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{{Short description|Indian Tollywood actor and politician}}
{{Short description|Indian Tollywood actor and politician (1937–1994)}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Rao Gopal Rao
| name               = Rao Gopal Rao
| image =
| image               =  
| birth_date          = {{birth date|df=yes|1937|1|14}}
| birth_place        = Ganganapalli, near [[Kakinada]], [[Madras Presidency]] (present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]])
| residence          =
| death_date          = {{death date and age|df=yes|1994|8|13|1937|1|14}}
| death_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| office              = [[Member of Parliament]] [[Rajya sabha]]
| term_start          = 3 April 1986
| term_end            = 2 April 1992
| constituency        = [[Andhra Pradesh]].
| office2            = Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislature <br> ([[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council]])
| term_start2        = 1984
| term_end2          = 1985
| party              = [[Telugu Desam Party]]
| spouse              = Kamala Kumari
| children            = 2; including [[Rao Ramesh]]
}}


| birth_date =  {{birth date|df=yes|1937|1|14}}
'''Rao Gopal Rao''' (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/drama-competition-from-oct-9/article7697173.ece|title=Drama competition from Oct. 9|newspaper=The Hindu |date=28 September 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> In a film career spanning more than 25 years, Rao starred in over 400 feature films in a variety of characters. He was known for his gruesome portrayals of antagonist roles with a touch of humor.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/celebs/rao-gopal-rao/|title=Rao Gopal Rao|first=Team|last=Tfn|website=Telugu Filmnagar|date=5 July 2023|access-date=8 December 2019|archive-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025111608/https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/celebs/rao-gopal-rao/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was presented with [[Kala Prapoorna]] in 1990 by [[Andhra University]] and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoor Nagayya Award" in 1987.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=8 April 2018 |title=Rao Gopala Rao's wife passes away! |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/080418/rao-gopala-raos-wife-passes-away.html |website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/movie-actor/rao-gopal-rao|title=Tollywood Movie Actor Rao Gopal Rao Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Kakinada]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British India]]
| residence =
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1994|8|13|1937|1|14}}
| death_place = Hyderabad
| constituency =
| office = [[Member of Parliament]]
| term = 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992
| party = [[Telugu Desam Party]]
| spouse = Kamala Kumari
| children = 2; including [[Rao Ramesh]]
}}
'''Rao Gopal Rao''' (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor, and producer, known for his works predominantly in the [[Telugu cinema]], and [[Telugu theatre]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/drama-competition-from-oct-9/article7697173.ece|title=Drama competition from Oct. 9|date=28 September 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> In a film career spanning more than forty years, Rao starred in more than four hundred feature films in a variety of characters. Rao was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles with a touch of humor.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/celebs/rao-gopal-rao/|title=Rao Gopal Rao|first=Team|last=Tfn|website=Telugu Filmnagar}}</ref> Rao was presented with [[Kala Prapoorna]] in 1990 by [[Andhra University]] and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoru Nagayya Award" in 1987.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/080418/rao-gopala-raos-wife-passes-away.html|title=Rao Gopala Rao’s wife passes away!|first=suresh|last=kavirayani|date=8 April 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/movie-actor/rao-gopal-rao|title=Tollywood Movie Actor Rao Gopal Rao Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u}}</ref>


Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as ''[[Muthyala Muggu]]'' (1975), ''[[Bhakta Kannappa]]'' (1976), ''Gorantadiipam'' (1978), ''[[Manavoori Pandavulu]]'' (1978), ''Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu'' (1980), ''[[Tyagayya]]'' (1981), [[Ooriki Monagadu]] (1981), ''[[Gudachari No.1]]'' (1983), ''[[Abhilasha (1983 film)|Abhilasha]]'' (1983), ''[[Khaidi (1983 film)|Khaidi]]'' (1983), ''[[Challenge (1984 film)|Challenge]]'' (1984), ''Jaakii'' (1985), ''[[Bullet (1985 film)|Bullet]]'' (1985), ''[[Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' (1989), ''[[Lorry Driver (film)|Lorry Driver]]'' (1990), ''[[Kondaveeti Donga]]'' (1990), and ''[[Gang Leader]]'' (1991).<ref name="auto1"/>
Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as ''[[Mutyala Muggu]]'' (1975), ''[[Bhakta Kannappa]]'' (1976), ''[[Gorantha Deepam]]'' (1978), ''[[Mana Voori Pandavulu|Manavoori Pandavulu]]'' (1978), ''Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu'' (1980), ''[[Tyagayya]]'' (1981), ''[[Ooruki Monagadu]]'' (1981), ''[[Gudachari No.1]]'' (1983), ''[[Abhilasha (1983 film)|Abhilasha]]'' (1983), ''[[Khaidi (1983 film)|Khaidi]]'' (1983), ''[[Challenge (1984 film)|Challenge]]'' (1984), ''Jaakii'' (1985), ''[[Bullet (1985 film)|Bullet]]'' (1985), ''[[Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' (1989), ''[[Lorry Driver (film)|Lorry Driver]]'' (1990), ''[[Kondaveeti Donga]]'' (1990), and ''[[Gang Leader]]'' (1991).<ref name="auto1"/>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Rao Gopal Rao was born in 1937 in Ganganapalli near [[Kakinada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} He started his career onstage, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company and did many plays under the banner. [[S. V. Ranga Rao]] saw his plays and recommended him to [[Gutta Ramineedu]], who was making ''Bhakta Potana'' (1966).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/harish-shankar-brings-back-rao-gopal-raos-look-in-092827290.html|title=Harish Shankar brings back Rao Gopal Rao’s look in Duvvada Jagannadham|website=in.style.yahoo.com}}</ref> He worked as an assistant director for this film. He served as an assistant director in other films, including ''Bangaru Sankellu'' and ''Mooga Prema''.<ref name="auto1"/>
Rao started his career in theatre, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company, and did many plays under the banner. [[S. V. Ranga Rao]] saw his plays and recommended him to [[Gutta Ramineedu]], who was making ''Bhakta Potana'' (1966).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/harish-shankar-brings-back-rao-gopal-raos-look-in-092827290.html|title=Harish Shankar brings back Rao Gopal Rao's look in Duvvada Jagannadham|website=in.style.yahoo.com}}</ref> He worked as an assistant director for this film and served as an assistant director in other films, including ''Bangaru Sankellu'' and ''Mooga Prema''.<ref name="auto1"/>


