Ramana Reddy

Ramana Reddy
Native name తిక్కవరపు వెంకట రమణ రెడ్డి
Born Thikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy
(1921-10-01)1 October 1921
Jagadevi Peta, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died 11 November 1974(1974-11-11) (aged 53)
Occupation Film actor and Comedian
Years active 1951–1974
Relatives Pattabhirama Reddy
T. Subbarami Reddy
Awards Nandi Awards

Ramana Reddy or T. V. Ramana Reddy or Thikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy (1 October 1921 – 11 November 1974) was an Indian film, character actor, comedian and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. 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 Venkata Ramaiah 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 has acted in more than 200 movies. Reddy is the paternal uncle of Indian politician, and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy.[2]

Career

He has debuted in 1951 with the film Manavathi directed by Y.V.Rao (Yaragudipati Varada Rao) and produced by his friend A.Sankara Reddy from his native district, Nellore. However the movie that released first was Deeksha produced and directed by K.S.Prakasa Rao. (He has not acted in Mayapilla as is mentioned as his first movie erroneously by some film historians). He has played many roles opposite N.T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Some of the movies listed below. While acting in the role of a magician in the movie Akka Chellelu(1957) he actually learned the art of magic as a hobby. He gave more than 100 magic performances, mostly in aid of educational institutions and voluntary organizations.

Filmography

1950s

1960s

1960s cont

  • Sri Satyanarayana Mahatmyam (1964)
  • Dagudu Moothalu (1964)
  • Sabash Suri (1964)
  • Manchi Manishi (1964)
  • Naadi Aadajanmey (1965)
  • Pandava Vanavasam (1965)
  • Vuyyala Jampala (1965)
  • Dorikithey Dongalu (1965)
  • Mangamma Sapatham (1965)
  • Chaduvukunna Bharya (1965)
  • Satya Harichandra (1965)
  • Keelu Bommalu (1965)
  • Thodu Needa (1965)
  • Anthastulu (1965)
  • Devatha (1965)
  • Manushulu Mamathalu (1965)
  • C I D (1965)
  • Aata Bommalu (1966)
  • Atmagowravam (1966)
  • Sakunthala (1966)
  • Navarathri (1966)
  • Bheemanjaneya Yuddham (1966)
  • Potti Pleader (1966)
  • Mangala Sutram (1966)
  • Aggi Barata (1966)
  • Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
  • Sangitha Lakshmi (1966)
  • Gudachari 116 (1966)
  • Dr. Anand (1966)
  • Mohini Bhasmasura (1966)
  • Rangula Ratnam (1967)
  • Bhakta Prahlada (1967)
  • Pinni (1967)
  • Iddaru Monagallu (1967)
  • Sati Sumathi (1967)
  • Kanchukota (1967)
  • Gruhalakshmi (1967)
  • Chadarangam (1967)
  • Satyame Jayam (1967)
  • Nindu Manasulu (1967)
  • Upayamlo Apayam (1967)
  • Rahasyam (1967)
  • Peddakkayya (1967)
  • Avey Kallu (1967)
  • Kambhoja Raju Katha (1967)
  • Sukhaduhkalu (1968)
  • Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha (1968)
  • Brahmachari (1968)
  • Bharya (1968)
  • Ramu (1968)
  • Mooga Jeevulu (1968)
  • Chinnari Papalu (1968)
  • Panthalu Pattimpulu (1968)
  • Ninne Pelladutha (1968)
  • Nindu Samsaram (1968)
  • Ardha Rathri (1969)
  • Adarsa Kutumbam (1969)

1970s

  • Thalla Pellama (1970)
  • Amma Kosam (1970)
  • Ma Manchi Akkayya (1970)
  • Kodalu Diddina Kapuram (1970)
  • Kiladi Singanna (1971)
  • Manasu Mangalyam (1971)
  • Mooga Prema (1971)
  • Jeevitha Chakram (1971)
  • Ananda Nilayam (1971)
  • Pattindalla Bangaram (1971)
  • Srimanthudu(1971)
  • Bhale Papa(1971)
  • Premanagar (1971)
  • Ramalayam (1971)
  • Tahsildargari Ammayi (1971)
  • Pagapattina Paduchu (1971)
  • Sri Krishna Sathya (1971)
  • Beedhalapatlu (1972)
  • Santhi Nilayam (1972)
  • Sabash Papanna (1972)
  • Sabash Baby (1972)
  • Koduku Kodalu (1972)
  • Bangaru Babu (1973)
  • Stree(1973)
  • Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)
  • Jeevitham (1973)
  • Devudamma (1973)
  • Puttinillu Mettinillu (1973)
  • Palleturi Bava (1973)
  • Minor Babu (1973)
  • Poolamala (1973)
  • Manuvu Manasu (1973)
  • Peddalu Marali (1974)
  • Andaru Dongaley (1974)
  • Thathamma Kala (1974)
  • Bhoomi Kosam (1974)
  • Mugguru Ammayilu (1974)
  • Satyaniki Sankellu (1974)
  • Cheekati Velugulu (1975)

References

  1. ↑ M.L. NARASIMHAM. "Blast from the past: Illarikam (1959)". The Hindu.
  2. ↑ "TV Ramana Reddy – Famous Telugu cinema comedian from Nellore". 1nellore.com.
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