Peela Mallikarjuna Rao (1950/1951 – 24 June 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films.[1] Rao, popularly known as Battala Satti for his role in the movie Ladies Tailor. He has acted in many movies in Telugu. Over his career, he acted in at least 375 Telugu movies.[2]
Mallikarjuna Rao | |
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| Born | 1950 or 1951 Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | (aged 57) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Battala Satti |
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| Years active | 1980–2008 |
Early life
editRao was born in Kasimkota Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam district.
Career
editMallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by Vamsi. Ladies Tailor, Hello Brother, Tammudu and Badri are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy.
Telugu actor, writer Tanikella Bharani treats Mallikarjuna Rao with high respect since the days of Ladies Tailor movie and to his credit Mallikarjuna Rao introduced L.B. Sriram, actor cum writer to director Vamsi, who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as the chairman of Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in Srinagar colony, Hyderabad. He is one of the senior most comedians in Tollywood.
"Mallikarjuna Rao was not only a unique actor but also a good human being. He always tried to help others whenever he can," Chiranjeevi said. Several actors recalled the help they received from Rao, who was general secretary of Telugu Movie Artists Association (MAA). Rao was also the secretary of Telugu Desam Party's cultural wing. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his condolences to Rao's family members over the phone. Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy too condoled the death of the popular comedian. Rao was survived by wife, two daughters and a son.
Death
editAwards
editFilmography
editThis is the filmography of the Indian actor, Mallikarjuna Rao.
- Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
- Manchu Pallaki[4] (1982) as Film Director
- Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983)
- Sitaara (1984)
- Jagan (1984)
- Rustum (1984) as Gopayya
- Preminchu Pelladu (1985)
- Anveshana (1985) as Puliraju
- Swathi Muthyam (1986)
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
- Lawyer Suhasini (1987)
- Raga Leela (1987)
- Bhanumati Gari Mogudu (1987)
- Swayamkrushi (1987)
- Sruthilayalu (1987)
- Sankeertana (1987)
- Sthree Sahasam[5] (1987) as Pasupathi's (Sarathi) father-in-law
- Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)
- Varasudochadu (1988)
- Anna Chellelu (1988) as Chitti Babu
- Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) as Yesupadam
- Sarvabhoumudu[6] (1989) as Mantamandel Rao
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Soggadi Kaapuram[7] (1989) as Corrupt lawyer
- Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)
- Bala Gopaludu (1989)
- Aarthanadham[8] (1989) as Avatharam
- Chevilo Puvvu (1990) as Peon Appa Rao
- Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy (1990)
- Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu[9] (1990) as Venkanna Babu
- Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police (1991) as Madhavaiah
- Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991) as Pullaiah
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- April 1 Vidudala (1991) as Chinna Rao
- Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1991)
- Sundarakanda (1992)
- Appula Appa Rao (1992)
- Detective Narada (1992)
- Alexander (1992)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Ali Baba Aradajanu Dongalu (1993)
- Joker (1993) as Subbaraju
- Repati Rowdy[10](1993)
- Aadarsham (1993)
- Nippu Ravva (1993)
- Asale Pellaina Vaani (1993)
- Abbayigaru (1993)
- Hello Brother (1994)
- Gharana Alludu[11] (1994) as Military Commander whose gun is stolen
- Allarodu[12] (1994) as Aakasaramaiah
- Top Hero (1994)
- Parugo Parugu (1994) as S. I. Appalakonda
- Sisindri (1995)
- Vajram (1995)
- Taj Mahal (1995)
- Khaidi Inspector (1995)
- Subha Sankalpam (1995)
- Madhya Taragati Maha Bharatnam (1995)
- Sogasu Chooda Tarama! (1995)
- Ketu Duplicate (1995)
- Raja Simham (1995)
- Ghatothkachudu (1995)
- Telugu Veera Levara[13] (1995) as Harischandrudu B.A.
