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Sakshi Ranga Rao

{{Short description|Indian actor (1941/42–2005)}}

{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}

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{{Infobox person

| name = Saakshi Ranga Rao

| image = Sakshi Ranga Rao.jpg

| caption = Rao in a scene from Sirivennela (1986)

| birth_name = Rangavajhula Ranga Rao

| birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date|63|2005|6|27|noage=1}}

| birth_place = Kalavakuru, Madras Presidency, British India

| death_date = {{Death date and given age|2005|6|27|63|df=yes}}

| death_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

| other_names =

| occupation = Actor

| years_active = 1967–1995

| spouse = Bala Tripurasundari

| children = 4; including Saakshi Siva

| partner =

| website =

}}

Sakshi Ranga Rao (born Rangavajhula Ranga Rao; {{birth based on age as of date|63|2005|6|27|noage=1}} – 27 June 2005) was an Indian character actor who worked in Telugu cinema and theatre.{{Cite web |url=http://www.saakshisivaa.com/beloved_father |title=Saakshi Siva about his father at the personal website |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911033500/http://saakshisivaa.com/beloved_father |archivedate=11 September 2010 |website=saakshisivaa.com}} He appeared in about 450 films over a career spanning four decades, majority of which were comedies. Ranga Rao made his film debut in 1967 with Sakshi from which he derived his stage name. He then went onto to appear in successful films like Sirivennela, Swarna Kamalam, April 1st Vidudhala, Joker and Swarabhishekam.

Life and career

Rangavajhula Ranga Rao in Kalavakuru village in Prakasam district, was born to Lakshmi Narayana and Ranganayakamma.{{cite web |script-title=te:నాన్నకు స్వాతిముత్యంలో అవకాశం రాలేదు {{!}} Special Interview With Sakshi Ranga Rao Son Siva – Sakshi |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/family/special-interview-sakshi-ranga-rao-son-siva-1338456 |website=Sakshi |language=te |date=17 January 2021 |access-date=3 April 2021 |archive-date=16 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416214832/https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/family/special-interview-sakshi-ranga-rao-son-siva-1338456 |url-status=live}} As his father died when he was young, he was raised by Buchchi Ravamma, his mother's sister in Machilipatnam. He began his career as a stenographer in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

As Ranga Rao was interested in film and theatre, he worked as an assistant to the stage artist Kuppili Venkateswara Rao. He was encouraged by some his friends at Andhra Viswa Vidyalaya to pursue a full-time career in films. They gathered him some money and sent Ranga Rao to Madras.

Director Bapu gave break to Ranga Rao with the film Sakshi in 1967. Then onwards, he became known as Sakshi Ranga Rao, also to differentiate himself from S. V. Ranga Rao.{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/whats-in-a-name/article6578238.ece |title=What's in a name? |last=Raman |first=Mohan V. |date=8 November 2014 |newspaper=The Hindu |url-access=subscription |access-date=2018-05-14 |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=20 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620181605/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/whats-in-a-name/article6578238.ece |url-status=live}} He had the distinction of acting in most of the Telugu films directed by K. Vishwanath, Bapu and Vamsi.

Ranga Rao married Bala Tripurasundari. They had three children–one daughter and three sons. His youngest son, actor Saakshi Siva works in Telugu films and television.

Ranga Rao died after a prolonged illness on 27 June 2005 in Chennai at the age of 63 years. Incidentally, it was on stage that Ranga Rao collapsed on 5 May 2005 during a rehearsal for the Gurazada play, 'Kanyasulkam'. The apparent cause of his death was diabetes and associated kidney failure.{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/06/28/stories/2005062818720500.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060820061125/http://www.hindu.com/2005/06/28/stories/2005062818720500.htm |archivedate=2006-08-20 |title=Actor Sakshi Ranga Rao dead |newspaper=The Hindu |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/tribute_saakshirangarao.php |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090507185613/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/starsprofile/tribute_saakshirangarao.php|url-status=dead |title='Saakshi' Rangarao is no more at Telugu Cinema.com |archivedate=7 May 2009}}

