Ramana Reddy
Actor
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
Gundamma Katha
as Gantayya 1962
Missamma
as I. P. David 1955
Lava Kusa
as Valmiki's disciple 1963
Goodachari 116
as Appalaraju 1966
Pandava Vanavasamu
1965
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu
1959
Charana Daasi
as Narsu & Krishna (dual role) 1956
Desa Drohulu
as Abbadhaiah 1964
Daiva Balam
as Tikku 1959
Karthavarayani Katha
as Chinnappa 1958
Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam
as Sarabha 1960
Who is she?
as Father 1966
Ramu
as Armugam 1968
Aradhana
as Lingayya 1962
Ramudu Bheemudu
1964
Ave Kallu
as Naganna 1967