Chalam (born Simhachalam Korada) (18 May 1929 - 4 May 1989) was an Indian film actor, and producer known for his works primarily in

Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu cinema is based in Film Nagar, ...

, and Telugu theatre. In 1971 he produced and acted in ''

Mattilo Manikyam ''Mattilo Manikyam'' () is a 1971 Telugu drama film directed by B. V. Prasad. It is produced by actor Chalam. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu in 1971. Cast * P. Bhanumathi as Lalitha * Chalam Chalam may refer to ...

'' which won the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 19th National Film Awards. In a film career spanning 30 years, Chalam was starred in about 150 films in a variety of roles.

Personal life

Chalam married Ramanakumari, and changed his name to Ramana Chalam. They have 3 children. Ramana Kumari died in 1964 in a fire accident. Chalam later married, to Urvasi Sharada, his co-star in her debut film, ''Tandrulu Kodukulu'' in 1972. They later divorced in 1984.

Death

Chalam died on 4 May 1989. Due to alcohol addication.in his final days he also suffered from depression.

Selected Filmography

Actor

* ''Kodarikam'' (1953) * ''Naa Chellelu'' (1953) * '' Thodu Dongalu'' (1954) * ''Jataka Phalam'' (1954) * ''Vadinagaari Gajulu'' (1955) * ''Santanam'' (1955) * '' Bhale Ramudu'' (1956) * ''

Sarangadhara ''Sarangadhara'' is an epic story during the reign of Rajaraja Narendra. Gurajada Apparao wrote the story in long poetic form in English and published in "Indian Leisure Hour" in 1883. It was a favourite Telugu drama and made into South India ...

'' (1957) * ''Vaddante Pelli'' (1957) as Pasupati * ''Pelli Sandadi'' (1959) * ''Nithya Kalyanam Paccha Thoranam'' 960* ''Kuladaivam'' (1960) * '' Abhimanam'' (1960) * '' Vagdanam'' (1961) * ''Tandrulu Kodukulu'' (1961) * '' Pellikaani Pillalu'' (1961) * '' Siri Sampadalu'' (1962) * '' Paruvu Prathishta'' (1963) * '' Dr. Chakravarthy'' (1964) * '' Babruvahana'' (1964) as Babruvahana * '' Kalavari Kodalu'' (1964) * ''Peetala Meedha Pelli'' (1964) * ''

Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam ''Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by S. Rajinikanth. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Krishna Kumari (actress), Krishna Kumari, with music composed by Ghantasala (mus ...

'' (1964) * ''

Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima ''Sri Simhachala Kshetra Mahima'' is a 1965 Telugu film written and directed by B. V. Prasad in his debut. The film is based on the stories related to Sri Varaha Narasimha Kshetram of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh, India. Plot The story begins ...

'' (1965) * ''

Preminchi Choodu Preminchi Choodu may refer to: * Preminchi Choodu (1965 film), an Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film * Preminchi Choodu (1989 film) ''Preminchi Choodu'' ( ''Love someone then See'') is a 1989 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by Si ...

'' (1965) * '' Aatma Gowravam'' (1965) * '' Visala Hrudayalu'' (1965) * '' Navarathri'' (1966) * '' Adugu Jaadalu'' (1966) * ''Pattukunte Padivelu'' (1967) * '' Private Master'' (1967) * '' Poola Rangadu'' (1967) * '' Brahmachari'' (1968) * '' Manchi Kutumbam'' (1968) * ''

Evaru Monagadu ''Evaru'' () is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Venkat Ramji. The film was produced by Pearl V. Potluri, Param V. Potluri and Kavin Anne. The film starring Adivi Sesh, Regina Cassandra, Naveen Chandra and Murali ...

'' (1968) * '' Bhale Monagadu'' (1968) * '' Govula Gopanna'' (1968) * '' Manushulu Marali'' (1969) * ''Sattekalapu Satteyya'' (1969) * ''Chiranjeevi'' (1969) * '' Nindu Hrudayalu'' (1969) * '' Sambarala Rambabu'' (1970) * ''

'' (1971) * ''Pattindalla Bangaram'' (1971) * ''

Bomma Borusa ''Bomma Borusa'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. It is a remake of the Tamil film '' Poova Thalaiya'', directed by K. Balachander himself. The film stars Rama Krishna, Chandra Mohan, S. Varalakshmi, ...

'' (1971) * ''Bullemma Bullodu'' (1972) * ''Ooriki Upakaari'' (1973) * '' Ramude Devudu'' (1973) * ''Devudamma'' (1973) as Devudu * '' Thota Ramudu'' (1974) * ''Amma Manasu'' (1974) * ''

Bantrotu Bharya ''Bantrothu Bharya'' (translation:Wife of Peon) is a 1974 Telugu drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by Allu Aravind and Dasari Narayana Murthy under Geetha Arts. The film stars Chalam, Krishnam Raju, Srividya and Vijaya ...

'' (1974) * '' Tulabharam'' (1974) * ''Chairman Chalamaiah'' (1974) * '' Sitamma Santanam'' (1977) * ''Lambadolla Ramdasu'' (1978) * ''

Chilipi Krishnudu ''Chilipi Krishnudu'' is a 1978 Telugu-language romantic drama film produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by Boina Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahade ...

'' (1978) * '' Pranam Khareedu'' (1978) * '' Annadammula Savaal'' (1978) * '' Dudu Basavanna'' (1978) as Basavanna * ''Chillra Kottu Chittemma'' (1978) * ''Kaliyuga Mahabharatam'' (1978) * '' Gorintaku'' (1979) * '' Aakali Rajyam'' (1981) * ''Pelli Chesi Choopistaam"'' (1983) * ''

Allullostunnaru ''Allullostunnaru'' ( en, Sons-in-law are coming) is a 1984 Telugu film directed by K. Vasu. The film stars Chandra Mohan, Chiranjeevi, Sulakshana and Geetha in important roles. The story was remade in Hindi as '' Andaz Apna Apna'' and was ...

'' (1984) * ''

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam ''Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam'' is a 1986 Telugu-language musical biograhical film written and directed by K. Vasu, based on the life of Shirdi Sai Baba, who has preached and practiced Religious humanism. Vijayachander portrayed the role of ...

'' (1986)

Producer

* '' Sambarala Rambabu'' (1970) * ''

'' (1971) * ''

Pelli Chesi choopistaam Pelli is the surname of: * Arttu Pelli (born 1996), Finnish ice hockey * César Pelli (1926–2019), Argentine architect * Denis Pelli (born 1954), Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University * Fulvio Pelli (born 1951), Swi ...

'' (1983)

Awards

; National Film Awards Best Feature Film in Telugu (Producer) ''Mattilo Manikyam''

References

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