Filmography

= Films =

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  1. Saakshi (1967) (debut film)
  2. Bangaru Pichika (1968)
  3. Sudigundaalu (1968) as Gumasta
  4. Bhale Rangadu (1969)
  5. Buddhimanthudu (1969)
  6. Balaraju Katha (1970)
  7. Dharma Daata (1970)
  8. Thaali Bottu (1970) as Rangaiah
  9. Pagabattina Paduchu{{cite web |title=Pagabattina Paduchu |url=https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/pagabattina-paduchu-1971 |website=AVclub|access-date=21 April 2023|archive-date=21 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421185440/https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/pagabattina-paduchu-1971|url-status=live}} (1971) as Hanumanthu
  10. Basthi Bul Bul{{Cite web |title=Basthi Bul Bul (1971) |url=https://indiancine.ma/OHE |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=23 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023162427/https://indiancine.ma/OHE |url-status=live}} (1971) as Ranga Rao
  11. Pattindalla Bangaram{{Citation |title=Pattindalla Bangaram (1971) |url=https://letterboxd.com/film/pattindalla-bangaram/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |language=en}} (1971) as Drama Company Owner
  12. Attalu Kodallu (1971) as brother of Suryakantam
  13. Adrusta Jathakudu (1971)
  14. Mattilo Manikyam{{Cite web |title=Mattilo Manikyam (1971) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ONG |access-date=2024-03-02 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1971) as Seethapathi aka Panthulu
  15. Vinta Samsaram (1971)
  16. Kalam Marindi (1972)
  17. Muhammad bin Tughluq'' (1972)
  18. Anta Mana Manchike (1972)
  19. Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973) as Papa Rao
  20. Andala Ramudu (1973) as Subba Rao's father-in-law
  21. Nindu Kutumbam{{Cite web |title=Nindu Kutumbam on Moviebuff.com |url=https://www.moviebuff.com/nindu-kutumbam |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=Moviebuff.com |archive-date=10 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010004337/https://www.moviebuff.com/nindu-kutumbam |url-status=live}} (1973) as Avatharam
  22. Bhakta Tukaram (1973)
  23. Devudamma (1973) as Kotaiah
  24. Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu (1973)
  25. Meena{{Cite web |title=Meena (1973) |url=https://indiancine.ma/PUB |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1973) as Narayana, Meena's driver
  26. Mayadari Malligadu{{Cite web |title=Mayadari Malligadu (1973) |url=https://indiancine.ma/PUA |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1973) as Karanam Kamayya
  27. Tulabharam (1974) as Hari
  28. Mangalya Bhagyam{{Cite web |title=Mangalya Bhagyam (1974) |url=https://indiancine.ma/QJH |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=13 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613195925/https://indiancine.ma/QJH |url-status=live}} (1974) as Pullachari
  29. Muthyala Muggu (1975)
  30. Padi Pantalu{{Cite web |title=Padi Pantalu (1976) |url=https://indiancine.ma/RAZ |access-date=2024-04-10 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1976) as Panthulu, Guravayya's accountant
  31. Siri Siri Muvva (1976)
  32. Alludochadu{{Cite web |title=Alludochadu (1976) |url=https://indiancine.ma/RHO |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1976) as Panasayya
  33. Pichi Maraju (1976)
  34. Aadavalu Apanindhalu (1976)
  35. Iddaru Iddare{{Cite web |title=Iddaru Iddare (1976) |url=https://indiancine.ma/RMS/info |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1976) as Bhujangam
  36. Monagadu (1976) as Avatharam
  37. Raaja{{Cite web |title=Raaja (1976) |url=https://indiancine.ma/RTZ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=1 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501193746/https://indiancine.ma/RTZ |url-status=live}} (1976) as Pawn Broker Prakash
  38. Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
  39. Amara Deepam (1977) as Manager
  40. Eenati Bandham Yenatido{{Cite web |title=Eenati Bandham Enatido (1977) |url=https://indiancine.ma/SFD |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1977) as Kanakaiah
  41. Edureeta (1977)
  42. Manassakshi (1977)
  43. Manushulu Chesina Dongalu (1977)
  44. Devathalara Deevinchandi (1977)
