S.V.Ranga Rao Wiki and Biography: Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao popularly known as SVR or S.V.Ranga Rao was an Indian Actor, Director, and Producer who worked mostly in Telugu and Tamil Cinemas. S.V.Ranga Rao had another name which was Viswa Nata Chakravarthi. He has received many awards like International Honors, National Honors, Nandi Awards, Filmfare Special Award south.
S.V.Ranga Rao is considered the golden standard for acting, That is why the AP government instituted an award in his memory that is presented to the best acting performance every year. This award is known as S.V.Ranga Rao Award for Best Actor.
S.V.Ranga Rao Wiki: Biography, Age, Wife, Family,Death, Education, Height, Weight, Grandson, Career, Profession, Net Worth
Real Name | Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao |
Nick Name | S.V.Ranga Rao, SVR |
Profession | Actor, Director, Producer. |
Famous For | Acting |
Wife Name | Leelavathi |
Physical Status | |
Age | Died at the age of 56 |
Height | 5”11 |
Weight | 78Kgs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Information | |
Date of Birth | 3rd July 1918 |
Birth Place | Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Nationality | Indian |
School Name | Madras Presidency |
College Name | Hindu College |
Qualifications | Bachelor degree in sciences |
Family Profile | |
Father Name | Samarla Gotteswara Rao |
Mother Name | Samarla Lakshmi |
Siblings | NA |
Career | Acting, Directing |
Source of Income | Movies |
Appeared In | Movies |
Net Worth Salary | 157Crores+(Approx.) |
S.V.Ranga Rao Biography
S.V. Ranga Rao Education
S.V.Ranga Rao was born in Rajahmundry in East Godavari District. His father’s name was Samarla Gotteswara Rao who was an excise inspector at Nuzvidy town., His mother’s name was Samarla Lakshmi. He completed his education at Hindu College. Right from an early age, S.V.Ranga Rao showed interest in acting and he pursued his passion for the movies after he completed his bachelor’s degree in sciences.
S.V.Ranga Rao married Leelavati and they have three children Vijaya, Prameela, Koteswara Rao.
S.V.Ranga Rao Career
S.V.Ranga Rao worked in many popular movies like Mana Desam, Palletoori Pilla, Devadasu, Bangaru Papa, Thodi Kodallu, Chenchu Lakshmi, Gundamma Katha, Maya Bazar, Pathala Bhairavai, Prem Nagar, Dasara Bullodu, Nartanasala, Bhakta Prahlada, Bhookailas, Sati Savitri.
His natural acting style in the movie Maya Bazaar as Ghatotkacha was regarded as the greatest Indian film of all time. He was known for his role in Pathala Bhairavi for his role as Nepala Manthrikudu. He received many awards like Rashtrapathi Award, Nandi Award, International Honors, Filmfare Awards South.
S.V.Ranga Rao died on 18th July 1974 at Madras because of a heart attack.