# Rallapalli (actor)

Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao (15 August 1945 – 17 May 2019), popularly known as Rallapalli, was an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu films and television. He won two state Nandi Awards.

## Life and career

Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao was born in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh on August 15, 1945.
He started off his career in 1960 as a theatre artist before marking his movie debut in 1974 with Sthree. He acted in about 850 films in a variety of roles, including that of a lead actor. He also worked as a staff artiste in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He played pivotal roles in films such as Bombay (1995) and Minsara Kanavu (1997) in Tamil.

## Death

Rallapalli died on 17 May 2019 at Maxcure Hospital, Hyderabad following ill health.

## Filmography
### Telugu films

List of Telugu films and roles :
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1973 | Stree | |
| 1976 | Oorummadi Brathukulu | |
| 1976 | Alludochadu | Ramanatham |
| 1978 | Chali Chemmalu | |
| 1979 | Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba | |
| 1979 | Kanchiki Cherani Katha | |
| 1979 | Toorpu Velle Railu | Sivudu |
| 1980 | Kottapeta Rowdy | |
| 1980 | Badai Basavayya | Himself |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chiluka | |
| 1981 | Tyagayya | |
| 1981 | Prema Natakam | Dushyanthudu |
| 1981 | Jeevitha Ratham | Krishna's friend |
| 1981 | Jagamondi | Narayana |
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Gurunadham |
| 1982 | Jagannatha Rathachakralu | Appa Rao |
| 1982 | Kayyala Ammayi Kalavari Abbayi | Jogarao |
| 1982 | Krishnavataram | |
| 1982 | Andagaadu | |
| 1982 | Prathikaram | Sanyasi |
| 1982 | Pralaya Rudrudu | Ramadasu |
| 1983 | Khaidi | Sarma |
| 1983 | Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu | Joginatham |
| 1983 | Rendu Jella Sita | Appalakonda |
| 1983 | Ikanaina Marandi | |
| 1983 | Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu | |
| 1983 | Aalaya Sikharam | |
| 1983 | Mantri Gari Viyyankudu | |
| 1983 | Abhilasha | Vishnu Sharma |
| 1984 | James Bond 999 | Arumugam |
| 1984 | Rustum | |
| 1984 | Kondaveeti Nagulu | 'Saara' Surigadu |
| 1984 | Pralaya Simham | |
| 1984 | Kanchu Kagada | |
| 1984 | Srivariki Premalekha | Saranga Ramudu/Saaraa |
| 1984 | Padmavyooham | |
| 1984 | Sitaara | |
| 1984 | Srimathi Kaavali | |
| 1985 | Anveshana | Paandu |
| 1985 | Pratighatana | |
| 1985 | Babai Abbai | |
| 1985 | Bhale Thammudu | |
| 1985 | Mayaladi | Lavanya Murthy |
| 1985 | Maharaju | |
| 1985 | Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku | |
| 1985 | Kanchu Kavacham | |
| 1985 | Kongumudi | Lottala Apparao |
| 1985 | Sri Katna Leelalu | S.I. Yadagiri |
| 1985 | Preminchu Pelladu | |
| 1985 | Bangaru Chilaka | Abbulu |
| 1985 | Terror | Thippadu |
| 1985 | Jwala | |
| 1985 | Aalapana | |
| 1985 | Srivaru | Kanakeswara Rao |
| 1986 | Krishna Garadi | Venkatasamy |
| 1986 | Vijrumbhana | |
| 1986 | Adavi Raja | Simham |
| 1986 | Pavitra | |
| 1986 | Kaliyuga Pandavulu | |
| 1986 | Chadastapu Mogudu | |
| 1986 | Brahma Rudrulu | |
| 1986 | Kondaveeti Raja | |
| 1986 | Patnam Pilla Palletoori Chinnodu | |
| 1986 | Prathidwani | |
| 1986 | Aadapaduchu | |
| 1986 | Rendu Rellu Aaru | |
| 1986 | Aranyakanda | Chinna Bukutha |
| 1986 | Kashmora | Santana Pakir |
| 1987 | Veera Pratap | Rangadu |
| 1987 | Aha Naa-Pellanta! | |
| 1987 | Sardar Krishnama Naidu | Rangachari |
| 1987 | Prema Samrat | Gurunatham |
| 1987 | Alludu Kosam | |
| 1987 | Chinnari Devatha | Sub-Inspector Raju |
| 1987 | Kirayi Dada | |
| 1987 | Agni Putrudu | Narahari |
| 1987 | Sankeerthana | |
| 1987 | Shri Kanakamalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe | Ceylon Subba Rao |
| 1987 | Bhale Mogudu | Simhachalam |
| 1987 | Raaga Leela | |
| 1988 | Maharajasri Mayagadu | |
| 1988 | August 15 Raatri | |
| 1988 | Ukku Sankellu | |
| 1988 | Station Master | |
| 1988 | Raktha Thilakam | |
| 1988 | Yuddha Bhoomi | |
| 1988 | Nyayaniki Sankellu | |
| 1988 | Inspector Pratap | |
| 1988 | Jeevana Jyothi | |
| 1988 | Collector Vijaya | |
| 1988 | Jeevana Ganga | |
| 1988 | Maa Inti Maharaju | |
| 1989 | Yamapasam | |
| 1989 | Swarakalpana | |
| 1989 | Dhruva Nakshatram | |
| 1989 | Vintha Dongalu | S.I. Dastagiri |
| 1989 | Chinnari Sneham | |
| 1989 | Prema | |
