Rao Gopal Rao

Raavu Gopala Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.[1] In a film career spanning more than twenty five years, Rao starred in over four hundred feature films in a variety of characters. Rao was known for his gruesome portrayals of antagonist roles with a touch of humour.[2] Rao was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoor Nagayya Award" in 1987.[3][4]

In this Telugu name, the surname is Raavu.

Raavu Gopala Rao
Member of Parliament Rajya sabha
In office
3 April 1986 – 2 April 1992
ConstituencyAndhra
Personal details
Born(1937-01-14)14 January 1937
Ganganapalli, near Kakinada, Madras Presidency (present-day Andhra Pradesh)
Died13 August 1994(1994-08-13) (aged 57)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Political partyTelugu Desam Party
SpouseKamala Kumari
Children2; including Rao Ramesh

Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as Mutyala Muggu (1975), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Gorantha Deepam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981), Ooruki Monagadu (1981), Gudachari No.1 (1983), Abhilasha (1983), Khaidi (1983), Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), Bullet (1985), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Lorry Driver (1990), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), and Gang Leader (1991).[2]

Early life

He started his career in theatre, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company and did many plays under the banner. S. V. Ranga Rao saw his plays and recommended him to Gutta Ramineedu, who was making Bhakta Potana (1966).[5] He worked as an assistant director for this film. He served as an assistant director in other films, including Bangaru Sankellu and Mooga Prema.[2]

Politics

He was appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council in 1984-85 and Indian Parliament by N. T. Rama Rao, the then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was a member of Rajya Sabha from 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992.[6]

Death

He died on 13 August 1994, aged 57. The film Prema & Co was released after his death. His son, Rao Ramesh, is a Telugu film actor.[7]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Drama competition from Oct. 9". 28 September 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. Tfn, Team. "Rao Gopal Rao". Telugu Filmnagar.
  3. Kavirayani, Suresh (8 April 2018). "Rao Gopala Rao's wife passes away!". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. "Tollywood Movie Actor Rao Gopal Rao Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
  5. "Harish Shankar brings back Rao Gopal Rao's look in Duvvada Jagannadham". in.style.yahoo.com.
  6. "Profile of Former Rajya Sabha members" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  7. Kavirayani, Suresh (17 June 2017). "Rao Ramesh lives up to his father's name". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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