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Ramana Reddy (1 October 1921 – 11 November 1974) was an Indian
character actor A character actor is an actor known for playing unusual, eccentric, or interesting character (arts), characters in supporting roles, rather than leading ones.28 April 2013, The New York Acting SchoolTen Best Character Actors of All Time Retrie ...
,
comedian A comedian (feminine comedienne) or comic is a person who seeks to entertainment, entertain an audience by making them laughter, laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting foolishly (as in slapstick), or employing prop c ...
and producer known for his works predominantly in
Telugu cinema Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of Film, motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Based in Film N ...
. In a career spanning 24 years, he acted in more than 200 movies. Ramana Reddy and Relangi were a comedy
double act A double act (also known as a comedy duo) is a form of comedy originating in the British music hall tradition, and American vaudeville, in which two comedians perform together as a single act, often highlighting differences in their characters' ...
during the era of early Telugu cinema. 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.


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 A double act (also known as a comedy duo) is a form of comedy originating in the British music hall tradition, and American vaudeville, in which two comedians perform together as a single act, often highlighting differences in their characters' ...
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.


Filmography


1950s

* ''Deeksha'' (1951) * '' Aada Janma'' (1951) * '' Manavathi'' (1952) * '' Palleturu'' (1952) * '' Puttillu'' (1953) * '' Kanna Talli'' (1953) * ''
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'' (1953) * '' Manjari'' (1953) * '' Prathignya'' (1953) * '' Antha Manavalle'' (1954) * '' Nirupedalu'' (1954) * '' Chakrapani'' (1954) * '' Sangham'' (1954) * '' Parivartana'' (1954) * '' Bangaru Papa'' (1955) * '' Missamma'' (1955) * '' Beedala Asthi'' (1955) * '' Rojulu Marayi'' (1955) * '' Aadabidda'' (1955) * '' Anthey Kavali'' (1955) * '' Santhanam'' (1955) * '' Edhi Nijam'' (1956) * '' Sontha Vooru'' (1956) * '' Ilavelupu'' (1956) * '' Muddu Bidda'' (1956) * '' Melukolupu'' (1956) * '' Penki Pellam'' (1956) * '' Charana Daasi'' (1956) * '' Bhaktha Markandeya'' (1956) * '' Bhagya Rekha'' (1957) * '' Mayabazar'' (1957) * ''
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'' (1957) * '' Veera Kankanam'' (1957) * '' Varudu Kavali'' (1957) * '' Sankalpam'' (1957) as Papaiah * '' Akka Chellellu'' (1957) * '' M L A'' (1957) * '' Vaddante Pelli'' (1957) as Hanumanthaiah * '' Bommala Pelli'' (1958) * '' Ganga Gowri Samvadam'' (1958) * '' Sobha'' (1958) * '' Dongalunnaru Jagratha'' (1958) * '' Atha Okinti Kodaley'' (1958) * '' Kartavarayani Katha'' (1958) * '' Pellinati Pramanalu'' (1958) * '' Parvathi Kalyanam'' (1958) * '' Mangalya Balam'' (1959) * '' Appuchesi Pappukoodu'' (1959) * '' Sati Sukanya'' (1959) * ''
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'' (1959) * '' Jayabheri'' (1959) * '' Illarikam'' (1959) * '' Kuthuru Kapuram'' (1959) * '' Maa Inti Mahalakshmi'' (1959) * '' Sipoy Kuthuru'' (1959) * '' Daiva Balam'' (1959) * '' Manorama'' (1959) * '' Banda Ramudu'' (1959) * '' Alumagalu'' (1959)


