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Attintlo Adde Mogudu]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Sundarakanda (1992 film)|Sundarakanda]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Sundarakanda (1992 film)|Sundarakanda]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Akka Mogudu]]''
* ''[[Appula Appa Rao]]'' (1992)
* ''[[420 (film)|420]]'' (1992)
* ''Samsarala Mechanic'' (1992)
* ''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Detective Narada]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Madhavaiah Gari Manavadu]]''
* ''Alexander'' (1992)
* ''[[Rajendrudu Gajendrudu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Rajendrudu Gajendrudu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Jamba Lakidi Pamba]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Ali Baba Aradajanu Dongalu]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Detective Narada]]''
* ''Donga Alludu'' (1993)
* ''[[Rendilla Poojari]]''
* ''[[Kokkoroko]]''
* ''[[Joker (1993 film)|Joker]]'' (1993) as Subbaraju
* ''[[Joker (1993 film)|Joker]]'' (1993) as Subbaraju
* ''[[Repati Rowdy]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Repati Rowdy (1993) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Raghu |url=https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/6870?ed=Tolly |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.thecinebay.com |archive-date=21 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421213146/https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/6870?ed=Tolly |url-status=live }}</ref>(1993)
* ''[[Aadarsham (1993 film)|Aadarsham]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Nippu Ravva]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Nippu Ravva]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Abbaigaru]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Asale Pellaina Vaani]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Neeku 16 Naaku 18]]''
* ''[[Abbayigaru]]'' (1993)
* ''[[M. Dharmaraju M.A.]]''
* ''[[Gharana Alludu]]''
* ''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Hello Brother (1994 film)|Hello Brother]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Sundaravadana! Subbalakshmi Moguda?]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Gharana Alludu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gharana Alludu (1994) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AIPH |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1994) as Military Commander whose gun is stolen
* ''[[Maga Rayudu]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Allarodu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Allarodu (1994) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AIKG |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1994) as Aakasaramaiah
* ''[[Kishkindha Kanda (film)|Kishkindha Kanda]]''
*'' [[Top Hero]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Donga Rascal]]''
*'' Palleturi Mogudu'' (1994) as Chitrangi's Husband
* ''[[Prema & Co.]]'' (1994)
*''[[Parugo Parugu]]'' (1994) as S. I. Appalakonda
* ''[[Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu]]'' (1994)
*''[[Kishkindha Kanda (film)|Kishkindha Kanda]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Sisindri]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Vajram (1995 film)|Vajram]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Taj Mahal (1995 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Taj Mahal (1995 film)|Taj Mahal]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Khaidi Inspector]]''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=a0NjRSKKYTU |title=Khaidi Inspector Full Length Telugu Movie {{!}}{{!}} Suman, Rambha, Maheshwari {{!}}{{!}} Ganesh Videos |date=2014-11-05 |last=Ganesh Videos |access-date=2024-11-24 |via=YouTube}}</ref> (1995) as Head  Constable Vishwanatham
* ''[[Subha Sankalpam]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Subha Sankalpam]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?]]'' (1995)
*''[[Madhya Taragati Maha Bharatnam]]'' (1995)<!--https://youtu.be/FUqjRlGS5gM?si=zXOofVlqM38u6rje-->
* ''[[Top Hero]]'' (1994) as Chitra's father
* ''[[Sogasu Chooda Tarama!]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Linga Babu Love Story]]''
* ''[[Ketu Duplicate]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Ketu Duplicate]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Ghatotkachudu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Raja Simham]]'' (1995)
* ''Miss 420'' (1995)
* ''[[Ghatothkachudu]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Telugu Veera Levara]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Teluguveera Levaraa (1995) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AJWT |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=14 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214193602/https://indiancine.ma/AJWT |url-status=live }}</ref> (1995) as Harischandrudu B.A.
* ''Street Fighter''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Street Fighter (1995) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AOWQ |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=4 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704191057/https://indiancine.ma/AOWQ |url-status=live }}</ref> (1995) as Lawyer
* ''[[Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com |url=https://www.moviebuff.com/alibaba-adbhuta-deepam |access-date=2024-04-01 |website=Moviebuff.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast |url=https://www.filmiclub.com/movie/alibaba-adbhuta-deepam-2000-telugu-movie/cast-crew |access-date=1 April 2024 |archive-date=1 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201015828/https://www.filmiclub.com/movie/alibaba-adbhuta-deepam-2000-telugu-movie/cast-crew |url-status=dead }}</ref> (1995) as Rettala Pittaiah
* ''[[Alluda Majaka]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Alluda Majaka]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Jagadeka Veerudu]]''
* ''[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Topi Raja Sweety Roja]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Topi Raja Sweety Roja]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Osi Naa Maradala]]''
* ''[[Vamsanikokkadu]]'' (1996)
* ''Nalla Pussalu'' (1996)
* ''[[Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Ramudochadu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Vinodam]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Dongaata (1997 film)|Dongaata]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Dongaata (1997 film)|Dongaata]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Aho Brahma Oho Shishya]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Aahvaanam]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Aahvaanam]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Pattukondi Chooddaam]]''
* ''Nayanamma'' (1997)
* ''[[Ramudochadu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Pattukondi Chuddam]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu]]'' (1996)
* ''Kaliyugamlo Gandaragolam'' (1997)
* ''[[Vinodam]]'' (1996)
* ''Vammo Vatto O Pellaamo'' (1997)
* ''[[Subhakankshalu]]'' (1997)
