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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Mayabazar (1957) — Chinnamaya
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Gundamma Katha (1962) — Gantayya
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Missamma (1955) — I. P. David
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Goodachari 116 (1966) — Appalaraju
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Lava Kusa (1963) — Valmiki's disciple
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Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960) — Sarabha
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Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)
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Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959)
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Charana Daasi (1956) — Narsu & Krishna (dual role)
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Banda Ramudu (1959)
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Aradhana (1962) — Lingayya
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Ramudu Bheemudu (1964) — Sarabhayya
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Ave Kallu (1967) — Naganna
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Navaratri (1966)
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Illarikam (1959)
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Pellinaati Pramanalu (1958) — Salahala Rao
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Srimanthudu (1971) — Hanumanthu
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Bhaktha Prahlada (1967) — Snake charmer
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Desa Drohulu (1964) — Abbadhaiah
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Daiva Balam (1959) — Tikku
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Karthavarayani Katha (1958) — Chinnappa
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Mangalya Balam (1959) — Achary
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Maa Babu (1960)
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Punarjanma (1963)
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Golden Baby (1955)
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Thathamma Kala (1974) — John
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Who is she? (1966) — Father
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Desa Drohulu (1973) — Abbadhaiah
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Sangham (1954) — Yeka Kannaiah
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Pichi Pullaiah (1953) — Neelakantam
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Parivartana (1954) — Chalapathi
- Bhagyarekha (1957)
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Chakrapani (1954)
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Ramu (1968) — Armugam
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Rojulu Maraayi (1955) — Karanam Sambaiah
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Pooja Phalamu (1964)
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Prema Nagar (1971)
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Kula Gotralu (1962) — Ramanayya
- Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)
- Satya Harishchandra (1965) — Nakshatrakudu