==Politics==
==Politics==
He was appointed to the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council]] in 1984-85 and [[Indian Parliament]] by [[N. T. Rama Rao]], the then chief minister of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. He was a member of [[Rajya Sabha]] from 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/r.pdf |title=Profile of Former Rajya Sabha members |format=PDF |access-date=2012-06-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031073313/http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/r.pdf|archive-date=2013-10-31}}</ref>
Rao was appointed to the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council]] in 1984-85 and [[Indian Parliament]] by [[N. T. Rama Rao]], the then chief minister of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. He was a member of [[Rajya Sabha]] from 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/r.pdf |title=Profile of Former Rajya Sabha members |access-date=2012-06-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031073313/http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/r.pdf|archive-date=2013-10-31}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
He died on 13 August 1994, aged 57. The film ''Prema & Co'' was released after his death. His son, [[Rao Ramesh]], is a Telugu film actor.<ref>{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=2017-06-17|title=Rao Ramesh lives up to his father’s name|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/170617/rao-ramesh-lives-up-to-his-fathers-name.html|access-date=2020-06-03|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
Rao died on 13 August 1994, aged 57. The film ''Prema & Co'' was released after his death.
 
His son, [[Rao Ramesh]], is a Telugu film actor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=2017-06-17 |title=Rao Ramesh lives up to his father's name |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/170617/rao-ramesh-lives-up-to-his-fathers-name.html |access-date=2020-06-03 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref>


