S. V. Ranga Rao

S. V. Ranga Rao

Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao (3 July 1918 – 18 July 1974), popularly known as S.V.R., was an Indian film actor, director, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. Regarded as one of the finest method actors in the history of cinema and one of the greatest actors in Telugu Cinema, Rao was popularly known as "Viswa Nata Chakravarthi". Throughout his film career, which spanned a total of thirty years, Rao garnered various National Honors, International Honors, State Nandi Awards, and the Filmfare Special Award - South. In 1951, Rao appeared in the fantasy film, Pathala Bhairavi, screened at the first India International Film Festival, held in Mumbai on 24 January 1952. Rao received wide reception for his portrayal of Nepala Manthrikudu the tantric in the super-hit film.

  • Title: S. V. Ranga Rao
  • Popularity: 2.783
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1918-07-03
  • Place of Birth: Nuzvidu, Krishna dist, Andhra Pradesh, India
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  • Also Known As: S.V. Ranga Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, SV Ranga Rao, Rangarao, S V Ranga Rao, Ranga Rao, SVR, Viswanata Chakravarthi
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S. V. Ranga Rao Movies

  • 1953
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    Pempudu Koduku

    Pempudu Koduku

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1955
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    Anarkali

    Anarkali

    1 1955 HD

    The legend of the romance between Mughal prince Salim and Anarkali.

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  • 1963
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    Karpagam

    Karpagam

    1 1963 HD

    A rich farmer makes his married children and their spouses live in his house to take care of his business. Problems arise when one of them starts to...

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  • 1950
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    Shavukaru

    Shavukaru

    1 1950 HD

    Satyam, a moneylender's son, is supposed to marry his neighbour's daughter Subbulu. However, complications arise when Satyam lands in jail due to...

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  • 1954
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    Chandraharam

    Chandraharam

    1 1954 HD

    Chandhanaraju is a prince whose life is preserved within the necklace he wears. He should overcome several hurdles to marry his dream girl.

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  • 1957
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    Daughters-in-law

    Daughters-in-law

    1 1957 HD

    Lawyer Ganapathi and his wife Annapurna are the eldest members of a family. His brother Subbu and his wife Anusuya live in the village. The duo...

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  • 1959
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    Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

    Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

    7 1959 HD

    Ramadasu, a devious zamindar who recently acquired the colonial title of "Rao Bahadur", is a perennial debtor who believes in leading a luxurious...

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  • 1967
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    Punyavathi

    Punyavathi

    1 1967 HD

    Professor Krishna Rao loves his wife and son, but is separated from them. He marries another woman and has children with her. Will the two families...

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  • 1962
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    Aathma Bandhuvu

    Aathma Bandhuvu

    1 1962 HD

    Parvathi is excited that her youngest daughter, Geeta, has received a marriage proposal from a rich family. However, things go awry when Parvathi's...

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  • 1962
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    Manchi Manasulu

    Manchi Manasulu

    1 1962 HD

    Venu is a very poor student and seeks to come out of the hostel by being unable to bear its expenses. Thus, he shifts to a lawyer Anand Rao's...

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  • 1962
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    Gundamma Katha

    Gundamma Katha

    7.6 1962 HD

    Gundamma has two children and a stepdaughter who she mistreats. She hopes to get a son-in-law who will look after the family, but two brothers decide...

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  • 1951
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    Pathala Bhairavi

    Pathala Bhairavi

    9.2 1951 HD

    Thota Ramudu faces opposition when he falls in love with a princess. He then seeks the help of a sorcerer, who secretly plans to sacrifice Thota...

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  • 1957
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    Mayabazar

    Mayabazar

    7.6 1957 HD

    Balarama promises Subhadra to get his daughter married to her son. However, when he loses his kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama has no choice but to...

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  • 1971
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    Adi Parasakthi

    Adi Parasakthi

    1 1971 HD

    A man saved from death by God and told how God help others.

