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Y. V. Rao

B. 1903/NELLORE, BRITISH INDIA/TELUGU

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Yaragudipati Varada Rao (30 May 1903 – 13 February 1973), also known as Y. V. Rao was an Indian film producer, director, thespian, screenwriter, editor and actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil cinema. One of the pioneers of Telugu cinema, Rao plunged into drama and did a few stage plays before moving to Kolhapur and Bombay to act in silent films.

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1939Malli Pelli 1939Malli PelliDirector 1939Malli PelliWriter

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Born30 May 1903 · Nellore, Madras Presidency, British India

DebutMalli Pelli (1939)

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