==Selected filmography==
==Filmography==
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* ''[[Bhakta Potana]]'' (1966) - Mamidi Singanamatya
!Year
* ''Bangaru Sankellu'' (1968) - Film Director
!Title
* ''Manushulu Marali'' (1969)
!Role
* ''[[Pettandarulu]]'' (1970)
!Notes
* ''Kathanayakuralu'' (1971)
|-
* ''[[Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971 film)|Mosagallaku Mosagadu]]'' (1971)
|1966
* ''Jagath Kiladilu'' (1971)
|''Bhakta Potana''
* ''CID Raju'' (1971)
|Mamidi Singanamatya
* ''[[Kalam Marindi]]'' (1972)
|
* ''[[Bala Bharatam]]'' (1972)
|-
* ''[[Desoddharakulu]]'' (1973)
|1968
* ''[[Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu]]'' (1973)
|''Bangaru Sankellu''
* ''Sarada'' (1973)
|Film Director
* ''Kode Naagu'' (1974)
|
* ''[[Andaru Dongale]]'' (1974)
|-
* ''[[Manchi Manushulu]]'' (1974)
| rowspan="4" |1969
* ''[[Babu (1975 film)|Babu]]'' (1975)
|''Manushulu Marali''
* ''[[Mutyala Muggu]]'' (1975) - Contractor
|
* ''[[Bhakta Kannappa]]'' (1976) - Kailasanatha Sastry
|
* ''[[Jyothi (1976 film)|Jyothi]]'' (1976) - Dr. Karunakaram
|-
* ''Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam'' (1976)
|''[[Bangaru Panjaram]]''
* ''Monagadu'' (1976)
|Doctor
* ''[[Bangaru Manishi]]'' (1976) - Satyam
|
* ''Kalpana'' (1977)
|-
* ''[[Yama Gola]]'' (1977)
|''[[Gandara Gandadu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gandara Gandadu 1969 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Gandara Gandadu Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists |url=https://moviegq.com/movie/gandara-gandadu-3105/cast-crew |access-date=2025-12-16 |website=MovieGQ |language=en}}</ref>
* ''[[Kurukshetram (1977 film)|Kurukshetram]]'' (1977) - [[Shalya]]
|Singanna
* ''[[Chanakya Chandragupta]]'' (1977)
|
* ''Bangaru Bommalu'' (1977)
|-
* ''Pottelu Punnamma'' (1978)
|''[[Jagath Kiladeelu]]''
* ''[[Pranam Khareedu|Pranam Kareedu]]'' (1978) - Kanakaiah
|Bhayankar
* ''[[Athani Kante Ghanudu]]'' (1978)
|
* ''[[Mana Voori Pandavulu]]'' (1978) - Rambhoopal (Dora vaaru)
|-
* ''[[Katakataala Rudraiah]]'' (1978)
| rowspan="2" |1970
* ''[[Gorantha Deepam]]'' (1978)
|''[[Pettandarulu]]''
* ''[[Anugraham]]'' (1978) - Konduraswamy
|
* ''[[Vetagadu]]'' (1979) - Dhiwãnji
|
* ''[[Rangoon Rowdy]]'' (1979)
|-
* ''Maa Voollo MahaShivudu'' (1979)
|''[[Akhandudu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akandudu (1970) |url=https://indiancine.ma/NSO |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
* ''Pasupu Parani'' (1980)
|Bhagyalakshmi Devi's husband
* ''[[Adrushtavanthudu]]'' (1980)
|
* ''[[Sardar Papa Rayudu]]'' (1980)
|-
* ''Saradaa Ramudu'' (1980)
| rowspan="5" |1971
* ''Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu'' (1980)
|''[[Kathanayakuralu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kathanayakuralu (1971) |url=https://indiancine.ma/OLR/info |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
* ''Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi'' (1980) - Gopal Rao
|Bhujangam
* ''[[Gharana Donga]]'' (1980)
|
* ''[[Circus Ramudu]]'' (1980)
|-
* ''[[vintha dongalu]]'' (1980)
|''[[Revolver Rani 1971 film|Revolver Rani]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Revolver Rani (1971) |url=https://indiancine.ma/OQX |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
* ''Todu Dongalu'' (1981)
|Naagu
* ''[[Kondaveeti Simham]]'' (1981)
|
* ''[[Kirayi Rowdylu]]'' (1981) - Baburao
|-
* ''[[Tyagayya (1981 film)|Tyagayya]]'' (1981) - Japesam
|''[[Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971 film)|Mosagallaku Mosagadu]]''
* ''[[Ooriki Monagadu]]'' (1981)
|
* ''Nayudu gari abbai'' (1981)
|
* ''Maa Voori Pedda Manushulu'' (1981)
|-
* ''Gadasari Attha Sosagara Kodalu'' (1981)
|[[Chelleli Kapuram]]
* ''[[Bobbili Puli]]'' (1982) - Bhanoji Rao
|
* ''Swayamvaram'' (1982)
|
* ''[[Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu]]'' (1982) - Malish Man
|-
* ''[[Billa Ranga]]'' (1982)
|''CID Raju''
* ''[[Eenadu (film)|Eenadu]]'' (1982)
|
* ''Krishnarajunulu'' (1982)
|
* ''[[Justice Chowdhary]]'' (1982) - Kailasam
|-
* ''Bangaru Bhoomi'' (1982)
| rowspan="3" |1972
* ''[[Trisulam (film)|Trisulam]]'' (1982)
|''[[Kalam Marindi]]''
* ''Nijam Chepite Nerama'' (1983) - Panakalu
|Koteshu
* ''Prema Pichollu'' (1983)
|
* ''[[Abhilasha (1983 film)|Abhilasha]]'' (1983) - Sarvothama Rao
|-
* ''[[Gudachari No.1]]'' (1983)
|''[[Nijam Nirupistha]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nijam Nirupistha (1972) |url=https://indiancine.ma/PEX |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
* ''[[Kirayi Kotigadu]]'' (1983)
|Kotwal Kodandam
* ''[[Maga Maharaju]]'' (1983) - Dual roles
|
* ''[[Shakthi (film)|Shakthi]]'' (1983) - Chinthapikkala Narasaraju
|-
* ''[[Khaidi (1983 film)|Khaidi]]'' (1983) - Veerabhadraiah
|''[[Bala Bharatam]]''
* ''Sangarshana'' (1983)
|
* ''[[Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju]]'' (1983) - Ramaraju
|
* ''[[Mundadugu]]'' (1983)
|-
* ''Chanda Sasanudu'' (1983)
| rowspan="4" |1973
* ''[[Adavi Simhalu]]'' (1983)
|''[[Desoddharakulu]]''
* ''[[Goonda (film)|Goonda]]'' (1984)
|
* ''Kanchu Kagada'' (1984)
|
* ''[[Hero (1984 film)|Hero]]'' (1984)
|-
* ''[[Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu]]'' (1984)
|''Devudamma''
* ''[[Bobbili Brahmanna]]'' (1984)
|Ramaiah
* ''[[Challenge (1984 film)|Challenge]]'' (1984) - RamMohanRao
|
* ''[[Intiguttu (1984 film)|Intiguttu]]'' (1984)
|-
* ''[[Yuddham (1984 film)|Yuddham]]'' (1984)
|''[[Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu]]''
* ''[[Naagu]]'' (1984)
|
* ''[[Agni Gundam]]'' (1984)
|
* ''[[Rustum]]'' (1984)
|-
* ''Sampoorna Premayanam'' (1984)
|''Sarada''
* ''[[Chattamtho Poratam]]'' (1985) - Lokeswara Rao
|
* ''[[Agni Parvatam]]'' (1985) - Villain
|
* ''[[Donga (film)|Donga]]'' (1985)
|-
* ''[[Adavi Donga]]'' (1985)
| rowspan="3" |1974
* ''Pattabhishekham'' (1985) - Markandeylu
|''Kode Naagu''
* ''Musugu Donga'' (1985)
|
* ''Jackie'' (1985)
|
* ''Devalayam'' (1985)
|-
* ''[[Bullet (1985 film)|Bullet]]'' (1985)
|''[[Andaru Dongale]]''
* ''[[Krishna Garadi]]'' (1986)
|
* ''[[Kondaveeti Raja]]'' (1986)
|
* ''[[Magadheerudu]]'' (1986)
|-
* ''[[Kaliyuga Krishnudu]]'' (1986) - Chakrapani
|''[[Manchi Manushulu]]''
* ''[[Rakshasudu]]'' (1986) - JK
|
* ''[[Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu]]'' (1986) - Narasimham
|
* ''[[Chanakya Shapadham]]'' (1986)
|-
* ''Konaseema Kurradu'' (1986)
| rowspan="2" |1975
* ''[[Anasuyamma Gari Alludu]]'' (1986) - Lokeswara Rao
|''Babu''
* ''[[Jailu Pakshi]]'' (1986)
|
* ''[[Donga Mogudu]]'' (1987) - Chenchuramaiah
