Chadalavada (actor)

Chadalavada Kutumba Rao
Died1968
Occupation(s)Comedian and Character actor
Years active1940s – 1960s

Chadalavada Kutumba Rao, popularly known as Chadalavada (died 1968), was a Tollywood actor well known for his comedian roles. He appeared in many Telugu films. The prominent among them are: Aada Paduchu, Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu, Bharya Bharthalu, Jayabheri, Krishna Leelalu (1959), Maya Bazaar, Palletooru, Parivartana, Pelli Naati Pramanalu, Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963), Thirupathamma Katha (1963) and Thodi Kodallu.

He started acting in dramas initially. He entered the Telugu cinema field in 1951. He had a familiar accent and was also a jovial personality.

He died in 1968.[1]

  1. ^ Kutumba Rao Chadalvada, Luminaries of 20th Century, Part I, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2005, pp: 86.