Narra Venkateswara Rao

Narra Venkateswara Rao
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1974-2009

Narra Venkateswara Rao was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He hailed from Agraharam village (Ramachandrapuram) in Zarugumalli Mandal, Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Career

He acted in over 500 films spanning more than three decades. Some of his hit films include Yuvatharam Kadilindi (1980), Neti Bharatam (1983), Kartavyam (1990), and Osey Ramulamma (1997). His last film was Mesthri (2009).

Death

Rao died of cancer on 27 December 2009 at the age of 62 years. ^{[1] [2]}

Filmography

Films

• Chaduvu Samskaram (1974)
• Sahasavanthudu ^[3] (1978) as Police Inspector
• Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu (1979) as Indra
• Yuvatharam Kadilindi (1980)
• Prema Kanuka (1981)
• Pralaya Rudrudu ^[4] (1982) as Sarvarayudu's Accomplice
• Kalahala Kapuram (1982) as Whitey
• Nivuru Gappina Nippu (1983)
• Chandirani (1983)
• Gudachari No. 1 (1983)
• Dandayaatra (1984)
• Merupu Dadi (1984)
• Pralaya Simham (1984) as Ranga
• Chattamtho Poratam (1985) as Inspector
• Punnami Rathri (1985)
• Adavi Donga (1985)
• Kattula Kondayya (1985)
• Pratigathana (1985)
• Nireekshana (1986) as Arjuna Rao Inspector
• Repati Pourulu (1986)
• Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam (1986)
• Dharmapeetam Daddarillindi (1986)
• Jayam Manade (1986) as Public Prosecutor
• Prajaswamyam (1987) as C.I. Veerabhadraiah
• Rotation Chakravarthy (1987)
• Ida Prapancham (1987)
• Ajeyudu (1987)
• Dharmapatni (1987)
• Maa Voori Magadu ^[5] (1987) as Lal
• Rowdy No.1 (1988) as Sub-Inspector of Police
• Ugranethrudu (1988) as Nayudamma
• Aswaddhama (1988) as DSP Kumar
• Inspector Pratap (1988)
• Jeevana Jyothi (1988)
• Bandipotu (1988) as Vaddikasulu
• Chattamto Chadarangam (1988) as Narasimhulu
• Nyaniki Siksha (1988) as Papa Rao
• Agni Keratalu (1988) as Partho
• Ukku Sankellu (1988)
• Bharata Nari (1989)
• Mouna Poratam (1989)
• Chinnari Sneham (1989)
• Simha Swapnam (1989)
• Manchivaaru Maavaaru (1989)
• State Rowdy (1989)
• Palnati Rudraiah (1989) as Lakshmipathi
• Jayasimha (1990) as Paidithalli
• Aggiramudu (1990)
• Neti Charitra ^[6] (1990) as Sub-Inspector of Police
• Kartavyam (1990) as Defence Lawyer
• Yerra Mandaram (1991)
• Atiradhudu (1991) as Lawyer Sanyasi Rao
• Jagannatakam (1991)
• Minor Raja (1991)
• Prema Thapassu (1991)
• Manchi Roju (1991)
• Peddarikam (1992)
• Pranadaata (1992)
• Chinarayudu (1992)
• Repati Koduku (1992)
• Collector Gari Alludu ^[7] (1992) as M.L.A. Venkatasamy
• Lathi (1992) as Police Constable
• Jagannatham & Sons (1992)
• Antham / Drohi (1992)
• Major Chandrakanth (1993)
• Nakshatra Poratam (1993)
• Paruvu Prathishta (1993)
• Chirunavvula Varamistava (1993)
• Illu Pelli (1993)
• Vinta Kodallu (1993)
• Cheemala Dandu (1994)
• Ammayi Kapuram (1994)
• Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam (1994)
• Gang Master (1994)
• Erra Sainyam (1994)
• Big Boss (1995)
• Orey Rikshaw (1995)
• Badilli (1995)
• Sankalpam (1995)
• Khaidi Inspector (1995) as D.S.P. Ratnam
• Aadaalla Majaka (1995)
• Topi Raja Sweety Roja (1995)
• Hello Neeku Naaku Pellanta (1996)
• Amma Durgamma (1996)
• Akka! Bagunnava? (1996)
• Osey Ramulamma (1997) as Ramaswamy
• Rowdy Durbar (1997)
• Pelli Chesukundam (1997)
• Super Heroes (1997)
• Pavitra Prema (1998)
• Cheekati Suryulu (1998)
• Sri Ramulayya (1998)
• Tholi Prema (1998)
• Suryudu (1998)
• Subhavartha (1998)
• Premante Idera (1998)
• Kante Koothurne Kanu (1998)
• Sultan (1999)
• Krishna Babu (1999)
• Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
• Sivanna (2000)
• Ravanna (2000) ^[8]
• Adavi Chukka (2000) as Venkayya
• Uncle (2000)
• Pandanti Samsaram (2001)
• Chinna (2001)
• Snehamante Idera (2001)
• Friends (2002)
• Vooru Manadiraa (2002)
• Police Sisters (2002)
• Indra (2002) as Superintendent of Police
• Dhanush (2003) ^[9]
• Tiger Harischandra Prasad (2003) ^[10]
• Varsham (2004) as Home Minister
• Seshadri Naidu (2004)
• Chanti (2004) as MLA's father-in-law
• Devi Abhayam (2005)
• Adirindayya Chandram (2005) as Chandram's father
• Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) as Muddu Krishnaiyya
• Veerabhadra (2006)
• Pournami (2006) as a village head sarpanch
• Operation Duryodhana (2007)
• Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007)
• Aatadista (2008)
• Mesthri (2009)

Television

• Kasthuri (Tamil, Sun TV)

See also

• Prakasam district
• Kamma (caste)

References

1. "సినీనటుడు నర్రా వెంకటేశ్వరరావు మృతి | Telugu film actor Narra Venkateswara Rao died - Telugu Filmibeat". 27 December 2009.
2. "Actor Narra Venkateswara RaoI Mallela manasulu I Mestri |".
3. "Sahasavantudu (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
4. "Pralaya Rudrudu (1982)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
5. "Maa Voori Magadu (1987)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
6. "Neti Charitra (1990)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
7. "Collector Gari Alludu: Cast, Crew, Movie Review, Release Date, Teaser, Trailer". Filmy Focus. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
8. "Ravanna". idlebrain.com . Retrieved 11 February 2013.
9. Srihari, Gudipoodi. "Weak script". The Hindu . Retrieved 1 September 2025– via Idlebrain.com.
10. "High-powered drama". The Hindu . 22 December 2003. Archived from the original on 3 January 2004.