On December 25, veteran actor Chalapathi Rao passed away at his residence at the age of 78 due to a heart attack. According to the family of late actor Rao, the Tollywood legend passed away on Saturday night.
Rao acted in more than 600 films including Yamagola, Yugapurushudu, Justice Chaudhary, Bobbili Puli, Ninne Pelladatha and Allari, which are extremely popular.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao expressed his condolences, while producer D Suresh, who visited the bereaved family, said.
“It’s very sad that so many of our people are leaving.”
Rao’s son Ravi Babu, who is also a director and producer, expressed his grief with great regret.
Chief Minister Rao said the demise of Chalapathi Rao, who worked with three generations of actors as an actor and producer, is a significant loss for the film industry.
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Chalapathi Rao Biography
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Name |
Chalapathi Rao |
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Other names |
Tammareddy Chalapathi Rao |
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Birthdate |
May 8, 1944 |
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Age |
78 years |
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place of birth |
Burripalem, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh |
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Daughters |
Sridevi, Malini Dev |
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Son |
Ravi Babu |
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Wife |
Indumatí |
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Father |
Maniyya |
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Mother |
Vijayama |
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Hobby |
Music, Reading |
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Chalapathi Rao: early life and family
- Born on May 8, 1994, Chalapathi Rao, or Tammareddy Chalapathy Rao in full, lived at Balliparru in Pamarru mandal of Krishna district.
- Son of Manniya and Viyyamma, Rao was the husband of Indumati and had three children.
- His son Ravi Babu is a well-known actor and director in Tollywood.
- His two daughters are based in the United States.
- Rao’s wife Indumati died in a tragic accident in Chennai when her sari caught fire while she was preparing to fetch fresh water in the morning. After three days in the hospital, Indumati was no more and Chalapati did not remarry.
Chalapathi Rao: career
- Chalapathi Rao has acted in more than 1200 films. He has been part of cinema for five and a half decades.
- The Tollywood actor entered the film industry at the age of 22.
- In 1966 he made his first film Gudachari 116.
- In 1967, the actor played a role in Sakshi.
- After waiting for opportunities for 2 years, he worked at Buddhimanthudu in 1969.
- The late actor was recognized for his unique style and talent in villainous roles.
- Rao, as a producer, worked on seven films in total, which included Kaliyuga Krishna, Kadapareddamma Jagannatakam, Pellante Nureya Panta, The President’s Son-in-Law, Midnight Murders and Bloody Night.
Chalapathi Rao: passing away
- Chalapathi Rao passed away at the age of 78 due to a heart attack on December 24, 2022.
- He was at his residence in Hyderabad, the family informed him.
- Rao’s passing filled fans and many others with grief.
- Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao expressed condolences
- “It’s very sad that so many people are going… far away,” said producer D Suresh, who visited the grieving family.
- JanaSena chief Pawan Kalyan also tweeted expressing his condolences.
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