Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)
Mallikarjuna Rao | |
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| Born | 1950 or 1951 Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | (aged 57) , India |
| Other names | Battala Satti |
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| Years active | 1980–2008 |
Mallikarjuna Rao (1950/1951 – 24 June 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in
Ladies Tailor. He has acted in many movies in Telugu. Over his career, he acted in at least 375 Telugu movie.[2]
Early life
Rao was born in Kasimkota
Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam district
.
Career
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Mallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by
are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy.Telugu actor, writer
L.B. Sriram, actor cum writer to director Vamsi, who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as the chairman of Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in Srinagar colony, Hyderabad
. He is one of the senior most comedians in Tollywood.
"Mallikarjuna Rao was not only a unique actor but also a good human being. He always tried to help others whenever he can," Chiranjeevi said. Several actors recalled the help they received from Rao, who was general secretary of Telugu Movie Artists Association (MAA). Rao was also the secretary of Telugu Desam Party's cultural wing. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his condolences to Rao's family members over the phone. Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy too condoled the death of the popular comedian. Rao was survived by wife, two daughters and a son.
Death
He died of leukaemia on 24 June 2008 in Hyderabad.[3]
Awards
Filmography
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This is the filmography of the Indian actor, Mallikarjuna Rao.
- Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
- Manchu Pallaki[4] (1982) as Film Director
- Sitaara (1984)
- Jagan (1984)
- Rustum (1984) as Gopayya
- Anveshana (1985) as Puliraju
- Swathi Muthyam (1986)
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
- Lawyer Suhasini (1987)
- Bhanumati Gari Mogudu (1987)
- Swayamkrushi (1987)
- Sruthilayalu (1987)
- Sankeertana (1987)
- Sthree Sahasam[5] (1987) as Pasupathi's father-in-law
- Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)
- Varasudochadu (1988)
- Anna Chellelu (1988) as Chitti Babu
- Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) as Yesupadam
- Sarvabhoumudu[6] (1989) as Mantamandel Rao
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)
- Bala Gopaludu (1989)
- Aarthanadham[7] (1989) as Avatharam
- Chevilo Puvvu (1990) as Peon Appa Rao
- Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy (1990)
- Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu[8] (1990) as Venkanna Babu
- Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police (1991) as Madhavaiah
- Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991) as Pullaiah
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- April 1 Vidudala (1991) as Chinna Rao
- Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1991)
- Sundarakanda (1992)
- Appula Appa Rao (1992)
- Detective Narada (1992)
- Alexander (1992)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Joker (1993) as Subbaraju
- Repati Rowdy[9](1993)
- Aadarsham (1993)
- Nippu Ravva (1993)
- Abbayigaru (1993)
- Hello Brother (1994)
- Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
- Top Hero (1994)
- Parugk Parugu (1994) as S. I. Appalakonda
- Sisindri (1995)
- Vajram (1995)
- Taj Mahal (1995)
- Khaidi Inspector (1995)
- Subha Sankalpam (1995)
- Madhya Taragati Maha Bharatnam (1995)
- Sogasu Chooda Tarama! (1995)
- Ketu Duplicate (1995)
- Ghatothkachudu (1995)
- Telugu Veera Levara[10] (1995) as Harischandrudu B.A.
- Street Fighter[11] (1995) as Lawyer
- Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[12][13] (1995) as Rettala Pittaiah
- Alluda Majaka (1995)
- Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1996)
- Topi Raja Sweety Roja (1996)
- Vamsanikokkadu (1996)
- Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996)
- Ramudochadu (1996)
- Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996)
- Vinodam (1996)
- Dongaata (1997)
- Aahvaanam (1997)
- W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
- Pelli (1997)
- Chilakkottudu (1997)
- Muddula Mogudu (1997)
- Gokulamlo Seeta (1997)
- Annamayya (1997)
- Maa Nannaku Pelli (1997)
- Oka Chinna Maata (1997)
- Thaali (1997)
- Subhakankshalu (1998)
- Pelli Pandiri (1998)
- Suryudu (1998)
- Maavidaakulu (1998)
- Suryavamsam (1998)
- Pavitra Prema (1998)
- Pelli Kanuka (1998)
- Ooyala (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
- Harischandra (1999)
- Maa Balaji (1999)
- Thammudu (1999) as Malli
- Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) as Mallaiah
- Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
- Badri (2000) as Manikantha
- Goppinti Alludu (2000)
- Navvuthu Bathakalira (2001)
- Bhadrachalam (2001)
- Ammo Bomma (2001)
- Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000)
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
- Bava Nachadu (2001)
- Bhalevadivi Basu (2001) as Ammu Raju
- Preminchu (2001)
- Kalisi Naduddam (2001)
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
- Prema Sandadi (2001)
- Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
- Jabili (2001)
- 6 Teens (2001)
- Veedekkadi Mogudandi! (2001)
- Simharasi (2001)
- Raghava (2002)
- Malli Malli Chudali(2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Vachina Vaadu Suryudu (2002)
- Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! (2002)
- Girl Friend (2002)
- Fools (2003)
- Johnny (2003) as Anthony
- Simhachalam (2003) as Thaadi Mattaiah
- Aadanthe Ado Type (2003)
- Ottesi Cheputunna (2003)
- Ninne Ishtapaddanu (2003)
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Seetayya (2003)
- Nenu Pelliki Ready (2003)
- Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi (2003)
- Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
- Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
- Swetha Naagu (2004)
- Varsham (2004)
- Malliswari (2004)
- 143 (2004)
- Bhadradri Ramudu (2004)
- Venky (2004) as Jagadamba Chowdary (J.C.)
- Andaru Dongale Dorikite (2004)
- Chanti (2004)
- Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)
- Adirindayya Chandram (2005)
- Dhairyam (2005)
- Sada Mee Sevalo (2005)
- Nuvvante Naakishtam (2005)
- Dhana 51 (2005)
- Chakram (2005)
- Athadu (2005)
- Pournami (2006) as Priest
- Veedhi (2006)
- Kithakithalu (2006)
- Mayajalam (2006)
- Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli (2006)
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006)
- Annavaram (2006)
- Bhajantrilu (2007)
- Athili Sattibabu LKG (2007)
- Dubai Seenu (2007)
- Seema Sastri (2007)
- Allare Allari (2007)
- Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007)
- Raju Bhai (2007)
- Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
- Mantra (2007)
- Swagatam (2008)
- Krishnarjuna (2008)
- Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
- Rainbow (2008)
- Michael Madana Kamaraju (2008)
- Baladoor (2008)
- Nenu Meeku Telusa? (2008)
- Nava Vasantham (2007)
- Jalsa (2008)
- Bhale Dongalu (2008) as Kotaiah
References
- ^ "Vizag's contribution to films". The Hindu. 27 January 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Comedy is his forte". The Hindu. 21 January 2006. Archived from the original on 27 November 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Mallikarjuna Rao passes away". The Hindu. 25 June 2008. Archived from the original on 28 June 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Manchu Pallaki (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ STHREE SAHASAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SILK SMITHA | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, archived from the original on 8 November 2023, retrieved 8 November 2023
- ^ "Sarvabhoumudu". telugu.yousay.tv. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Aarthanadam Telugu Full Movie | Rajasekhar, Seetha, Chandra Mohan, archived from the original on 30 June 2023, retrieved 23 May 2023
- ^ "Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu (1990) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Repati Rowdy (1993) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Raghu". www.thecinebay.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Teluguveera Levaraa (1995)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Street Fighter (1995)". Indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam Movie Cast".
External links
- Mallikarjuna Rao at IMDb
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