Ramana Reddy
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Born | Tikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy 1 October 1921[citation needed] Jagadevi Peta, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Died | 11 November 1974 | (aged 53)
Occupation | Film actor and Comedian |
Years active | 1951 – 1974 |
Relatives | Pattabhirama Reddy T. Subbarami Reddy |
Awards | Nandi Awards |
Tikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy (1 October 1921 – 11 November 1974) was an Indian 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 were a comedy double act during the era of early Tollywood.[1] 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.[2]
Career[]
T.V Ramana Reddy, has debuted in 1951 with the film Manavathi directed by Y.V Rao (Yaragudipati Varada Rao) and produced by his friend A.Sankara Reddy from his native district, Nellore. However the movie that released first was Deeksha produced and directed by K.S Prakasa Rao. (He has not acted in Mayapilla as is mentioned as his first movie erroneously by some film historians). He has played many roles opposite N.T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Some of the movies listed below. While acting in the role of a magician in the movie Akka Chellelu (1957) he actually learned the art of magic as a hobby. He gave more than 100 magic performances, mostly in aid of educational institutions and voluntary organizations.
Filmography[]
1950s[]
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1960s[]
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1960s cont[]
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1970s[]
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References[]
- ^ M.L. NARASIMHAM. "Blast from the past: Illarikam (1959)". The Hindu.
- ^ "TV Ramana Reddy – Famous Telugu cinema comedian from Nellore". 1nellore.com.
External links[]
- Ramana Reddy at IMDb
- 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 comedians