Yadla Gopalarao (born 4 May 1950) is an Indiantheatre artist. He was conferred withPadma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in arts in 2020. He is known for his role as "Nakshtraka" inSatya Harishchandra [te]. He performed in about 5,600 plays.
Yadla Gopalarao was born on 4 May 1950 to Yadla Rammorthi and Lakshmamma in Mandarada village ofSrikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. He was schooled in Mandarada and completedpre-university course in Government College,Srikakulam.[1]
Gopalarao debuted in theatre in 1964 with the social-playDesamkosam (transl. For the country). He later performed inPavala, "Aagandi, Konchem Aalochinchandi",Pularangadu,Chillarakottu Chittemma,Palle Paduchu,President Pattayya,Ramanjaneya Yudham [te],Sri Krishna Tulabharam [te],Narada Garvabhangam,Chintamani [te],Kurukshetram,Gayopakhyanam,Satya Harishchandra among others. His most notable work is the role "Nakshtraka" that he played inSatya Harishchandra which he played in about 3,600 performances. In total, he performed in about 5,600 plays.[1][2]
TheGovernment of India has conferred Rao with Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian award,[3] in arts for the year 2020.[4]