Rallapalli (actor)

Rallapalli
Rallapalli in 2010
Born
Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao

(1945-08-15)15 August 1945
Anantapur, Madras Presidency, British India
Died17 May 2019(2019-05-17) (aged 73)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian

Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao (15 August 1945 – 17 May 2019), popularly known as Rallapalli, was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu films and television.[1][2] He won two state Nandi Awards.

Life and career

Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh on August 15, 1945.[3]

He started off his career in 1960 as a theatre artist before marking his movie debut in 1974 with Sthree. He acted in about 850 films in a variety of roles, including that of a lead actor. He also worked as a staff artiste in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.[4][5] He played pivotal roles in films such as Bombay (1995) and Minsara Kanavu (1997) in Tamil.[6][7]

Death

Rallapalli died on 17 May 2019 at Maxcure Hospital, Hyderabad following ill health.[8]

Filmography

Telugu films

List of Telugu films and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
1973 Stree
1976 Oorummadi Brathukulu
Alludochadu Ramanatham [9]
1978 Chali Chemmalu
1979 Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba
Kanchiki Cherani Katha
Toorpu Velle Railu Sivudu
1980 Kottapeta Rowdy
Badai Basavayya Himself [10]
1981 Seethakoka Chiluka
Tyagayya
Prema Natakam Dushyanthudu [11]
Jeevitha Ratham Krishna's friend
Jagamondi Narayana
1982 Subhalekha Gurunadham
Jagannatha Rathachakralu Appa Rao [12]
Kayyala Ammayi Kalavari Abbayi Jogarao [13]
Krishnavataram
Andagaadu
Prathikaram Sanyasi
Pralaya Rudrudu Ramadasu [14]
1983 Khaidi Sarma
Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu Joginatham
Rendu Jella Sita Appalakonda [15]
Ikanaina Marandi
Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu
Aalaya Sikharam
Mantri Gari Viyyankudu
Abhilasha Vishnu Sharma
1984 James Bond 999 Arumugam
Rustum
Kondaveeti Nagulu 'Saara' Surigadu [16]
Pralaya Simham
Kanchu Kagada
Srivariki Premalekha
  • Saranga Ramudu/
  • Saaraa
Padmavyooham
Sitaara
Srimathi Kaavali
1985 Anveshana Paandu
Pratighatana
Babai Abbai
Bhale Thammudu
Mayaladi Lavanya Murthy [17]
Maharaju
Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku
Kanchu Kavacham
Kongumudi Lottala Apparao [18]
Sri Katna Leelalu S.I. Yadagiri [19]
Preminchu Pelladu
Bangaru Chilaka Abbulu [20]
Terror Thippadu [21]
Jwala
Aalapana
Srivaru Kanakeswara Rao
1986 Krishna Garadi Venkatasamy
Vijrumbhana
Adavi Raja Simham
Pavitra
Kaliyuga Pandavulu
Chadastapu Mogudu
Brahma Rudrulu
Kondaveeti Raja
Patnam Pilla Palletoori Chinnodu
Prathidwani
Aadapaduchu
Rendu Rellu Aaru
Aranyakanda Chinna Bukutha
Kashmora Santana Pakir
1987 Veera Pratap Rangadu
Aha Naa-Pellanta!
Sardar Krishnama Naidu Rangachari
Prema Samrat Gurunatham
Alludu Kosam
Chinnari Devatha Sub-Inspector Raju [22]
Kirayi Dada
Agni Putrudu Narahari
Sankeerthana
Shri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe Ceylon Subba Rao
Bhale Mogudu Simhachalam
Raaga Leela
1988 Maharajasri Mayagadu
August 15 Raatri
Ukku Sankellu
Station Master
Raktha Thilakam
Yuddha Bhoomi
Nyayaniki Sankellu
Inspector Pratap
Jeevana Jyothi
Collector Vijaya
Jeevana Ganga
Maa Inti Maharaju
1989 Yamapasam
Swarakalpana
Dhruva Nakshatram
Vintha Dongalu S.I. Dastagiri [23]
Chinnari Sneham
Prema
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Mouna Poratam
Bava Bava Paneeru Joginadham
Oorantha Golanta Silver Jubilee Surya Rao
1990 Mahajananiki Maradalu Pilla
Adavi Diveelu
Neti Charitra Gurupadam [24]
Rowdyism Nasinchali
Adadhi
Kadapa Reddamma
1991 Prema Entha Madhuram
Coolie No. 1
Kalikalam
Parishkaram
Police Encounter Maalokam [25]
Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu
Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu
April 1 Vidudala Sarma
Surya IPS
1992 Drohi Hotel Receptionist
Antham Hotel Receptionist
Brundavanam Jeedimetla Zamindar
Attasommu Alludu Danam
Donga Police
Sahasam
Detective Narada
Hello Darling
1993 Srinadha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu
Kannayya Kittayya
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu
Asale Pellaina Vaani
One By Two
Jeevithame Oka Cinema
Vintha Kodallu
Major Chandrakanth
Joker
Kunti Putrudu
Ish Gup Chup
Allari Alludu
1994 Super Police Pothuraju
Allari Police Ralla Panthulu
Bobbili Simham
Bangaru Mogudu [26]
Kishkindha Kanda
M. Dharmaraju M.A.
President Gari Alludu Bhupathi Rayudu's uncle [27]
Prema & Co
1995 Ghatothkachudu
Street Fighter Postman
Madhya Taragati Maha Bharatnam
Badilli
Mayadari Kutumbam
Sankalpam
Lingababu Love Story Velu Pille
Subha Sankalpam Bheema Raju
1996 Vinodam
Neti Savithri Gajendra
Topi Raja Sweety Roja
Dharma Chakram Anjibabu
1997 Gokulamlo Seetha
Pattukondi Chuddam
Priyamaina Srivaru
Mama Bagunnava
1998 Pandaga
Chandralekha
Yuvarathna Rana
O Panaipothundi Babu Ram & Laksman's father [28]
1999 Anaganaga Oka Ammai
2000 Chitram
Kalisundam Raa Govindu
2001 Budget Padmanabham Lawyer
Ninnu Choodalani
Khaki Chokka
Narahari
Nuvvu Nenu
Veedekkadi Mogudandi
Muthyam
Hanuman Junction
2002 Anveshana Vamsy's father
Jatheeya Pathakam
Bharata Simha Reddy
Friends
Jayam
2003 Simhachalam M.L.A.
Sambaram
Praanam
Simhadri
Donga Ramudu and Party
Nijam Butcher
Kabirdas
2004 Aaptudu Resident
Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy
2005 Athadu
Narasimhudu
Avunanna Kaadanna
Radha Gopalam
Modati Cinema
Sankranthi
Dhairyam
Naa Alludu
Friendship
Kshanikam
2006 Veedhi
Asthram
Veerabhadra
2007 Mantra
Sri Mahalakshmi
2008 Ankusam
Kathanayakudu
Adhyakshaa
Maga Simham
Donga Sachinollu
Sundarakanda
2009 Vengamamba
Oy!
Mitrudu
Shh
Sontha Ooru
2010 Subhapradam
1940 Lo Oka Gramam
Dammunnodu
2011 Kodipunju
Gangaputrulu
2014 Laddu Babu
2015 Bale Bale Magadivoy
2017 Duvvada Jagannadham
2018 Pantham

Tamil films

List of Tamil films and roles
Year Title Role Ref.
1987 Sankar Guru Constable
1988 Veedu Manager
1995 Bombay Transgender [6]
1997 Minsara Kanavu Amalraj's servant [7]
1998 Thaayin Manikodi

Awards

Nandi Awards[29]

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