|
* ''[[Bharatamlo Arjunudu]]'' (1987) - Benerjee
|-
* ''[[Trimurtulu]]'' (1987) - Damodaram
|''[[Mutyala Muggu]]''
* ''[[Vijetha Vikram]]'' (1987) - Rudra Bhupathi
|Contractor
* ''[[Kirai Dada]]'' (1987)
|
* ''Waqt Ka Shahenshah'' (1987)
|-
* ''[[Manchi Donga]]'' (1988)
| rowspan="7" |1976
* ''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (1988 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]'' (1988) - Veerabhadraiah
|''[[Bhakta Kannappa]]''
* ''Station Master'' (1988)
|Kailasanatha Sastry
* ''[[Donga Ramudu (1988 film)|Donga Ramudu]]'' (1988)
|
* ''Chinnabaabu'' (1988)
|-
* ''[[Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' (1989)
|''Raaja''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raaja (1976) |url=https://indiancine.ma/RTZ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
* ''[[State Rowdy]]'' (1989)
|Bhupathi Varma
* ''[[Bhale Donga]]'' (1989) - Viswanatham Master
|
* ''[[Rudranetra]]'' (1989)
|-
* ''[[Kondaveeti Donga]]'' (1990)
|''Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam''
* ''[[Raja Vikramarka]]'' (1990) - Viswanatham
|
* ''[[Lorry Driver (film)|Lorry Driver]]'' (1990)
|
* ''Manasu Mamata'' (1990)
|-
* ''[[Gang Leader]]'' (1991) - Ekambaram
|''Monagadu''
* ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1991 film)|Coolie No. 1]]'' (1991)
|Dada
* ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'' (1992) - Bapineedu
|
* ''[[Dabbu Bhale Jabbu]]'' (1992)
|-
* ''[[Aa Okkati Adakku]]'' (1992) - Royyala Naidu
|''[[Bangaru Manishi]]''
* ''[[Nippu Ravva]]''(1993) - Labour Minister
|Satyam
* ''[[Bangaru Bullodu]]''(1993) - Ramadasu
|
* ''[[Allari Alludu]]'' (1993)
|-
* ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' (1993)
|''Pichi Maraju''
* ''Prema & Co.'' (1994) - (final film role)
|Dr. Madhu
}}
|
|-
|''[[Jyothi (1976 film)|Jyothi]]''  
|Dr. Karunakaram
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |1977
|''[[Kurukshetram (1977 film)|Kurukshetram]]''
|[[Shalya]]
|
|-
|''[[Eetharam Manishi]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eetharam Manishi (1977) |url=https://indiancine.ma/SFC |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Kameshwara Rao
|
|-
|''[[Chanakya Chandragupta]]''
|
|
|-
|''Sneham''
|
|
|-
|''[[Yama Gola]]''
|
|
|-
|''Bangaru Bommalu''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="8" |1978
|''[[Pranam Khareedu]]''
|Kanakaiah
|
|-
|''[[Athani Kante Ghanudu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Mana Voori Pandavulu]]''
|Rambhoopal (Dora vaaru)
|
|-
|''[[Katakataala Rudraiah]]''
|
|
|-
|''Pottelu Punnamma''
|Sripathi
|
|-
|''[[Gorantha Deepam]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Anugraham]]''
|Konduraswamy
|
|-
|''Kalanthakulu''
|Kanaka Rao
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |1979
|''[[Rangoon Rowdy]]''
|Gopal Rao
|
|-
|''[[Vetagadu]]''
|Dhiwanji
|
|-
|''[[Maa Voollo Mahasivudu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maavoollo Mahasivudu (1979) |url=https://indiancine.ma/TZL |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|[[Shiva|Lord Shiva]]
|
|-
| ''[[Pancha Bhoothalu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Samajaniki Saval]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Samajaniki Sawal (1979) |url=https://indiancine.ma/UGK |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Rajasekharam
|
|-
| rowspan="12" |1980
|''[[Bangaru Bava]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bangaru Bava (1980) |url=https://indiancine.ma/UNV |access-date=2023-04-18 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Ramaswami
|
|-
|''[[Bebbuli]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bebbuli (1980) |url=https://indiancine.ma/UOC |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Jagannatham
|
|-
|''[[Gharana Donga]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gharana Donga (1980) |url=https://indiancine.ma/USK |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Babu Lal
|
|-
|''[[Vintha dongalu|Vintha Dongalu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Circus Ramudu]]''
|
|
|-
|''Pasupu Parani''
|
|
|-
|''[[Sardar Papa Rayudu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Adrushtavanthudu]]''
|Narayana
|
|-
|''Saradaa Ramudu''
|
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|''[[Bandodu Gundamma]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bandodu Gundamma (1980) |url=https://indiancine.ma/UNT |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Dasaratharamaiah
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|''Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu''
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|''Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi''
|Gopal Rao
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| rowspan="10" |1981
|''Todu Dongalu''
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|''[[Ragile Jwala]]''
|Dharma Raju
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|''[[Kondaveeti Simham]]''
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|''[[Kirayi Rowdylu]]''
|Baburao
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|''[[Tyagayya (1981 film)|Tyagayya]]''
|Japesam
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|''[[Ooriki Monagadu]]''
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|''Nayudu gari abbai''
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|''Taxi Driver''
|Bhaskara Rao
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|''Maa Voori Pedda Manushulu''
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|''[[Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gadasari Atha Sogasari Kodalu (1981) |url=https://indiancine.ma/VPR/info |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Kanaka Rao
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| rowspan="15" |1982
|''[[Bobbili Puli]]''
|Bhanoji Rao
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|''[[Nipputo Chelagaatam]]''
|Jagapati
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|''[[Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu]]''
|Malish Man
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|''[[Kalahala Kapuram]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalahala Kapuram (1982) {{!}} V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.vcinema.com |language=en}}</ref>''
|Gandabherundam
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|''Prathikaram''
|Alexander
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|[[Sankarlal|''Andagaadu'']]
