Potti Prasad Explained

Potti Prasad
Birth Name:Kavivarapu Prasad Rao
Birth Date:5 January 1929
Birth Place:Atapaka, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
Occupation:Actor, Clerk
Education:B.Com
Spouse:Rajyalakshmi
Children:Jagannatha 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

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

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

YearFilmRoleNotes
1959Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1964Pooja PhalamRaja
1967Ummadi Kutumbam
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna
1969Bhale Rangadu
Bangaru Panjaram[6]
1970Pelli Sambandham
1971Adrusta Jathakudu
Mattilo Manikyam[7] Ramayya, Manikyam's friend
Basthi Bul Bul[8] Edukondalu
1972Collector Janaki
Anta Mana Manchikey
Kalam Marindi
Praja Nayakudu
Pandanti Kapuram
1973Dhanama? Daivama?
Devudamma
Andala Ramudu
1974Manushullo Devudu
TulabharamRamanatham
Galipatalu
1976Bangaru Manishi
1977Chanakya Chandragupta
Amara Deepam
Chiranjeevi RambabuLawyer Dharmarao
1978Lawyer Viswanath
Mugguru MuggureMuseum Guard
Mallepoovu
1979Dongalaku Saval
Andadu Aagadu[9] Punyakoti
Sri Rama BantuPanchayathi Member
1980Chandipriya
Kodalu Vastunaru JagrathaTabla Player
1981Jeevitha RathamAnakapalli Appalaswamy
SwargamChidanandam
Prema Natakam[10] Prasad, Kumar's colleague
1982Madhura Swapnam
Subhalekha
Pelleedu Pillalu
Korukunna Mogudu
1983Moogavani Paga[11] Ration Shop Owner
Dharma PoratamSastry
Ee Charitra InkennalluProsecutor Parankusham
Mantri Gari Viyyankudu
Nelavanka
Sagara Sangamam
Shakthi
Rendu Jella Sita
Adavalle Aligithe
1984Srivariki Premalekha
Pralaya SimhamConstable
Sundari Subbarao
Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal RaoKrishna Prasad
1985Babai Abbai
Kotha Pelli Koothuru
Terror [12] Newspaper Editor
Mayuri
1986Krishna GaradiRamadasu
Santhi NivasamPellilla Perayya
Karu Diddina Kapuram
Poojaku Panikiraani Puvvu
Kirayi Mogudu
Chantabbai
Rendu Rella Aaru
Manchi Manasulu[13] Bhaskar Rao
SakkanoduPriest
1987Shrutilayalu
Raaga Leela
Krishna Leela
Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola
Sardar Krishnama Naidu
Dabbevariki Chedu
1988Vivaha Bhojanambu
Chinnodu Peddodu
Veguchukka PagatichukkaDubbed Tamil in Edutha Sabatham Mudipen
Jeevana Jyothi
Trinetrudu
Bharya BhartaluReluctant Interviewer
1989Police ReportVeterinary Doctor
Adavilo Ardharathri
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Preminchi ChooduSanyasi
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha
Chennapatnam Chinnollu[14] M.D. who fires Vasu (Rajasekhar) and Dasu (Chandramohan)
Yamapasam
Mamathala Kovela
Hai Hai Nayaka
Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam[15] Kaasipati
1990Kondaveeti Rowdy[16] Doctor
Neti Siddhartha
Chevilo Puvvu
Police Bharya
1991Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police
Peddintalludu
Aditya 369
1992Brundavanam
1993Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Admin. List of Artists introduced by Jandhayala. iqlikmovies.com. 7 July 2016.
  2. News: M. L.. Narasimham. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu. The Hindu. 20 August 2015 . Kasturi and Sons. 7 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Ravi . Kondarala Rao . అమాయకంగా నవ్వించడంలో దిట్ట . సితార . Eenadu . 8 June 2020 . te.
  4. Book: Rajadhyaksha. Ashish. Encyclopedia of India Cinema. 10 July 2014. Routledge. 9781135943189. 462. Revised. 24 October 2016.
  5. Web site: List of movies starring Potti Prasad. moovyshoovy.com. 24 October 2016.
  6. Web site: Bangaru Panjaram Telugu movie . 24 October 2016 . iqlikmovies.com.
  7. Web site: Mattilo Manikyam (1971) . 2024-03-02 . Indiancine.ma.
  8. Web site: Basthi Bul Bul (1971) . 2023-10-18 . Indiancine.ma.
  9. Web site: Andhadu Aagadu (1979) . 2024-03-29 . Indiancine.ma.
  10. Web site: Prema Natakam Movie Cast .
  11. Web site: Moogavani Paga (1983) . 2023-04-18 . Indiancine.ma.
  12. Web site: Watch Terror Prime Video . 2023-10-31 . www.amazon.com.
  13. Web site: Manchi Manasulu (1986) . 2023-04-14 . Indiancine.ma.
  14. Web site: Chennapatnam Chinnollu movie cast .
  15. Web site: Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam . 2024-01-09 . TVGuide.com . en.
  16. Web site: Kondaveeti Rowdy on Moviebuff.com . 2023-05-14 . Moviebuff.com.