Pithapuram Nageswara Rao | |
Birth Name: | Patharlagadda Nageswara Rao |
Birth Date: | 5 May 1930 |
Birth Place: | Pithapuram, East Godavari |
Death Date: | 5 March 1996 |
Origin: | Andhra Pradesh, India |
Genre: | Comedy |
Occupation: | Playback singer |
Years Active: | 1950s–1970s |
Pithapuram Nageswara Rao (5 May 1930 – 5 March 1996) was an Indian playback singer who worked in the early period of Telugu cinema. He sang thousands of songs, mostly of a comedic nature, in the 1950s and 1960s along with Madhavapeddi Satyam and others. He also sang for a couple of movies in Kannada.
Nageswara Rao was born on 5 May 1930 to Viswanadham and Appayyamma in Pithapuram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. His surname is "Patharlagadda"; but known since childhood with his birthplace Pithapuram. His father was a good drama actor. He also developed an interest in acting during his school days. He not only acts but also used to sing from behind the screen to other less capable artists. He wanted to try his luck in cinema and ran away from home to Madras.
He got a chance to sing in Mangala Sutram (1946) at the age of 16 years. He later sang in Chandralekha (1948) of Gemini Studios, and since established in the field. He sang some thousands of songs mostly for Comedy characters. Ayyayyo Jebulo Dabbulu Poyene (Kula Gothralu, 1962), Maa Oollo Oka Paduchundi (Ave Kallu, 1967) He last time sang in Bommarillu (1978) as Challani Ramayya Chakkani Seetamma.
He died on 5 March 1996.
These are some of the important songs he has voiced:
Year | Film | Language | Song | Music director | Co-singer |
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1950 | Palletoori Pilla | Telugu | Vaddura Baboi | ||
Chitapata Chinukulu | Jikki | ||||
1950 | Shavukaru | Telugu | |||
1951 | Mayakkari | Tamil | Kanbeno Kanbeno | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | |
Kaavinil Koovum Kogilam Thaano | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | ||||
Raajaa Koluvaai Vandhaar | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | ||||
1951 | Mayalamari | Telugu | Ledemo Ledemo | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | |
Koyila Koose | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | ||||
Raju Vedaale | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | ||||
Miyav Miyav | K. Rani | ||||
1951 | Patala Bhairavi | Tamil | Naan Maaten Neeyum | T. G. Saraswathi | |
1951 | Patala Bhairavi | Telugu | Ranante Rane Ranu | Ghantasala | T. G. Saraswathi |
1952 | Daasi | Telugu | Jorse Chal Naa Raja | C. R. Subburaman & S. Dakshinamurthi | |
Maarajula | P. Leela | ||||
1952 | Kaadhal | Tamil | Madhichiyathile Kudiyirukkiradhu | C. R. Subburaman | A. P. Komala |
1952 | Kalyanam Panni Paar | Tamil | Kalyaanam Seidhu Kaattiduvom | Ghantasala | K. Rani |
Engu Sendraayo Priyaa | P. Leela & K. Rani | ||||
Azhuvaadhe Azhuvaadhe | P. Leela & Udutha Sarojini | ||||
Maalai Soodi Kondu | Ghantasala | ||||
1952 | Palletooru | Telugu | Ghantasala | ||
1952 | Pelli Chesi Choodu | Telugu | Pelli Chesi Choopisthaam | Ghantasala | |
Yekkadoyi Priya | P. Leela | ||||