* ''[[W/o V. Vara Prasad]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Pelli (film)|Pelli]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Pelli (film)|Pelli]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Ayyinda Leda]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=FilmiClub |title=Ayyinda Leda (2005) Complete Cast & Crew |url=https://www.filmiclub.com/movie/ayyinda-leda-2005-telugu-movie/cast-crew |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=FilmiClub |language=en-US |archive-date=5 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240505205428/https://www.filmiclub.com/movie/ayyinda-leda-2005-telugu-movie/cast-crew |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayyinda Ledha (1997) Telugu Movie: Watch Full HD Movie Online On JioCinema |url=https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/ayyinda-ledha/3494993 |access-date=2024-05-05 |website=www.jiocinema.com |language=en}}</ref> (1997) as Mammootty, Hotel Owner
* ''[[Chilakkottudu]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Chilakkottudu]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Muddula Mogudu (1997 film)|Muddula Mogudu]]''
* ''[[Muddula Mogudu (1997 film)|Muddula Mogudu]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Gokulamlo Seeta]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Maa Nannaki Pelli]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Maa Nannaku Pelli]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi]]'' (1996) as Yesupadam
* ''[[Gokulamlo Seeta]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Subhakankshalu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Pelli Pandiri]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Oka Chinna Maata]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Oka Chinna Maata]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Thaali (1997 film)|Thaali]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Thaali (1997 film)|Thaali]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Vamsanikokkadu]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Pelli Pandiri]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Chinnabbulu]]''
* ''[[Rajahamsa]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Maa Aayana Bangaram]]''
* ''[[Ooyala (film)|Ooyala]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Ulta Palta (1998 film)|Ulta Palta]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Suryavamsam (1998 film)|Suryavamsam]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Maavidaakulu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Maavidaakulu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Suryavamsam (1998 film)|Suryavamsam]]'' (1998)
* ''Subbaraju Gari Kutumbam'' (1998)
* ''[[Pavitra Prema]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Pavitra Prema]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Gillikajjalu]]''
* ''[[Wife of V. Varaprasad]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Pelli Kanuka (1998 film)|Pelli Kanuka]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Pelli Kanuka (1998 film)|Pelli Kanuka]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Raja Hamsa]]''
* ''[[O Panaipothundi Babu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Ooyala (film)|Ooyala]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Suprabhatam (1998 film)|Suprabhatam]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Suprabhatam (film)|Suprabhatam]]''
* ''[[Suryudu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Sneham Kosam]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Sneham Kosam]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Iddaru Mitrulu (1999 film)|Iddaru Mitrulu]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Iddaru Mitrulu (1999 film)|Iddaru Mitrulu]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Harischandraa]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Harischandra (1999 film)|Harischandra]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Maa Balaji]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Maa Balaji]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Thammudu (film)|Thammudu]]'' (1999) as Malli
* ''[[Thammudu]]'' (1999) as Malli
* ''[[Ravoyi Chandamama]]'' (1999) as Mallaiah
* ''[[Ravoyi Chandamama]]'' (1999) as Mallaiah
* ''[[Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam]]''
* ''[[Pilla Nachchindi]]''
* ''[[Nuvvu Vastavani]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Nuvvu Vastavani]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Badri (2000 film)|Badri]]'' (2000) as Manikantha
* ''[[Badri (2000 film)|Badri]]'' (2000) as Manikantha
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* ''[[Navvuthu Bathakalira]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Navvuthu Bathakalira]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Bhadrachalam (film)|Bhadrachalam]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Bhadrachalam (film)|Bhadrachalam]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Dasu (film)|Dasu]]''
* ''[[Ammo Bomma]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Ammo Bomma]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Maa Aayana Sundaraiah]]''
* ''[[Ammo! Okato Tareekhu]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Ammo! Okato Tareekhu]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Nuvvu Naaku Nachav]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Nuvvu Naaku Nachav]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Maa Aavida Meedottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi]]''
* ''[[Bava Nachadu]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Bava Nachadu]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Bhalevadivi Basu]]'' (2001) as Ammu Raju
* ''[[Bhalevadivi Basu]]'' (2001) as Ammu Raju
* ''[[Preminchu]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Preminchu]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Kalisi Naduddam]]''
* ''[[Kalisi Naduddam]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Akasa Veedhilo]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Akasa Veedhilo]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Prema Sandadi]]''
* ''[[Prema Sandadi]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Thank You Subba Rao]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Thank You Subba Rao]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Jabili]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Jabili]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Rahasyam (2001 film)|Rahasyam]]'' (2001)
* ''[[6 Teens]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Swarna Bharatam]]''
* ''[[Veedekkadi Mogudandi!]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Veedekkadi Mogudandi]]''
* ''[[Raghava (film)|Raghava]]''
* ''[[Malli Malli Chudali]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Nenu Ninnu Premistunnanu]]''
* ''[[Vachchinavaadu Suryudu]]''
* ''[[Friends (2002 Telugu film)|Friends]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Trinetram]]''
* ''[[Simharasi]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Simharasi]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Vendi Mabbulu]]''
* ''[[Raghava (film)|Raghava]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]''
* ''[[Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Koti]]''
* ''[[Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi Movie Cast |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/sahasa-baludu-vichitra-kothi-2002}}</ref> (2002) as Manager Pichayya
* ''Hai'' (2002)
* ''[[Vachina Vaadu Suryudu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru!]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru!]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Jenda]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Girl Friend (2002 film)|Girl Friend]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Girl Friend (2002 film)|Girl Friend]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Ramana (2002 Telugu film)|Ramana]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Fools (2003 film)|Fools]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Fools (2003 film)|Fools]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Johnny (2003 film)|Johnny]]'' (2003) as Anthony
