Dhulipala

Dhulipala
Born
Dhulipala Sitarama Sastry

24 September 1921 (1921-09-24)
Died13 April 2007(2007-04-13) (aged 85)
OccupationActor
Years active1961–2001
Websitewww.dhulipala.org

Dhulipala Sitarama Sastry (24 September 1921 – 13 April 2007), known mononymously by the surname Dhulipala, was an Indian actor and thespian, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[1] He was noted for playing mythological roles, particularly the role of Shakuni. He began his acting career at the young age of 13 and went on to work in about 300 films. He shot to fame with Bhishma and Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam, acting alongside N. T. Rama Rao.[2]

  1. ^ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Guntur News : Dhulipala no more
  2. ^ Natinundi neti daaka: Autobiography of Dhulipala