Potti Prasad

Last updated

Potti Prasad
Born
Kavivarapu Prasad Rao

5 January 1929
Died23 February 1998(1998-02-23) (aged 69)
EducationB.Com
Occupation(s)Actor, Clerk
SpouseRajyalakshmi
ChildrenJagannatha Rao

Potti Prasad (born Kavivarapu Prasada Rao) was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He was introduced to films by Jandhyala. [1] His notable roles include those in Chantabbai and Sagara Sangamam . He made his screen debut with Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu in a brief role as one of the two (the other being Padmanabham) prospective bridegrooms for Girija. He was bowled over by the magnanimity of Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani when he was paid Rs.1116/- for that one scene work. [2] He was a friend of another comedian Raja Babu. They acted in stage plays together. His last film was Brundavanam (1992).

Contents

Career

Prasad was a stage actor before making his debut in films. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959) was his first film as an actor. Chakrapani offered him a role in this film after watching his performance in a stage show in Madras. He continued acting in stage shows while trying to get roles in movies. [3]

Filmography

He played the role of an editor of a weekly magazine in the comedy film Chantabbai starring Charanjeevi. This got him popularity with audience. He also played significant role in award-winning film Sagara Sangamam as a domestic help. [4] [5] In the film Hai Hai Nayaka, he played the role of an Avadhani who loses his mind after listening to foul words of his student. He plays a detective role in the film Babai Abbai starring Nandamuri Balakrishna. His last film was Brundavanam starring Rajendra Prasad.

List of films

YearFilmRoleNotes
1959 Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1964 Pooja Phalam Raja
1967 Ummadi Kutumbam
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna
1969 Bhale Rangadu
Bangaru Panjaram [6]
1970Pelli Sambandham
1971 Adrusta Jathakudu
Mattilo Manikyam [7] Ramayya, Manikyam's friend
Basthi Bul Bul [8] Edukondalu
1972Collector Janaki
Anta Mana Manchikey [9]
Kalam Marindi
Praja Nayakudu
Pandanti Kapuram
1973 Dhanama? Daivama?
Devudamma
Andala Ramudu
1974 Manushullo Devudu
TulabharamRamanatham
Galipatalu
1976 Bangaru Manishi
1977 Chanakya Chandragupta
Amara Deepam
Chiranjeevi RambabuLawyer Dharmarao
1978 Lawyer Viswanath
Mugguru MuggureMuseum Guard
Mallepoovu
1979Dongalaku Saval
Andadu Aagadu [10] Punyakoti
Sri Rama Bantu Panchayathi Member
1980 Chandipriya
Kodalu Vastunaru JagrathaTabla Player
1981Jeevitha RathamAnakapalli Appalaswamy
Swargam [11] Chidanandam
Prema Natakam [12] Prasad, Kumar's colleague
1982 Madhura Swapnam
Subhalekha
Pelleedu Pillalu
Korukunna Mogudu
1983 Moogavani Paga [13] Ration Shop Owner
Dharma PoratamSastry
Ee Charitra Inkennallu [14] Prosecutor Parankusham
Mantri Gari Viyyankudu
Nelavanka
Sagara Sangamam
Shakthi
Rendu Jella Sita
Adavalle Aligithe
1984 Srivariki Premalekha
Pralaya Simham Constable
Sundari Subbarao
Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal RaoKrishna Prasad
1985 Babai Abbai
Kotha Pelli Koothuru
Terror [15] Newspaper Editor
Mayuri
1986 Krishna Garadi Ramadasu
Santhi Nivasam Pellilla Perayya
Karu Diddina Kapuram
Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu
Kirayi Mogudu
Chantabbai
Rendu Rella Aaru
Manchi Manasulu [16] Bhaskar Rao
Sakkanodu Priest
1987 Shrutilayalu
Raaga Leela
Krishna Leela
Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola
Sardar Krishnama Naidu
Dabbevariki Chedu
1988 Vivaha Bhojanambu
Chinnodu Peddodu
Veguchukka PagatichukkaDubbed Tamil in Edutha Sabatham Mudipen
Jeevana Jyothi
Trinetrudu
Bharya Bhartalu [17] Reluctant Interviewer
1989Police ReportVeterinary Doctor
Adavilo Ardharathri
Gopal Rao Gari Abbayi
Preminchi Choodu Sanyasi
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha
Yamapasam
Mamathala Kovela
Hai Hai Nayaka
Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam [18] Kaasipati
1990Kondaveeti Rowdy [19] Doctor
Neti Siddhartha
Chevilo Puvvu
Police Bharya
1991 Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police
Peddintalludu
Aditya 369
1992 Brundavanam
1993 Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chakrapani (filmmaker)</span> Indian writer, producer and director

