Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Veteran Telugu Actor-Producer GV Narayana Rao Dies At 73
GV Narayana Rao was a famous actor and producer in Telugu movies.
He died in Hyderabad at age 73.
One report said he had a heart attack, while another said he had been ill for a long time.
He started acting in 1976 in a movie called Anthuleni Katha.
He acted in more than 100 movies and television programs.
He also produced popular movies with Chiranjeevi.
He worked with other well-known actors, including Rajinikanth.
He appeared on television and hosted a cooking show called Babai Hotel.
His funeral was reported to be planned in Hyderabad after family members arrived.
GV Narayana Rao died in Hyderabad at age 73; one report attributed his death to a heart attack, while another cited prolonged health complications.
He made his film debut in K. Balachander’s Anthuleni Katha in 1976 and appeared in more than 100 films and television serials.
His notable acting credits included Oka Oori Katha, Oorukichchina Maata, Muthyala Pallaki, Gang Leader and Hitler.
He produced films including Devanthakudu and Yamudiki Mogudu, both starring Chiranjeevi, and later remade Yamudiki Mogudu in Tamil with Rajinikanth.
His funeral was reported as scheduled for August 28 at Vaikunta Mahaprasthanam, while family members were expected to arrive before the final rites.
- Who
- Gullepalli Venkata Narayana Rao, known as GV Narayana Rao, a veteran Telugu actor-producer.
- What
- He died at age 73 after a reported heart attack or prolonged health complications, according to differing reports.
- When
- He died on Wednesday night or Wednesday evening; one report said the funeral would be held on August 28.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana; his remains were kept at the Mahaprasthanam mortuary in Film Nagar.
- Why
- Reports differed on the immediate cause, citing either a heart attack or prolonged health complications.
- Age at death
- 73
- Film debut
- Anthuleni Katha (1976), directed by K. Balachander
- Acting career
- More than 100 films and television serials
- Notable productions
- Devanthakudu and Yamudiki Mogudu
- Television recognition
- Best Actor Nandi Award in 1988 for the Doordarshan serial Mallitellavarindhi
- Television work
- Appeared in serials including Pasupu Kumkuma and Sundarakanda; hosted Babai Hotel
- Funeral arrangements
- Reportedly scheduled for August 28 at Vaikunta Mahaprasthanam crematorium in Hyderabad