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  • 1973
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    Tata Manavadu

    Tata Manavadu

    1 1973 HD

    A young man teaches a lesson to his parents for abandoning his grand parents.

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  • 1966
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    Selvam

    Selvam

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1964
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    Pachai Vilakku

    Pachai Vilakku

    6 1964 HD

    Pachai Vilakku (English: Green Lantern) is a 1964 Indian Tamil film, directed by A. Bhim Singh and produced by Rama. Arangannal, A. R. Hassan Khan...

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  • 1963
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    Kungumam

    Kungumam

    1 1963 HD

    Sundaram returns from America and witnesses his father committing a murder. He takes the blame on himself and goes absconding in order to save his...

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  • 1964
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    Kai Kodutha Deivam

    Kai Kodutha Deivam

    5 1964 HD

    Raghu befriends Ravi, a homeless man, and provides him with shelter and a job. However, when Ravi sees the photograph of the girl Raghu decides to...

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  • 1963
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    Annai Illam

    Annai Illam

    5 1963 HD

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  • 1963
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    Iruvar Ullam

    Iruvar Ullam

    1 1963 HD

    The story revolves around Selvam, an easygoing youngster who befriends many girls without the intention of marrying any of them.

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  • 1962
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    Bandha Pasam

    Bandha Pasam

    5 1962 HD

    Bandha Pasam is a 1962 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and produced by Periyanna. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan,...

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  • 1961
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    Padithal Mattum Podhuma

    Padithal Mattum Podhuma

    4 1961 HD

    Gopal dearly loves his brother Raju, despite the latter's unkind acts and frauds. But fate seems to have something else in store for Gopal as he is...

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  • 1961
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    Nitchaya Thamboolam

    Nitchaya Thamboolam

    1 1961 HD

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  • 1960
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    Irumbu Thirai

    Irumbu Thirai

    8 1960 HD

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  • 1960
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    Padikkadha Medhai

    Padikkadha Medhai

    7 1960 HD

    Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one...

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  • 1958
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    Sabaash Meena

    Sabaash Meena

    8 1958 HD

    Mohan is a spoiled young man who wants nothing else in life but to act in stage dramas with his friends. As a result of his carefree behavior, his...

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  • 1972
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    Vasantha Maligai

    Vasantha Maligai

    6.3 1972 HD

    Is an emotionally charged tale that depicts the transformation of an alcoholic after his life is touched by true love.

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  • 1955
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    Gunasundari

    Gunasundari

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1956
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    Matharkula Manikkam

    Matharkula Manikkam

    1 1956 HD

    The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is...

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  • 1960
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    Parthiban Kanavu

    Parthiban Kanavu

    1 1960 HD

    7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman...

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  • 1962
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    Kaathiruntha Kangal

    Kaathiruntha Kangal

    8 1962 HD

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  • 1958
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    Thirumanam

    Thirumanam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1968
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    Ramu

    Ramu

    8 1968 HD

    A man faces many trials and tribulations while taking care of his son who has a hearing impairment. He goes through many hardships to emerge...

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  • 1969
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    Kulavilakku

    Kulavilakku

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1952
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    Kalyanam Panni Paar

    Kalyanam Panni Paar

    1 1952 HD

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  • 1969
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    Nam Nadu

    Nam Nadu

    6 1969 HD

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  • 1967
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    Thaaiku Thalaimagan

    Thaaiku Thalaimagan

    1 1967 HD

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  • 1965
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    Enga Veettu Pillai

    Enga Veettu Pillai

    7 1965 HD

    Ramu is an innocent son of a rich landlord who is afraid of his brother-in-law Narendran and his whiplash. To escape from his punishments, Ramu...

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  • 1956
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    Charana Daasi

    Charana Daasi

    8 1956 HD

    The film revolves around couples - Dr. Chandra Shekar and Parvathi ahead Venu and Lakshmi. Charana Daasi (transl. Wife) is a 1956 Indian...

