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Rajanala (actor)

October 21, 2023

Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, known mononymously by his surname as Rajanala, was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, and a few Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. In a film career spanning more than four decades, Rajanala acted in more than 1400 feature films in a variety of characters.[citation needed] Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema. The Government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated him for his achievements and contribution to Indian Film Industry. He won several Filmfare Awards South and Nandi Award.[1][2]

Rajanala
Rajanala in Hello Brother (1994)
Born
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao

3 January 1925 (1925-01-03)
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died21 May 1998 (1998-05-22) (aged 73)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other names
  • Rajanala
  • Kalayya
  • King of Villains
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Thespian
Years active1950–1996
Known for
SpouseR. B. Devi
AwardsAndhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards

Early life and characteristics Edit

Rajanala was born on January 3, 1925, in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. While working as a revenue inspector in Nellore from 1944 to 1951 he made his entry into theatre. A post graduate in philosophy from University of Lucknow and a voracious reader of English literature. Before coming to Cinema, he won several awards and accolades for his acting in Theatre. He was a noted villain against N.T.Rama Rao, a versatile actor of Telugu filmdom at that time. Rajanala had well proportioned body, he also won MR. Madras for his Physique. Rajanala iconic acting was mostly through the movement of his eyes, he evince the cruelty by widening his eyes to various levels and his maniacal laughter was very famous. Rajanala played many villainous roles, but in real life he was an intellectual and spiritual man. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, the first actor to star alongside three chief ministers, i.e. NT Rama Rao, M. G. Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa, he also had good friends in other film industry Kollywood and Bollywood.[3][4]

Death Edit

Being a diabetic, his right leg could not withstand the rigours of outdoor shooting in Araku valley in 1995 when he was playing a full-fledged role in Telugu Veera Levara. His leg which was injured during the shooting had to be amputated at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences. Later Rajanala shifted to Chennai taken cared by his daughter and son-in-law who was a businessman. Rajanala had severe cardiac arrest and was admitted in Vijaya Hospital in Chennai. He died on 21 May 1998 in Chennai, aged 73.[1][5]

Filmography Edit

Gallery Edit

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    Rajanala and wife

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    Rajanala with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Soundarya

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    Actress Manjula felicitate Rajanala at Vamsee Berkely Awards

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    Rajanala and Akkineni Nagarjuna at Vamsee Berkely awards

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    kallayya

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    Rajanala and actor Balayya

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    Rajanala and N.T Rama Rao

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    Rajanala and Jayalalitha

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    Rajanala Duet Song

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    Rajanala and Krishna

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    Rajanala Photoshoot

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    Rajanala Guest appearance

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References Edit

  1. ^ a b "The original swashbuckler". The Hindu. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. ^ M.L. Narasimham (11 February 2016). "Rajamakutam (1960)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  3. ^ M.L. Narasimham (9 July 2015). "Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu (1958)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  4. ^ M.L. Narasimham (14 August 2014). "Jayasimha (1955)". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Rajanala Kaleswara Rao Jayanthi Special - Video Dailymotion". Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  6. ^ Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima (1960) - IMDb
  7. ^ "Aakasaramanna (1965)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  8. ^ Vijaya Simha (1965) - IMDb
  9. ^ "Rana Bheri (1968)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Ukku Pidugu (1969) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Oka Naari Vandha Thupakulu (1973)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Andharu Bagundali (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  13. ^ "Pottelu Punnamma - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Dongala Veta (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  15. ^ "Seethe Ramudaithe (1979)". IndianCine.ma. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Sivamethina Satyam (1980)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  17. ^ "Srirasthu Subhamasthu (1981)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  18. ^ "Vishakanya 1985 Info". Filmibeat.
  19. ^ PUTTINTI GOWRAVAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | KRISHNA | SOUNDARYA | V9 VIDEOS, retrieved 3 June 2023

