Potti Prasad

Potti Prasad
Born
Kavivarapu Prasad Rao

5 January 1929
Died23 February 1998(1998-02-23) (aged 69)
EducationB.Com
Occupation(s)Actor, Clerk
SpouseRajyalakshmi
ChildrenJagannatha Rao

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).

Career

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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

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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

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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
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Preminchi Choodu Sanyasi
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha
Chennapatnam Chinnollu[18] M.D. who fires Vasu (Rajasekhar) and Dasu (Chandramohan)
Yamapasam
Mamathala Kovela
Hai Hai Nayaka
Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam[19] Kaasipati
1990 Kondaveeti Rowdy[20] Doctor
Neti Siddhartha
Chevilo Puvvu
Police Bharya
1991 Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police
Peddintalludu
Aditya 369
1992 Brundavanam
1993 Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram

References

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