Oru Viral Krishna Rao
| Oru Viral Krishna Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1929 |
| Died |
August 16, 2002 (aged 73)[1] Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2002 |
Oru Viral Krishna Rao was a Tamil film actor comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. Recipient of the state government's `Kalai Maamani' award, Rao got the nickname `Oru Viral' (a finger) for his first Tamil film in 1965.[2] He acted in nearly 600 Tamil and Telugu films in a career spanning four decades.[1]
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Oru Viral | Tamil | debut | |
| 1978 | Nizhal Nijamagiradhu | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Thaai Mookaambikai | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Raja Mariyadhai | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Veedu | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Ethir Kaatru | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Kizhakku Karai | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Chinna Thambi | Tamil | Koundamani's father-in-law | |
| 1991 | Thalattu Ketkuthamma | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Thayamma | Tamil | Anand's Uncle | |
| 1992 | Brahmachari | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Idhu Namma Bhoomi | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Sevagan | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Suyamariyadhai | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Gokulam | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Rojavai Killathe | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Udan Pirappu | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Priyanka | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Nadodi Mannan | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | Tamil | doctor | |
| 1996 | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Tamil | Muthupandi's father | |
| 1996 | Senathipathi | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Pongalo Pongal | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Tamil | Vanagamudi | |
| 1998 | Santhosham | Tamil | Tea master | |
| 1999 | Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthae | Tamil | ||
Death
He died in a private hospital on Friday (Aug 16, 2002) Noon. He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter. He was admitted in the hospital for a month following a blood clot in his brain.[1]