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|''[[Justice Chowdhary]]''
|Kailasam
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|''[[Shamsher Shankar]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shamsher Shankar (1982) |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/shamsher-shankar-1982 |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref>
|Dharmaraju
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|''Swayamvaram''
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|''[[Billa Ranga]]''
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|''[[Eenadu (film)|Eenadu]]''
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|''Krishnarajunulu''
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|''Bangaru Bhoomi''
|Chander Rao
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|''[[Trisulam (film)|Trisulam]]''
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|''[[Pralaya Rudrudu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pralaya Rudrudu (1982) |url=https://indiancine.ma/WYA |access-date=2024-01-27 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Sarvarayudu/Nalla Trachu
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| rowspan="17" |1983
|''[[Shakthi (film)|Shakthi]]''
|Chinthapikkala Narasaraju
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|''[[Abhilasha (1983 film)|Abhilasha]]''
|Sarvothama Rao
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|''[[Kirayi Kotigadu]]''
|Adiseshaiah
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|''[[Khaidi (1983 film)|Khaidi]]''  
|Veerabhadraiah
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|''[[Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju]]''
|Ramaraju
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|''[[Chattaniki Veyi Kallu|Chattaniki Veyyi Kallu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chattaniki Veyi Kallu |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/chattaniki-veyi-kallu/cast/2030372570/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref>
|Kitukula Damodara Swamy aka K.D. Swamy
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|''[[Sangharshana|Sangarshana]]''
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|''[[Praja Rajyam film|Praja Rajyam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Praja Rajyam (1983) |url=https://indiancine.ma/XYK |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Raja Rao
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|''[[Kanthayya Kanakayya]]''<ref>{{Citation |title=KANTHAYYA KANAKAYYA {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} CHANDRA MOHAN {{!}} KAVITHA {{!}} TELUGU CINE CAFE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MgpTI6qoic |access-date=2023-10-27 |language=en}}</ref>
|Kanakayya
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|''[[Mundadugu]]''
|Phanibhushan Rao
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|[[Poratam]]
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|''Nijam Chepite Nerama''
|Panakalu
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|''Prema Pichollu''
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|''[[Gudachari No.1]]''
|Govinda Rao
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|''[[Maga Maharaju]]''
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|''Chanda Sasanudu''
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|''[[Adavi Simhalu]]''
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| rowspan="19" |1984
|''[[Goonda (film)|Goonda]]''
|Dharmaraju
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|''Bangaru Kapuram''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bangaru Kapuram (1984) |url=https://indiancine.ma/YKF/info |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Gajapathi
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|''Dandayatra''
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|''Kanchu Kagada''
|Phanindra
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|''[[Hero (1984 film)|Hero]]''
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|''[[Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu]]''
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|''[[Kode Trachu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kode Trachu (1984) {{!}} V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=www.vcinema.com |language=en}}</ref>
|Blackjack
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|''[[Punyam Koddi Purushudu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Punyam Koddi Purushudu Movie Info |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/punyam-koddi-purushudu-1984#overview}}</ref>
|Sarvamangalam
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|''[[Bobbili Brahmanna]]''
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|''Rama Rao Gopal Rao''
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|''[[Challenge (1984 film)|Challenge]]''
|RamMohanRao
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|''[[Intiguttu (1984 film)|Intiguttu]]''
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|''[[Yuddham (1984 film)|Yuddham]]''
|Panakalu
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|''[[Naagu]]''
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|''[[Agni Gundam]]''
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|''[[Dandayatra]]''
|Tata Rao
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|''[[Rustum (1984 film)|Rustum]]''
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|''Sampoorna Premayanam''
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|''Danavudu''
|Ravulapalem Raja Ramagopala Rao
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| rowspan="12" |1985
|''Ooriki Soggadu''
|Nayudamma
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|''[[Agni Parvatam]]''
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|''[[Chattamtho Poratam]]''
|Lokeswara Rao
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|''[[Puli (1985 film)|Puli]]''
|J.K.
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|''[[Donga (film)|Donga]]''
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|''[[Adavi Donga]]''
|Thodella Appalanaidu
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|''Pattabhishekham''
|Markandeylu
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|''Musugu Donga''
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|''[[Kongumudi telugu movie|Kongumudi]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kongumudi (1985) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ZWU |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Suribabu
