== Vemmuri Gaggaiah (1895-1955) ==
Noted Telugu stage and film actor of the 40s.
Legendary stage star with an imposing
presence and loud voice, which suited
demonic roles in mythologicals, e.g. Yama and
Kans. Film début with East India Film’s
production of Savithri playing Yama, god of
death. Known mainly as one of the first actors
to define a performative idiom tailored to the
mythological.

FILMOGRAPHY: 1933: Savithri; 1935: Shri
Krishna Leelalu; 1936: Draupadi
Vastrapaharanam; Sati Tulasi; 1937:
Mohini Rugmangada; 1938: Markandeya;
1940: Chandika; Mahiravana; 1941:
Dakshayagnam; 1942: Bhakta Prahlada;
1943: Garuda Garvabhangam; 1948:
Bhakta Siriyala.

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