Biography
Tadepalli Lakshmi Kantha Rao (16 November 1923 – 22 March 2009) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rao appeared in more than 400 feature films, starring in many, in a variety of genres including mythological, social and folklore. He has also acted in a few Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam movies. He has produced about five films under the Hyma Films banner.
In the 1960s, he was one of the primary actors in Telugu cinema, along with N. T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Kantha Rao was known for portraying the roles of Narada, Lord Krishna and Arjuna. He played Lakshmana in the blockbuster film Lava Kusa, for which he received Vishehsa Puraskaram in 1963.
Filmography
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Bhayanak Bhootani (2001)
Postman (1999)
Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
Samrat Ashoka (1992)
Alludu Diddina Kapuram (1991)
Donga Ramudu (1988)
Deshoddharakudu (1986)
Vikram (1986)
Simhasanam (1986)
Pyaar Ka Sindoor (1986)
Nyayam Meere Cheppali (1985)
Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
Prema Tarangalu (1980)
Superman (1980)
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
Kaali (1980)
Vetagadu (1979)
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1979)
Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
Yugapurushudu (1978)
Gorantha Deepam (1978)
Manasaakshi (1977)
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
Eduruleni Manishi (1975)
Pooja (1975)
Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham (1975)
Alluri Seetha Ramaraju (1974)
Neramu Siksha (1973)
The Slippery Guy (1967)
Private Master (1967)
Palnati Yudham (1966)
Veera Abhimanyu (1965)
Aakasa Ramanna (1965)
Jwalaadweepa Rahasyam (1965)
Pandava Vanavasam (1965)
Desa Drohulu (1964)
Marmayogi (1964)
Narthanasala (1963)
Aaptha Mithrulu (1963)
Lava Kusa (1963)
Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu (1963)
Bhishma (1962)
Madhana Kamaraju Katha (1962)
Bhakta Kuchela (1961)
Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
Bhatti Vikramarka (1960)
Chivaraku Migiledi (1960)
Kanak Durga Pooja Mahima (1960)
Jayasimha (1955)
Illalu
Sri Krishna Vijayam
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1923-11-16
Deathday2009-03-22 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceKodad, India
CitizenshipsBritish Raj, Dominion of India, India
Also Known AsTadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, Kantha Rao
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