Narra Venkateswara Rao was an Indian actor known for his works in

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. He hailed from Agraharam village (Ramachandrapuram) in Zarugumalli Mandal,

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Career

He acted in over 500 films spanning more than three decades. Some of his hit films include '' Yuvatharam Kadilindi'' (1980), ''

Neti Bharatam ''Neti Bharatam'' is a 1983 film written and directed by T. Krishna and produced by Eetharam Films. It is a musical hit film promoting liberal ideals. Lyrics for the songs were penned by revolutionary poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Adrushta Deep ...

'' (1983), '' Kartavyam'' (1990), and ''

Osey Ramulamma ''Osey Ramulamma'' is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film is based on a woman's rebellion in Telangana and stars Vijayashanti as the title character. Rao and Rami Reddy also star ...

'' (1997). His last film was '' Mesthri'' (2009).

Death

Rao died of

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on 27 December 2009 at the age of 62 years.

Filmography

* '' Chaduvu Samskaram'' (1974) * ''

Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu ''Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu'' is a 1979 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna Murthy under Jaganmatha Arts. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Rama Krishna, Vanisri, M. G. V. ...

'' (1979) as

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* '' Yuvatharam Kadilindi'' (1980) * ''

Prema Kanuka ''Prema Kanuka'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Venkat Akkineni, Nagarjuna Akkineni under Annapurna Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sridevi with music composed ...

'' (1981) * ''

Nireekshana ''Nireekshana'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film co-written, directed, filmed, and edited by Balu Mahendra. Produced by Linga Raju, the film stars Bhanu Chander and Archana. Allu Ramalingaiah, P. L. Narayana and Rallap ...

'' (1982) as ArjunaRao Inspector * '' Chattamtho Poratam'' (1985) as Inspector * ''

Pratighatana ''Pratighatana'' () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by T. Krishna. The film is produced by Ramoji Rao under Ushakiran Movies. The plot follows a woman's fight against corruption and criminalization of poli ...

'' (1986) * ''

Repati Pourulu ''Repati Pourulu'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language action film written and directed by T. Krishna. The film stars Vijayashanti and Rajasekhar while Anuradha and Y. Vijaya play supporting roles. It has music composed by K. Chakravarthy. T ...

'' (1986) * ''

Jayam Manade ''Jayam Manade'' () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was dubbed into Tamil ...

'' (1986) as Public Prosecutor * '' Dharmapatni'' (1987) * '' Rowdy No.1'' (1988) as Sub-Inspector of Police * '' Bharata Nari'' (1989) * '' Palnati Rudraiah'' (1989) as Lakshmipathi * '' Kartavyam'' (1990) as Defence Lawyer * '' Yerra Mandaram'' (1991) * ''

Peddarikam ''Peddarikam'' () is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by A. M. Rathnam under the Sri Surya Movies banner. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Godfather''. The film stars Jagapathi Babu, Sukanya, N. N. Pilla ...

'' (1992) * '' Lathi'' (1992) as Police Constable * ''

Antham ''Antham'' () is a 1992 Indian neo-noir crime film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma, filmed simultaneously in both Telugu and Hindi languages. The film starred Nagarjuna, Urmila Matondkar, Salim Ghouse, and Danny Denzongpa. The soundtrac ...

'' / '' Drohi'' (1992) * '' Cheemala Dandu'' (1994) * '' Gang Master'' (1994) * ''

Erra Sainyam ''Erra Sainyam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by R. Narayana Murthy and starring himself and Narra Venkateswara Rao. The film was screened in the mainstream section of the 26th International Film Festival of India ...

'' (1994) * '' Big Boss'' (1995) * ''

'' (1997) as Ramaswamy * ''

Kante Koothurne Kanu Kante Koothurne Kanu () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Ramya Krishna in the lead role. The film won the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film, "for taking a s ...

'' (1998) * '' Pavitra Prema'' (1998) * '' Tholi Prema'' (1998) * '' Mannavaru Chinnavaru'' (1999; Tamil) * ''

Suryudu ''Suryudu'' (), also spelled as ''Sooryudu'', is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. The film stars Rajasekhar, Soundarya, Charan Raj and Srihari, with Annapoorna, Ali, Narra Venkateswara Rao, Jeeva, V ...

''(2000) * '' Adavi Chukka'' (2000) as Venkayya * ''

Ennavale ''Ennavalle'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by J. Suresh which stars, R. Madhavan in lead role. Sneha made her acting debut through this movie. The film also featured Manivannan, Thalaivasal Vijay and Charle in pi ...

'' (2000; Tamil) * '' Chinna'' (2001) * ''

Snehamante Idera ''Snehamante Idera'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language buddy comedy drama film produced by R.B. Chowdhary under the Super Good Films banner and directed by Balasekaran. It stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sumanth, Sudhakar, Bhumika Chawla and P ...

'' (2001) * ''

'' (2002) as Superintendent of Police * '' Varsham'' (2004) as Home Minister * '' Chanti'' (2004) as MLA's father-in-law * '' Adirindhayya Chandram'' (2005) as Sivaji Father * ''

Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (; ) is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Prabhu Deva in his directorial debut and produced by M. S. Raju under Sumanth Art Productions who gave the screenplay as well. The film stars ...

'' (2005) as Muddu Krishnaiyya * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2007) * '' Aatadista'' (2008) * '' Mesthri'' (2009)

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