Korlam Parvathi Varaprasada Rao,[1] better known by his stage name Vizag Prasad, was an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu cinema and theatre, particularly in negative and character roles. He made his film debut with Babai Abbai (1985),[2] directed by Jandhyala, and went on to appear in over 170 films and 700 plays throughout his career.[3]
Vizag Prasad | |
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| కొర్లాం పార్వతీ వరప్రసాదరావు | |
| Born | Korlam Parvathi Varaprasada Rao |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981-2018 |
Career
editKorlam Parvathi Varaprasada Rao hails from Gopalapatnam, a suburb of Visakhapatnam (Vizag).[3] He began his acting career at the age of 16, performing in numerous plays before transitioning to films.
Babai Abbai (1985), directed by Jandhyala, was his first film.[2][3] During the making of Mogudu Pellalu (1985), director Jandhyala gave him the stage name "Vizag Prasad" to distinguish him from other actors named Prasad in the film.[4] The name "Vizag Prasad" was derived from his native place, Gopalapuram, a suburb of Vizag. Until the release of Nuvvu Nenu, he was credited as "K. P. V. Prasad" in his films. However, during the shooting of Nuvvu Nenu, the cast and crew referred to him as "Vizag" Prasad, and the name was later used in the film's title credits.[2]
He made his Tamil debut in the film, Unnal Mudiyum Thambi, which was his one of his only Tamil films to date.[5] After a hiatus, he garnered acclaim for his role as Uday Kiran's father in Nuvvu Nenu in 2001.[4] Nuvvu Nenu enabled him to be a viable supporting actor and he starred with well known Telugu actors in Sundara Kanda, Allari Ramudu, Bhadra, Allari Bullodu, Gemeni, and Jai Chiranjeeva.[5][4]
Death
editHe died in 2018 due to cardiac arrest.[4]
Plays
editHe acted in over 700 plays including:[5]
- Appu Patram
- Bhale Pelli
- Bhajantreelu
- Kaala Dharmam
Filmography
edit- 1985 Babayi-Abbayi[3]
- 1985 Mogudu Pellalu
- 1985 Pratighatana
- 1987 Sruthilayalu
- 1988 Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (Tamil)
- 1992 Swathi Kiranam
- 1992 Sundarakanda
- 1993 Prema Pusthakam
- 2001 Nuvvu Nenu
- 2002 Malli Malli Chudali
- 2002 Allari Ramudu
- 2002 Nee Thodu Kavali
- 2002 Chennakesava Reddy
- 2002 Gemeni
- 2002 Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
- 2002 Kalusukovalani
- 2002 Vachina Vaadu Suryudu[6]
- 2002 Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
- 2003 Juniors
- 2003 Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story
- 2003 Appudappudu
- 2003 Anaganaga O Kurraadu
- 2003 Janaki Weds Sriram
- 2004 Kedi No. 1
- 2004 Gowri
- 2004 Gudumba Shankar
- 2004 Pedababu
- 2005 Athanokkade
- 2005 Bhadra
- 2005 Political Rowdy
- 2005 Alex
- 2005 Allari Bullodu
- 2005 Jai Chiranjeeva
- 2006 Shock
- 2006 Boys and Girls (Tamil)
- 2008 Sundarakanda
- 2009 Fitting Master
- 2009 Bangaru Babu
- 2013 Masala
- 2014 Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
- 2015 Lion
- 2016 Rani Gari Bangla
- 2017 Lovers Club
- 2017 Idhi Maa Prema Katha
- 2018 Officer
References
edit- ^ పి, మధుసూదనాచారి. "సరదా కాస్త వ్యసనమైపోయింది". Eenadu. Retrieved 31 October 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "Retrospect: Babai-Abbai (1985)". Telugucinema.com. 25 September 2006. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "వైజాగ్కు ఇక సెలవు". Sakshi. 22 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Telugu actor 'Vizag Prasad' dies of cardiac arrest". The Hindu. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ a b c Nadadhur, Srivathsan (22 October 2018). "Actor Vizag Prasad is no more". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "Combining art with a cause". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024 – via Idlebrain.com.
External links
edit- Vizag Prasad at IMDb