1952 | Rajeshwari | Telugu | Ahaa Ee Lathaangi Prema | ||
1953 | Chandirani | Telugu | Swadesaniki Samajaaniki | A. P. Komala | |
1953 | Paradesi | Telugu | Nenenduku Raavali | P. Adinarayana Rao | Jikki |
1953 | Pitchi Pullaiah | Telugu | Rarara | A. P. Komala | |
1954 | Chandraharam | Telugu | Enchesthe Adhi Ghanakaryam | Ghantasala | |
1954 | Manohara | Telugu | Sandeham Ledu Sandeham Ledu | S. V. Venkatraman | |
Adadhanivena | S. V. Venkatraman | ||||
Rathi Manmatha | S. V. Venkatraman | ||||
1954 | Sangham | Telugu | Pelli Pelli | R. Sudharsanam | |
1954 | Todu Dongalu | Telugu | |||
1955 | Rojulu Marayi | Telugu | Ellipotundi Elli | ||
1955 | Jayasimha | Telugu | Are Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa Lokam Mosam | ||
Nadiyeti Painadachu | |||||
1955 | Santosham | Telugu | Dhanamu Moolamura | Ghantasala | |
1956 | Jayam Manade | Telugu | Veeragandham Pettinamaya | Ghantasala | Jikki |
1956 | Sri Gauri Mahatyam | Telugu | Neevakkada | Ogirala Ramachandra Rao & T. V. Raju | |
Vallona Sikkindira | Jikki | ||||
1956 | Uma Sundari | Telugu | Bhale Raju Vedale | G. Aswathama | |
Pooni Bandi Pooni | |||||
Raave Raave Sinnadana | |||||
Jeeva Thommidi | |||||
Idhi Maya Sasaamtham | |||||
Verri Mudiri | |||||
Nammakuraa | Ghantasala | ||||
1957 | Dongallo Dora | Telugu | Undali Undali Nuvvu Nenu | M. Subrahmanyam Raju | |
1957 | Kutumba Gowravam | Telugu | Anandale Nindali | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | P. Leela & S. Janaki |
Padavoi Raithanna | L. R. Eswari & Satyavathi | ||||
1957 | Manamagan Thevai | Tamil | Vennilaa Jodhiyai Veesudhe | P. Bhanumathi & Ghantasala | |
1957 | Telugu | Dayacheyandi | S. Rajeswara Rao & Ghantasala | Ghantasala, K. Rani & P. Susheela | |
1957 | Panduranga Mahatyam | Telugu | Chebithe Vintivaa Guru Guru | T. V. Raju | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
Ekkadoyi Muddula Bava Chandamama | A. P. Komala | ||||
Tholu Thitthi Idhi | Madhavapeddi Satyam | ||||
1957 | Sankalpam | Telugu | Aaliki Magade Vashamayye | S. Dakshinamurthi | |
Thappudu Panulu | S. Dakshinamurthi | ||||
1957 | Sarangadhara | Telugu | Ghantasala | ||
1957 | Suvarna Sundari | Telugu | Eraa Manathoti Geliche Veerulevvaruraa | P. Adinarayana Rao | |
1957 | Varudu Kavali | Telugu | Andachandala O Jabili | P. Bhanumathi & Ghantasala | |
1957 | Veera Kankanam | Telugu | Hamsa Bhale Raam | S. Dakshinamurthi | |
Intikipothanu | Swarnalatha | ||||
Annam Thinna Intike | |||||
1957 | Veguchukka | Telugu | Thempunnadi | Ghantasala, P. B. Sreenivas & Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
1958 | Aada Pettanam | Telugu | Om Namashivaya | Master Venu & S. Rajeswara Rao | P. Susheela |
1958 | Anna Thammudu | Telugu | Ayyo Paapam | G. Aswatthama | |
1958 | Atha Okinti Kodale | Telugu | Mayadaari Keesulaata | Swarnalatha | |
Saira Saira Thimmannaa | Jikki | ||||
1958 | Badi Pantulu | Telugu | Neevu Nenu Jodu | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | |
1959 | Bala Nagamma | Telugu | Appudune Thippadandi Puli Mamgoru | T. V. Raju | |
Intiloni Pooru Inthintha | |||||
1958 | Bhooloka Rambha | Telugu | Dandakaavani Seethayu | Madhavapeddi Satyam, A. G. Rathnamala & K. Rani | |
