Raavi Kondala Rao (11 February 1932 – 28 July 2020) was an Indian actor,

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, and journalist who worked in

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and Telugu theatre. He acted in over 400 films. He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for '' Pelli Pusthakam'' (1991) and won

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for ''Black and White''. He made his film debut with '' Sobha'' in 1958 as an actor. '' Preminchi Choodu'' (1964) won him recognition as an actor. He is known for his collaborations with Bapu-

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. He worked as a writer for notable films like ''

Brundavanam ''Brundavanam'' is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language comedy film co-written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Ramya Krishna, with music composed by Madhavapeddi Suresh. The film was produced by B. Venkatarama R ...

'' (1992), ''

Bhairava Dweepam ''Bhairava Dweepam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language high fantasy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao who co-wrote the film with Raavi Kondala Rao. It is produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy under the Chandamama Vijaya Pictures banner. ...

'' (1994), '' Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam'' (1996). Besides films, he worked as an editor, writer and columnist for English and Telugu newspapers and magazines. He worked as the associate editor for the then popular film magazine ''Vijaya Chitra'' from 1966 to 1990. Later, he joined Chandamama Vijaya

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as a writer and executive producer.

Early life

Raavi Kondala Rao was born on 11 February 1932 in

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of present-day

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. His father was a postmaster. His education had been done in

. He participated in

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in 1948 in

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against the ban on

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and Hindu Mahasammelan and was put in jail for three months. In his free time in Rajahmundry Jail, he read many books on literature. He wrote stories under the

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of 'Mana Oohalu'. A few stories had been published in ''

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''.

Career

Raavi Kondala Rao used to write articles for ''Mahodaya'' weekly newspaper. He worked as sub editor for ''Aanandavani'' weekly magazine. He was a writer of 'Paata Bangaram' in ''Sitara'' magazine, owned by the

Eenadu ''Eenadu'' () is the largest circulated Telugu-language daily newspaper of India sold mostly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.Andhra Jyothi'', ''Vijaya Chitra''. Kodavatiganti Kutumba Rao was his inspiration for writing. Later, he was encouraged by

Mullapudi Venkata Ramana Mullapudi Venkata Ramana (28 June 1931 – 24 February 2011) was an Indian writer known for his work in Telugu language. Noted for his humorous and metaphorical style of writing, Mullapudi received Raghupathi Venkaiah Award from the Government ...

Gutha Ramineedu G. Ramineedu (Telugu: గుత్తా రామినీడు) (5 October 1927 – 29 April 2009) was an Indian film director who worked in Telugu cinema. He is known for films such as '' Maa Inti Mahalakshmi'' (1959), ''Chivaraku Migiledi' ...

to act in films. He also worked as an assistant director for

B. N. Reddy Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy (16 November 1908 – 8 November 1977), professionally known as B. N. Reddy, was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was an early figure in the Telugu cinema. Many of his earlier films like ''Vand ...

Kamalakara Kameswara Rao Kamalakara Kameswara Rao (14 October 1911 – 29 June 1998) was an Indian film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, and a few Tamil and Hindi films. Widely known as ''Pauranika Chitra Brahma'' (), Kameswara Rao directed f ...

D. V. Narasa Raju D.V. Narasaraju or Datla Venkata Narasaraju (Telugu language, Telugu: డి.వి.నరసరాజు) (15 July 1920 – 28 August 2006) was a writer and director of South India films and playwright. He wrote stories such as Gundamma Katha, ...

. He was the assistant director for ''

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'' (1963), directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. He also worked as an assistant director for '' Pooja Phalam'' (1964), directed by

Personal life

Veteran actress

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was his wife. She was his co-star in nearly 100 films. His brother R. Kameswara rao was a leading dubbing artist. Raavi Kondala Rao died of heart attack at a private hospital in Hyderabad, aged 88, on 28 July 2020. He is survived by his son, R. V. Sasikumar.

Partial filmography

A *''

Adrusta Jathakudu ''Adrusta Jathakudu'' () is a 1971 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. Hemambaradhara Rao under the Subhashini Art Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. Plot Ananth ...

'' (1971) *'' Andala Ramudu'' (1973) *''Aadapille Nayam'' B *'' Brahmachari'' (1968) *''

Bhale Rangadu ''Bhale Rangadu'' is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. N. Bhatt and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Released on 14 August 1969, the film was a ...

'' (1969) *'' Badi Panthulu'' (1972) as Kanthayya *''

'' (1993) *''

'' (1994) as Story Writer C *''

Chantabbai ''Chantabbai'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Jandhyala. It is based on the novel of same name by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy. Produced by Jyothi Art Pictures, the film stars Chiranjeevi and Suh ...

'' (1986) D *''

Daiva Balam ''Daiva Balam'' () is a 1959 Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by Ponnaluru Vasanthakumar Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasri, with music composed by Ashwatthama. The film is the debut of Shobhan Babu in the fil ...