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  • 1969
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    Mooga Nomu

    Mooga Nomu

    1 1969 HD

    Remake of Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma (1960) Director: Yoganand Writer: Narasa Raju D.V. (dialogue) Stars: Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Jamuna, S.V....

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  • 1961
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    Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

    Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham

    1 1961 HD

    The story runs around a cute family drama in a village. Kistayya (NTR) is an innocent physically challenged man who is the son of SV Ranga Rao's...

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  • 1971
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    Prema Nagar

    Prema Nagar

    1 1971 HD

    A romantic story about a wealthy boy whose life revolves around wine and women and a middle class girl who changes him. They fall in love but his...

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  • 1959
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    Mangalya Balam

    Mangalya Balam

    1 1959 HD

    1959 Indian film starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savitri and S.V. Ranga Rao

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  • 1964
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    Server Sundaram

    Server Sundaram

    7.8 1964 HD

    Sundaram, a hotel employee, dreams of becoming an actor. He meets Vijaya, who admires his innocence and sincerity, and falls in love with her. But...

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  • 1968
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    Sukha Dukhalu

    Sukha Dukhalu

    1 1968 HD

    Vanishree plays the role of a young college girl from a middle class family. She is being taken care by a her older brother (who is also young, no...

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  • 2013
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    Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

    Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

    6.6 2013 HD

    Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu revolves around a lovable family headed by Relangi . He has two sons- Vijay "Peddodu" and Ajay "Chinnodu". The...

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  • 1955
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    Jayasimha

    Jayasimha

    1 1955 HD

    Inspired from the Telugu novel Veera Pooja, the film tells the story of Jayasimha (played by Rama Rao), the crown prince of Malawa kingdom who...

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  • 1964
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    Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

    Main Bhi Ladki Hoon

    1 1964 HD

    Rajni, a dusky, uneducated girl, is deceptively married off to Ram, son of a wealthy father. Although loved by all, a conniving relative sows the...

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  • 1958
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    Bhookailasa

    Bhookailasa

    8 1958 HD

    Ravana, the king of Lanka gets tricked by various people in the process of attaining ' Athmalinga ' from Shiva.

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  • 1962
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    Dakshayagnam

    Dakshayagnam

    1 1962 HD

    The plot is unknown.

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  • 1954
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    Sangham

    Sangham

    1 1954 HD

    Kamini, a pretty woman, and Raja, a handsome man, are in love, but Raja's parents do not approve of the match.

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  • 1950
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    Palletoori Pilla

    Palletoori Pilla

    1 1950 HD

    Chief Jayanth raids and loots many villages of their stock, food and wealth in the region assigned to him. Once Shanta slaps him, his whole...

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  • 1956
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    Chintamani

    Chintamani

    1 1956 HD

    Chintamani, a courtesan, is a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Her strong faith impresses Lord Vishnu and he decides to help her with her problems.

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  • 1952
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    Palletooru

    Palletooru

    1 1952 HD

    Ganapathi, a wicked village head, stirs up trouble for Chandram, a hardworking young man who tries to educate the inhabitants of his village.

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  • 1961
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    Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

    Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

    1 1961 HD

    Indrajeet (Sati Sulochana) is a 1961 Telugu-language Hindu Epic film, based on the life of Indrajit from the epic Ramayana. It tells the story of the...

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  • 1960
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    Bhatti Vikramarka

    Bhatti Vikramarka

    1 1960 HD

    Bhatti Vikramarka (transl. Bhatti and Vikramarka) is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckling adventure film based on the life of King...

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  • 1960
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    Nammina Bantu

    Nammina Bantu

    1 1960 HD

    Film starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Savitri and S.V. Ranga Rao

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  • 1972
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    Pandanti Kapuram

    Pandanti Kapuram

    10 1972 HD

    Pandanti Kapuram is a 1972 Telugu, family drama film.

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  • 1963
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    Naanum Oru Penn

    Naanum Oru Penn

    6 1963 HD

    The plot revolves around the dark complexioned and uneducated girl and how she convinces everyone that more than appearance and education, it is the...