O Babu O Amma, Erragiri Vaasulam | Madhavapeddi Satyam & K. Rani | ||||
1958 | Bommala Pelli | Telugu | Chitti Baava | Swarnalatha | |
Chikkave Chinadana | |||||
1958 | Inti Guttu | Telugu | Mandu Kaani Mandu | M. S. Prakash | |
Manasaina Vaada | Jikki | ||||
1958 | Karthavarayuni Katha | Telugu | Kaluva Rekula | G. Ramanathan & G. Aswathama | Ghantasala, A. P. Komala & P. Leela |
1958 | School Master | Kannada | Naanu Neenu Jodi | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | |
1958 | Raja Nandini | Telugu | Srigirilinga | T. V. Raju | |
1959 | Banda Ramudu | Telugu | Rakarakala Poolu | S, Dakshinamurthi & N. D. V. Prasada Rao | |
1959 | Jayabheri | Telugu | Unnaaraa Jodunnaaraa | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | P. Susheela, Ghantasala & Madhavapeddi Satyam |
1959 | Krishna Leelalu | Telugu | |||
1959 | Maa Inti Mahalakshmi | Telugu | Nuvvantene Naaku Moju | ||
1959 | Raja Malaya Simha | Telugu | Magamu Choosi | Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
Chinnavaadaa O Vannetaadaa | L. R. Eswari | ||||
Katthi Kannaa | S. Janaki | ||||
1959 | Rechukka Pagatichukka | Telugu | Pantham Patti | T. V. Raju | |
Aadu Pilla | S. Janaki | ||||
Bhala Bhale Devuda | Madhavapeddi Satyam | ||||
1959 | Sabhash Ramudu | Telugu | Hello Darling Maataadavaa | Ghantasala | K. Jamuna Rani |
1959 | Sipayi Kuthuru | Telugu | Mokkajonna Thotalo | K. Rani | |
1960 | Annapurna | Telugu | Rathammo Rathammo Ramani Muddula Gumma | S. Dakshinamurthi | Swarnalatha |
Yentho Chakkani Challani Seema | K. Jamuna Rani | ||||
1960 | Kadeddulu Ekaram Nela | Telugu | Yugalu Marina | C. M. Raju | |
1960 | Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chinthamani | Telugu | K. V. Mahadevan | ||
1960 | Santhi Nivasam | Telugu | Chakkanidaana | Ghantasala | Swarnalatha |
1960 | Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam | Telugu | Chilako Chikkave | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | Swarnalatha |
1960 | Vimala | Telugu | Takkari Daana | K. Jamuna Rani | |
1961 | Intiki Deepam Illale | Telugu | Ammayigariki | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | L. R. Eswari |
1961 | Santha | Telugu | Attu Attu | Swarnalatha | |
1961 | Taxi Ramudu | Telugu | Mamaiah Tirunaalaku | T. V. Raju | S. Janaki |
1961 | Usha Parinayam | Telugu | Ottesuko Ottesuko | K. Jamuna Rani | |
1961 | Vagdanam | Telugu | Maa Kittaya Puttina Dinam | Pendyala Nageshwara Rao | S. Janaki & B. Vasantha |
1961 | Vijayanagarada Veeraputhra | Kannada | Maathina Malla | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | L. R. Eswari |
1962 | Aradhana | Telugu | Emantav Emantavoye Bava | Swarnalata | |
1962 | Bhishma | Telugu | Namo Tyaga Charitha | S. Rajeswara Rao | |
1962 | Gaali Gopura | Kannada | Neene Kilaadi Hennu | K. Rani | |
1962 | Gaali Medalu | Telugu | Tea Shopuloni Pilla | K. Rani | |
1962 | Gulebakavali Katha | Telugu | Vinnava Tatvam Guruda | Joseph & Vijaya Krishna Murthy | |
1962 | Kula Gotralu | Telugu | Nee Nallani Jadalo Poolu | S. Rajeswara Rao | K. Jamuna Rani |
Ayyayyo Chethilo Dabbulo Poyane | Madhavapeddi Satyam | ||||