| 1989 | Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata | |
| 1989 | Mouna Poratam | |
| 1989 | Bava Bava Paneeru | Joginadham |
| 1989 | Oorantha Golanta | Silver Jubilee Surya Rao |
| 1990 | Mahajananiki Maradalu Pilla | |
| 1990 | Adavi Diveelu | |
| 1990 | Neti Charitra | Gurupadam |
| 1990 | Rowdyism Nasinchali | |
| 1990 | Adadhi | |
| 1990 | Kadapa Reddamma | |
| 1991 | Prema Entha Madhuram | |
| 1991 | Coolie No. 1 | |
| 1991 | Kalikalam | |
| 1991 | Parishkaram | |
| 1991 | Police Encounter | Maalokam |
| 1991 | Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu | |
| 1991 | Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu | |
| 1991 | April 1 Vidudala | Sarma |
| 1991 | Surya IPS | |
| 1992 | Drohi | Hotel Receptionist |
| 1992 | Antham | Hotel Receptionist |
| 1992 | Brundavanam | Jeedimetla Zamindar |
| 1992 | Attasommu Alludu Danam | |
| 1992 | Donga Police | |
| 1992 | Sahasam | |
| 1992 | Detective Narada | |
| 1992 | Hello Darling | |
| 1993 | Srinadha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu | |
| 1993 | Kannayya Kittayya | |
| 1993 | Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu | |
| 1993 | Asale Pellaina Vaani | |
| 1993 | One By Two | |
| 1993 | Jeevithame Oka Cinema | |
| 1993 | Vintha Kodallu | |
| 1993 | Major Chandrakanth | |
| 1993 | Joker | |
| 1993 | Kunti Putrudu | |
| 1993 | Ish Gup Chup | |
| 1993 | Allari Alludu | |
| 1994 | Super Police | Pothuraju |
| 1994 | Allari Police | Ralla Panthulu |
| 1994 | Bobbili Simham | |
| 1994 | Bangaru Mogudu | |
| 1994 | Kishkindha Kanda | |
| 1994 | M. Dharmaraju M.A. | |
| 1994 | President Gari Alludu | Bhupathi Rayudu's uncle |
| 1994 | Prema & Co | |
| 1995 | Ghatothkachudu | |
| 1995 | Street Fighter | Postman |
| 1995 | Madhya Taragati Maha Bharatnam | |
| 1995 | Badilli | |
| 1995 | Mayadari Kutumbam | |
| 1995 | Sankalpam | |
| 1995 | Lingababu Love Story | Velu Pille |
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | Bheema Raju |
| 1996 | Vinodam | |
| 1996 | Neti Savithri | Gajendra |
| 1996 | Topi Raja Sweety Roja | |
| 1996 | Dharma Chakram | Anjibabu |
| 1997 | Gokulamlo Seetha | |
| 1997 | Pattukondi Chuddam | |
| 1997 | Priyamaina Srivaru | |
| 1997 | Mama Bagunnava | |
| 1998 | Pandaga | |
| 1998 | Chandralekha | |
| 1998 | Yuvarathna Rana | |
| 1998 | O Panaipothundi Babu | Ram & Laksman's father |
| 1999 | Anaganaga Oka Ammai | |
| 2000 | Chitram | |
| 2000 | Kalisundam Raa | Govindu |
| 2001 | Budget Padmanabham | Lawyer |
| 2001 | Ninnu Choodalani | |
| 2001 | Khaki Chokka | |
| 2001 | Nuvvu Nenu | |
| 2001 | Veedekkadi Mogudandi | |
| 2001 | Muthyam | |
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | |
| 2002 | Anveshana | Vamsy's father |
| 2002 | Jatheeya Pathakam | |
| 2002 | Bharata Simha Reddy | |
| 2002 | Friends | |
| 2002 | Jayam | |
| 2003 | Simhachalam | M.L.A. |
| 2003 | Sambaram | |
| 2003 | Praanam | |
| 2003 | Simhadri | |
| 2003 | Donga Ramudu and Party | |
| 2003 | Nijam | Butcher |
| 2003 | Kabirdas | |
| 2004 | Aaptudu | Resident |
| 2004 | Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy | |
| 2005 | Athadu | |
| 2005 | Narasimhudu | |
| 2005 | Avunanna Kaadanna | |
| 2005 | Radha Gopalam | |
| 2005 | Modati Cinema | |
| 2005 | Sankranthi | |
| 2005 | Dhairyam | |
| 2005 | Naa Alludu | |
| 2005 | Friendship | |
| 2005 | Kshanikam | |
| 2006 | Veedhi | |
| 2006 | Asthram | |
| 2006 | Veerabhadra | |
| 2007 | Mantra | |
| 2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | |
| 2008 | Ankusam | |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | |
| 2008 | Adhyakshaa | |
| 2008 | Maga Simham | |
| 2008 | Donga Sachinollu | |
| 2008 | Sundarakanda | |
| 2009 | Vengamamba | |
| 2009 | Oy! | |
| 2009 | Mitrudu | |
| 2009 | Shh | |
| 2009 | Sontha Ooru | |
| 2010 | Subhapradam | |
| 2010 | 1940 Lo Oka Gramam | |
| 2010 | Dammunnodu | |
| 2011 | Kodipunju | |
| 2011 | Gangaputrulu | |
| 2014 | Laddu Babu | |
| 2015 | Bale Bale Magadivoy | |
| 2017 | Duvvada Jagannadham | |
| 2018 | Pantham | |

### Tamil films

List of Tamil films and roles :
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1987 | Sankar Guru | Constable |
| 1988 | Veedu | Manager |
| 1995 | Bombay | Transgender |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Amalraj's servant |
| 1998 | Thaayin Manikodi | |

## Awards
### Nandi Awards

* Best Male Comedian – Patnam Pilla Palletoori Chinnodu (1986)
* Best Male Comedian – Jeevana Jyothi (1988)