Govindarajula Subba Rao


Dr. Govindarajula Venkata Subba Rao is a famous Telugu drama and film actor.

Life sketch

He played in the drama Merchant of Venice during the school days in Tenali. He portrayed Satyaki and Bheema in Gayopakhyanam as his debut performance during the convocation function. Subsequently, he acted many dramas in variety of characters. They include Hyderjung in Bobbili, Lubdhavadhanlu in Kanyasulkam.
He has done L.M.P. in Madras. During this period he has acted in Prataparudreeyam written by Vedam Venkataraya Sastry. During one of their shows he impressed the author. He toured Andhra Pradesh and acted as Yugandhar which brought him laurels. Subsequently, he continues to act in dramas while practising medicine.
He entered Telugu films with Mala Pilla directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam as Sundararama Sastry. He played many Mythological, historical and social roles. He has distinct posture and gesture that are characteristic of this great acting genius. He portrayed Mayala Marathi in Bala Nagamma, Brahma Naidu in Palnati Yudham, Shvaukaru Changaiah in Shavukaru and Lubdhavadhanulu in Kanyasulkam.

Filmography

  1. Malapilla as Sundara Rama Sastry
  2. Gruhalakshmi
  3. Bala Nagamma as Mayala Maraathi
  4. Mugguru Maratilu as Marathi ruler Siddhoji
  5. Palnati Yudham as Brahma Naidu
  6. Ratnamala
  7. Dharmangada
  8. Gunasundari Katha as King Ugrasena
  9. Shavukaru as Showkaru Changaiah
  10. Pelli Chesi Choodu as NTR's father
  11. Charana Daasi as Basavaiah
  12. Kanyasulkam as Lubdhavadhanlu
  13. Bhagya Rekha
  14. Panduranga Mahatyam