Chakrapani was an Indian film producer, screenwriter, and director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He won two Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. He was also notable for his association with Vijaya Vauhini Studios, one of the largest studios in Asia at that time. Chakrapani was also a partner of Vijaya Productions along with B. Nagi Reddy and founder of Chandamama children magazine.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Relangi (actor)</span> Indian actor (1910–1975)

Relangi Venkata Ramayya, known mononymously by his surname as Relangi, was an Indian actor, comedian, and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1970. Relangi is particularly known for his comic expressions, and dialogues during the 1950s and 1960s. Together with Ramana Reddy, they were a comedy double act.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Allu Ramalingaiah</span> Indian actor, comedian, producer (1922–2004)

Allu Ramalingaiah was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. In 1990, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 1998, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South, and the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2001. Ramalingaiah appeared in over 1000 films in a variety of roles. The "Allu Ramalingaiah National Award" was instituted in his memory by the "Allu Ramalingaiah Academy of Arts". The award is presented every year to a Telugu film personality for life time achievement.

Tadinada Varaprasad popularly known as Nutan Prasad was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He was a native of Kaikaluru, Andhra Pradesh, India. He started his film acting career in the early 1970s, and has received four state Nandi Awards. He died due to prolonged illness at the age of 65.

Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy (1935–1997) was an Indian film character actor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He acted in over 472 films over three decades. He wrote stories for several acclaimed films, including Karthika Deepam. The "Dr. M Prabhakara Reddy Chalana Chitra Karmika Chitrapuri" in Manikonda, Hyderabad is named in honor of him. He won four Nandi Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jamuna (actress)</span> Indian actress (1936–2023)

Jamuna was an Indian actress, director, and politician who appeared mainly in Telugu cinema. She made her acting debut at age 16 in Dr. Garikapati Rajarao's Puttillu (1953), and received her breakthrough with L. V. Prasad'sMissamma (1955). Her filmography also includes Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. She won a Filmfare Award and an award at Filmfare Awards South. She was a member of parliament in the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991) representing the Rajahmundry constituency.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Annapurna (actress)</span> Indian actress

Annapurna, also credited as Annapurnamma, is an Indian actress who appears primarily in Telugu films. She is known for her portrayal as mother, mother-in-law, grand mother, aunt, etc. She started her film career as an actor alongside Mohan Babu in the blockbuster Telugu film Swargam Narakam directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in 1975. She appeared in over 900 films and won three Nandi Awards.

Mallikarjuna Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films. Rao, popularly known as Battala Satti for his role in the movie Ladies Tailor. He has acted in many movies in Telugu. Over his career, he acted in at least 375 Telugu movie.

Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao, known mononymously as Padmanabham, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, and director who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is known for his comic expressions and dialogues. In a career spanning over six decades, he acted in more than 400 films.

<i>Pelli Chesi Choodu</i> 1952 film by L. V. Prasad

Pelli Chesi Choodu is a 1952 Indian satirical comedy film directed by L. V. Prasad and produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their company Vijaya Productions. The film was made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, the latter titled Kalyanam Panni Paar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, G. Varalakshmi, Yandamuri Joga Rao and Savitri. S. V. Ranga Rao, Sivarama Krishnayya, Doraswamy, and Suryakantham play supporting roles in the Telugu version while C. V. V. Panthulu replaced Krishnayya in Tamil.

<i>Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu</i> 1958 film by L. V. Prasad

Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by L. V. Prasad. The film was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani of Vijaya Productions; the latter co-wrote its script with Prasad and Vempati Sadasivabrahmam. It is the Telugu version of Prasad's Tamil film Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam (1958). Starring N. T. Rama Rao, Relangi and Savitri, Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu features Jaggayya, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, S. V. Ranga Rao, and Jamuna in supporting roles. The conflict between two older men with different mindsets—Ramadasu and Mukundarao —is the film's centrepiece.