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  • 1970
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    Desamante Manushuloi

    Desamante Manushuloi

    1 1970 HD

    Desamante Manushuloyi is a 1970 Telugu, political social problem film. The film was directed by C. S. Rao. It received the 1970 National Film Award...

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  • 1960
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    Mahakavi Kalidasu

    Mahakavi Kalidasu

    1 1960 HD

    1960 Telugu biographical film based on the life of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidas.

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  • 1959
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    Pelli Naati Pramanalu

    Pelli Naati Pramanalu

    1 1959 HD

    Bheemasena Rao (SV Rangarao) is a dignified and respectful man. His son (R. Nageswara Rao) works in Military services. His daughter is Rukmini...

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  • 1955
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    Golden Baby

    Golden Baby

    1 1955 HD

    Kotayya (Ranga Rao) is a kind man. He marries Rami. She succumbs to pressure from Gopala Swamy and elopes with him, leaving her husband. Rami and...

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  • 1963
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    Narthanasala

    Narthanasala

    7 1963 HD

    This film deals with the Virata Parvam (Book of Virata) of the epic Mahabharatam dictated by Vyasa Maharshi.

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  • 1961
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    Velugu Needalu

    Velugu Needalu

    1 1961 HD

    The life of 2 friends suguna (Savitri) and chandram (Nageshwara Rao) is potrayed as they and people around them swing between happiness and misery (...

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  • 1953
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    Devadasu

    Devadasu

    5 1953 HD

    Landlord Narayan Rao's son Devdasu and Parvathi, their poor neighbour's daughter, fall in love. But Devadas's family does not approve of the...

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  • 1955
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    Missamma

    Missamma

    7.6 1955 HD

    Rao and Mary, unemployed college graduates from Madras, act as if they are a married couple to get jobs as schoolteachers in the small village of...

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  • 1968
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    Lakshmi Nivasam

    Lakshmi Nivasam

    10 1968 HD

    Lakshmi Nivasam is a 1968 Indian Telugu drama film released on Jul 19, 1968. The film is directed by V. Madhusudan Rao.

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  • 1970
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    Sampoorna Ramayanam

    Sampoorna Ramayanam

    1 1970 HD

    This film depicts the complete life of Sri Rama.

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  • 1964
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    Battle of Bobbili

    Battle of Bobbili

    1 1964 HD

    The story of this film revolves around the ' Battle of Bobbili ' fought between the Bobbili and the Vijayanagaram kingdoms in 1757.

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  • 1964
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    Ramudu Bheemudu

    Ramudu Bheemudu

    6 1964 HD

    Ramudu and Bheemudu are look-alikes who are both fed up of their respective lives. They incidentally end up taking each other's place in their homes,...

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  • 1969
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    Sivandha Mann

    Sivandha Mann

    6 1969 HD

    Sivandha Mann, also spelt as Sivantha Mann, is a 1969 Indian Tamil language film written, produced and directed by C.V. Sridhar that stars Sivaji...

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  • 1960
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    Vidivelli

    Vidivelli

    1 1960 HD

    Chandru (Sivaji Ganesan) has a sister (Rajam) who is married to a handsome Ravi (Balaji). But her in-laws insist on a diamond necklace, without which...

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  • 1959
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    Manjal Mahimai

    Manjal Mahimai

    1 1959 HD

    Manjal Mahimai (English: Power of Turmeric) is a 1959 Tamil language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures and...

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  • 1965
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    Vazhkai Padagu

    Vazhkai Padagu

    1 1965 HD

    A young attractive and unemployed woman Seetha(Devika) taking up stage acting as a career. A wealthy man Kannabiran(K. Balaji) is after her, and uses...

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  • 1965
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    Pandava Vanavasamu

    Pandava Vanavasamu

    6.5 1965 HD

    After the Pandavas are forcefully exiled by their enemies, they must get together and fight back in order to reclaim their land.

