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Y. V. Rao
Acting
30 May 1903
† 13 Feb 1973
Nellore, Madras Presidency, British India
Biography
Yaragudipati Varada Rao (30 May 1903 – 13 February 1973), also known as Y. V. Rao was an Indian film producer, director, thespian, screenwriter, editor and actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil cinema. One of the pioneers of Telugu cinema, Rao plunged into drama and did a few stage plays before moving to Kolhapur and Bombay to act in silent films. R. S. Prakash Rao, son of Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, cast him as lead actor in many silent films such as Garuda Garva ...
Also Known As
Yaragudipati Varada Rao, Y. V. Rao, YV Rao, Y V Rao
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