October 21, 2023
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The verifiability of the claims made in this article is disputed Please help improve this article by verifying its references and removing any that are not reliable or do not support the article Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page August 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Rajanala Kaleswara Rao known mononymously by his surname as Rajanala was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema Telugu theatre and a few Tamil Kannada and Hindi films In a film career spanning more than four decades Rajanala acted in more than 1400 feature films in a variety of characters citation needed Regarded as one of the finest method actors Rajanala was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles during the Golden age of Telugu cinema The Government of Andhra Pradesh and the film industry felicitated him for his achievements and contribution to Indian Film Industry He won several Filmfare Awards South and Nandi Award 1 2 RajanalaRajanala in Hello Brother 1994 BornRajanala Kaleswara Rao3 January 1925 1925 01 03 Nellore Andhra Pradesh IndiaDied21 May 1998 1998 05 22 aged 73 Chennai Tamil Nadu IndiaOther namesRajanalaKalayyaKing of VillainsAlma materUniversity of LucknowAndhra UniversityOccupationsActorThespianYears active1950 1996Known forTenali RamakrishnaNarthanasalaGundamma KathaDakshayagnamChitti TammuduGulebakavali KathaShri Krishna PandaviyamPalnati YudhamSpouseR B DeviAwardsAndhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards Contents 1 Early life and characteristics 2 Death 3 Filmography 4 Gallery 5 ReferencesEarly life and characteristics EditRajanala was born on January 3 1925 in Nellore Andhra Pradesh India While working as a revenue inspector in Nellore from 1944 to 1951 he made his entry into theatre A post graduate in philosophy from University of Lucknow and a voracious reader of English literature Before coming to Cinema he won several awards and accolades for his acting in Theatre He was a noted villain against N T Rama Rao a versatile actor of Telugu filmdom at that time Rajanala had well proportioned body he also won MR Madras for his Physique Rajanala iconic acting was mostly through the movement of his eyes he evince the cruelty by widening his eyes to various levels and his maniacal laughter was very famous Rajanala played many villainous roles but in real life he was an intellectual and spiritual man Rajanala Kaleswara Rao the first actor to star alongside three chief ministers i e NT Rama Rao M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa he also had good friends in other film industry Kollywood and Bollywood 3 4 Death EditBeing a diabetic his right leg could not withstand the rigours of outdoor shooting in Araku valley in 1995 when he was playing a full fledged role in Telugu Veera Levara His leg which was injured during the shooting had to be amputated at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences Later Rajanala shifted to Chennai taken cared by his daughter and son in law who was a businessman Rajanala had severe cardiac arrest and was admitted in Vijaya Hospital in Chennai He died on 21 May 1998 in Chennai aged 73 1 5 Filmography EditPratigya 1953 Vaddante Dabbu 1954 Jayasimha 1955 as Mahaveerudu Suvarna Sundari 1957 Dongallo Dora 1957 Kutumba Gowravam 1957 Vinayaka Chaviti 1957 Vaddante Pelli 1957 as Raghunath Sati Anasuya 1957 Raja