| Name(s) |
Samarla Venkata
(S.V.) RANGA RAO |
| Date of
Birth |
July 03, 1918 |
| Date of
death |
July 18, 1974 |
|
Identity |
Indian film
actor, director and producer in Telugu and Tamil cinema. |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- He was popularly known as "Viswa
Nata Chakravarthi."
- Well known for his natural
acting and for portraying versatile
roles of Hindu mythological
characters like Ravana,
Ghatotkacha, Duryodhana, Kamsa and
Kichaka.
|
| Awards
and Accolades |
- 1963 - Best Actor Award
for his portrayal of Kichaka in
Nartanasala at the
Indonesian International Film
Festival Held in Jakarta.
- Rashtrapati Award, five
times for acting in Telugu
and Tamil cinema.
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