Oru Viral Krishna Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in predominantly Tamil-language films. A recipient of the state government's Kalaimamani award, Rao got the nickname Oru Viral (one finger) for his first Tamil film in 1965. He acted in nearly 600 Tamil and Telugu films in a career spanning four decades. Rao is very famous because of his dance skills. He has choreographed for more than 120 films. Rao is also a member of Kaavi Sattai Sangam (KSS) Run by Saravana Thevar.
Partial filmography Tamil films YearFilmRoleNotes 1965 Oru Viral Police constable 1967 Rajathi Crazy man 1970 Enga Mama Police constable 1973 Sollathaan Ninaikkiren Shop owner 1974 Naan Avanillai Rao Anbu Thangai 1975 Thennangkeetru Coconut seller 1977Navarathinam1978 Nizhal Nijamagiradhu Kalimuthu Tripurasundari College lecturer 1980Varumayin Niram Sivappu Jamboo 1981 Uchakattam Thillu Mullu 1982 Thaai Mookaambikai 1983Poikkal Kudhirai 1984 January 1 Nalam Nalamariya Aaval Naan Mahaan Alla Henchman 1986Thazhuvatha Kaigal 1987 Kavalan Avan Kovalan Kaatangulathur KathadiAnbulla Appa Raja Mariyadhai Shankar Guru Chellakutti 1988 Puthiya Vaanam Veedu Villager Paadatha Theneekkal Stage artist Uncredited 1989 En Arumai Manaivi Sattathin Marupakkam 1990 Salem Vishnu Ethir Kaatru Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga En Kadhal Kanmani Vinod's uncle 1991 Kizhakku Karai Gokulam Chinna Thambi Muniyandi Thalattu Ketkuthamma Thayamma Anand's Uncle Nadigan Nallathai Naadu KekumPanchayat Man 1992 Brahmachari Idhu Namma Bhoomi Sevagan Singaravelan Marriage broker Suyamariyadhai 1993 Pettredutha Pillai Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan Gokulam Marupadiyum Ulle Veliye Rojavai Killathe Udan Pirappu Sabash Babu Kizhakke Varum Paattu 1994 Oru Vasantha Geetham Witness Priyanka Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana 1995 Nadodi Mannan Aanazhagan 1996 Irattai Roja doctor Kaalam Maari Pochu Muthupandi's father Senathipathi 1997 Pistha Pongalo Pongal 1998 Cheran Chozhan Pandian Vanagamudi Santhosham Tea master 1999 Thodarum Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa 2001 Ullam Kollai Poguthae Jobless man
Other language films YearFilmRoleLanguage 1975 Nireekshe Coconut seller Kannada 1986Ukku Manishi Telugu 1991 Kshana Kshanam Apartment resident 1993 Money Renu's father Vintha Kodallu1994Srivari Priyuralu1996Family 1997 W/o V. Vara Prasad
Television Vannakolangal (Episode: S S Mama) (1986)
Death Krishna Rao died in a private hospital on Friday, 16 August 2002, a month after suffering a blood clot in his brain.
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