Midde Ramulu (born 1941 - 25 November 2010) was an Indian folklore artist. He is a popular exponent of
Oggu Katha
Oggu Katha or Oggukatha is a traditional folklore singing, praising and narrating the stories of Hindu gods Mallana, Beerappa and Yellamma. It originated among the Kuruma ( Kuruba)and Yadava communities, who devoted themselves to the singing of ...
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Early life
Midde Ramulu was born in Hanmajipeta village of
Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district
Vemulawada is an ancient historical and a famous pilgrimage census town in Rajanna Sircilla district of the Indian state of Telangana. It is the headquarters of Vemulawada Mandal and Revenue Division. The place is notable for Sri Raja Rajeswara ...
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Telangana
Telangana (; , ) is a state in India situated on the south-central stretch of the Indian peninsula on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the eleventh-largest state and the twelfth-most populated state in India with a geographical area of and 3 ...
. He did not go to school.
Career
Midde Ramulu was popular and toured many countries. He is popular for his Renuka Yellamma katha, Mallanna katha, Gangagauri, Balanagamma or any other mythological story, he depicted all characters of the stories before the eyes of the spellbound audience with his style.
He was also a member of the AP State Cultural Council.
Death
He died after suffering from cancer..
References
External links
The Hindu article on Midde Ramulu
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Folk artists
People from Telangana
People from Karimnagar
2010 deaths
1941 births