Portrait of Chadalavada

Chadalavada

Acting

Biography

Chadalavada Kutumba Rao, popularly known as Chadalavada (died 1968), was a Tollywood actor well known for his comedian roles. He appeared in many Telugu films. The prominent among them are: Aada Paduchu, Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu, Bharya Bharthalu, Jayabheri, Krishna Leelalu (1959), Maya Bazaar, Palletooru, Parivartana, Pelli Naati Pramanalu, Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963), Thirupathamma Katha (1963 ), and Thodi Kodallu. He started acting dramas initially. He entered the Telugu cinema field in 1951. He had a familiar accent and is also a jovial personality. He died in 1968.

Filmography

1968
Lakshmi Nivasam

as Gangaiah

1966
Aastiparulu

as Miriyala Parathpara Rao

1964
Marmayogi

as Bairagi

1957
Mayabazar

as Lambu

1956
Charana Daasi

as Hanumanthu

1955
Santosham

as Avatharam

1955
Kanyasulkam

as Polishetty

1954
Parivartana

as Pitchaiah