  45. Love Marriage{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U2P-KhFXs4 |title=Love Marriage Telugu Full Length Movie {{!}}{{!}} Ranganath, JayaChitra |language=en |access-date=2024-04-25 |via=www.youtube.com}} (1978) as Dance Director
  46. Nayudu Bava{{Cite web |title=Nayudu Bava (1978) |url=https://indiancine.ma/TFL |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=9 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209073909/https://indiancine.ma/TFL |url-status=live}} (1978) as Gopalam
  47. Patnavasam{{Cite web |title=Patnavasam (1978) |url=https://indiancine.ma/THH |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=13 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213185348/https://indiancine.ma/THH |url-status=live}} (1978) as Ramanatham
  48. Dongala Veta{{Cite web |title=Dongala Veta (1978) |url=https://indiancine.ma/SYO |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=26 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426122415/https://indiancine.ma/SYO |url-status=live}} (1978) as Seth
  49. Lawyer Viswanath (1978)
  50. Seetamalakshmi (1978)
  51. Dongala Veta (1978)
  52. Mugguru Muggure (1978) as Kotilingam the Museum Guard
  53. Siri Siri Muvva (1978)
  54. Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
  55. Thoorpu Velle Railu (1979)
  56. Andadu Aagadu{{Cite web |title=Andhadu Aagadu (1979) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AMIP |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1979) as Ling Papa Rao
  57. Tiger (1979)
  58. I Love You (1979) as Club Owner
  59. Saptapadhi (1980)
  60. Sirimalle Navvindi (1980)
  61. Subhodhayam (1980)
  62. Bhale Krishnudu (1980)
  63. Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (1980)
  64. Alludu Pattina Bharatam (1980)
  65. Sankarabharanam (1980)
  66. Amavasya Chandrudu (1981)
  67. Thyagayya (1981)
  68. Radha Kalyanam (1981)
  69. Madhura Swapnam (1982)
  70. Pratigna{{cite web |title=Prathignya (1982) |url=https://indiancine.ma/WYB/info |website=Indiancine.ma |access-date=17 April 2023 |archive-date=17 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417154242/https://indiancine.ma/WYB/info |url-status=live}} (1982) as Karanam
  71. Manchu Pallaki (1982) as Gita's father
  72. Kalavari Samsaram (1982) as Subbaramaiah
  73. Kalahala Kapuram{{Cite web |title=Kalahala Kapuram (1982) {{!}} V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date |url=https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=www.vcinema.com |language=en |archive-date=7 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161434/https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank |url-status=live }} (1982) as Drunkard
  74. Subhalekha (1982)
  75. Sagara Sangamam (1983)
  76. Ikanaina Marandi (1983)
  77. Bezawada Bebbuli (1983)
  78. Sitaara (1983)
  79. Amarajeevi (1983)
  80. Nelavanka (1983)
  81. Rendu Jella Sita (1983)
  82. Lanke Bindelu{{Cite web |title=Lanke Bindelu (1983) |url=https://indiancine.ma/XSI |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=27 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230627195937/https://indiancine.ma/XSI |url-status=live}} (1983) as Aachari
  83. Koteeswarudu (1984) as Ranganatham
  84. Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
  85. Railu Dopidi{{Citation |title=Rail Dopidee {{!}} Telugu Full Movie {{!}} Bhanuchander {{!}} Prabha{{!}} V9 Videos |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgJe-TtCIDE |access-date=2023-04-27 |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427092711/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgJe-TtCIDE |url-status=live }} (1984) as Arjun's father
  86. Chattamtho Poratam (1985)
  87. Punnami Ratri{{Cite web |title=Punnami Rathri 1985 Full Movie Online – Watch HD Movies on Airtel Xstream Play |url=https://www.airtelxstream.in/movies/punnami-rathri/HUNGAMA_MOVIE_24001945 |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=Airtel Xstream (Airtel TV) |language=en |archive-date=18 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218113732/https://www.airtelxstream.in/movies/punnami-rathri/HUNGAMA_MOVIE_24001945 |url-status=live}} (1985) as Brahmanandam
  88. Mogudu Pellalu (1985)
  89. Vande Mataram (1985)
  90. Mayadari Maridi (1985)
  91. Bhale Tammudu (1985)
  92. Ooriki Soggadu (1985) as Master
