Biography
Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao (20 August 1931 β 20 February 2010), 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.Padmanabham made his film debut as a child actor in 1945 with Mayalokam. Shavukaru (1949) was his first major hit and gave him a footing as a comedian. Pathala Bhairavi (1951) helped him find a permanent place in Telugu cinema. He acted in small roles alongside Relangi and Ramana Reddy in the golden era of Telugu cinema in the 1950s and 1960s. Later, he became a prominent comedian and remained so till the mid-1970s when Rajababu burst on the scene and replaced him.He also directed eight films including Kathanayika Molla (1969), a biographical film which won him the state Nandi Award. Padmanabham introduced S. P. Balasubrahmanyam to the film industry through Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (1967).
Filmography
all 53
Movies 53
Director 1
Producer 1
Bhadra (2005)
Chakram (2005)
Golmaal (2003)
Ganesh (1998)
Pandaga (1998)
Bhairava Dweepam (1994)
Allulu Vasthunnaru (1984)
Yuvaraju (1982)
Rahasya Gudachari (1981)
Karunamayudu (1978)
Chanakya Chandragupta (1977)
Indradhanusu (1977)
Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
Mangalya Bhagyam (1974)
Redeemers of the Country (1973)
Bangaru Babu (1973)
Antha Mana Manchike (1972)
Dasara Bullodu (1971)
Maro Prapancham (1970)
Nirdoshi (1970)
Varakatnam (1969)
Adrushtavanthulu (1969)
Aatmiyulu (1969)
Ramu (1968)
Ave Kallu (1967)
Private Master (1967)
Gruhalakshmi (1967)
Bhaktha Prahlada (1967)
Goodachari 116 (1966)
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha (1966)
Letha Manasulu (1966)
Veerabhimanyu (1965)
Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)
Aadabrathuku (1965)
Marriage Relation (1964)
Dr. Chakravarthy (1964)
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963)
Mooga Manasulu (1963)
Dakshayagnam (1962)
Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
Aathma Bandhuvu (1962)
Velugu Needalu (1961)
Bharaya Bharthulu (1961)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
Raja makutam (1959)
Karthavarayuni Katha (1958)
Fortunes (1957)
Kutumba Gowravam (1957)
Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952)
Pathala Bhairavi (1951)
Shavukaru (1950)
Vindhya Rani (1948)
Mayalokam (1945)
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GenderMale
Birthday1931-08-20
Deathday2010-02-19 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceSimhadripuram, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsBasavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao
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