Rao Gopal Rao
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Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 — 13 August 1994) was a popular Tollywood Character actor
and producer and member of Rajya Sabha
.
,
Andhra Pradesh
. He started his career onstage, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company and did many plays under the banner. S. V. Ranga Rao
saw his plays and recommended him to Gutta Ramineedu, who was making Bhakta Potana (1966). He worked as an assistant director for this film. He served as an assistant director in other films, including Bangaru Sankellu and Mooga Prema.
Rao was the main villain in the film Jagat Kiladilu (1969), which starred Krishna
. Rao's voice was dubbed over at the request of the film crew. Rao became better known after the release of Muthyala Muggu
, directed by Bapu
. Other Bapu films to feature Rao included Bhakta Kannappa
(1976), Gorantadiipam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981),Abhilasha
(1983),Khaidi
(1983),Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), and Bullet
(1985). Rao produced several films, including Station Master
, Lorry Driver, Bhargva Ramudu, and Vintadongalu.
and the cultural organizations gave him the title Natavirat. He won the Nagayya Award in 1987. He joined Telugu Desam Party
in 1982.
, then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh
. He was member of Rajya Sabha
from 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992.
, is a Telugu film actor.
Character actor
A character actor is one who predominantly plays unusual or eccentric characters. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a character actor as "an actor who specializes in character parts", defining character part in turn as "an acting role displaying pronounced or unusual characteristics or...
and producer and member of Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
.
Brief Lifesketch
Rao Gopal Rao was born in 1937 in Ganganapalli near KakinadaKakinada
Kakinada is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad. It is also the headquarters of East Godavari district. It is nicknamed "Fertilizer City" , "Pensioner's Paradise" and "Second Madras"...
,
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. He started his career onstage, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company and did many plays under the banner. S. V. Ranga Rao
S. V. Ranga Rao
Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer...
saw his plays and recommended him to Gutta Ramineedu, who was making Bhakta Potana (1966). He worked as an assistant director for this film. He served as an assistant director in other films, including Bangaru Sankellu and Mooga Prema.
Rao was the main villain in the film Jagat Kiladilu (1969), which starred Krishna
Krishna (actor)
Warning: It is not an impartial presentation and it seems to be written by an Aficionado without any citations. Superfluous and presumptious.Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna , commonly referred to as Krishna, is a Telugu film actor...
. Rao's voice was dubbed over at the request of the film crew. Rao became better known after the release of Muthyala Muggu
Muthyala Muggu
Muthyala Muggu is a 1975 film adaption of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sreedhar, Sangeetha, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The movie introduced Sangeetha and Rao to the Telugu screen...
, directed by Bapu
Bapu (artist)
Bapu is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema.He is a music artist, painter, cartoonist, and designer...
. Other Bapu films to feature Rao included Bhakta Kannappa
Bhakta Kannappa
Bhakta Kannappa is a 1976 Telugu film directed by Bapu. It is based on the life of Saiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar. The film is the remake of Kannada film Bedara Kannappa, the first film of legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar...
(1976), Gorantadiipam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981),Abhilasha
Abhilasha
Abhilasha is a 1983 Telugu film, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and was produced by K.S. Rama Rao. It is the film adaptation of Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel of the same name. Chiranjeevi, Radhika, Rao Gopal Rao, and Gollapudi Maruthi Rao played vital roles...
(1983),Khaidi
Khaidi
Khaidi is a Telugu movie released on 28 October 1983, which was the first major sensational hit movie by Chiranjeevi directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy...
(1983),Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), and Bullet
Bullet
A bullet is a projectile propelled by a firearm, sling, or air gun. Bullets do not normally contain explosives, but damage the intended target by impact and penetration...
(1985). Rao produced several films, including Station Master
Station master
The station master was the person in charge of railway stations, in the United Kingdom and some other countries, before the modern age. He would manage the other station employees and would have responsibility for safety and the efficient running of the station...
, Lorry Driver, Bhargva Ramudu, and Vintadongalu.
Awards
Rao was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra UniversityAndhra University
Andhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
and the cultural organizations gave him the title Natavirat. He won the Nagayya Award in 1987. He joined Telugu Desam Party
Telugu Desam Party
Telugu Desam Party or TDP is a regional political party in India's Andhra Pradesh state. It was founded by former Telugu film star N. T...
in 1982.
Politics
He was appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council in 1984-85 and Indian Parliament by N. T. Rama RaoN. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
, then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. He was member of Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
from 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992.
Death
He died on 13 August 1994, aged 57. The film Prema & Co was released after his death. His son, Rao RameshRao Ramesh
Rao Ramesh is an Indian actor and is the son of renowned Tollywood actor Rao Gopal Rao. He never wanted to become an actor. He wanted to become an acclaimed still photographer. But the destiny has other plans for him. He became a late bloomer in Telugu film industry...