* ''[[Johnny (2003 film)|Johnny]]'' (2003) as Anthony
* ''[[Simhachalam (film)|Simhachalam]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Simhachalam (film)|Simhachalam]]'' (2003) as Thaadi Mattaiah
* ''[[Aadanthe Ado Type]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Aadanthe Ado Type]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Ottesi Cheputunna]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Ottesi Cheputunna]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Ninne Istapaddanu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Ninne Ishtapaddanu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Donga Ramudu & Party]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Seetayya]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Seetayya]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Nenu Pelliki Ready]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Nenu Pelliki Ready]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi]]''
* ''[[Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Maa Alludu Very Good]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Maa Alludu Very Good]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Lakshmi Narasimha (film)|Lakshmi Narasimha]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Lakshmi Narasimha (film)|Lakshmi Narasimha]]'' (2004)
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* ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Malliswari (2004 film)|Malliswari]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Malliswari (2004 film)|Malliswari]]'' (2004)
* ''[[143 (film)|143]]'' (2004)
* ''[[143 (2004 film)|143]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Abbayi Premalo Paddadu]]''
* ''[[Bhadradri Ramudu]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Bhadradri Ramudu]]''
* ''[[Venky]]'' (2004) as Jagadamba Chowdary (J.C.)
* ''[[Venky]]'' (2004) as Jagadamba Chowdary (J.C.)
* ''[[Andaru Dongale Dorikite]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Andaru Dongale Dorikite]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Kedi No. 1]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Shatruvu (2004 film)|Shatruvu]]''
* ''[[Chanti (2004 film)|Chanti]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Chanti (2004 film)|Chanti]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Evadi Gola Vaadidhi]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Evadi Gola Vaadidhi]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Adirindayya Chandram]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Adirindayya Chandram]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Dhairyam (2005 film)|Dhairyam]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Dhairyam (2005 film)|Dhairyam]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Shravana Masam]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Sada Mee Sevalo]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Sadaa Mee Sevalo]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Nuvvante Naakishtam]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Nuvvante Naakishtam]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Dhana 51]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Dhana 51]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Kaadante Aunanile]]''
* ''[[Chakram (2005 film)|Chakram]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Chakram (2005 film)|Chakram]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Athadu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Athadu]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Nee Navve Chalu]]''
* ''[[Pournami (film)|Pournami]]'' (2006) as Priest
* ''[[Pournami (2006 film)|Pournami]]'' (2006) as Priest
* ''[[Veedhi]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Veedhi]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Kithakithalu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Kithakithalu]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Mayajalam (2006 film)|Maayajaalam]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Mayajalam]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Gopi - Goda Meedha Pilli]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli]]'' (2006)
* ''Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw'' (2006)
* ''[[Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Sundaraniki Tondarekkuva]]''
* ''Aadhi Lakshmi'' (2006)
* ''[[Annavaram (film)|Annavaram]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Annavaram (film)|Annavaram]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Bangaru Konda]]''
* ''[[Bhajantrilu]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Athili Sattibabu LKG]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Athili Sattibabu LKG]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Gundamma Gaari Manavadu]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Dubai Seenu]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Dubai Seenu]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Bhajantrilu]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Seema Sastri]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Seema Sastri]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Navataram]]''
* ''[[Allare Allari]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Allare Allari]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Yamagola Malli Modalayindi]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Yamagola Malli Modalayindi]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Raju Bhai]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Raju Bhai]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Pellaindi Kaani]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Pellaindi Kaani]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Nava Vasantham]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Pagale Vennela]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Mantra (2007 film)|Mantra]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Mantra (2007 film)|Mantra]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Swagatam]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Swagatam]]'' (2008)
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* ''[[Rainbow (2008 film)|Rainbow]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Rainbow (2008 film)|Rainbow]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Michael Madana Kamaraju]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Michael Madana Kamaraju]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Baladur]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Baladoor]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Nenu Meeku Telusa...?]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Nenu Meeku Telusa?]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Nava Vasantham]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Jalsa]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Jalsa]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Bhale Dongalu]]'' (2008) as Kotaiah
* ''[[Bhale Dongalu]]'' (2008) as Kotaiah
* ''[[Pilla Dorikite Pelli]]''
* ''[[Veedu Mamoolodu Kadu]]'' (2008) (posthumous release)
* ''[[Naa Anevaadu]]''
* ''Sweet Heart'' (2009) (posthumous release)
* ''[[Mayagaadu]] (2011)
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Mallikarjuna Rao
Born1950/1951
Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died (aged 57)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Other namesBattala Satti
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1973–2008

