Ramana Reddy
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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
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
1974Thathamma KalaJohn
1973Desa DrohuluAbbadhaiah
1971SrimanthuduHanumanthu
1971Pattindalla Bangaram
1968RamuArmugam
1967Bhaktha PrahladaSnake charmer
1966Goodachari 116
1966Who is she?Father
1966Navaratri
1966Aggi Barata
1965Pandava Vanavasamu
1964Desa DrohuluAbbadhaiah
1963Lava KusaValmiki's disciple
1963Punarjanma
1962Gundamma Katha
1962Manchi ManasuluSankarayya
1961Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)Gajasura
1960Sri Venkateswara MahatmyamSarabha
1960Maa Babu
1959Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959Daiva BalamTikku
1959Illarikam
1959Pelli Naati Pramanalu
1959Mangalya Balam
1959Banda Ramudu
1958Karthavarayani KathaChinnappa
1957MayabazarChinnamaya
1957Fortunes
1956Charana DaasiNarsu & Krishna (dual role)
1955MissammaI. P. David
1955Golden Baby
1955Rojulu MaraayiKaranam Sambaiah
1954SanghamYeka Kannaiah
1954ParivartanaChalapathi
1954Chakrapani
1953Pichi PullaiahNeelakantam
1952PalletooruSankaram