  93. Mantradandham (1985)
  94. Rendu Rella Aaru (1985)
  95. Jailu Pakshi (1986)
  96. Dharmapeetam Daddarillindi (1986)
  97. Santhi Nivasam (1986)
  98. Maruthi (1986)
  99. Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu (1986)
  100. Vivaha Bandham (1986)
  101. Brahmastram (1986) as Lingaraju
  102. Chantabbai (1986)
  103. Sirivennela (1986)
  104. Sri Vemana Charithra (1986)
  105. Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986)
  106. Kaliyuga Krishnudu (1986)
  107. Chanakya Sapadham{{Cite web |title=Chanakya Sapadam (1986) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AASV |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Indiancine.ma}} (1986) as Dr. Arogyam
  108. Chakravarthy (1987) as Avatharam
  109. Sankeerthana (1987)
  110. Marana Homam (1987)
  111. Dayamayudu (1987)
  112. Saradhamba (1987)
  113. Chakravarthy (1987)
  114. Ida Prapancham (1987)
  115. Krishna Leela (1987)
  116. President Gari Abbai (1987) as Seshavatharam
  117. Sruthi Layalu (1987)
  118. Raaga Leela (1987)
  119. Nyayam Kosam (1988) as Narayana
  120. Janaki Ramudu (1988)
  121. Aadade Aadharam (1988)
  122. Ramudu Bheemudu (1988) as Govindaiah
  123. Rowdy No.1 (1988) as Avadhani
  124. Station Master (1988)
  125. Bharya Bhartalu{{Citation |title=BHARYA BARTHALU {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} SHOBAN BABU {{!}} SUHASINI {{!}} RAADHA {{!}} V9 VIDEOS |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I02sBk_8EsU |access-date=2023-04-30 |language=en |archive-date=30 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430045021/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I02sBk_8EsU |url-status=live }} (1988) as Aachari
  126. Marana Mrudangam (1988)
  127. Swarna Kamalam (1988)
  128. Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1989)
  129. Swathi Chinukulu (1989)
  130. Two Town Rowdy (1989)
  131. Preminchi Choodu (1989)
  132. Lankeswarudu (1989)
  133. Manchi Kutumbam (1989)
  134. Sutradhaarulu (1990)
  135. Rambha Rambabu (1990)
  136. Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
  137. Karthavyam (1990) as Constable Ranganayakulu
  138. Shanti Kranti (1991)
  139. Manchi Roju (1991 film) (1991)
  140. Erra Mandaram (1991)
  141. Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam (1991)
  142. Mugguru Attala Muddula Alludu (1991)
  143. Pelli Pustakam (1991)
  144. April 1st Vidudhala (1991)
  145. Dharma Kshetram (1992) as Madhava Rao
  146. Aa Okkati Adakku (1992)
  147. Sukravaram Mahalakshmi (1992)
  148. Kalarathrilo Kannepilla (1992)
  149. Detective Narada (1992)
  150. Sahasam (1992)
  151. Gharana Mogudu (1992) as Bhawani's father
  152. Swathi Kiranam (1992)
  153. Joker (1993)
  154. Kunti Puthrudu (1993)
  155. Chittemma Mogudu (1993)
  156. Nippu Ravva (1993)
  157. Vintha Kodallu (1993)
  158. Alludu Poru Ammayi Joru (1994) as Kanakachari
  159. Presidentgari Alludu{{Citation |title=PRESIDENT GARI ALLUDU {{!}} TELUGU FULL MOVIE {{!}} BHANU CHANDER {{!}} VANI VISWANATH {{!}} TELUGU MOVIE ZONE |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZzCqsMoLsA |access-date=2023-10-30 |language=en |archive-date=30 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030192534/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZzCqsMoLsA |url-status=live }} (1994) as Ranga Rao
  160. Yamaleela (1994)
  161. Madam (1994)
  162. Subha Sankalpam (1995)
  163. Street Fighter{{Cite web |title=Street Fighter (1995) |url=https://indiancine.ma/AOWQ |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=Indiancine.ma |archive-date=4 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704191057/https://indiancine.ma/AOWQ |url-status=live}} (1995) as Insurance Officer
  164. Lingababu Love Story (1995)
  165. Desa Drohulu (1995)
  166. Vajram (1995)
  167. Sampradayam{{Cite web |last=FilmiClub |title=Sampradayam (1996) Complete Cast & Crew |url=https://www.filmiclub.com/movie/sampradayam-1996-telugu-movie/cast-crew |access-date=2024-03-26 |website=FilmiClub |language=en-US}} (1996) as Rangaiah
  168. Neti Savithri (1996)
  169. Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996)
  170. Swarabhishekam (2004)
  171. Vijay IPS (2006)

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= Television =

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