Sakshi Ranga Rao

Saakshi Ranga Rao
Born Rangavajhula Ranga Rao
15 September 1942
Died 27 June 2005
Chennai, India
Occupation Actor
Years active 1967 to 1995

Sakshi Ranga Rao (Telugu: సాక్షి రంగారావు) (b: 15 September 1942 - d: 27 June 2005) was a Character actor in Theater arts and South Indian Cinema.[1]

He was born to Lakshmi Narayana and Ranganayakamma as Rangavajhula Ranga Rao of Kondiparru village near Gudivada.[2] He began his career as a stenographer in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. He showed passion for theater arts and performed poignant roles on stage. He began his film career with Saakshi in 1960 directed by Bapu. Then onwards, he became known by this screen name. He had acted in about 450 films lasting about four decades. Majority of them are of Comedy in nature.

He had the distinction of acting in most of the Telugu film directed by K. Vishwanath, Bapu and Vamsi. He has acted in the successful films like `Sirivennela', `Swarna Kamalam', `April 1st Vidudhala', `Joker' and `Swarabhishekam.

He died after prolonged illness in 2005 in Chennai at the age of 63 years. The apparent cause of death was Diabetes Mellitus and associated Renal failure. He is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter. Television actor Saakshi Siva is his youngest son.[3]

Filmography

  1. Saakshi (1967) (debut film)
  2. Sudigundaalu (1967) ... Gumasta
  3. Buddhimanthudu (1969)
  4. Balaraju Katha (1970)
  5. Dharma Daata (1970)
  6. Mattilo Manikyam (1971)
  7. Kalam Marindi (1972)
  8. Andala Ramudu (1973) .... Subba Rao's father-in-law
  9. Bhakta Tukaram (1973)
  10. Muthyala Muggu (1975)
  11. Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
  12. Amara Deepam (1977) ... Manager
  13. Manushulu Chesina Dongalu (1977)
  14. Devathalara Deevinchandi (1977)
  15. Seetamalakshmi (1978)
  16. Siri Siri Muvva (1978)
  17. Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
  18. Shankarabharanam (1979)
  19. Thoorpu Velle Railu (1979)
  20. Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (1980)
  21. Saptapadhi (1980)
  22. Subhodayam (1980)
  23. Amavasya Chandrudu (1981)
  24. Radha Kalyanam (1981)
  25. Thyagayya (1981)
  26. Manchu Pallaki (1982) ... Gita's father
  27. Subhalekha (1982)
  28. Nelavanka (1983)
  29. Rendu Jella Sita (1983)
  30. Sagara Sangamam (1983)
  31. Sitaara (1983)
  32. Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
  33. Chattamtho Poratam (1985)
  34. Mogudu Pellalu (1985)
  35. Rendu Rella Aaru (1985)
  36. Chantabbai (1986)
  37. Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986)
  38. Sirivennela (1986)
  39. Sankeerthana (1987)
  40. Sruthi Layalu (1987)
  41. Janaki Ramudu (1988)
  42. Swarna Kamalam (1988)
  43. Eeshwar (1989)
  44. Sutradhaarulu (1990)
  45. Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam (1991)
  46. Pelli Pustakam (1991)
  47. April 1st Vidudhala (1991)
  48. Karthavyam (1991) .... Constable Ranganayakulu
  49. Shanti Kranti (1991)
  50. Gharana Mogudu (1992) ... Bhawani's father
  51. Swathi Kiranam (1992)
  52. Aa Okkati Adakku (1993) .... Pellilla Peraiah
  53. Detective Naarada (1993)
  54. Joker (1993)
  55. Kunti Puthrudu (1993)
  56. Yamaleela (1994)
  57. Vajram (1995)
  58. Linga Babu Love Story (1995)
  59. Subha Sankalpam (1995)
  60. Swarabhishekam (2004)
  61. Vijay IPS (2006)

References

  1. ^ Saakshi Siva about his father at the personal website.
  2. ^ 'Saakshi' Rangarao is no more at Telugu Cinema.com
  3. ^ Actor Sakshi Ranga Rao dead at The Hindu.

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