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  • 1958
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    Bhookailas

    Bhookailas

    8 1958 HD

    The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka

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  • 1968
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    Chinnari Papalu

    Chinnari Papalu

    1 1968 HD

    It tells the story of a rich man falling in love with a tribal girl, and how the pair face challenges in life when they separate.

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  • 1972
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    Raja

    Raja

    1 1972 HD

    Conflict arises between two brothers after the death of their father and unknowingly they become rivals.

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  • 1967
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    Bhaktha Prahlada

    Bhaktha Prahlada

    1 1967 HD

    Prahlada, Lord Vishnu's staunch devotee, is born to Hiranyakashipu (S.V. Ranga Rao) his father. Hiranyakashipu is determined to dissuade his son from...

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  • 1960
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    Naan Kanda Swargam

    Naan Kanda Swargam

    1 1960 HD

    Naan Kanda Sorgam (transl. My Heaven) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language comic fantasy film directed and produced by C. Pullaiah. The film stars...

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  • 1953
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    Chandirani

    Chandirani

    1 1953 HD

    When Prachandudu kills Chandirani's mother and imprisons her father who is a king, she decides to eliminate him to avenge her mother's death and to...

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  • 1959
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    Bala Nagamma

    Bala Nagamma

    7 1959 HD

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  • 1975
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    Yashoda Krishna

    Yashoda Krishna

    1 1975 HD

    Chronicles the birth and childhood of Krishna, who is prophesied to be the death of his tyrannical uncle Kans. Also tells the story of Krishna's...

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  • 1961
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    Kappalottiya Thamizhan

    Kappalottiya Thamizhan

    7 1961 HD

    Chidambaram Pillai, a revolutionary leader, starts the first shipping company in India. With the help of this company, he fights against the monopoly...

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  • 1958
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    Annaiyin Aanai

    Annaiyin Aanai

    1 1958 HD

    Ganesh's father is falsely accused of a crime and murdered in prison. Years later, his mother asks him to exact revenge against the culprit.

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  • 1961
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    Kumudham

    Kumudham

    1 1961 HD

    Kumaran, who is married to Kumudha, takes the blame for a murder he did not commit. Convinced of his innocence, his former lover sets out to unearth...

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  • 1962
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    Saradha

    Saradha

    1 1962 HD

    Saradha, a wealthy woman, marries an ordinary professor against the wishes of her father. Her dream of leading a happily married life is shattered...

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  • 1962
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    Annai

    Annai

    1 1962 HD

    Savithri, who does not have any kids with her husband, decides to adopt her sister's child. Things take a turn when her sister meets her child after...

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  • 1953
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    Poongothai

    Poongothai

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1957
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    Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

    Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

    1 1957 HD

    Alladin throws away a magic lamp after an evil magician fools him into finding it. Years later, when Alladin learns the full extent of its powers, he...

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  • 1971
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    Dasara Bullodu

    Dasara Bullodu

    1 1971 HD

    Both Radha and Nirmala love a young man named Gopi. But Nirmala's father wants to make Gopi marry Nirmala in order to grab his property. But she...

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  • 1967
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    Chadarangam

    Chadarangam

    1 1967 HD

    Chadarangam was the winner of the Best Telugu Film award at the 15th Filmfare Awards South ceremony.

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  • 1952
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    Pelli Chesi Choodu

    Pelli Chesi Choodu

    1 1952 HD

    A satirical comedy that deals with the negative effects of the Indian dowry system, through the marital life of Venkata Ramana and Ammadu.The film...

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  • 1972
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    Papam Pasivadu

    Papam Pasivadu

    1 1972 HD

    Venugopal and Janaki realise that their son has tuberculosis and send him by plane to Europe for better treatment. However, the plane crashes, and...

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  • 1967
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    Chadarangam

    Chadarangam

    1 1967 HD

    Chadarangam was the winner of the Best Telugu Film award at the 15th Filmfare Awards South ceremony.

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