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|''Jackie''
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|''Devalayam''
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|''[[Bullet (1985 film)|Bullet]]''
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| rowspan="14" |1986
|''[[Ravana Brahma]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ravana Brahma (1986) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ABHJ |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
|Govardhan Rao
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|''[[Brahmastram (1986 film)|Brahmastram]]''
|Gopanna
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|''[[Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu]]''
|Narasimham
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|''[[Rakshasudu (1986 film)|Rakshashudu]]''
|JK
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|''[[Chanakya Shapadham]]''
|Rana
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|''[[Jailu Pakshi]]''
|Chakrapani
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|''[[Jayam Manade (1986 film)|Jayam Manade]]''
|Jodugulla Basavappa
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|''[[Anasuyamma Gari Alludu]]''
|Lokeswara Rao
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|''Konaseema Kurradu''
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|''[[Krishna Garadi]]''
|Idea Appa Rao
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|''[[Kondaveeti Raja]]''
|Papa Rao
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|''[[Magadheerudu]]''
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|''[[Kaliyuga Krishnudu]]''
|Siddheshwara Rao
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|''[[Apoorva Sahodarulu]]''
|Bangarraju
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| rowspan="10" |1987
|''[[Sahasa Samrat]]''
|Raghavaiah
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|''[[Trimurtulu]]''
|Damodaram
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|''[[Bharatamlo Arjunudu]]''
|Benerjee
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|''[[Bhargava Ramudu]]''
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|''Kulala Kurukshetram''
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|''[[Inti Donga]]''
|Veerabhadraiah
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|''[[Vijetha Vikram]]''
|Rudra Bhupathi
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|-
|''[[Sardar Krishnama Naidu]]''
|Sasibhushan Rao
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|''[[Kirai Dada]]''
|
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|''[[Donga Mogudu]]''
|Chenchuramaiah
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| rowspan="6" |1988
|''[[Manchi Donga]]''
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|''[[Yamudiki Mogudu (1988 film)|Yamudiki Mogudu]]''
|Veerabhadraiah
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|-
|''[[Tiragabadda Telugubidda]]''
|Mayor Sisupala Rao
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|''Station Master''
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|''[[Donga Ramudu (1988 film)|Donga Ramudu]]''
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|''Chinnabaabu''
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| rowspan="6" |1989
|''[[Bhale Donga]]''
|Viswanatham Master
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|''[[Rudranetra]]''
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|''[[Vintha Dongalu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vinta Dongalu |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/vinta-dongalu/cast/2000145213/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref>
|Vaayuvegula Vishnumurthy
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|[[Bala Gopaludu]]
|
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|''[[State Rowdy]]''
|Narendra Bhupathi
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|''[[Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]''
|Vinayaka Rao aka V.R. Bongarala
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| rowspan="5" |1990
|''[[Kondaveeti Donga]]''
|Sarabhoji
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|''[[Raja Vikramarka (1990 film)|Raja Vikramarka]]''
|Viswanatham
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|''[[Lorry Driver (film)|Lorry Driver]]''
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|''Manasu Mamata''
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|''[[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}}</ref>
|Janakiramaiah
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| rowspan="2" |1991
|''[[Gang Leader]]''
|Ekambaram
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|''[[Coolie No. 1 (1991 film)|Coolie No. 1]]''
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| rowspan="3" |1992
|''[[Gharana Mogudu]]''
|Bapineedu
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|''[[Dabbu Bhale Jabbu]]''
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|''[[Aa Okkati Adakku]]''
|Royyala Naidu
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| rowspan="5" |1993
|''[[Allari Priyudu]]''
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|''[[Dongalludu]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dongalludu (1993) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AHSR |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
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|''[[Nippu Ravva]]''
|Labour Minister
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|''[[Bangaru Bullodu (1993 film)|Bangaru Bullodu]]''
|Ramadasu
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|''[[Allari Alludu]]''
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|rowspan="2" |1994
|''Kurradhi Kurradu''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kurradi Kurradu (1994) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Harish |url=https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/9086?ed=Tolly |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=www.thecinebay.com |archive-date=10 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410084229/https://www.thecinebay.com/movie/index/id/9086?ed=Tolly |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|Koteswara Prasad
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|''Prema & Co.''
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|Final film role
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Latest revision as of 23:42, 10 January 2026


