Daggubati Ramanaidu (6 June 1936 – 18 February 2015) was an Indian film producer known for his work in

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. He founded

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in 1964 which became of one of the largest film production companies in India. He was one of the most influential movie moguls in

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. He was placed in the ''

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'' for the most films produced by an individual, with more than 150 films in all official Indian languages. He also served as a Member of Parliament for the Bapatla constituency in

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in the

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from 1999 to 2004. In 2012, Ramanaidu was conferred with the third-highest civilian award of India, the

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, in recognition for his contribution to Indian cinema. In 2009, he was conferred with the

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, the highest award for films in Indian cinema. He has also received the

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, and the

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for his work in

. Ramanaidu contributed a substantial part of his earnings to numerous philanthropic purposes under the "Ramanaidu Charitable Trust" that was founded in 1991.

Early life

Daggubati Ramanaidu was born on 6 June 1936 in a

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Kamma family in Karamchedu, a village in

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in the present day

. He completed his schooling in the village and had his college education in

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and later graduated from

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. He started his career as a rice-mill owner and later got into the transport business. During this time, his father joined with a relative and co-produced the Telugu film ''

Nammina Bantu ''Nammina Bantu'' () is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, and Savitri, with music jointly composed by S. Rajeswara Rao and Master Venu. The film was si ...

'' (1958), starring

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and

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. He performed the dupe of Nageswara Rao in the film. Nageswara Rao advised him to go to

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(now Chennai) and work with film-makers. He closed down his rice mill as he was not happy with it, and moved to Madras in 1962. He intended to start a brick business, but later switched to real estate. His frequent visits to the "Andhra Club" got him acquainted with the Telugu film fraternities.

Film career

In 1963, Ramanaidu partnered with his friends Tagirisa Hanumantha Rao, Yarlagadda Lakshmaiah Chowdary and co-produced the commercially unsuccessful ''Anuragam'' (1963). Following that, he established his own production house

, and produced ''

Ramudu Bheemudu ''Ramudu Bheemudu'' is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Tapi Chanakya. It was produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna and L. Vijayalakshmi, with music composed by Pendy ...

'' (1964). Until the early 1970s, he kept to Telugu cinema and made films such as ''Pratigna Palana'' (1965), ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'' (1966), ''Shree Janma'' (1967), ''Paapa Kosam'' (1968) and ''Sepoy Chinnaiah'' (1969). ''Ramudu Bheemudu'' remained his only box office success during this period. While in Madras, he partnered with

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's sons and formed a company called "Vijaya Suresh Combines" and made some films under that house. In 1971, he produced '' Prem Nagar'', starring

and

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. The film went on to become a "blockbuster" and its success prompted Tamil and Hindi remakes entitled '' Vasantha Maligai'' (1972) and '' Prem Nagar'' (1974), respectively. Both versions were produced by him and became equally successful. ''Namma Kuzhaindagal'', ''Tirumangalyam'', ''Madhurageetham'', ''Kuzhaindaikaga'' and ''Deiva Piravi'' are some of his Tamil productions that were made during the 1970s. As all the studios were based in Madras at that date, he started "Ramanaidu Studios" in

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with the help of the

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in 1983. While frequently making films in Telugu and Tamil, he branched out into the

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, Assamese and

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industries. His Hindi films include ''

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'', ''

Tohfa ''Tohfa'' () is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language melodrama comedy film produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada and Sridevi. The film was a massive box offic ...

'', '' Anari'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. As of 2015, he had made more than 130 films in 13 Indian languages. The feat earned him a place in the ''

'' in 2008. Ramanaidu also acted in a few films, mostly his own productions. He played a full-length role for the first time in the 2007 Telugu film ''

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''. The film, which dealt with teenage suicides arising out of educational stress among students, won the award for Best Film on Other Social Issues at the

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Family and personal life

Ramanaidu got married in 1958 and had three children, two sons and a daughter. His elder son

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is a producer and his younger son

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is an actor in Telugu cinema. He had eight grandchildren, two of whom –

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and

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– are actors in Telugu cinema. Ramanaidu was a member of the

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and represented Baptala constituency of

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in the

from 1999 to 2004. He lost the 2004 election for the same seat in the

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Awards and honors

Civilian Honors *

- 2012

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– ''

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'' (1999) *

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- ''

'' (2006) *

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- 2009

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- ''Andhra Vaibhavam'' *

- ''

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'' (2001) *

- 2006 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards *

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(Third prize) – '' Namma Kuzhanthaigal'' (1970) *Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Second prize) – ''Madhurageetham'' (1977)

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* Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Film – ''

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'' (1973) *Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Film – '' Soggadu'' (1976) *

(2000) Other Honors *

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from

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Death

In January 2014, it was reported that Ramanaidu had been diagnosed with

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. He died on 18 February 2015, at the age of 78, in

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. All of the big

contemporaries like

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, Rajasekhar,

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, and

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paid their last respects to him.

Partial filmography

Telugu

* ''

'' * '' Pratiganapalana'' * '' Prema Nagar'' * ''

'' * '' Chakravakam'' * '' Soggadu'' * '' Agni Poolu'' * ''

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'' * '' Mundadugu'' * ''

Sangharshana ''Sangharshana'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi,Vijayashanti and Nalini with Kaikala Satyanarayana, Rao Gopala Rao and Gummadi in other vital roles. It is the only C ...