Nandini 1958 as Tirumala Nayak Sri Krishna Maya 1958 as Indra Karthavarayuni Katha 1958 Dongalunnaru Jagratha 1958 Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu 1958 Pelli Sandadi 1959 Raja Malaya Simha 1959 Raja Makutam 1959 Banda Ramudu 1959 Rechukka Pagatichukka 1959 Vachina Kodalu Nachindi 1959 Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam 1960 Runanubandham 1960 Anna Chellelu 1960 as Aggi Pidugu Jaggadu Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani 1960 Vimala 1960 as Ugrasimha Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima 6 1960 as Meghanathudu Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam 1960 Usha Parinayam 1961 Jagadeka Veeruni Katha 1961 as Threesokanandudu Taxi Ramudu 1961 Khaidi Kannaiah 1962 Siri Sampadalu 1962 as Bhujangam Gulebakavali Katha 1962 as Vakraketu Gaali Medalu 1962 Chitti Tammudu 1962 Dakshayagnam 1962 Gundamma Katha 1962 Swarna Manjari 1962 Madana Kamaraju Katha 1962 as Bhoothapathi Paruvu Prathishta 1963 as Narendra Bandipotu 1963 as Soorasimha Valmiki 1963 Guruvunu Minchina Sishyudu 1963 as Keertisena Ramudu Bheemudu 1964 as Panakala Rao Vaarasatwam 1964 Devatha 1964 Sabhash Suri 1964 Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani 1964 as Durjaya Desa Drohulu 1964 Aggi Pidugu 1964 as Veerendrudu Bobbili Yudham 1964 as Vijayaramaraju Pratigna Palana 1965 as Arindhava Pandava Vanavasam 1965 as Saindhava Mangamma Sapadham 1965 Aakasaramanna 7 1965 as Narasinga Rayulu C I D 1965 Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima 1965 Vijaya Simha 8 1965 as Prathap Dorikithe Dongalu 1965 as Sudarsanam Satya Harishchandra 1965 Jwala Dweepa Rahasyam 1965 as Bhallataka Varma Veerabhimanyu 1965 as Duryodhana Aada Brathuku 1965 Sri Krishna Pandaviyam 1966 Pidugu Ramudu 1966 as Gajendra Varma Palnati Yudham 1966 Goodachari 116 1966 Sri Krishna Tulabharam 1966 as Indra Aame Evaru 1966 Gopaludu Bhoopaludu 1967 as Veerabahu Kanchu Kota 1967 Bhama Vijayam 1967 as Kalinga Bhupati Kamavardhanudu Nindu Manasulu 1967 as Seshu Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna 1967 Sri Krishnavataram 1967 as Sisupala Ave Kallu 1967 as Rajasekhar Farz 1967 Apoorva Piravaigal 1967 Rahasyam 1967 Niluvu Dopidi 1968 Ranabheri 1968 9 as Ranamallu Aggi Meeda Guggilam 1968 Bandhavyalu 1968 Tikka Sankaraiah 1968 Nene Monaganni 1968 as Bhadrayya Deva kanya 1968 as Kamapala Maharaja of Kamarupa Baghdad Gajadonga 1968 Ramu 1968 Bhagya Chakramu 1968 Pedarasi Peddamma Katha 1968 Devudicchina Bharta 1969 as Ghantasura Ukku Pidugu 10 1969 as Jwalabhairava Jarigina Katha 1969 as Bhujangam Varakatnam 1969 Raja Simha 1969 as Udayanamaha Maharaju Gandara Gandadu 1969 as Ranjith Gandikota Rahasyam 1969 as Pratapa Rudrudu Mooga Nomu 1969 Bhale Tammudu 1969 as Gun Ganapathi Saptaswaralu 1969 Takkari Donga Chakkani Chukka 1969 Basti Kiladilu 1970 Ananda Nilayam 1971 Sri Krishna Vijayamu 1971 as Lord Shiva Raitu Bidda 1971 as Pullayya Pagabattina Paduchu 1971 as Sekharam Sati Anasuya 1971 Kathiki Kankanam 1971 as Durjaya Andam Kosam Pandem 1971 as Sambharudu Suputhrudu 1971 as Nagabhushanam Mattilo Manikyam 1971 Pavitra Hrudayalu 1971 Chinnanati Snehitulu 1971 as Nagabhushanam Debbaku tha Dongala Mutha 1971 as Phool Shah Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham 1972 as Anjaneya Attanu Diddina Kodalu 1972 as Jagapati Sri Krishna Satya 1972 as Satrajit Inspector Bharya 1972 as Nagabhushanam Oka Naari Vandha Thupakulu 11 1973 as Bhujangam