In this article, the surname is Rao.

Rao Gopal Rao
Member of Parliament Rajya sabha
In office
3 April 1986 – 2 April 1992
ConstituencyAndhra Pradesh.
Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislature
(Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council)
In office
1984–1985
Personal details
Born(1937-01-14)14 January 1937
Ganganapalli, near Kakinada, Madras Presidency (present-day Andhra Pradesh)
Died13 August 1994(1994-08-13) (aged 57)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Political partyTelugu Desam Party
Spouse(s)Kamala Kumari
Children2; including Rao Ramesh

Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.[1] In a film career spanning more than 25 years, Rao starred in over 400 feature films in a variety of characters. He was known for his gruesome portrayals of antagonist roles with a touch of humor.[2] He was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoor Nagayya Award" in 1987.[3][4]

Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as Mutyala Muggu (1975), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Gorantha Deepam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981), Ooruki Monagadu (1981), Gudachari No.1 (1983), Abhilasha (1983), Khaidi (1983), Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), Bullet (1985), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Lorry Driver (1990), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), and Gang Leader (1991).[2]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Rao started his career in theatre, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company, and did many plays under the banner. S. V. Ranga Rao saw his plays and recommended him to Gutta Ramineedu, who was making Bhakta Potana (1966).[5] He worked as an assistant director for this film and served as an assistant director in other films, including Bangaru Sankellu and Mooga Prema.[2]

Politics[edit | edit source]

Rao was appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council in 1984-85 and Indian Parliament by N. T. Rama Rao, the then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was a member of Rajya Sabha from 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992.[6]

Death[edit | edit source]

Rao died on 13 August 1994, aged 57. The film Prema & Co was released after his death.