'' * ''

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'' * ''

Kaliyuga Pandavulu ''Kaliyuga Pandavulu'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language masala film produced by D. Ramanaidu under Suresh Productions, and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Ramanaidu's son Venkatesh and Khushbu (making their cinematic debut), wit ...

'' * ''

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'' * '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' * '' Chinababu'' * '' Brahma Puthrudu'' * ''

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'' * ''

Indrudu Chandrudu ''Indrudu Chandrudu'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language black comedy film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by D. Ramanaidu, starring Kamal Haasan, Vijayashanti and Charan Raj. It was released on 24 November 1989. The film is based on th ...

'' * '' Bobbili Raja'' * '' Coolie No. 1'' * ''

Super Police ''Super Police'' is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by D. Suresh under the Suresh Productions banner, directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao. The film stars Venkatesh, Nagma and Soundarya, with music composed by A. R. Rahman. T ...

'' * ''

Dharma Chakram ''Dharma Chakram'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Suresh Krissna, and produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. The film stars Venkatesh, Ramya Krishna, and Prema while Gir ...

'' * ''Oho Naa Pellanta'' * ''

Preminchukundam Raa ''Preminchukundam Raa'' ( ''Come, Let's Love'') is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee and produced by D. Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions. The film stars Venkatesh and Anjala Zaveri with mus ...

'' * ''

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'' * ''

Preyasi Rave ''Preyasi Raave '' is a 1999 Telugu language film directed by Chandra Mahesh and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Srikanth, Raasi, Babloo Prithiveeraj and Sanghavi. The film was a blockbuster. Plot Vamsi ( Srikanth) is a hotelier ...

'' * ''

Kalisundam Raa ''Kalisundham Raa'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romantic family drama film directed by K. R. Udayasankar and produced by D. Suresh Babu. It stars Venkatesh, Simran and K. Viswanath, with music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. It recei ...

'' * ''

Jayam Manadera ''Jayam Manadera'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by N. Shankar and produced by D. Suresh Babu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars Venkatesh, Soundarya and Bhanupriya, with music composed by Vandematar ...

'' * ''

'' * '' Nee Premakai'' * '' Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu'' * ''

Hari Villu ''Harivillu'' (English title: Rainbow) is a 2003 Telugu drama film written and directed by B. Narsing Rao. The film is produced by D. Rama Naidu of Suresh Productions. This 2003 film is based on the story of a child suffering from cancer and h ...

'' * ''

Vijayam ''Vijayam'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language social problem film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Raja and Gajala. It was released on 9 May 2003. Plot Raja, a tribal youth from the Araku Val ...

'' * '' Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu'' * '' Malliswari'' * '' Soggadu'' * ''

Nireekshana ''Nireekshana'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film co-written, directed, filmed, and edited by Balu Mahendra. Produced by Linga Raju, the film stars Bhanu Chander and Archana. Allu Ramalingaiah, P. L. Narayana and Rall ...

'' * ''

Sri Krishna 2006 ''Sri Krishna 2006'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Vijayendra Prasad and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Srikanth, Venu, Ramya Krishna and Gowri Munjal. Plot Venkateshwarulu (Venu) is a free guy who actually ha ...

'' * ''

Madhumasam ''Madhumasam'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Chandra Siddhartha. The film stars Sumanth, Sneha, and Parvati Melton in the lead roles. It was produced by D. Ramanaidu on Suresh Productions banner. ''Madhumas ...

'' * ''

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'' * '' Kousalya Supraja Rama'' * ''

Baladoor ''Baladoor'' is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. R. Udhayashankar and produced by D. Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions. The film stars Ravi Teja, Krishna, and Anushka Shetty while Chandra Mohan, Pradeep Raw ...

'' * ''

Bendu Apparao R.M.P ''Bendu Apparao R.M.P'' is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by E V V Satyanarayana, and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film Allari Naresh, Kamna Jethmalani and Meghana Raj in lead roles. It has music compo ...

'' * ''

Aalasyam Amrutam '' Aalasyam Amrutam '' (meaning: ''The Delay is Sweet''/''Sweet Delay'') is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Chandra Mahesh and produced by D. Ramanaidu for Suresh Productions. Nikhil Siddharth and Madalasa Sharma pla ...

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Mugguru ''Mugguru'' () is a 2011 Telugu film directed by V. N. Aditya starring Navdeep, Shraddha Das and Reema Sen in lead roles. Produced by D. Ramanaidu's Suresh Productions, the film also stars Avasarala Srinivas, Rahul Haridas, Sanjjana Archa ...

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Bhimavaram Bullodu ''Bhimavaram Bullodu'' is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language film written by Kavi Kalidas and directed by Udayasankar. Produced by Daggubati Suresh Babu on his home banner Suresh Productions, the film features Sunil, Ester Noronha And Vikramjeet Vi ...

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Drushyam ''Drushyam'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film directed by Sripriya and jointly produced by D. Suresh Babu and Rajkumar Sethupathi. It is a remake of Jeethu Joseph 2013 Malayalam film ''Drishyam'' and features Venkatesh, ...

'' * '' Gopala Gopala'' Tamil '' Vasantha Maligai'' ''

Thanikattu Raja ''Thanikattu Raja'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by V. C. Guhanathan, and Produced by D. Ramanaidu. It stars Rajinikanth, Sridevi and Sripriya, with Jaishankar, Vijayakumar, Sathyakala and Y. G. Mahendra ...

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