Saakshi Ranga Rao | |
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 Rao in a scene from Sirivennela (1986) | |
| Born | Rangavajhula Ranga Rao 1941 or 1942 Kalavakuru, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | (aged 63) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–1995 |
| Spouse | Bala Tripurasundari |
| Children | 4; including Saakshi Siva |
Sakshi Ranga Rao (born Rangavajhula Ranga Rao; 1941 or 1942 – 27 June 2005) was an Indian character actor who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.[1] 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.
- ^ "Saakshi Siva about his father at the personal website". saakshisivaa.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2010.