Rao Gopala Rao

Rao Gopal Rao was born on January 14th 1937 in Ganganaparu near Kakinada. He started his career as a stage artist. He started his own association called Associated Amateur Drama Company and did many plays under the banner. S.V.Rangarao who watched his plays, recommended him to Gutta Ramineedu who is making ‘Bhakta Potana' (1966). He also worked as an assistant director for the this film. He also worked as n assistant director for the films like Bangaru Sankellu and Mooga Prema.

He acted as a main villan in the film Jagat Kiladilu (1969). With the film Mutyala Muggu directed by Bapu, he got the instant reorganization. He acted in films directed by Bapu Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Gorantadiipam (1978), Manavuri Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981), Jaakii (1985), Bullet (1985) etc.

He is awarded with 'Kala Prapoorna' in 1990 by Andhra University and also cultural organizations gave him the title Natavirat. He is felicitated with the Nagayya Award in 1987. He was appointed as Rajyasabha member by Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao. As a producer he made the films like Station Master, Lorry Driver, Bhargvaramudu, Vintadongalu etc.He passed away onf August 13, 1994.The film Prema & co was released after his death.

Filmography

1. Prema & Co. (1994)
2. Aa Okkati Adakku (1993)
3. Allari Priyudu (1993)
4. Gharaana Mogudu (1992)
5. Rowdy Alludu (1991)
6. Gang Leader (1991)
7. Raja Vikramarka (1990)
8. Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
9. Manasu Mamata (1990)
10. State Rowdy (1989)
11. Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989)
12. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)
13. Manchi Donga (1988)
14. Donga Ramudu (1988)
15. Donga Mogudu (1987)
16. Chanakya Shapadham (1986)
17. Raakshasudu (1986)
18. Magadheerudu (1986)
19. Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
20. Adavi Donga (1985)
21. Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
22. Donga (1985)
23. Chattamtho Porattam (1985)
24. Bullet (1985)
25. Devalayam (1985)
26. Jackie (1985)
27. Rustum (1984)
28. Naagu (1984)
29. Inti Guttu (1984)
30. Challenge (1984)
31. Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (1984)
32. Hero (1984)
33. Goonda (1984)
34. Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
35. Sangarshana (1983)
36. Khaidi (1983)
37. Magamaha Raju (1983)
38. Gudachari No.1 (1983)
39. Trisulam (1983)
40. Abhilasha (1983)
41. Prema Pichollu (1983)
42. Adavi Simhalu (1983)
43. Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
44. Mundadugu (1983)
45. Eenadu (1982)
46. Billa Ranga (1982)
47. Patnam Vachchina Pativrathalu (1982)
48. Bobbili Puli (1982)
49. Justice Chowdhary (1982)
50. Krishnarajunulu (1982)
51. Swayamvaram (1982)
52. Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
53. Todu Dongalu (1981)
54. Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu (1981)
55. Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
56. Ooriki Monagadu (1981)
57. Circus Ramudu (1980)
58. Gharana Donga (1980)
59. Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (1980)
60. Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu (1980)
61. Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
62. Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
63. Vetagadu (1979)
64. Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
65. Pranam Kareedu (1978)
66. Anugraham (1978)
67. Gorantha Deepam(1978)
68. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
69. Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam (1976)
70. Bhakta Kannappa (1976)
71. Muthyala Muggu (1975)
72. Yamagola (1975)
73. Sharada (1973)
74. Bhakta Potana (1966)