, is a Telugu film actor.
Filmography
- Aa Okkati AdakkuAa Okkati AdakkuAa Okkati Adakku is a 1992 Telugu Comedy film produced by AVM Productions and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana.It is remade into Hindi language as Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi starring Akshay Kumar and Juhi Chawla.-The plot:...
(1993) ... Royyala Naidu - AbhilashaAbhilashaAbhilasha is a 1983 Telugu film, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and was produced by K.S. Rama Rao. It is the film adaptation of Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel of the same name. Chiranjeevi, Radhika, Rao Gopal Rao, and Gollapudi Maruthi Rao played vital roles...
(1983) - Adavi DongaAdavi DongaAdavi Donga is a 1985 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, Sharada, Rao Gopal Rao and others in the lead roles. Chakravarthy composed music for the film.-Cast:*Chiranjeevi*Radha*Sharada*Rao Gopal Rao...
(1985) - Adavi Simhalu (1983)
- Agni ParvatamAgni ParvatamAgni Parvatam is the most powerful character role movie in the cinematography of Superstar Krishna. The movie was made in 1985, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt and K. Raghavendra Rao under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. The movie was a big hit in the box office of Tollywood with 5 musical hits,...
(1985) - Allari Priyudu (1993)
- Allari Alludu (1993)
- Anugraham (1978)
- Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki MoguduAthaku Yamudu Ammayiki MoguduAthaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu is a Telugu movie produced by Allu Aravind with Chiranjeevi in the lead role. Released on 14 January 1989 , the movie rewrote tollywood records at that time. It was also a comeback for former heroine Vanisri, now relaunched in mother roles. The movie was directed by A...
(1989) - Bhakta KannappaBhakta KannappaBhakta Kannappa is a 1976 Telugu film directed by Bapu. It is based on the life of Saiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar. The film is the remake of Kannada film Bedara Kannappa, the first film of legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar...
(1976) - Bhakta PotanaBhakta PotanaBhakta Potana is a 1942 Telugu film based on the life of Potana, who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language. It is directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy and story written by Samudrala Raghavacharya.-Cast:*Chittor V. Nagaiah ... Pothana...
(1966) - Billa Ranga (1982)
- Bobbili BrahmannaBobbili BrahmannaBobbili Brahmanna is a very successful 1984 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and starring Krishnam Raju, Sharada, Jayasudha, Rao Gopal Rao, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Allu Ramalingaiah, Nutan Prasad, Rajesh, Sarathi, Krishnaveni, Aruna Mucherla, Chalapathi Rao. Music composed by K....
(1984) - Bobbili PuliBobbili PuliBobbili Puli is a 1982 Telugu film starring N.T. Rama Rao, Sridevi in lead roles. Kongara Jaggaiah, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Rao Gopal Rao played supporting roles....
(1982) - BulletBulletA bullet is a projectile propelled by a firearm, sling, or air gun. Bullets do not normally contain explosives, but damage the intended target by impact and penetration...
(1985) - ChallengeChallengeChallenge is a United Kingdom digital TV channel that mostly airs programmes dedicated to gameshows. It is owned by British Sky Broadcasting. The channel mostly transmits repeats of programmes acquired from UK terrestrial channel archives and a few from around the world Challenge is a United...
(1984) - Chanakya ShapadhamChanakya ShapadhamChanakya Shapadham is a 1986 Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Rao Gopal Rao, and Satyanarayana. This film was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao...
(1986) - Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
- Chattamtho Porattam (1985)
- Circus Ramudu (1980)
- Devalayam (1985)
- Donga MoguduDonga MoguduDonga Mogudu is a 1987 Tollywood film starring Chiranjeevi, Madhavi, and Radhika. This film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Chiranjeevi portrayed a dual role in this film.-Plot:...
(1987) - Donga RamuduDonga RamuduDonga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to...
(1988) - DongaDonga-Places in Africa:*Donga River, Nigeria and Cameroon*Donga Department, in Benin*Donga, Angola, a town*Donga, Nigeria, a town and Local Government Area in Taraba State-Persons:, Ernesto dos Santos, the first recorder of Brazilian samba...
(1985) - Eenadu (1982)
- Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu (1981)
- Gang LeaderGang LeaderGang Leader is a very popular Telugu film of megastar Chiranjeevi. The movie was released on 9 May 1991 and directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. It was a huge box office success.-Plot:...
(1991) - Gharana Donga (1980)
- Gharana MoguduGharana Mogudu-Box office performance:*Gharana Mogudu collected a distributors' share of Rs.13.5 million in its opening week.*The film was a blockbuster with a 100-day run in 56 centres and a 175-day run in three centres including a 183-day run in Sandhya 70mm, Hyderabad....
