Vinjamuri Venkata Lakshmi Narasimha Rao

Vinjamuri Venkata Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (born 1887, date of death unknown) was an Indian stage actor, Telugu-Sanskrit pandit and author.

He was attracted to the stage acting and played Graciana role in the Merchant of Venice at the age of 10 years.

He joined the drama company 'Kakinada Amateurs' in 1913 and played the role of Gaya in Gayopakhyanam.

During the plays of Rasaputra vijayam, Pratarudriyam, Sarangadhara dramas in 1918 at Victoria Public Hall, they were appreciated by doyen of Indian drama Bellary Raghava.

He received Padma Shri Award from Government of India in 1967.