Mada Venkateswara Rao

Mada Venkateswara Rao
Born Mada Venkateswara Rao
4th June 1935
Died October 24, 2015(2015-10-24) (aged 80)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupation Actor
Years active 1967-2015

Mada Venkateswara Rao (4th June 1935 - 24 October 2015)[1] was an Indian film actor from Andhra Pradesh.[2] He acted in more than 600 films. He played notable roles in the films Mutyala Muggu, Lambadolla Ramdasu, and Mayadari Malligadu. He was known for his comedy roles.

He worked as an engineer in the state civil department before becoming an actor. He entered a theater as a stage artist and also worked as a cine journalist. Later he made his debut in films with 'Sudigundalu'. He became popular with the eunuch role he played in the 1977 film Chillara Kottu Chittemma, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.[3] He played similar roles in subsequent films.

He died on October 24, 2015 while undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Hyderabad.

Filmography

References

  1. Shekhar, H Hooli. "Telugu actor Mada Venkateswara Rao passed away". ibtimes.co.in. ibtimes. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  2. PTI. "Telugu actor Mada Venkateswara Rao passes away". indianexpress.com. Indian Express. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  3. IANS, Hyderabad. "Veteran Comedian Mada Venkateswara Rao dead". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
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