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Also known as
Tikkavarapu Venkata Ramana Reddy
T. V. Ramana Reddy
Ramana Reddy
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.
Known for
Acting roles
Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
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1974 | Thathamma Kala | John |
1973 | Desa Drohulu | Abbadhaiah |
1971 | Srimanthudu | Hanumanthu |
1971 | Pattindalla Bangaram | |
1968 | Ramu | Armugam |
1967 | Bhaktha Prahlada | Snake charmer |
1966 | Goodachari 116 | |
1966 | Who is she? | Father |
1966 | Navaratri | |
1966 | Aggi Barata | |
1965 | Pandava Vanavasamu | |
1964 | Desa Drohulu | Abbadhaiah |
1963 | Lava Kusa | Valmiki's disciple |
1963 | Punarjanma | |
1962 | Gundamma Katha | |
1962 | Manchi Manasulu | Sankarayya |
1961 | Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) | Gajasura |
1960 | Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam | Sarabha |
1960 | Maa Babu | |
1959 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |
1959 | Daiva Balam | Tikku |
1959 | Illarikam | |
1959 | Pelli Naati Pramanalu | |
1959 | Mangalya Balam | |
1959 | Banda Ramudu | |
1958 | Karthavarayani Katha | Chinnappa |
1957 | Mayabazar | Chinnamaya |
1957 | Fortunes | |
1956 | Charana Daasi | Narsu & Krishna (dual role) |
1955 | Missamma | I. P. David |
1955 | Golden Baby | |
1955 | Rojulu Maraayi | Karanam Sambaiah |
1954 | Sangham | Yeka Kannaiah |
1954 | Parivartana | Chalapathi |
1954 | Chakrapani | |
1953 | Pichi Pullaiah | Neelakantam |
1952 | Palletooru | Sankaram |