Suthi Veerabhadra Rao Explained

Suthi Veerabhadra Rao
Birth Date:1947 6, df=yes
Birth Place:East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
Death Place:Chennai, India
Birth Name:Mamidipalli Veerabhadra Rao
Othername:Bhadrudu
Spouse:Sekhari

Sutti Veerabhadra Rao or Mamidipalli Veerabhadra Rao (1947–1988) was a south Indian film actor who played in comic and character roles, as well as a radio and theatre artist.

Early life

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 due to his father's job. He did his schooling in 'AKTP school' and graduated from Andhra University, through 'SRR College', Vijayawada.

Career

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

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

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

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

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

Some of his popular films are:

List of Suthi Veerabhadra Rao film credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
1974 Dorababu
Amma Manasu
1975 Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi
1978Mallepoovu
1980 Jathara
1981 Erra Mallelu
Kondaveeti Simham
1982 Nalugu Stambhalata
Kalahala Kapuram[1] Annavaram
Brahmaa Nee Raata Taarumaaru
Manishiko Charithra
1983Bezawada BebbuliAchari
Nelavanka Avadhanlu
Palletoori Monagadu[2] [3]
Rendu Jella Seetha
Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju
Durga Devi[4] Gowripathi
Puththadi Bomma Meka / medhavi kavi
Ananda Bhairavi
Konte Kodallu
Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu[5] Tailor Subba Rao
Lanke Bindelu[6] Muthaiah
Moodu Mullu
1984 Mayuri
Kanchu KagadaSadanandam
Rustum
Agni Gundam
Sundari Subbarao
Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal Rao
Aparadhi
Eduruleni Monagallu[7] Singareni Simhachalam
Merupu Daadi[8] Owner of Fool&Son Guns Shop
Goonda
Srivariki Premalekha
1985Babayi-Abbayi
Preminchi Pelladu
Chattamtho Poratam Public Prosecutor
Musugu Donga[9] Bhadrayya, the drunkard
ChiranjeeviThirupathayya
Vande Mataram
Terror
Raktha SindhuramDoctor
Mogudu Pellalu
1986 Rendu Rella Aaru Airavatham
Maa Vari Gola
Dora Bidda
Maruthi
Driver BabuDakshinamurthy
Swathi Muthyam
Chantabbai
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu Anjneelu
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam Bal Bhate
Santhi Nivasam
Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu
Konte Kapuram
Jeevana Poratam
Padaharella Ammayi[10]
1987 Vijetha Vikram S.P.Pithal
Rakshasa Samharam Raghava
Dabbevariki Chedu
Manmadha Leela Kamaraju GolaPandala Paramasivam
Paga SaadhistaHead Constable
Dammit Katha Addam Thirigindi
Saradhamba
Aha Naa Pellanta
Thene ManasuluMadanagopal's father
Maavoori Magadu
Madana Gopaludu
1988 Vivaha Bhojanambu
Shri Datta Darshan
Sahasam Cheyara Dhimbaka
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Rowdy No.1Meesala Venkatappaiah
Bandipotu[11] Minister
Nyayaniki Siksha'Sayankalam' newspaper reporter
Choopulu Kalisina Shubhavela Pandurangam
O Tandri Theerpu
Neeku Naku Pellanta
Collector Vijaya
Chikkadu Dorakadu
Chinni Krishnudu (final film role)
1989Krishna Gari Abbayi
Preminchi Choodu

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kalahala Kapuram (1982) V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date . 24 October 2023 . www.vcinema.com . en . 7 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161434/https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank . live .
  2. Web site: Palletoori Monagadu (S.A. Chandrasekhar) 1983 . Indiancine.ma . 22 January 2024 . 22 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240122044908/https://indiancine.ma/XXL . live .
  3. Web site: Palletoori Monagadu Cast & Crew, Palletoori Monagadu Star Cast, Actor, Actress, Director . entertainment.oneindia.in . https://web.archive.org/web/20140810220506/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/telugu/movies/palletoori-monagadu/cast-crew.html . 10 August 2014 . dead.
  4. Web site: Durga Devi on Moviebuff.com . 25 September 2023 . Moviebuff.com . 25 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230925190807/https://www.moviebuff.com/durga-devi-1983-telugu . live .
  5. Web site: Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu (1983) . 5 July 2023 . Indiancine.ma . 5 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230705133920/https://indiancine.ma/XUZ . live .
  6. Web site: Lanke Bindelu (1983) . 27 June 2023 . Indiancine.ma . 27 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230627195937/https://indiancine.ma/XSI . live .
  7. Web site: Eduruleni Monagallu (1984) V CINEMA – Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date . 10 July 2023 . www.vcinema.com . en . 7 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161434/https://www.vcinema.com/movie/about:blank . live .
  8. Web site: Merupu Dhadi 1984 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Merupu Dhadi Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists . 25 May 2023 . MovieGQ . en . 25 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230525213618/https://moviegq.com/movie/merupu-dhadi-5403/cast-crew . live .
  9. Web site: Musugu Donga Cast and Crew .
  10. Web site: Padhaharella Ammayi (1986) . 21 January 2024 . 10 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220110111854/https://indiancine.ma/ABEO . live .
  11. BANDIPOTU TELUGU FULL MOVIE SUMAN GOWTHAMI KALPANA V9 VIDEOS . en . 2024-04-21 . www.youtube.com.