About Oru Viral Krishna Rao
Lived 1929 – 2002 (aged 72–73). Oru Viral Krishna Rao was an Indian comedian.
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.
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1983 Poikkal Kudhirai
1986 Thazhuvatha Kaigal
Anbulla Appa
Nallathai Naadu Kekum Panchayat Man
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Other language films
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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Who was Oru Viral Krishna Rao?
Indian comedian
When was Oru Viral Krishna Rao born?
Oru Viral Krishna Rao was born in 1929.
When did Oru Viral Krishna Rao die?
Oru Viral Krishna Rao died on 16 August 2002 in Chennai.
What was Oru Viral Krishna Rao's occupation?
Oru Viral Krishna Rao was a comedian.
What nationality was Oru Viral Krishna Rao?
Oru Viral Krishna Rao was Indian.
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