Kantha Rao was born on November 16, 1923. He was a lead actor in mythological , social and fantasy movies. Kanta Rao had acted in 400 films. He had played a variety of roles but came to be popularly known as `kattula' Kanta Rao. He also acted as Narada in many mythological films. He was very much successful in Janapada (folk) movies, but did not have success in social movies. Later in his career, he acted in negative roles and as a character artist. He is one the only big hero in tollywood who came from Telangana region. He was awarded the prestigious Raghupathy Venkaiah award by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema for the year 2000.
Filmography
Nijam
Kabirdas(2003)
Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
Mutyamantha Muddu (1989)
Vijetha (1985) (guest)
Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
Radha Kalyanam (1981)
Kaali (1980)
Vamsa Vriksham (1980)
Chandipriya (1980)
Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978)
Andame Anandam (1977)
Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
Gunavanthudu (1975)
Muthyala Muggu (1975)
Yamagola (1975)
Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)
Neramu Siksha (1973)
Bala Bharatam (1972)
Shri Krishna Satya (1971)
Ekaveera (1969)
Saptaswarulu (1969)
Bangaru Gaajulu (1968)
Rajayogam (1968)
Ranabheri (1968)
Chikkadu Dorakadu (1967)
Rahasyam (1967)
Palnati Yudham (1966)
Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (1966)
Shri Krishna Tulabharam (1966)
Babruvahana (1964)
Narthanasala (1963)
Lava Kusa (1963)
Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963)
Yedureetha (1963)
Raktha Sambandham (1962)
Bhishma (1962)
Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam (1961)
Pandava Vanavasam (1961)
Sabash Raja (1961)
Usha Parinayam (1961)
Bhatti Vikramarka(1960)
Chivaraku Migiledi (1960)
Deepavali (1960)
Mangalyam (1960)
Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani (1960)
Shantinivasam (1960)
Jayasimha (1955)
Pratigna (1953)
Nirdoshi (1951)
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