- Street Fighter[14] (1995) as Lawyer
- Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam[15][16] (1995) as Rettala Pittaiah
- Alluda Majaka (1995)
- Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1996)
- Topi Raja Sweety Roja (1996)
- Vamsanikokkadu (1996)
- Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996)
- Ramudochadu (1996)
- Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996)
- Vinodam (1996)
- Dongaata (1997)
- Aahvaanam (1997)
- Pattukondi Chuddam (1997)
- Subhakankshalu (1997)
- W/o V. Vara Prasad (1997)
- Pelli (1997)
- Ayyinda Leda[17][18] (1997) as Mammootty, Hotel Owner
- Chilakkottudu (1997)
- Muddula Mogudu (1997)
- Gokulamlo Seeta (1997)
- Annamayya (1997)
- Maa Nannaku Pelli (1997)
- Oka Chinna Maata (1997)
- Thaali (1997)
- Pelli Pandiri (1997)
- Ooyala (1998)
- Suryavamsam (1998)
- Maavidaakulu (1998)
- Pavitra Prema (1998)
- Pelli Kanuka (1998)
- O Panaipothundi Babu (1998)
- Suprabhatam (1998)
- Suryudu (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
- Harischandra (1999)
- Maa Balaji (1999)
- Thammudu (1999) as Malli
- Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) as Mallaiah
- Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
- Badri (2000) as Manikantha
- Goppinti Alludu (2000)
- Navvuthu Bathakalira (2001)
- Bhadrachalam (2001)
- Ammo Bomma (2001)
- Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000)
- Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
- Bava Nachadu (2001)
- Bhalevadivi Basu (2001) as Ammu Raju
- Preminchu (2001)
- Kalisi Naduddam (2001)
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
- Prema Sandadi (2001)
- Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
- Jabili (2001)
- 6 Teens (2001)
- Veedekkadi Mogudandi! (2001)
- Simharasi (2001)
- Raghava (2002)
- Malli Malli Chudali (2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi[19] (2002) as Manager Pichayya
- Vachina Vaadu Suryudu (2002)
- Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! (2002)
- Girl Friend (2002)
- Fools (2003)
- Johnny (2003) as Anthony
- Simhachalam (2003) as Thaadi Mattaiah
- Aadanthe Ado Type (2003)
- Ottesi Cheputunna (2003)
- Ninne Ishtapaddanu (2003)
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Seetayya (2003)
- Nenu Pelliki Ready (2003)
- Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi (2003)
- Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
- Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
- Swetha Naagu (2004)
- Varsham (2004)
- Malliswari (2004)
- 143 (2004)
- Bhadradri Ramudu (2004)
- Venky (2004) as Jagadamba Chowdary (J.C.)
- Andaru Dongale Dorikite (2004)
- Chanti (2004)
- Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)
- Adirindayya Chandram (2005)
- Dhairyam (2005)
- Sada Mee Sevalo (2005)
- Nuvvante Naakishtam (2005)
- Dhana 51 (2005)
- Chakram (2005)
- Athadu (2005)
- Pournami (2006) as Priest
- Veedhi (2006)
- Kithakithalu (2006)
- Mayajalam (2006)
- Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli (2006)
- Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006)
- Annavaram (2006)
- Athili Sattibabu LKG (2007)
- Gundamma Gaari Manavadu (2007)
- Dubai Seenu (2007)
- Bhajantrilu (2007)
- Seema Sastri (2007)
- Allare Allari (2007)
- Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007)
- Raju Bhai (2007)
- Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
- Nava Vasantham (2007)
- Pagale Vennela (2007)
- Mantra (2007)
- Swagatam (2008)
- Krishnarjuna (2008)
- Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
- Rainbow (2008)
- Michael Madana Kamaraju (2008)
- Baladoor (2008)
- Nenu Meeku Telusa? (2008)
- Jalsa (2008)
- Bhale Dongalu (2008) as Kotaiah
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