(1992) - GoondaGoonda (film)Goonda is a Tollywood film which released on 23 February 1984. This film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, Satyanarayana, Rao Gopala rao and Allu Ramalingiah.It was dubbed into hindi as Daku raja- Plot :...
(1984) - Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (1980)
- Gorantha Deepam (1978)
- Gudachari No.1Gudachari No.1Gudachari No.1 is a 1983 Telugu film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Chiranjeevi and Radhika in important roles.-Plot:Vijay is a CBI agent who lives in Delhi. On a special operation, Vijay is sent a place where a gang involves in every illegal activity. His job is to gain proofs against...
(1983) - Hero (1984)
- IntiguttuIntiguttuIntiguttu or Inti Guttu is a Tollywood film that released on September 14, 1984 and was directed by K. Bapayya. This film had Chiranjeevi, Nalini, and Kaikala Satyanarayana in important roles.-Plot:...
(1984) - JackieJackieJackie is a given name for both males and females, originally a pet form of Jack/John or Jacqueline.- People with the given name Jackie :*Jackie Chan , Hong Kong actor and filmmaker*Jackie Cooper , American actor and TV producer...
(1985) - Justice ChowdharyJustice ChowdharyJustice Chowdhary is an action Hindi film made in 2000. A revenge drama, with Mithun in the lead role.-Cast:*Mithun Chakraborty*Ravi Kishan*Shakti Kapoor*Swati*Seema Shinde*Aroon Bakshi*Pramod Moutho...
(1982) - Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu (1980)
- Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
- KhaidiKhaidiKhaidi is a Telugu movie released on 28 October 1983, which was the first major sensational hit movie by Chiranjeevi directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy...
(1983) - Kirayi RowdyluKirayi RowdyluKirayi Rowdylu is a Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi....
(1981) - Kondaveeti DongaKondaveeti DongaKondaveeti Donga is a film starring Chiranjeevi which was a massive hit when it was released in 1990. Engaging and with a social cause at the same time, relating to both masses and classes, Kondaveeti Donga remains one of the best movies in the Telugu film history...
(1990) - Kondaveeti RajaKondaveeti RajaKondaveeti Raja is a 1986 Tollywood film starring Chiranjeevi, Radha, Vijayashanti, and Rao Gopal Rao. This film was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Dubbed into Tamil as Thangamalai Thirudan-Plot:...
(1986) - Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
- Krishnarajunulu (1982)
- Maga MaharajuMaga MaharajuMaga Maharaju is a 1983 Telugu film that was directed by Vijaya Bapineedu and was produced by Shyam Prasad Arts. Chiranjeevi, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, and Annapurna played vital roles. The film was a success at box office.-Plot:...
(1983) - MagadheeruduMagadheeruduMagadheerudu is a 1986 Telugu film directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Jayasudha, Chandra Mohan, and Rao Gopal Rao in important roles....
(1986) - Mahanagaramlo MayagaduMahanagaramlo MayagaduMahanagaramlo Mayagadu is a 1984 Telugu film directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti in lead roles as well as Rao Gopal Rao and Allu Rama Lingaiah....
(1984) - Manasu Mamata (1990)
- Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
- Manchi DongaManchi DongaManchi Donga is a 1988 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, and Vijayashanti.-Plot:...
(1988) - MundaduguMundaduguMundadugu is a 1983 Telugu Drama film produced by D. Rama Naidu of Suresh Productions and directed by K. Bapaiah.It is remade in Hindi language in 1984 as Maqsad starring Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Jayapradha, Sridevi.-The Plot:...
(1983) - Muthyala MugguMuthyala MugguMuthyala Muggu is a 1975 film adaption of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sreedhar, Sangeetha, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The movie introduced Sangeetha and Rao to the Telugu screen...
(1975) - NaaguNaaguNaagu is a 1984 Tollywood film directed by Tatineni Prasad and produced by AVM Productions. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, & Kongara Jaggayya.- Plot :...
(1984) - Oka Radha Iddaru KrishnuluOka Radha Iddaru KrishnuluOka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu is a Telugu Comedy film released in 1985 starring Kamal Haasan in dual roles as a man falling for Sridevi and an unemployed youth. It was directed by Kodanda Rami Reddy...
(1985) - Ooriki Monagadu (1981)
- Raja VikramarkaRaja VikramarkaRaja Vikramarka is a 1990 Telugu film. It was directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. Chiranjeevi, Amala, and Raadhika played the lead roles.- Plot :...
(1990) - RudranetraRudranetraRudranetra is a 1989 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Radha, and Rao Gopal Rao in important roles....
(1991)