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Ramana Reddy
Born
Tikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy

(1919-10-01)1 October 1919
Jagadevi Peta, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died11 November 1974(1974-11-11) (aged 55)
Occupation(s)actor and Comedian
Years active1951 – 1974
RelativesPattabhirama Reddy
T. Subbarami Reddy
AwardsNandi Awards

Ramana Reddy (1 October 1919 – 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]

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

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.[citation needed]

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

1950s

1960s

1970s

References

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