Vizag Prasad
Telugu film and theatre actor
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Korlam Parvathi Varaprasada Rao,[1] better known by his stage name Vizag Prasad, was an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu cinema and theatre, particularly in negative and character roles. He made his film debut with Babai Abbai (1985),[2] directed by Jandhyala, and went on to appear in over 170 films and 700 plays throughout his career.[3]
Vizag Prasad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Korlam Parvathi Varaprasada Rao |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981-2018 |
Career
Korlam Parvathi Varaprasada Rao hails from Gopalapatnam, a suburb of Visakhapatnam (Vizag).[3] He began his acting career at the age of 16, performing in numerous plays before transitioning to films.
Babai Abbai (1985), directed by Jandhyala, was his first film.[2][3] During the making of Mogudu Pellalu (1985), director Jandhyala gave him the stage name "Vizag Prasad" to distinguish him from other actors named Prasad in the film.[4] The name "Vizag Prasad" was derived from his native place, Gopalapuram, a suburb of Vizag. Until the release of Nuvvu Nenu, he was credited as "K. P. V. Prasad" in his films. However, during the shooting of Nuvvu Nenu, the cast and crew referred to him as "Vizag" Prasad, and the name was later used in the film's title credits.[2]
After a hiatus, he garnered acclaim for his role as Uday Kiran's father in Nuvvu Nenu in 2001.[4] Nuvvu Nenu enabled him to be a viable supporting actor and he starred in Sundara Kanda, Allari Ramudu, Bhadra, Allari Bullodu, Gemeni, and Jai Chiranjeeva.[5][4] He also acted in a few Tamil films.[5]
Death
He died in 2018 due to cardiac arrest.[4]
Plays
He acted in over 700 plays including:[5]
- Appu Patram
- Bhale Pelli
- Bhajantreelu
- Kaala Dharmam
Filmography
- Babayi-Abbayi (1985)[3]
- Mogudu Pellalu (1985)
- Pratighatana (1985)
- Sruthilayalu (1987)
- Swathi Kiranam (1992)
- Sundarakanda (1992)
- Prema Pusthakam (1993)
- Nuvvu Nenu (2001)
- Nee Premakai (2002)
- Malli Malli Chudali (2002)
- Allari Ramudu (2002)
- Nee Thodu Kavali (2002)
- Chennakesava Reddy (2002)
- Gemeni (2002)
- Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu (2002)
- Kalusukovalani (2002)
- Vachina Vaadu Suryudu (2002)[6]
- Siva Rama Raju (2002)
- Juniors (2003)
- Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story (2003)
- Appudappudu (2003)
- Anaganaga O Kurraadu (2003)
- Janaki Weds Sriram (2003)
- Kedi No. 1 (2004)
- Gowri (2004)
- Gudumba Shankar (2004)
- Pedababu (2004)
- Athanokkade (2005)
- Bhadra (2005)
- Political Rowdy (2005)
- Alex (2005)
- Allari Bullodu (2005)
- Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)
- Shock (2006)
- Raam (2006)
- Boys and Girls (2006; Tamil)
- Sundarakanda (2008)
- Adivishnu (2008)
- Ninna Nedu Repu (2008; also in Tamil)
- Fitting Master (2009)
- Bangaru Babu (2009)
- Masala (2013)
- Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014)
- Lion (2015)
- Rani Gari Bangla (2016)
- Lovers Club (2017)
- Idhi Maa Prema Katha (2017)
- Officer (2018)