Oru Viral Krishna Rao
Oru Viral Krishna Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1929 |
| Died | 16 August 2002 (aged 73)[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2002 |
Oru Viral Krishna Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in predominantly Tamil-language films.[2] A recipient of the state government's Kalaimamani award, Rao got the nickname Oru Viral (one finger) for his first Tamil film in 1965.[3] He acted in nearly 600 Tamil and Telugu films in a career spanning four decades.[1] Rao is very famous because of his dance skills. He has choreographed for more than 120 films. Rao is also a member of Kaavi Sattai Sangam (KSS) Run by Saravana Thevar.
Partial filmography
Tamil films
Other language films
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Nireekshe | Coconut seller | Kannada |
| 1986 | Ukku Manishi | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Apartment resident | |
| 1993 | Money | Renu's father | |
| Vintha Kodallu | |||
| 1994 | Srivari Priyuralu | ||
| 1996 | Family | ||
| 1997 | W/o V. Vara Prasad | ||
Television
- Vannakolangal (Episode: S S Mama)[8] (1986)
Death
Krishna Rao died in a private hospital on Friday, 16 August 2002, a month after suffering a blood clot in his brain.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Tamil actor Krishna Rao dead". The Times of India. 16 August 2002. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ↑ "நகைச்சுவை செம்மல்: கிருஷ்ணராவுக்கு பட்டம்". Anna (in Tamil). 18 November 1979. p. 4. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ Randor Guy (15 September 2012). "Oru Viral 1965". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ↑ "Thiripura Sundari". Free India. Vol. XXXIX. 14 May 1978. p. 8. Retrieved 10 July 2026 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Paadatha Thenikkal (1988 ) | பாடாத தேனீக்கள் | Full Movie | Sivakumar | Radhika | Pyramid Talkies". 21 April 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Nallathey Nadu Ketkum | M.G.R Super hit Tamil movie | Jeppiaar, Bathma Priya, Gouthami, Rekha, retrieved 2 July 2022
- ↑ "Kizhakke Varum Paattu | 1993 | Prashanth , Charmila | Tamil Super Hit Romantic Movie | Bicstol". 23 January 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ S Ve Shekher Fun TV (28 March 2016). "S. S. Mama | Tamil Comedy Drama | S. Vee. Shekher | SVS Fun TV". Retrieved 16 August 2020 – via Youtube.