Ramana Reddy
Ramana Reddy 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.
Some of his memorable roles are David in Missamma, Karanam in Rojulu Marayi, Chinnamaya in Mayabazar, Kanchu Gantayya in Gundamma Katha. Ramana Reddy is the paternal uncle of Indian politician, and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy.
Early life
Reddy was born on 1 October 1921 in Jagadevi Peta.Career
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. 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.Death
He died on 11 November 1974.Filmography
1950s
Deeksha Aada Janma Manavathi Palleturu Puttillu Kanna Talli Pichi Pullayya Manjari Prathignya Antha Manavalle Nirupedalu Chakrapani Sangham Parivartana Bangaru Papa Missamma Beedala Asthi Rojulu Marayi Aadabidda Anthey Kavali Santhanam Edhi Nijam Sontha Vooru Ilavelupu Muddu Bidda Melukolupu Penki Pellam Charana Daasi Bhaktha Markandeya Bhagya Rekha Mayabazar Suvarna Sundari Veera Kankanam Varudu Kavali Sankalpam as PapaiahAkka Chellellu M L A Vaddante Pelli as HanumanthaiahBommala Pelli Ganga Gowri Samvadam Sobha Dongalunnaru Jagratha Atha Okinti Kodaley Kartavarayani Katha Pellinati Pramanalu Parvathi Kalyanam Mangalya Balam Appuchesi Pappukoodu Sati Sukanya Pelli Sandadi Jayabheri Illarikam Kuthuru Kapuram Maa Inti Mahalakshmi Sipoy Kuthuru Daiva Balam Manorama Banda Ramudu- ''Alumagalu''
1960s
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam Santhi Nivasam Renukadevi Mahatmyam Nityakalyanam Pacha Toranam Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chintamani as KaliDharmame Jayam Magavari Mayalu Annapurna Pillalu Thechina Challani Rajyam as DeenadayaluduVimala Deepavali Kadeddulu Ekara Nela Chivaraku Migiledi Ma Babu Intiki Deepam Illaley Bharya Bhartalu Sati Sulochana Kanna Koduku Gullo Pelli Pellikani Pillalu Thandrulu Kodukulu Bikari Ramudu Iddaru Mitrulu Padandi Munduku Gaali Medalu Aradhana Pelli Thambulam Manchi Manasulu Gundamma Katha Kalimilemulu Appaginthalu Kula Gothralu Siri Sampadalu Nagarjuna Raktha Sambandam Asha Jeevulu Chitti Tammudu Edureetha Pempudu Koothuru Lava [Kusa (1963 film)|Lava Kusa] Eedu Jodu Constable Koothuru Anuragam Anubandhalu Manchi Rojulu Vasthayi Bandipotu as DurjayaPunarjanma Lakshadhikari Tirupathamma Katha Poojaphalam Atmabalam Gudi Gantalu Muralikrishna Kalavari Kodalu Myravana Desa Drohulu Ramudu Bheemudu Peetala meedha Pelli Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam Dagudu Moothalu Sabash Suri Manchi Manishi Naadi Aadajanmey Pandava Vanavasam Vuyyala Jampala Dorikithey Dongalu Mangamma Sapatham Chaduvukunna Bharya Satya Harichandra Keelu Bommalu Thodu Needa Anthastulu Devatha Manushulu Mamathalu C I D Aata Bommalu Aatma Gowravam Sakunthala Navarathri Bheemanjaneya Yuddham Potti Pleader Paduka Pattabhishekam as SiddhaiahMangala Sutram Aggi Barata Chilaka Gorinka Sangitha Lakshmi Gudachari 116 Dr. Anand Mohini Bhasmasura as SankhamRangula [Ratnam (1966 film)|Rangula Ratnam] Bhakta Prahlada Pinni Iddaru Monagallu Sati Sumathi Kanchukota Gruhalakshmi Chadarangam Satyame Jayam Nindu Manasulu Upayamlo Apayam Rahasyam Peddakkayya Ave Kallu Kambhoja [Raju Katha] Sukhaduhkalu Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha Brahmachari Bharya Ramu Mooga Jeevulu Chinnari Papalu Panthalu Pattimpulu Ninne Pelladutha Nindu Samsaram Ardha Rathri- ''Adarsa Kutumbam''