What is S.V. Ranga Rao's middle name?
Ranga
S.V. Ranga Rao date of birth:
July 3, 1918
How old was S.V. Ranga Rao when died?
56
Where was S.V. Ranga Rao born?
Nuzvidu, Andhra Pradesh, India
When did S.V. Ranga Rao die?
July 18, 1974
What is S.V. Ranga Rao nationality?
Indian
What is S.V. Ranga Rao's occupation?
Actor
Short Biography
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974), popularly Known as S.V.R., was an Indian film actor, director and producer known for his works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Widely recognized as one of the finest Indian method actors, Rao was popularly known as "Viswa Nata Chakravarthi." He was known for his natural acting and for portraying versatile roles of Hindu mythological characters like Ravana, Ghatotkacha, Duryodhana, Kamsa and Kichaka from Indian mythology. In 1963, he garnered the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Kichaka in Nartanasala at the Afro-Asian Film Festival Held in Jakarta. He has garnered the erstwhile Rashtrapati Award, five times for acting in Telugu and Tamil cinema.