1962 | Siri Sampadalu | Telugu | Kondammo Bangarapu Kondammo | Master Venu | S. Janaki |
1962 | Swarna Gowri | Kannada | Kannada Naadinaa | ||
1963 | Constable Koothuru | Telugu | Pudithenu Purusuduga | R. Govardhanam | L. R. Eswari |
1963 | Lava Kusha | Kannada | Edhakku Ee Paariyaa Kopam | Ghantasala | A. P. Komala |
Vallenolli Maavaa Neena Magalani | J. V. Raghavulu, Jikki & K. Rani | ||||
1963 | Lava Kusha | Telugu | Yendhuke Naa Meedha Kopam | Ghantasala | A. P. Komala |
1963 | Nanda Deepa | Kannada | Ondu Goodide | Jikki | |
1963 | Savati Koduku | Telugu | |||
1964 | Dagudu Moothalu | Telugu | Divvi Divvi Divvattam | Swarnalatha | |
1964 | Desa Drohulu | Telugu | Oo Rangula Guvva | S. Rajeswara Rao | |
Chikkevule Dora | S. Janaki | ||||
1964 | Kalavari Kodalu | Telugu | Nee Sogase | Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
1964 | Manchi Manishi | Telugu | Dopidi Dopidi Dopidi | S. Rajeswara Rao & T. Chalapathi Rao | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
1964 | Prathigne | Telugu | Naa Ninna Mohise | K. Jamuna Rani | |
1964 | Server Sundaram | Telugu | Parabrahma | L. R. Eswari & Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
1964 | Sri Tirupatamma Katha | Telugu | Aadamule Natakam | Pamarthi | Jikki |
Chilakalanchu Cheeradana | Jikki | ||||
1964 | Veera Sankalpa | Kannada | Haadu Baa Kogile | ||
1965 | Aada Brathuku | Telugu | Kali Muvvalu Ghallumane | L. R. Eswari | |
1965 | Antastulu | Telugu | Aa Devudu Manishiga | K. V. Mahadevan | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
1965 | Naadi Aada Janme | Telugu | Kallallo Gantulu | R. Sudarsanam | P. Susheela |
Naa Mata Nammitivela | |||||
1965 | Naga Pooja | Kannada | Kannada Naadinaa | T. G. Lingappa | |
1965 | Prameelarjuneeyam | Telugu | Cheppandi Chuddam | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | Madhavapeddi Satyam & Swarnalata |
1965 | Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima | Telugu | Oppula Kuppa Vayyari Bhama | T. V. Raju | Swarnalata |
1965 | Visala Hrudayalu | Telugu | Emantunnadi Ni Hrudayam | T. V. Raju | S. Janaki |
1966 | Aggi Barata | Telugu | Mallelamma Mallelu | Vijaya Krishna Murthy | Ghantasala & Swarnalatha |
1966 | Dr. Anand | Telugu | Thaluku Beluku Cheeradhana | K. V. Mahadevan | Swarnalatha |
1966 | Emme Thammanna | Kannada | Kaththarisu Kaththarisu | T. G. Lingappa | |
1966 | Leta Manasulu | Telugu | Hello Madam Satyabhama | M. S. Viswanathan | P. B. Sreenivas |
1966 | Monagallaku Monagadu | Telugu | Chusanoi Neelanti | Vedha | L. R. Eswari |
Kannu Chedhiri Poyinadhoi | L. R. Eswari | ||||
1966 | Palnati Yudham | Telugu | S. Rajeswara Rao | ||
1966 | Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha | Telugu | Parama Gurudu Cheppinavadu | Ghantasala | J. V. Raghavulu, K. Chakravarthy, Bhadram & Krishna Murthy |
1966 | Potti Pleader | Telugu | Andamannadi Neelo Chudali | S. P. Kodandapani | S. Janaki & Madhavapeddi Satyam |
1966 | Rangula Ratnam | Telugu | Desa Bhaktulam Memandi | Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
1966 | Sri Krishna Tulabharam | Telugu | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | ||
