Ramana Reddy (1 October 1921 – 11 November 1974) was an Indian character actor, comedian and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. In a career spanning 24 years, he acted in more than 200 movies. Ramana Reddy and Relangi were a comedy double act during the era of early Telugu cinema.[1]

Ramana Reddy
Born
Tikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy

(1921-10-01)1 October 1921
Jagadevi Peta, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died11 November 1974(1974-11-11) (aged 53)
Occupation(s)actor and Comedian
Years active1951 – 1974
RelativesPattabhirama Reddy
T. Subbarami Reddy
AwardsNandi Awards

Some of his memorable roles are David in Missamma (1955), Karanam in Rojulu Marayi (1955), Chinnamaya in Mayabazar (1957), Kanchu Gantayya in Gundamma Katha (1962). Ramana Reddy is the paternal uncle of Indian politician, and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy.[2]

Career

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Ramana Reddy is regarded as one of the finest comic actors of India, noted particularly for his comic expressions, and dialogues during the golden age of Telugu cinema. He and Relangi were a comedy double act during the era of early Tollywood.[1] Some of his memorable roles are David in Missamma, Karanam in Rojulu Marayi, Chinnamaya in Mayabazar, Kanchu Gantayya in Gundamma Katha and many other roles. During his career spanning 24 years he acted in more than 200 movies. Reddy is the paternal uncle of Indian politician, and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy.[2]

Filmography

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1950s

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1960s

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1970s

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References

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  1. ^ a b M.L. NARASIMHAM (24 September 2015). "Blast from the past: Illarikam (1959)". The Hindu.
  2. ^ a b "TV Ramana Reddy – Famous Telugu cinema comedian from Nellore". 1nellore.com.
  3. ^ "Sankalpam (1957)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chintamani (1960)". The Hindu. 25 February 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Pillalu Thechina Challani Rajyam (1960)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Paduka Pattabhishekam (1966) Telugu Movie: Watch Full HD Movie Online On JioCinema". www.jiocinema.com. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Mohini Bhasmasura 1966 Telugu Movie Cast Crew,Actors,Director, Mohini Bhasmasura Producer,Banner,Music Director,Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  8. ^ Pattindalla Bangaram (1971), retrieved 3 February 2024
  9. ^ "Bhagasthulu (1975)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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