Oru Viral Krishna Rao
Indian actor and comedian
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Oru Viral Krishna Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in predominantly Tamil-language films.[2] A recipient of the state government's Kalaimamani award, Rao got the nickname Oru Viral (one finger) for his first Tamil film in 1965.[3] He acted in nearly 600 Tamil and Telugu films in a career spanning four decades.[1] Rao is very famous because of his dance skills. He has choreographed for more than 120 films. Rao is also a member of Kaavi Sattai Sangam (KSS) Run by Saravana Thevar.
Partial filmography
Tamil films
Other language films
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Nireekshe | Coconut seller | Kannada |
| 1986 | Ukku Manishi | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Apartment resident | |
| 1993 | Money | Renu's father | |
| Vintha Kodallu | |||
| 1994 | Srivari Priyuralu | ||
| 1996 | Family | ||
| 1997 | W/o V. Vara Prasad | ||
Television
- Vannakolangal (Episode: S S Mama)[8] (1986)
Death
Krishna Rao died in a private hospital on Friday, 16 August 2002, a month after suffering a blood clot in his brain.[1]