Raogopal Rao

Rao Gopal Rao
Rao Gopal Rao in Mutyala Muggu
Member of Parliament
In office 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992
Personal details
Born	(1937-01-14)14 January 1937 Ganganapalli, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Died	13 August 1994(1994-08-13) (aged 57) Hyderabad
Political party	Telugu Desam Party
Spouse(s)	Kamala Kumari
Children	2 sons (Rao Ramesh and Rao Kranthi) 1 daughter
Religion	Hindu

Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian film actor and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was a member of Rajya Sabha from April 1986 to April 1992.

Rao Gopal Rao was born in 1937 in Ganganapalli near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

He started his career onstage, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company and did many plays under the banner. S. V. Ranga Rao saw his plays and recommended him to Gutta Ramineedu, who was making Bhakta Potana (1966). He worked as an assistant director for this film. He served as an assistant director in other films, including Bangaru Sankellu and Mooga Prema.

Rao was the main villain in the film Jagat Kiladilu (1969), which starred Krishna. Rao's voice was dubbed over at the request of the film crew. Rao became better known after the release of Muthyala Muggu, directed by Bapu. Other Bapu films to feature Rao include Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Gorantadiipam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981), Abhilasha (1983), Khaidi (1983), Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), and Bullet (1985). Rao produced several films, including Station Master, Lorry Driver, Bhargva Ramudu, and Vintadongalu.

Rao was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and the cultural organizations gave him the title Natavirat. He won the "Nagayya Award" in 1987. He joined Telugu Desam Party in 1982.