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Telugu Cinema Loses a Stalwart: GV Narayana Rao Dies at 73
27 Aug
Summary
- Veteran actor and producer GV Narayana Rao passed away at 73.
- He had a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades.
- Rao debuted in 1976 and received a Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Veteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao died on Wednesday evening at the age of 73. He had been facing health issues for some time. His passing has been mourned by numerous actors and film personalities.
Rao's career in the film industry spanned nearly five decades. He began his journey in acting after receiving training at the Madras Film Institute. He made his acting debut in 1976 with 'Anthuleni Katha', a performance that earned him the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Throughout his career, Narayana Rao featured in over 100 films, taking on lead and supporting roles. He was known for his close friendships and collaborations with prominent actors like Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi. Rao also ventured into film production, backing notable films like Chiranjeevi's 'Devanthakudu' and 'Yamudiki Mogudu'.
Beyond cinema, Rao was active on television, appearing in popular serials. He continued to be involved in the industry with character roles until his later years.