His son, Rao Ramesh, is a Telugu film actor.[7]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1966 Bhakta Potana Mamidi Singanamatya
1968 Bangaru Sankellu Film Director
1969 Manushulu Marali
Bangaru Panjaram Doctor
Gandara Gandadu[8] Singanna
Jagath Kiladeelu Bhayankar
1970 Pettandarulu
Akhandudu[9] Bhagyalakshmi Devi's husband
1971 Kathanayakuralu[10] Bhujangam
Revolver Rani[11] Naagu
Mosagallaku Mosagadu
Chelleli Kapuram
CID Raju
1972 Kalam Marindi Koteshu
Nijam Nirupistha[12] Kotwal Kodandam
Bala Bharatam
1973 Desoddharakulu
Devudamma Ramaiah
Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu
Sarada
1974 Kode Naagu
Andaru Dongale
Manchi Manushulu
1975 Babu
Mutyala Muggu Contractor
1976 Bhakta Kannappa Kailasanatha Sastry
Raaja[13] Bhupathi Varma
Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam
Monagadu Dada
Bangaru Manishi Satyam
Pichi Maraju Dr. Madhu
Jyothi Dr. Karunakaram
1977 Kurukshetram Shalya
Eetharam Manishi[14] Kameshwara Rao
Chanakya Chandragupta
Sneham
Yama Gola
Bangaru Bommalu
1978 Pranam Khareedu Kanakaiah
Athani Kante Ghanudu
Mana Voori Pandavulu Rambhoopal (Dora vaaru)
Katakataala Rudraiah
Pottelu Punnamma Sripathi
Gorantha Deepam
Anugraham Konduraswamy
Kalanthakulu Kanaka Rao
1979 Rangoon Rowdy Gopal Rao
Vetagadu Dhiwanji
Maa Voollo Mahasivudu[15] Lord Shiva
Pancha Bhoothalu
Samajaniki Saval[16] Rajasekharam
1980 Bangaru Bava[17] Ramaswami
Bebbuli[18] Jagannatham
Gharana Donga[19] Babu Lal
Vintha Dongalu
Circus Ramudu
Pasupu Parani
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Adrushtavanthudu Narayana
Saradaa Ramudu
Bandodu Gundamma[20] Dasaratharamaiah
Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi Gopal Rao
1981 Todu Dongalu
Ragile Jwala Dharma Raju
Kondaveeti Simham
Kirayi Rowdylu Baburao
Tyagayya Japesam
Ooriki Monagadu
Nayudu gari abbai
Taxi Driver Bhaskara Rao
Maa Voori Pedda Manushulu
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu[21] Kanaka Rao
1982 Bobbili Puli Bhanoji Rao
Nipputo Chelagaatam Jagapati
Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu Malish Man
Kalahala Kapuram[22] Gandabherundam
Prathikaram Alexander
Andagaadu
Justice Chowdhary Kailasam
Shamsher Shankar[23] Dharmaraju
Swayamvaram
Billa Ranga
Eenadu
Krishnarajunulu
Bangaru Bhoomi Chander Rao
Trisulam
Pralaya Rudrudu[24] Sarvarayudu/Nalla Trachu
1983 Shakthi Chinthapikkala Narasaraju
Abhilasha Sarvothama Rao
Kirayi Kotigadu Adiseshaiah
Khaidi Veerabhadraiah
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju Ramaraju
Chattaniki Veyyi Kallu[25] Kitukula Damodara Swamy aka K.D. Swamy
Sangarshana
Praja Rajyam[26] Raja Rao
Kanthayya Kanakayya[27] Kanakayya
Mundadugu Phanibhushan Rao
Poratam
Nijam Chepite Nerama Panakalu
Prema Pichollu
Gudachari No.1 Govinda Rao
Maga Maharaju Dual roles
Chanda Sasanudu
Adavi Simhalu
1984 Goonda Dharmaraju
Bangaru Kapuram[28] Gajapathi
Dandayatra
Kanchu Kagada Phanindra
Hero
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu
Kode Trachu[29] Blackjack
Punyam Koddi Purushudu[30] Sarvamangalam
Bobbili Brahmanna
Rama Rao Gopal Rao
Challenge RamMohanRao
Intiguttu
Yuddham Panakalu
Naagu
Agni Gundam
Dandayatra Tata Rao
Rustum
Sampoorna Premayanam
Danavudu Ravulapalem Raja Ramagopala Rao
1985 Ooriki Soggadu Nayudamma
Agni Parvatam
Chattamtho Poratam Lokeswara Rao
Puli J.K.
Donga
Adavi Donga Thodella Appalanaidu
Pattabhishekham Markandeylu
Musugu Donga
Kongumudi[31] Suribabu
Jackie
Devalayam
Bullet
1986 Ravana Brahma[32] Govardhan Rao
Brahmastram Gopanna
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu Narasimham
Rakshashudu JK
Chanakya Shapadham Rana
Jailu Pakshi Chakrapani
Jayam Manade Jodugulla Basavappa
Anasuyamma Gari Alludu Lokeswara Rao
Konaseema Kurradu
Krishna Garadi Idea Appa Rao
Kondaveeti Raja Papa Rao
Magadheerudu
Kaliyuga Krishnudu Siddheshwara Rao
Apoorva Sahodarulu Bangarraju
1987 Sahasa Samrat Raghavaiah
Trimurtulu Damodaram
Bharatamlo Arjunudu Benerjee
Bhargava Ramudu
Kulala Kurukshetram
Inti Donga Veerabhadraiah
Vijetha Vikram Rudra Bhupathi
Sardar Krishnama Naidu Sasibhushan Rao
Kirai Dada
Donga Mogudu Chenchuramaiah
1988 Manchi Donga
Yamudiki Mogudu Veerabhadraiah
Tiragabadda Telugubidda Mayor Sisupala Rao
Station Master
Donga Ramudu
Chinnabaabu
1989 Bhale Donga Viswanatham Master
Rudranetra
Vintha Dongalu[33] Vaayuvegula Vishnumurthy
Bala Gopaludu
State Rowdy Narendra Bhupathi
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu Vinayaka Rao aka V.R. Bongarala
1990 Kondaveeti Donga Sarabhoji
Raja Vikramarka Viswanatham
Lorry Driver
Manasu Mamata
Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu[34] Janakiramaiah
1991 Gang Leader Ekambaram
Coolie No. 1
1992 Gharana Mogudu Bapineedu
Dabbu Bhale Jabbu
Aa Okkati Adakku Royyala Naidu
1993 Allari Priyudu
Dongalludu[35]
Nippu Ravva Labour Minister
Bangaru Bullodu Ramadasu
Allari Alludu
1994 Kurradhi Kurradu[36] Koteswara Prasad
Prema & Co. Final film role

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Drama competition from Oct. 9". The Hindu. 28 September 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Tfn, Team (5 July 2023). "Rao Gopal Rao". Telugu Filmnagar. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  3. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (8 April 2018). "Rao Gopala Rao's wife passes away!". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. ↑ "Tollywood Movie Actor Rao Gopal Rao Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
  5. ↑ "Harish Shankar brings back Rao Gopal Rao's look in Duvvada Jagannadham". in.style.yahoo.com.
  6. ↑ "Profile of Former Rajya Sabha members" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  7. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (17 June 2017). "Rao Ramesh lives up to his father's name". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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