Peela Mallikarjuna Rao (1950/1951 – 24 June 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films.[1] Rao, popularly known as Battala Satti for his role in the movie Ladies Tailor, acted in at least 375 movies.[2]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Rao was born in Kasimkota in Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam district.

Career[edit | edit source]

Mallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by Vamsi. Ladies Tailor, Hello Brother, Tammudu and Badri are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy.

Telugu actor, writer Tanikella Bharani treats Mallikarjuna Rao with high respect since the days of Ladies Tailor movie and to his credit Mallikarjuna Rao introduced L.B. Sriram, actor cum writer to director Vamsi, who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as the chairman of Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in Srinagar colony, Hyderabad. He is one of the senior most comedians in Tollywood.

"Mallikarjuna Rao was not only a unique actor but also a good human being. He always tried to help others whenever he can," Chiranjeevi said. Several actors recalled the help they received from Rao, who was general secretary of Telugu Movie Artists Association (MAA). Rao was also the secretary of Telugu Desam Party's cultural wing. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his condolences to Rao's family members over the phone. Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy too condoled the death of the popular comedian. Rao was survived by wife, two daughters and a son.

Death[edit | edit source]

He died of leukaemia on 24 June 2008 in Hyderabad.[3]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

This is the filmography of the Indian actor, Mallikarjuna Rao.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Vizag's contribution to films". The Hindu. 27 January 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Comedy is his forte". The Hindu. 21 January 2006. Archived from the original on 27 November 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Mallikarjuna Rao passes away". The Hindu. 25 June 2008. Archived from the original on 28 June 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Manchu Pallaki (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  5. ↑ STHREE SAHASAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SILK SMITHA | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, archived from the original on 8 November 2023, retrieved 8 November 2023
  6. ↑ "Sarvabhoumudu". telugu.yousay.tv. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  7. ↑ Soggadi Kapuram. Retrieved 25 September 2024 – via watch.plex.tv.
  8. ↑ Aarthanadam Telugu Full Movie | Rajasekhar, Seetha, Chandra Mohan, 16 September 2016, archived from the original on 30 June 2023, retrieved 23 May 2023
  9. ↑ "Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu (1990) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "Repati Rowdy (1993) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Raghu". www.thecinebay.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  11. ↑ "Gharana Alludu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  12. ↑ "Allarodu (1994)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  13. ↑ Ganesh Videos (5 November 2014). Khaidi Inspector Full Length Telugu Movie || Suman, Rambha, Maheshwari || Ganesh Videos. Retrieved 24 November 2024 – via YouTube.
  14. ↑ "Teluguveera Levaraa (1995)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  15. ↑ "Street Fighter (1995)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  16. ↑ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  17. ↑ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast". Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  18. ↑ FilmiClub. "Ayyinda Leda (2005) Complete Cast & Crew". FilmiClub. Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  19. ↑ "Ayyinda Ledha (1997) Telugu Movie: Watch Full HD Movie Online On JioCinema". www.jiocinema.com. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  20. ↑ "Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi Movie Cast".

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