Suthi Veerabhadra Rao

Suthi Veerabhadra Rao

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Suthi Veerabhadra Rao Profile

  • Name:
  • Suthi Veerabhadra Rao
  • Other Name:
  • Mamidipalli Veerabhadra Rao
  • Born:
  • June 6, 1947
  • Died:
  • June 30, 1988
  • Spouse:
  • Sekhari

Suthi Veerabhadra Rao Biography

Suthi Veerabhadra Rao was a renowned theatre artist and a popular character artist of Telugu cinema, who predominant played comedy roles. He was also a prolific radio artist. Entered film scene in 1981, Naalugu Sthambaalata in 1982 was his career breakthrough. Since then he got associated with Telugu cinema for 7-8 years and died at a comparatively young age of 41 after delivering more than 200 character roles onscreen. He was suffering from diabetics and died on 30 June 1988 following a drug-induced heart attack. Though associated with theatre since early 1970s he was a late entry to film scene.

 

Rao was born on 6 June 1947 in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. His full name is Mamidipalli Veerabhadra Rao. Following his father’s transfer the family shifted to Vijaywada where he completed his education. He completed graduation. He was a popular Radio and Theater Artist from 1970–198o and made his film debut in 1981. Following the success of Naalugu Sthambaalata in 1982, he became a major character artist of Telugu film industry.

 

He was associated with stage plays since school days. During college days he participated in college level drama competitions. He was a college mate of Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry, with whom he participated for many competitions. After reaching cinema too, they have worked together for many movies giving many hilarious comedy scenes. After graduation he worked with All India Radio (AIR), Vijayawada and was quite active in theatre circle as well, associated with many theater troupes.

 

After reaching films, he frequently featured in movies of Naresh and Rajendra Prasad during his early days. He also played cameo roles in numerous movies as directors were quite confident that his presence can lift the movie to success – that was the charisma of this talented actor.

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Updated: February 03, 2016

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