Dasari Girija was an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu films. She was active in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in comic roles. She appeared in many films with Relangi, the two of them becoming a famous comedic duo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nagabhushanam (actor)</span> Indian actor

C. Nagabushanam was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acted in more than 350 films from the 1950s to the 1980s. He primarily acted in villain and character actor roles. Nagabushanam was a trendsetter in enacting comic villain characters. He was also known by the title “Natabhooshana”.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sakshi Ranga Rao</span> Indian actor (1941/42–2005)

Sakshi Ranga Rao was an Indian character actor who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He appeared in about 450 films over a career spanning four decades, majority of which were comedies. Rao made his film debut in 1967 with Sakshi from which he derived his stage name. He then went onto to appear in successful films like Sirivennela, Swarna Kamalam, April 1st Vidudhala, Joker and Swarabhishekam.

Chadalavada Kutumba Rao, popularly known as Chadalavada, was a Tollywood actor well known for his comedian roles. He appeared in many Telugu films. The prominent among them are: Aada Paduchu, Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu, Bharya Bharthalu, Jayabheri, Krishna Leelalu (1959), Maya Bazaar, Palletooru, Parivartana, Pelli Naati Pramanalu, Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963), Thirupathamma Katha (1963) and Thodi Kodallu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gundu Hanumantha Rao</span> Indian actor

Gundu Hanumantha Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films, theatre, and television. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film Aha Naa Pellanta in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in Rajendrudu Gajendrudu,Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha,Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha (1992), Apparao Driving School, and the TV serial Amrutham. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for Amrutham serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mikkilineni (actor)</span> Indian actor

Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy was an Indian actor and thespian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was the founder of the theater group Praja Natya Mandali. He has received the honorary Kalaprapoorna from Andhra University, for his contributions towards Telugu theater and cinema.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raavi Kondala Rao</span> Indian actor, writer, and journalist (1932–2020)

Raavi Kondala Rao was an Indian actor, screenwriter, playwright, and journalist who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acted in over 400 films. He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for Pelli Pusthakam (1991) and won Nandi Award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema for Black and White.

<i>Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam</i> 1958 film by L. V. Prasad

Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language satirical comedy film directed by L. V. Prasad. The film stars R. Ganesh, Savithri and Jamuna. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu, which was released the following year.

Valluri Balakrishna was an Indian actor who primarily appeared in Telugu films as a comedian. He acted in more than 100 films as a comedian, but the role he played in the movie Patala Bhairavi alongside N. T. Rama Rao as "Anji Gadu" made him popular with the audience. He also played a role Sarathi in the very popular film Mayabazar.

References

  1. Admin. "List of Artists introduced by Jandhayala". iqlikmovies.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  2. M. L., Narasimham (20 August 2015). "Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu". The Hindu. Kasturi and Sons. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  3. Ravi, Kondarala Rao. "అమాయకంగా నవ్వించడంలో దిట్ట". సితార (in Telugu). Eenadu. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. Rajadhyaksha, Ashish (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of India Cinema (Revised ed.). Routledge. p. 462. ISBN   9781135943189 . Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  5. "List of movies starring Potti Prasad". moovyshoovy.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  6. "Bangaru Panjaram Telugu movie". iqlikmovies.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  7. "Mattilo Manikyam (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  8. "Basthi Bul Bul (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  9. Anta Mana Manchike (1972) - IMDb , retrieved 27 July 2021
  10. "Andhadu Aagadu (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  11. SWARGAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | CHANDRA MOHAN | JAYASUDHA | SATHYANARAYANA | S.VARALAKSHMI | V9 VIDEOS , retrieved 24 September 2023
  12. "Prema Natakam Movie Cast".
  13. "Moogavani Paga (1983)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  14. EE CHARITRA INKENNALLU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SUMAN | VIJAYASHANTI | V9 VIDEOS , retrieved 12 May 2023
  15. "Watch Terror | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  16. "Manchi Manasulu (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  17. BHARYA BARTHALU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SHOBAN BABU | SUHASINI | RAADHA | V9 VIDEOS , retrieved 30 April 2023
  18. "Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  19. "Kondaveeti Rowdy on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 14 May 2023.