Portrait of Ramana Reddy

Ramana Reddy

Acting

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.

Filmography

1974
1973
Desa Drohulu

as Abbadhaiah

1971
Srimanthudu

as Hanumanthu

1968
Ramu

as Armugam

1967
Ave Kallu

as Naganna

1967
Bhaktha Prahlada

as Snake charmer

1966
Goodachari 116

as Appalaraju

1966
Who is she?

as Father

1964
Desa Drohulu

as Abbadhaiah

1963
Lava Kusa

as Valmiki's disciple

1962
Gundamma Katha

as Gantayya

1962
Manchi Manasulu

as Sankarayya

1962
Aradhana

as Lingayya

1959
Daiva Balam

as Tikku

1958
1957
Mayabazar

as Chinnamaya

1956
Charana Daasi

as Narsu & Krishna (dual role)

1955
Rojulu Maraayi

as Karanam Sambaiah

1955
Missamma

as I. P. David

1954
Parivartana

as Chalapathi

1954
Sangham

as Yeka Kannaiah

1953
Pichi Pullaiah

as Neelakantam