Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian actor, and producer, known for his works predominantly in the Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre. In a film career spanning more than forty years, Rao starred in more than four hundred feature films in a variety of characters. Rao was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles with a touch of humor. Rao was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoru Nagayya Award" in 1987.