1960s

* '' Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam'' (1960) * '' Santhi Nivasam'' (1960) * '' Renukadevi Mahatmyam'' (1960) * '' Nityakalyanam Pacha Toranam'' (1960) * '' Sahasra Siracheda Apoorva Chintamani'' (1960) as Kali * '' Dharmame Jayam'' (1960) * '' Magavari Mayalu'' (1960) * '' Annapurna'' (1960) * '' Pillalu Thechina Challani Rajyam'' (1960) as Deenadayaludu * '' Vimala'' (1960) * ''
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'' (1960) * '' Kadeddulu Ekara Nela'' (1960) * '' Chivaraku Migiledi'' (1960) * '' Ma Babu'' (1960) * '' Intiki Deepam Illaley'' (1961) * '' Bharya Bhartalu'' (1961) * ''
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'' (1961) * ''Kanna Koduku'' (1961) * '' Gullo Pelli'' (1961) * '' Pellikani Pillalu'' (1961) * '' Thandrulu Kodukulu'' (1961) * '' Bikari Ramudu'' (1961) * '' Iddaru Mitrulu'' (1961) * ''
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'' (1962) * '' Gaali Medalu'' (1962) * '' Aradhana'' (1962) * '' Pelli Thambulam'' (1962) * ''
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'' (1962) * '' Gundamma Katha'' (1962) * '' Kalimilemulu'' (1962) * '' Appaginthalu'' (1962) * '' Kula Gothralu'' (1962) * ''
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'' (1962) * ''
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'' (1962) * '' Raktha Sambandam'' (1962) * '' Asha Jeevulu'' (1962) * ''
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'' (1962) * '' Edureetha'' (1963) * '' Pempudu Koothuru'' (1963) * '' Lava Kusa'' (1963) * '' Eedu Jodu'' (1963) * '' Constable Koothuru'' (1963) * ''Anuragam'' (1963) * '' Anubandhalu'' (1963) * '' Manchi Rojulu Vasthayi'' (1963) * '' Bandipotu'' (1963) as Durjaya * '' Punarjanma'' (1963) * ''
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'' (1963) * '' Tirupathamma Katha'' (1963) * '' Poojaphalam'' (1964) * '' Atmabalam'' (1964) * ''
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'' (1964) * '' Muralikrishna'' (1964) * ''
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'' (1964) * '' Myravana'' (1964) * '' Desa Drohulu'' (1964) * ''
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'' (1964) * '' Peetala meedha Pelli'' (1964) * '' Sri Satyanarayana Mahathyam'' (1964) * '' Dagudu Moothalu'' (1964) * ''
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'' (1964) * '' Manchi Manishi'' (1964) * '' Naadi Aadajanmey'' (1965) * ''
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'' (1965) * '' Vuyyala Jampala'' (1965) * '' Dorikithey Dongalu'' (1965) * '' Mangamma Sapatham'' (1965) * '' Chaduvukunna Bharya'' (1965) * ''
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''(1965) * ''
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'' (1965) * ''
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'' (1965) * '' Anthastulu'' (1965) * ''
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'' (1965) * '' Manushulu Mamathalu'' (1965) * ''
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'' (1965) * '' Aata Bommalu'' (1966) * '' Aatma Gowravam'' (1966) * '' Sakunthala'' (1966) * ''
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'' (1966) * '' Bheemanjaneya Yuddham'' (1966) * '' Potti Pleader'' (1966) * ''
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'' (1966) as Siddhaiah * '' Mangala Sutram'' (1966) * '' Aggi Barata'' (1966) * ''
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'' (1966) * '' Sangitha Lakshmi'' (1966) * '' Gudachari 116'' (1966) * '' Dr. Anand'' (1966) * ''
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'' (1966) as Sankham * '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1967) * '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) * '' Pinni'' (1967) * '' Iddaru Monagallu'' (1967) * '' Sati Sumathi'' (1967) * '' Kanchukota'' (1967) * '' Gruhalakshmi'' (1967) * ''
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'' (1967) * '' Satyame Jayam'' (1967) * '' Nindu Manasulu'' (1967) * '' Upayamlo Apayam'' (1967) * '' Rahasyam'' (1967) * '' Peddakkayya'' (1967) * '' Ave Kallu'' (1967) * '' Kambhoja Raju Katha'' (1967) * '' Sukhaduhkalu'' (1968) * '' Uma Chandi Gowri Sankarula Katha'' (1968) * '' Brahmachari'' (1968) * '' Bharya'' (1968) * ''
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'' (1968) * '' Mooga Jeevulu'' (1968) * '' Chinnari Papalu'' (1968) * '' Panthalu Pattimpulu'' (1968) * '' Ninne Pelladutha'' (1968) * ''
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'' (1968) * '' Ardha Rathri'' (1969) * '' Adarsa Kutumbam'' (1969)


1970s

* ''
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'' (1970) * '' Amma Kosam'' (1970) * '' Ma Manchi Akkayya'' (1970) * '' Kodalu Diddina Kapuram'' (1970) * '' Kiladi Singanna'' (1971) * ''
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'' (1971) * ''
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'' (1971) * ''
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'' (1971) * '' Ananda Nilayam'' (1971) * '' Pattindalla Bangaram'' (1971) as 'Rickshaw' Rangaiah * '' Shrimantudu''(1971) * '' Bhale Papa''(1971) * '' Premanagar'' (1971) * '' Ramalayam'' (1971) * '' Tahsildargari Ammayi'' (1971) * '' Pagapattina Paduchu'' (1971) * '' Sri Krishna Sathya'' (1971) * '' Beedhalapatlu'' (1972) * '' Santhi Nilayam'' (1972) * '' Sabash Papanna'' (1972) * '' Sabash Baby'' (1972) * '' Koduku Kodalu'' (1972) * '' Bangaru Babu'' (1973) * '' Stree''(1973) * ''
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'' (1973) * '' Jeevitham'' (1973) * '' Devudamma'' (1973) * ''
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'' (1973) * '' Palleturi Bava'' (1973) * '' Minor Babu'' (1973) * '' Poolamala'' (1973) * '' Manuvu Manasu'' (1973) * '' Peddalu Marali'' (1974) * '' Andaru Dongaley'' (1974) * '' Thathamma Kala'' (1974) * '' Bhoomi Kosam'' (1974) as Subbaiah * '' Mugguru Ammayilu'' (1974) * '' Satyaniki Sankellu'' (1974) * '' Bhagasthulu''(1975) Vendor selling utensils * '' Cheekati Velugulu'' (1975)


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Reddy, Ramana 1921 births 1974 deaths Indian male comedians Nandi Award winners Male actors in Telugu cinema Indian male film actors Telugu comedians 20th-century Indian male actors People from Nellore district Male actors from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian comedians