Devadas Kanakala
Devadas Kanakala | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 July 1945 |
| Died | 2 August 2019 (aged 74) |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Kanakala till 2018, her death |
| Children | Rajeev Kanakala, Sri Laxmi |
| Relatives | Suma Kanakala (daughter-in-law) |
Devadas Kanakala (30 July 1945[1] – 2 August 2019)[2] was an Indian actor from Andhra Pradesh who predominantly appeared in Telugu[3] language films and TV shows. Rajnikanth, Chiranjeevi and Rajendra Prasad trained under him. He was a very good trainer for acting skills.
BOOK : ABHINAYAM(అభినయం) written in Telugu for people who want to learn Acting in Telugu.[4] Reference is from his Grandson Roshan Kanakala, now Lead Actor in Mowgli, a movie directed by Sandeep Raj, on the interview for Gulte Pro Youtube Channel he mentions about the book that his grandfather(Devadas Kanakala) has written as Thesis for his Ph.d.
Family
He is the father of actors Rajeev Kanakala and Sri Laxmi, and the father-in-law of TV anchor Suma Kanakala. He founded an acting school in Hyderabad, India. His wife, Lakshmi Kanakala, served as the school's principal until her death in 2018.
Filmography
- As an actor
- Buddhimantudu (1969)
- O Seeta Katha (1974)
- Mangalyanaki Maromudi (1976)
- Siri Siri Muvva (1976)
- Gorintaku (1979)
- Manchu Pallaki (1982)
- Bhale Ammayilu (1982)
- Raju Rani Jackie[5] (1983) as Triple S
- Aalaapana (1985)
- Nyayam Kosam[6] (1988) as S.P. Devadas
- Bhale Dampathlu (1989)
- Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)
- Sahasa Putrudu (1990)
- Adavi Diviteelu (1991)
- Super Express[7] (1991) as CBI Director
- Vidhata[8] (1991) as Sunnam Manikyala Rao
- Gang Leader (1991)
- Alludu Diddina Kapuram (1991)
- Konguchaatu Krishnudu (1993)
- Criminal (1994)
- Hello Guru (1996)
- Gamyam[9] (1998) as Lawyer Parthasarathi
- Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000)
- Mee Aayana Jagratha (2000)
- Chala Bagundi (2000)
- Evadra Rowdy[10] (2001) as Interviewer
- Manasantha Nuvve (2001)
- Okato Number Kurraadu (2002)
- Sreeram (2002)
- Sambhu (2003)
- Amrutham serial as Amrutham's Father-in-law, Sanju's father (2003)
- Anaganaga O Kurradu (2003)
- Pedababu (2004)
- Dhana 51 (2005)
- Malliswari (2004) as Lawyer
- Asadhyudu (2006)
- Aata (2007)
- Okka Magaadu (2008)
- King (2008)
- Josh (2009)
- Subapradam (2010)
- Nee Sneham
- Enthiran (2010; Tamil)
- Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
- Bharath ane nenu (2018)
- Television
- As a Director
- Chali Cheemalu (1978)
- O Intti Bagotham (1980)
- Nijam (1980)
- Punya Bhoomi Kallu Terichinddi (1982)
- Nagamalli
References
- ^ "Veteran Actor Devadas Kankala Passes Away". www.teluguvoice.com.
- ^ "Noted Telugu actor Devadas Kanakala passes away at age 74". 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Telugu Tv Actor Devadas Kanakala Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ^ Gulte Pro (29 August 2025). Roshan Kanakala Interview With Ram Venkat Srikar | On The Sets Of MOWGLI. Retrieved 24 October 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Raju Rani Jackie (1983) | V CINEMA - Movie, Review, Cast, Songs & Release Date". www.vcinema.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Nyayam Kosam 1988 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Nyayam Kosam Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ SUPER EXPRESS | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | NAGENDRA BABU | VANDANA | KOTA SRINIVAS RAO | TELUGU MOVIE ZONE, retrieved 5 November 2023
- ^ "Vidhata 1991 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Vidhata Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Gamyam 1998 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Gamyam Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ "Evadra Rowdy (2001)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 28 June 2023.