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Ramana Reddy

Acting 24 credits

Biography

Ramana Reddy (1 October 1921 – 11 November 1974) was an Indian film, character actor, comedian and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. 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 Venkata Ramaiah were a comedy double act 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 has acted in more than 200 movies. Reddy is the paternal uncle of Indian politician, and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy.

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Film

Goodachari 116

as Appalaraju

Full filmography

  • Karthika Pournami (1987)
  • Goodachari 116 (1966) as Appalaraju
  • Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)
  • Ave Kallu (1967) as Naganna
  • Koduku Kodalu (1972) as Hindi Master
  • Pooja Phalamu (1964)
  • Pellinaati Pramanalu (1958) as Salahala Rao
  • Gundamma Katha (1962) as Gantayya
  • Manchi Manasulu (1962) as Sankarayya
  • Mayabazar (1957) as Chinnamaya
  • Rojulu Maraayi (1955) as Karanam Sambaiah
  • Aradhana (1962) as Lingayya
  • Missamma (1955) as I. P. David
  • Mangalya Balam (1959) as Achary
  • Lava Kusa (1963) as Valmiki's disciple
  • Kula Gotralu (1962) as Ramanayya
  • Navaratri (1966)
  • Illarikam (1959)
  • Rahasyam (1967) as Krishna
  • Maa Babu (1960)
  • Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960) as Sarabha
  • Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
  • Punarjanma (1963)
  • Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)