Chalapathi Rao | |
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Born |
Tammareddy Chalapathi Rao 8 May 1944 Baliparru, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
Residence | Madhura Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Occupation | Actor Film producer |
Spouse(s) | Indumaty |
Children |
Ravi Babu Sridevi Malini Devi |
Parent(s) | Maniyya (Father) Vijayamma (Mother) |
Chalapathi Rao (Telugu: చలపతి రావు) is a Tollywood character actor known for comedy and villainous roles. He hails from Baliparru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. He has acted in different roles in 600 films.
His son Ravi Babu is also an actor, director and producer in Tollywood. Recently, Chalapathi Rao was in news for making lewd comment on women in audio launch of the movie Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam. His comments sparked outrage and some of the feminist leaders lodged a complaint against him. Later, Chalapathi Rao apologized all women for making such comments.