Allu Ramalingaiah (1 October 1922 – 31 July 2004) was an Indian character actor, comedian, and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema.[1] In 1990, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.[2] In 1998, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South, and the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 2001.[3] Ramalingaiah appeared in over 1000 films in a variety of roles.[4][5] The "Allu Ramalingaiah National Award" was instituted in his memory by the "Allu Ramalingaiah Academy of Arts". The award is presented every year to a Telugu film personality for lifetime achievement.[6][7]

Allu Ramalingaiah
Ramalingaiah on a 2013 stamp of India
Born(1922-10-01)1 October 1922
Died31 July 2004(2004-07-31) (aged 81)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupations
Years active1953–2004
SpouseKanakaratnam
Children3, including Allu Aravind
FamilySee Konidela–Allu family
AwardsPadma Shri (1990)

Early life

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Ramalingaiah was born on October 1, 1922, in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, India into a Telugu speaking family.[8]

Allu Ramalingaiah National Award recipients

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Awards

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Selected filmography

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1950s

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1960s

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1970s

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1980s

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1990s

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2000s

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