Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)

Mallikarjuna Rao Peela (Telugu:మల్లికార్జున రావు) (1951 – 24 June 2008) was a popular comedy actor in Tollywood. Mallikarjuna Rao, popularly known as Battala Satti for his role in the movie Ladies Tailor. He has acted in many movies in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages. He acted in around 375 Telugu movies over the last 25 years.

Early life
He was born in Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam district.

Career
Mallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by Vamsi. Ladies Tailor, Hello Brother, Tammudu and Badri are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy.

Telugu actor, writer Tanikella Bharani treats Mallikarjuna Rao as his guru and to his credit Mallikarjuna Rao introduced L.B. Sriram, actor cum writer to director Vamsi, who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as the chairman of Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in Srinagar colony, Hyderabad. He is one of the senior most comedians in Tollywood.

"Mallikarjuna Rao was not only a unique actor but also a good human being. He always tried to help others whenever he can," Chiranjeevi said. Several actors recalled the help they received from Rao, who was general secretary of Telugu Movie Artists Association (MAA). Rao was also the secretary of Telugu Desam Party's cultural wing. Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his condolences to Rao's family members over the phone. Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy too condoled the death of the popular comedian. Rao was survived by wife, two daughters and a son.

Death
He died of leukaemia on 24 June 2008 in Hyderabad.

Awards

 * Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for Thammudu

Filmography
This is the filmography of the Indian actor, Mallikarjuna Rao.


 * Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
 * Nagamalli
 * Punyabhoomi Kallu Terichindi
 * ''Bali danam (1982)
 * Manchu Pallaki (1982)
 * Sitaara (1984)
 * Rustum (1984) as Gopayya
 * Anveshana (1985) as Puliraju
 * Preminchu Pellaadu (1985)
 * Ladies Tailor (1987) as Battala Satti
 * Aalaapana (1985)
 * Swati Mutyam (1986)
 * Chandamama Raave
 * Bhargava Ramudu (1987)
 * Lawyer Suhasini (1987)
 * Bhanumati Gari Mogudu (1987)
 * Swayam Krushi (1987)
 * Shrutilayalu (1987)
 * Sankeertana (1987)
 * Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe (1988)
 * Bhale Dampatulu
 * Varasudochhadu (1988)
 * Judgement
 * Aakhari Kshanam
 * Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989) as Yesupadam
 * Gopala Rao Gaari Abbayi
 * April 1st Vidudala (1991) as Chinna Rao
 * Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
 * Bala Gopaludu (1989)
 * Aarta Nadam
 * Bhooporatam
 * Chevilo Puvvu (1990) as Peon Appa Rao
 * Kobbari Bondam (1991)
 * Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police (1990)
 * Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991)
 * Donga Police
 * Appula Appa Rao (1991) as Tata Rao
 * Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1991)
 * Sundarakanda (1992)
 * Akka Mogudu
 * 420 (1992)
 * Parugo Parugu (1994)
 * Madhavaiah Gari Manavadu
 * Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
 * Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
 * Detective Narada
 * Rendilla Poojari
 * Kokkoroko
 * Joker (1993) as Subbaraju
 * Nippu Ravva (1993)
 * Abbaigaru (1993)
 * Neeku 16 Naaku 18
 * M. Dharmaraju M.A.
 * Gharana Alludu
 * Hello Brother (1994)
 * Sundaravadana! Subbalakshmi Moguda? (1994)
 * Maga Rayudu (1994)
 * Kishkindha Kanda
 * Donga Rascal
 * Prema & Co. (1994)
 * Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
 * Sisindri (1995)
 * Vajram (1995)
 * Taj Mahal (1995)
 * Subha Sankalpam (1995)
 * Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1995)
 * Top Hero (1994) as Chitra's father
 * Linga Babu Love Story
 * Ketu Duplicate (1995)
 * Ghatotkachudu (1995)
 * Alluda Majaka (1995)
 * Jagadeka Veerudu
 * Topi Raja Sweety Roja (1996)
 * Osi Naa Maradala
 * Dongaata (1997)
 * Aho Brahma Oho Shishya (1997)
 * Aahvaanam (1997)
 * Pattukondi Chooddaam
 * Ramudochadu (1996)
 * Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996)
 * Vinodam (1996)
 * Pelli (1997)
 * Chilakkottudu (1997)
 * Muddula Mogudu
 * Annamayya (1997)
 * Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997)
 * Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996) as Yesupadam
 * Gokulamlo Seeta (1997)
 * Subhakankshalu (1998)
 * Pelli Pandiri (1998)
 * Oka Chinna Maata (1997)
 * Thaali (1997)
 * Vamsanikokkadu (1996)
 * Chinnabbulu
 * Maa Aayana Bangaram
 * Maavidaakulu (1998)
 * Suryavamsam (1998)
 * Pavitra Prema (1998)
 * Gillikajjalu
 * Wife of V. Varaprasad (1998)
 * Pelli Kanuka (1998)
 * Raja Hamsa
 * Ooyala (1998)
 * Suprabhatam
 * Sneham Kosam (1999)
 * Iddaru Mitrulu (1999)
 * Harischandraa (1999)
 * Maa Balaji (1999)
 * Thammudu (1999) as Malli
 * Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) as Mallaiah
 * Alibaba Adbhuta Deepam
 * Pilla Nachchindi
 * Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
 * Badri (2000) as Manikantha
 * Goppinti Alludu (2000)
 * Navvuthu Bathakalira (2001)
 * Bhadrachalam (2001)
 * Dasu
 * Ammo Bomma (2001)
 * Maa Aayana Sundaraiah
 * Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000)
 * Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)
 * Maa Aavida Meedottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
 * Bava Nachadu (2001)
 * Bhalevadivi Basu (2001) as Ammu Raju
 * Preminchu (2001)
 * Kalisi Naduddam
 * Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
 * Prema Sandadi
 * Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
 * Jabili (2001)
 * Rahasyam (2001)
 * Swarna Bharatam
 * Veedekkadi Mogudandi
 * Raghava
 * Malli Malli Chudali (2002)
 * Nenu Ninnu Premistunnanu
 * Vachchinavaadu Suryudu
 * Friends (2002)
 * Trinetram
 * Simharasi (2001)
 * Vendi Mabbulu
 * Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu
 * Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Koti
 * Hai (2002)
 * Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru! (2002)
 * Jenda (2002)
 * Girl Friend (2002)
 * Ramana (2002)
 * Fools (2003)
 * Johnny (2003) as Anthony
 * Simhachalam (2003)
 * Aadanthe Ado Type (2003)
 * Ottesi Cheputunna... (2003)
 * Ninne Istapaddanu (2003)
 * Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
 * Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
 * Seetayya (2003)
 * Nenu Pelliki Ready (2003)
 * Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi
 * Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
 * Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
 * Swetha Naagu (2004)
 * Varsham (2004)
 * Malliswari (2004)
 * 143 (2004)
 * Abbayi Premalo Paddadu
 * Bhadradri Ramudu
 * Venky (2004) as Jagadamba Chowdary (J.C.)
 * Andaru Dongale Dorikite (2004)
 * Kedi No. 1 (2004)
 * Shatruvu
 * Chanti (2004)
 * Evadi Gola Vaadidhi (2005)
 * Adirindayya Chandram (2005)
 * Dhairyam (2005)
 * Shravana Masam (2005)
 * Sadaa Mee Sevalo (2005)
 * Nuvvante Naakishtam (2005)
 * Dhana 51 (2005)
 * Kaadante Aunanile
 * Chakram (2005)
 * Athadu (2005)
 * Nee Navve Chalu
 * Pournami (2006) as Priest
 * Veedhi (2006)
 * Kithakithalu (2006)
 * Maayajaalam (2006)
 * Gopi - Goda Meedha Pilli (2006)
 * Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw (2006)
 * Sundaraniki Tondarekkuva
 * Aadhi Lakshmi (2006)
 * Annavaram (2006)
 * Bangaru Konda
 * Bhajantrilu (2007)
 * Athili Sattibabu LKG (2007)
 * Dubai Seenu (2007)
 * Seema Sastri (2007)
 * Navataram
 * Allare Allari (2007)
 * Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007)
 * Raju Bhai (2007)
 * Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
 * Mantra (2007)
 * Swagatam (2008)
 * Krishnarjuna (2008)
 * Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters (2008)
 * Rainbow (2008)
 * Michael Madana Kamaraju (2008)
 * Baladur (2008)
 * Nenu Meeku Telusa...? (2008)
 * Nava Vasantham (2007)
 * Jalsa (2008)
 * Bhale Dongalu (2008) as Kotaiah
 * Pilla Dorikite Pelli
 * Naa Anevaadu
 * ''Mayagaadu (2011)