1966 | Shakuntala | Telugu | Paathaa Kaalam Naati | Ghantasala | Madhavapeddi Satyam & J. V. Raghavulu |
1966 | Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam | Telugu | T. V. Raju | ||
1967 | Anubhavichu Raja Anubhavinchu | Telugu | Madrasu Vinta Madrasu | M. S. Viswanathan | |
Andalucinde Jagatilo | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | ||||
1967 | Ave Kallu | Telugu | Chakkani Parku Vundhi | L. R. Eswari | |
Maa Oorlo Oka Paduchundhi | Ghantasala | ||||
1967 | Bhakta Prahlada | Telugu | Hiranyakashipuni Divya Charithamu | S. Rajeswara Rao | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
Pamulollamayya | L. R. Eswari | ||||
1967 | Chakra Theertha | Kannada | Hagalu Hariyithu | T. G. Lingappa | |
O Beli Leso | |||||
1967 | Gopaludu Bhoopaludu | Telugu | Maradhala | S. P. Kodandapani | L. R. Eswari |
1967 | Kanchu Kota | Telugu | Bham Bham Bham | K. V. Mahadevan | K. Jamuna Rani |
1967 | Private Master | Telugu | Ekkadikellave Pilla | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Susheela |
1967 | Sri Krishnavataram | Telugu | T. V. Raju | ||
1967 | Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna | Telugu | Mangideelu Mangideelu | S. P. Kodandapani | P. Susheela |
1967 | Stree Janma | Telugu | Basandi Naditeeram | Ghantasala | L. R. Eswari |
1968 | Adda Dari | Kannada | Nanna Ninna Kannu Seridande | Rajan–Nagendra | |
1968 | Amma | Kannada | Raathriyali Malebandu | T. G. Lingappa | L. R. Eswari |
1968 | Baghdad Gaja Donga | Telugu | Mere Bulbul Pyaaree | T. V. Raju | L. R. Eswari |
1968 | Bhagya Chakramu | Telugu | Rajakumari | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | Swarnalata |
Manaswamy Naamam | Madhavapeddi Satyam | ||||
1968 | Bhale Kodallu | Telugu | Nene Vachanu | M. S. Viswanathan | L. R. Eswari |
Akkada Choosina | L. R. Eswari | ||||
1968 | Kalisochchina Adrishtam | Telugu | Ayyo Ayyo Thaapam | T. V. Raju | K. Jamuna Rani |
1968 | Kula Gowravam | Telugu | Kulam Kulam | T. G. Lingappa | L. R. Eswari |
1968 | Lakshmi Nivasam | Telugu | Soda Soda Andhra Soda | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1968 | Manchi Kutumbam | Telugu | Nera Nera Nerabandi | S. P. Kodandapani | |
1968 | Niluvu Dopidi | Telugu | Nee Bandaram Paina Pataaram | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
Nene Dhanalakshmini | Ghantasala & L. R. Eswari | ||||
1968 | Nindu Samsaram | Telugu | Joru Joruga Saanu | Master Venu | |
My Dear Thulasammakka | |||||
1968 | Ramu | Telugu | Thaaraa Shashaankam | R. Goverdhanam | Madhavapeddi Satyam, L. R. Eswari & R. Tilakam |
1968 | Thalli Prema | Telugu | Hello Hello Doragaru | R. Sudarsanam | L. R. Eswari |
Veedhi Natakam | L. R. Eswari | ||||
1969 | Aatmiyulu | Telugu | Empillo Tattara Bittaragunnavu | S. Rajeswara Rao | |
1969 | Bhale Mastaru | Telugu | Ye Daari Godari | T. V. Raju | L. R. Eswari |
1969 | Bhale Rangadu | Telugu | Abbabba Chali | L. R. Eswari | |
1969 | Buddhimantudu | Telugu | Allari Pedataru Pilla Allari Pedatare | Swarnalata | |
1969 | Gandikota Rahasyam | Telugu | Thagulukunte | T. V. Raju | L. R. Eswari |
