Rao Gopal Rao | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament Rajya sabha | |
| In office 3 April 1986 – 2 April 1992 | |
| Constituency | Andhra Pradesh |
| Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislature (Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council) | |
| In office 1984–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 January 1937 Ganganapalli, near Kakinada, Madras Presidency (present-day Andhra Pradesh) |
| Died | 13 August 1994 (aged 57) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
| Spouse | Kamala Kumari |
| Children | 2; including Rao Ramesh |
Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.[1] In a film career spanning more than 25 years, Rao starred in over 400 feature films in a variety of characters. He was known for his gruesome portrayals of antagonist roles with a touch of humor.[2] He was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoor Nagayya Award" in 1987.[3][4]
Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as Mutyala Muggu (1975), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Gorantha Deepam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981), Ooruki Monagadu (1981), Gudachari No.1 (1983), Abhilasha (1983), Khaidi (1983), Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), Bullet (1985), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Lorry Driver (1990), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), and Gang Leader (1991).[2]