'' as assistant director *''

Donga Kollu ''Donga Kollu'' () is a 1988 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Gutta Madhusudana Rao under the M. R. C. Movie Creations banner and directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Sumalatha, with music composed by Vasu Rao. The ...

'' (1988) J *''

Jeevitha Chakram Jeevitha Chakram () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Vanisri and Sarada, with music composed by Shankar–Jaikishan. It is produced by P. Gangadhar Rao under the Nava Sakthi Productio ...

'' (1971) K *''

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'' as assistant director for

M *'' Moguda Pellama'' (1975) *''

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'' (1994) N *''

'' as Assistant Director P *'' Pooja Phalam'' as assistant director *'' Preminchi Choodu'' (1965) *'' Pelli Pustakam'' (1991) as Story writer R *''

Ramudu Bheemudu ''Ramudu Bheemudu'' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and L. Vijayalakshmi , with music composed by Pendyala. Th ...

(1998)'' *''

Rangoon Rowdy ''Rangoon Rowdy'' is a 1979 Telugu drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Vadde Sobhanadri under Vijaya Madhavi Pictures. The film was presented by Vadde Kishore. The film stars Mahanati Savitri, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, M ...

'' (1979) *''

'' (1988) S *'' Shakuntala'' as assistant director T *'' Thene Manasulu'' (1965) V *'' Veera Pandya Katta Brahmanna'' as assistant for

Movies as actor

A *''Aadapille Nayam'' *''

Ammayi Pelli ''Ammayi Pelli'' () is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced and directed by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna under the Bharani Pictures banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna with music also composed by Bhanumathi Ramakris ...

'' *'' Attalu Kodallu'' *''

Amaayakuraalu ''Amayakuralu'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Kanchana, Sharada and music composed by S. Rajeswa ...

'' *'' Ali Baba 40 Dongalu''(1970) *''

'' (1971) *'' Aggimeedha Guggilam'' (1968) *'' Ardha Ratri'' B *'' Bangaru Sankellu'' *''

'' *'' Brahmachari'' *''

'' C *'' Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam'' *''

'' D *'' Dasara Bullodu'' *''

Dagudu Moothalu ''Dagudu Moothalu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language comedy film produced by D. B. Narayana and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, who also wrote the screenplay. Based on a story by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, it stars N. T. Rama ...

'' *'' Daagudu Moothala Daampatyam '' *'' Dongalaku Donga'' as Hanumantha Rao E *'' Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam'' *'' Erra Gulabeelu'' G *''

Gandikota Rahasyam ''Gandikota Rahasyam'' ( ''Secret of Gandikota'') is a 1969 Telugu-language film co-written and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayalalitha with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was produced by D. V. S. Raju under ...

'' I *''Idekkadi Nyayam'' K *'' Kodalu Diddina Kapuram'' *''

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'' *'' Kalam Maarindhi'' as guest appearance *'' Kutumba Gauravam'' M *''

'' *'' Mee Sreyobhilashi'' *'' Manishiko Charitra'' N *'' Neeti-Nijayiti'' *''Nijam Chepite Nerama'' (1983) *'' Nirdoshi'' O *''

Oy! ''Oye!'' is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by debutanat Anand Ranga. The film stars Siddharth (actor), Siddharth and Shamili (in her first leading role), while Sunil (actor), Sunil and Ali (actor), Ali play ...

'' P *''

Prema Khaidi Prema Khaidi ( Love prisoner) is 1990 Indian Telugu-language romantic film directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Harish Kumar, Malashri, Sharada. It was the first hit film of E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Pre ...

'' *'' Preminchi Choodu'' *'' Pelli Pustakam'' R *'' Ramayanamlo Pidakala Veta'' *''

Radha Gopalam ''Radha Gopalam'' () is a 2005 Telugu-language film which stars Srikanth and Sneha; it is based on the Hollywood movie ''Adam's Rib''. This film was directed by Bapu, with music by Mani Sharma and lyrics penned by Veturi, Jonnavittula, Mullapud ...

'' S *'' Savasagallu'' *''Sirimalle Navvindi'' *'' Sipayi Chinnayya'' *'' Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam'' V *''

Varakatnam ''Varakatnam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the banner Ramakrishna & NAT Combines and directed by his older brother N. T. Rama Rao. It stars Rama Rao, Savitri and Krishna Kumari, with m ...

'' *''

Veerabhimanyu ''Veerabhimanyu'' is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film produced by Sunderlal Nahta and Doondi and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Shobhan Babu and Kanchana, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. ...

'' *''

Varudu ''Varudu'' () is a 2010 Indian Telugu film, Telugu-language romantic action film directed by Gunasekhar in his tenth directorial film. This film stars Allu Arjun, Arya (actor), Arya, and Bhanu Sri Mehra, while Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Ashish Vidyar ...

'' (2010) Others *'' 365 Days'' (2015)

References

External links

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TV Interview

aagavali Nunchi Manjeera Varaku
Ravi Kondala Rao interview
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