1969 | Mooga Nomu | Telugu | Gonthu Vippi | R. Govardhanam | P. Susheela |
1969 | Kathanayakudu | Telugu | Ravela Dayaleda Baala Intiki Raaraada | T. V. Raju | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
1969 | Mathru Devata | Telugu | Ninnu Chuchithe | K. V. Mahadevan | Swarnalatha |
1969 | Natakala Rayudu | Telugu | Rayuda Na Rayuda Natakala Rayuda | ||
Pattu Panpuna fVennela | P. Susheela | ||||
Rathamu Siddhamu Nee | P. Susheela | ||||
1969 | Nindu Hrudayalu | Telugu | T. V. Raju | ||
1969 | Varakatnam | Telugu | Gilakala Mancham Undi | T. V. Raju | K. Jamuna Rani |
Malle Poola Panditlona | K. Jamuna Rani | ||||
1969 | Vichitra Kutumbam | Telugu | Erra Erranidana Burra Buggaladana | T. V. Raju | L. R. Eswari |
1970 | Chitti Chellelu | Telugu | S. Rajeswara Rao | ||
1970 | Jai Jawan | Telugu | S. Rajeswara Rao | ||
1970 | Kodalu Diddina Kapuram | Telugu | Om Sachidaananda Ee Sarvam Govinda | T. V. Raju | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
1970 | Mayani Mamata | Telugu | Oo Orori Chinnoda | G. Aswattama | L. R. Eswari |
1970 | Sambarala Rambabu | Telugu | Vinnaaraa Vinnaaraa | P. Leela, K. Swarna, Madhavapeddi Satyam, K. Jamuna Rani & J. V. Raghavulu | |
1970 | Sri Krishnadevaraya | Kannada | Baa Veera Kannadiga | T. G. Lingappa | |
1971 | Amaayakuraalu | Telugu | Chilakalanti Chinadana | S. Rajeswara Rao | B. Vasantha |
1971 | Dasara Bullodu | Telugu | O Mallayyagaari | K. V. Mahadevan | Ghantasala |
1971 | Iddaru Ammayilu | Telugu | Eppudu Eppudu | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Susheela |
1971 | Kula Gourava | Kannada | Naavikanaaro | T. G. Lingappa | |
1971 | Manasu Mangalyam | Telugu | Elaa Unnadhi | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | Swarnalata |
1971 | Mattilo Manikyam | Telugu | Vasthe Istha Naa | L. R. Eswari | |
1971 | Neerum Neruppum | Tamil | Virundho Nalla Virundhu | K. Veeramani, Pattom Sadan, L. R. Eswari, T. A. Mothi & J. V. Raghavalu | |
1971 | Pavitra Bandham | Telugu | Tantrala Bavayya | S. Rajeswara Rao | Swarnalatha |
1971 | Raitu Bidda | Telugu | S. Hanumantha Rao | ||
1971 | Sri Krishna Vijayamu | Telugu | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | ||
1972 | Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham | Telugu | Gopala Krishna Jayaho Balarama | T. V. Raju | P. Leela |
1972 | Sri Krishna Satya | Telugu | Kotukotandira | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | |
1973 | Dabbuki Lokam Dasoham | Telugu | Chepalani Vunadi | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
Dabbuku Lokam Daasoham | Madhavapeddi Satyam, Mohan Raju, P. Benerjee | ||||
1974 | Ammayi Pelli | Telugu | Gudu Gudu Chedugudu | P. Bhanumathi & C. Satyam | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
1974 | Bangaaru Kalalu | Telugu | Taanagandira | S. Rajeswara Rao | Madhavapeddi Satyam |
1975 | Balipeetam | Telugu | Yesukundam Buddoda Yesukundamu | Madhavapeddi Satyam | |
1976 | Mahakavi Kshetrayya | Telugu | Sri Manmahodeva | P. Adinarayana Rao | P. Susheela & Anand |
1978 | Bommarillu | Telugu | Challani Ramayya Chakkani Seetamma | ||
1991 | Rowdy Gaari Pellam | Telugu | Aakundaa Vakkistaa | ||