Desoddharakulu 1973 as Tata Rao Doctor Babu 1973 as Pothuraju Jeevana Tarangalu 1973 as Pundarikakshaiah Alluri Seetarama Raju 1974 Nippulanti Manishi 1974 Galipatalu 1974 Kotha Kapuram 1975 Annadammula Anubandham 1975 as Jailor Yashoda Krishna 1975 as Indra Andharu Bagundali 12 1976 as Businessman soliciting company Magaadu 1976 Maa Daivam 1976 Aradhana 1976 Muthyala Pallaki 1976 as Meesala Rosi Reddy Daana Veera Soora Karna 1977 as Drona Chanakya Chandragupta 1977 Agent Gopi 1978 Yuga Purushudu 1978 as Benerjee Mugguru Muggure 1978 Dudu Basavanna 1978 as Bangaraiah Lawyer Viswanath 1978 Rajaputra Rahasyam 1978 Pottelu Punnamma 13 1978 as Judge Dongala Veta 14 1978 as Balwantha Rao Devadasu Malli Puttadu 1978 as Raja Ranga Raju Dongalaku Saval 1979 as Major Chandrasekhar Seethe Ramudaithe 15 1979 as Bhairavaiah Evadabba Sommu 1979 as Nalla Trachu Nagu Gandharva Kanya 1979 as Vikrama Varma Maa Voori Devatha 1979 Sri Madvirata Parvam 1979 as Drona Nakili Manishi 1980 Sivamethina Satyam 16 1980 as Singh Kiladi Krishnudu 1980 as Manager Mama Allulla Saval 1980 as Judge Srirasthu Subhamasthu 17 1981 Pagabattina Simham 1982 as Ramapuram Zamindar Bobbili Puli 1982 Nijam Chepithe Nerama 1983 as Govt Official Chattaniki Veyi Kallu 1983 Bhale Thammudu 1985 Surya Chandra 1985 Vishakanya 18 1985 as Maharaju Kashmora 1986 as Vishachi Number One 1994 Hello Brother 1994 as Rajanala Jailor Gaari Abbayi 1994 Telugu Veera Levara 1995 Puttinti Gowravam 19 1996 as Party LeaderGallery Edit nbsp Rajanala and wife nbsp Rajanala with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Soundarya nbsp Actress Manjula felicitate Rajanala at Vamsee Berkely Awards nbsp Rajanala and Akkineni Nagarjuna at Vamsee Berkely awards nbsp kallayya nbsp Rajanala and actor Balayya nbsp Rajanala and N T Rama Rao nbsp Rajanala and Jayalalitha nbsp Rajanala Duet Song nbsp Rajanala and Krishna nbsp Rajanala Photoshoot nbsp Rajanala Guest appearance nbsp nbsp nbsp References Edit a b The original swashbuckler The Hindu 3 April 2009 Retrieved 15 July 2018 M L Narasimham 11 February 2016 Rajamakutam 1960 The Hindu Retrieved 15 July 2018 M L Narasimham 9 July 2015 Manchi manasuku manchi rojulu 1958 The Hindu Retrieved 15 July 2018 M L Narasimham 14 August 2014 Jayasimha 1955 The Hindu Retrieved 15 July 2018 Rajanala Kaleswara Rao Jayanthi Special Video Dailymotion Retrieved 15 July 2018 Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima 1960 IMDb Aakasaramanna 1965 Indiancine ma Retrieved 29 September 2023 Vijaya Simha 1965 IMDb Rana Bheri 1968 Indiancine ma Retrieved 25 September 2023 Ukku Pidugu 1969 V CINEMA Movie Review Cast Songs amp Release Date www vcinema com Retrieved 29 September 2023 Oka Naari Vandha Thupakulu 1973 Indiancine ma Retrieved 6 May 2023 Andharu Bagundali 1976 Indiancine ma Retrieved 14 June 2023 Pottelu Punnamma Rotten Tomatoes www rottentomatoes com Retrieved 19 September 2023 Dongala Veta 1978 Indiancine ma Retrieved 26 April 2023 Seethe Ramudaithe 1979 IndianCine ma Retrieved 4 May 2023 Sivamethina Satyam 1980 Indiancine ma Retrieved 28 May 2023 Srirasthu Subhamasthu 1981 Indiancine ma Retrieved 19 April 2023 Vishakanya 1985 Info Filmibeat PUTTINTI GOWRAVAM TELUGU FULL MOVIE KRISHNA SOUNDARYA V9 VIDEOS retrieved 3 June 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rajanala actor amp oldid 1181110951, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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