S.V. Ranga Rao (Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao), popularly Known as S.V.R.
3.7.1918 - 18.7.1974
Birth Place : Nuzvidu, Dist. Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India     
Was known for his natural acting and for portraying versatile roles like Ravana, Ghatotkacha, Duryodhan, Kamsa, and Kichak from Indian Mythology.
Won The National Rashtrapati Award for Best Actor in Annai (1962), Sarada (1962), Naanum Orupen (1963), Karpagam (1963) and Nartanasala (1963); the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Keechaka in Nartanasala at the Indonesian Film Festival at Jakarta in 1963;  Filmfare Special Award - South for Naanum Orupenn; the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film from Government of Andhra Pradesh for two films directed by him Chadarangam (1967) and Bandhavyalu (1968).