Potti Prasad (born Kavivarapu Prasada Rao) was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He was introduced to films by Jandhyala.[1] His notable roles include those in Chantabbai and Sagara Sangamam. He made his screen debut with Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu in a brief role as one of the two (the other being Padmanabham) prospective bridegrooms for Girija. He was bowled over by the magnanimity of Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani when he was paid Rs.1116/- for that one scene work.[2] He was a friend of another comedian Raja Babu. They acted in stage plays together. His last film was Brundavanam (1992).
Potti Prasad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kavivarapu Prasad Rao 5 January 1929 |
| Died | 23 February 1998 (aged 69) |
| Education | B.Com |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Clerk |
| Spouse | Rajyalakshmi |
| Children | Jagannatha Rao |
Career edit
Prasad was a stage actor before making his debut in films. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959) was his first film as an actor. Chakrapani offered him a role in this film after watching his performance in a stage show in Madras. He continued acting in stage shows while trying to get roles in movies.[3]
Filmography edit
He played the role of an editor of a weekly magazine in the comedy film Chantabbai starring Charanjeevi. This got him popularity with audience. He also played significant role in award-winning film Sagara Sangamam as a domestic help.[4][5] In the film Hai Hai Nayaka, he played the role of an Avadhani who loses his mind after listening to foul words of his student. He plays a detective role in the film Babai Abbai starring Nandamuri Balakrishna. His last film was Brundavanam starring Rajendra Prasad.
List of films edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | ||
| 1964 | Pooja Phalam | Raja | |
| 1967 | Ummadi Kutumbam | ||
| Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna | |||
| 1969 | Bhale Rangadu | ||
| Bangaru Panjaram[6] | |||
| 1970 | Pelli Sambandham | ||
| 1971 | Adrusta Jathakudu | ||
| Mattilo Manikyam[7] | Ramayya, Manikyam's friend | ||
| Basthi Bul Bul[8] | Edukondalu | ||
| 1972 | Collector Janaki | ||
| Anta Mana Manchikey[9] | |||
| Kalam Marindi | |||
| Praja Nayakudu | |||
| Pandanti Kapuram | |||
| 1973 | Dhanama? Daivama? | ||
| Devudamma | |||
| Andala Ramudu | |||
| 1974 | Manushullo Devudu | ||
| Tulabharam | Ramanatham | ||
| Galipatalu | |||
| 1976 | Bangaru Manishi | ||
| 1977 | Chanakya Chandragupta | ||
| Amara Deepam | |||
| Chiranjeevi Rambabu | Lawyer Dharmarao | ||
| 1978 | Lawyer Viswanath | ||
| Mugguru Muggure | Museum Guard | ||
| Mallepoovu | |||
| 1979 | Dongalaku Saval | ||
| Andadu Aagadu[10] | Punyakoti | ||
| Sri Rama Bantu | Panchayathi Member | ||
| 1980 | Chandipriya | ||
| Kodalu Vastunaru Jagratha | Tabla Player | ||
| 1981 | Jeevitha Ratham | Anakapalli Appalaswamy | |
| Swargam[11] | Chidanandam | ||
| Prema Natakam[12] | Prasad, Kumar's colleague | ||
| 1982 | Madhura Swapnam | ||
| Subhalekha | |||
| Pelleedu Pillalu | |||
| Korukunna Mogudu | |||
| 1983 | Moogavani Paga[13] | Ration Shop Owner | |
| Dharma Poratam | Sastry | ||
| Ee Charitra Inkennallu[14] | Prosecutor Parankusham | ||
| Mantri Gari Viyyankudu | |||
| Nelavanka | |||
| Sagara Sangamam | |||
| Shakthi | |||
| Rendu Jella Sita | |||
| Adavalle Aligithe | |||
| 1984 | Srivariki Premalekha | ||
| Pralaya Simham | Constable | ||
| Sundari Subbarao | |||
| Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal Rao | Krishna Prasad | ||
| 1985 | Babai Abbai | ||
| Kotha Pelli Koothuru | |||
| Terror [15] | Newspaper Editor | ||
| Mayuri | |||
| 1986 | Krishna Garadi | Ramadasu | |
| Santhi Nivasam | Pellilla Perayya | ||
| Karu Diddina Kapuram | |||
| Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu | |||
| Kirayi Mogudu | |||
| Chantabbai | |||
| Rendu Rella Aaru | |||
| Manchi Manasulu[16] | Bhaskar Rao | ||
| Sakkanodu | Priest | ||
| 1987 | Shrutilayalu | ||
| Raaga Leela | |||
| Krishna Leela | |||
| Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola | |||
| Sardar Krishnama Naidu | |||
| Dabbevariki Chedu | |||
| 1988 | Vivaha Bhojanambu | ||
| Chinnodu Peddodu | |||
| Veguchukka Pagatichukka | Dubbed Tamil in Edutha Sabatham Mudipen | ||
| Jeevana Jyothi | |||
| Trinetrudu | |||
| Bharya Bhartalu[17] | Reluctant Interviewer | ||
| 1989 | Police Report | Veterinary Doctor | |
| Adavilo Ardharathri | |||
| Gopal Rao Gari Abbayi | |||
| Preminchi Choodu | Sanyasi | ||
| Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | |||
| Yamapasam | |||
| Mamathala Kovela | |||
| Hai Hai Nayaka | |||
| Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam[18] | Kaasipati | ||
| 1990 | Kondaveeti Rowdy[19] | Doctor | |
| Neti Siddhartha | |||
| Chevilo Puvvu | |||
| Police Bharya | |||
| 1991 | Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police | ||
| Peddintalludu | |||
| Aditya 369 | |||
| 1992 | Brundavanam | ||
| 1993 | Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram |
References edit
- ^ Admin. "List of Artists introduced by Jandhayala". iqlikmovies.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- ^ M. L., Narasimham (20 August 2015). "Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu". The Hindu. Kasturi and Sons. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- ^ Ravi, Kondarala Rao. "అమాయకంగా నవ్వించడంలో దిట్ట". సితార (in Telugu). Eenadu. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of India Cinema (Revised ed.). Routledge. p. 462. ISBN 9781135943189. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "List of movies starring Potti Prasad". moovyshoovy.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Bangaru Panjaram Telugu movie". iqlikmovies.com. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ "Mattilo Manikyam (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Basthi Bul Bul (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Anta Mana Manchike (1972) - IMDb, retrieved 27 July 2021
- ^ "Andhadu Aagadu (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ SWARGAM | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | CHANDRA MOHAN | JAYASUDHA | SATHYANARAYANA | S.VARALAKSHMI | V9 VIDEOS, retrieved 24 September 2023
- ^ "Prema Natakam Movie Cast".
- ^ "Moogavani Paga (1983)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ EE CHARITRA INKENNALLU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SUMAN | VIJAYASHANTI | V9 VIDEOS, retrieved 12 May 2023
- ^ "Watch Terror | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Manchi Manasulu (1986)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ BHARYA BARTHALU | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | SHOBAN BABU | SUHASINI | RAADHA | V9 VIDEOS, retrieved 30 April 2023
- ^ "Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Kondaveeti Rowdy on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
External links edit
- Potti Prasad at IMDb