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6 JUN 1947-30 JUN 1988 SUTHI VEERBHADRA RAO

Suthi Veerabhadra Rao

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Suthi Veerabhadra Rao
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BornMamidipalli Veerabhadra Rao
6 June 1947
East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India India
Died30 June 1988 (aged 41)
Madras, India India
Other namesBhadrudu
Occupationactor, theatre artist, Radio artist
Height5"8
Spouse(s)Sekhari
Sutti Veerabhadra Rao or Mamidipalli Veerabhadra Rao (Telugu: సుత్తి వీరభద్రరావు / మామిడిపల్లి వీరభద్రరావు) was a very popular south Indian film actor who played comedians and character artists, as well as a renowned radio and theater artist.

Early life[edit]

Veerabhadra Rao was the only son, and had two younger sisters. He hailed from the East Godavari District (born at Ayanapuram) of Andhra Pradesh, and moved to Vijayawada on his father's job. He did his schooling in 'AKTP school' and graduated from Andhra University, through 'SRR College', Vijayawada.

Career[edit]

Suthi Veerabhadra Rao was one half of the famous "Sutti Janta", the other being Velu. He was a popular Radio and Theater Artist from 1970–1980. He entered the film industry in 1981, and became popular with Naalugu Sthambaalata in 1982. Until his untimely death due to heart attack, at the age of 41, he acted in 200+ films.

Radio and theatre career[edit]

Veerabhadra Rao was interested in acting right from his childhood, he used to act in stage plays at school level. During his graduation days at SRR College, Vijayawada, he teamed with Jandhyala who was his classmate, and together, they participated in many competitions at university level. This team went on to become one of the hit teams in film industry with respect to comedy.
After Graduation, with love for theatre, he went on to become an employee of All India Radio (AIR), Vijayawada. While working there, he had staged many plays in Thummalapalli Kalakshetram, and Veledandla Hanumantharaya Grandhalayam, Vijayawada. He also participated in many plays that were broadcast from AIR. During his tenure with AIR, VJA, he worked with stalwarts of Telugu Theater and literature, like CSR Anajaneyulu, Vinnakota Ramanna Panthulu, Nanduri Subba Rao, C Rama Mohan Rao, Usha Sri, Vinnakota Vijayaram, Indrakanti Sreekanth Sarma, P Pandurangarao (Panduringa), Peri Kameswara Rao, Koka Sanjeeva Rao, A B Anand etc. Sri Balatranpu RajaniKantha Rao (Rajani) is instrumental for his entry into AIR. Sri Rajani would select his staff only if they could pronounce all the 56 letters of Telugu language, in a clear tone, with correct pronunciation and enunciation.His most popular Stage play was Krishna Paksham Presented at Konteru Nataka Parishath.

Film artist[edit]

He entered the Telugu film industry in 1981, with the film Jatara. However, he got noticed in the industry in 1982, through the film Naalugu Sthambaalata by Jandhayla. He became famous in Tollywood for his lengthy dialogues. From 1982 to 1988, he acted in over 200 films. During this period, he played different kinds of roles.
He was the main character in many of the earlier films of Naresh and Rajendra Prasad. He was approached by few producers and directors for a guest role, with the belief that his presence would make the film a hit. As a result, there are many films where he is seen, sometimes, even without credits. During his short tenure, he acted with most of the heroes of his time. At the time of his death in 1988, he completed the shooting for the film Choopulu Kalisina Subhavela, but, the voice dubbing remained. Jandhyala gave his voice for the character.

Personal life[edit]

Veerabhadra Rao married Sekhari in 1970 and has two children, a son and a daughter. His daughter died in 2013 from cancer.
He was an avid reader of Literature in Telugu and English. He had his own personal library consisting of some of the books such as Veyi Padagalu and Srimad Bhagavatham. He also had a big collection of plays written in Telugu.
He used to donate huge amounts of money for the needy, and there were many beneficiaries from him. He led a simple life, helping others, and doing what he liked to do. He was religious.

Death[edit]

While shooting for a song in the film Choopulu Kalisina Subhavela, there was a sprain on one of his legs. Being a diabetic, he could not recover immediately and was advised to take some rest, as he was working continuously for a long time.
He was admitted in a hospital for recovery. On 30 June 1988, he died of a drug-induced heart attack.

Filmography[edit]

Some of his popular films are:
YearFilmDirector
1988Choopulu Kalasina SubhavelaJandhyala
1988Vivaha BhojanambuJandhyala
1988O tandri teerpuRajachandra
1988Neeku Naku PellantaJandhyala
1988Chikkadu DorakaduNarasimha Rao Relangi
1988Sahasam Cheyara DhimbakaNarasimha Rao Relangi
1988Chinni KrishnuduJandhyala
1988Pelli Chesi ChooduNarasimha Rao Relangi
1987Dabbevariki CheduNarasimha Rao Relangi
1987Aha Naa PellantaJandhyala
1986ChantabbaiJandhyala
1986Jeevana PoratamRajachandra
1986Padaharella AmmayiKrishna Mohan Reddy
1986Sri Shirdi Saibaba MahathyamK. Vasu
1985Chattamtho PoratamK.Bapayya
1985Mogudu PellaluJandhyala
1985Swathi MuthyamK. Viswanath
1985Oka Radha Iddaru KrishnuluA. Kodanda Rami Reddy
1985Rendu Rella AaruJandhyala
1984Srivariki PremalekhaJandhyala
1984Babai AbbaiJandhyala
1984Ananda BhairaviJandhyala
1984Sundari SubbaraoNarasimha Rao Relangi
1984RustumA. Kodandarami Reddy
1983Konte KodalluKommineni Seshagiri Rao
1983Muggurammaiyala Mogudu
1983Puththadi BommaJandhyala
1983Palleturi MonagaduS. A. Chandrasekhar
1983Moodu MulluJandhyala
1982Brahmaa nee raata taarumaaruTripuraneni Varaprasad
1982Naalugu SthambaalaataJandhyala
1981Erra MalleluDhavala Sathyam
1974DorababuTatineni Rama Rao
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