Ramana Reddy

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Ramana Reddy

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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 reg…

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Mayabazar

Mayabazar

8.0 1957 Movie
Maa Babu

Maa Babu

10.0 1960 Movie
Gundamma Katha

Gundamma Katha

7.7 1962 Movie
Golden Baby

Golden Baby

9.0 1955 Movie
Rojulu Maraayi

Rojulu Maraayi

7.0 1955 Movie
Manchi Manasulu

Manchi Manasulu

1962 Movie
Pooja Phalamu

Pooja Phalamu

9.0 1964 Movie
Goodachari 116

Goodachari 116

8.0 1966 Movie
Ave Kallu

Ave Kallu

8.0 1967 Movie
Missamma

Missamma

7.9 1955 Movie
Karthika Pournami

Karthika Pournami

1987 Movie
Illarikam

Illarikam

7.0 1959 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1987
    Karthika Pournami

    Movie

  2. 1974
    Thathamma Kala

    Movie John

  3. 1974
    Andaru Dongale

    Movie

  4. 1973
    Jeevana Tarangalu

    Movie

  5. 1973
    Desa Drohulu

    Movie Abbadhaiah

  6. 1972
    Koduku Kodalu

    Movie Hindi Master

  7. 1971
    Prema Nagar

    Movie

  8. 1971
    Srimanthudu

    Movie Hanumanthu

  9. 1971
    Pattindalla Bangaram

    Movie

  10. 1968
    Ramu

    Movie Armugam

  11. 1967
    Ave Kallu

    Movie Naganna

  12. 1967
    Rahasyam

    Movie Krishna

  13. 1967
    Bhaktha Prahlada

    Movie Snake charmer

  14. 1966
    Goodachari 116

    Movie Appalaraju

  15. 1966
    Navaratri

    Movie

  16. 1966
    Who is she?

    Movie Father

More credits
  1. 1966
    Aggi Barata

    Movie

  2. 1965
    Satya Harishchandra

    Movie Nakshatrakudu

  3. 1965
    Pandava Vanavasamu

    Movie

  4. 1964
    Ramudu Bheemudu

    Movie Sarabhayya

  5. 1964
    Desa Drohulu

    Movie Abbadhaiah

  6. 1964
    Pooja Phalamu

    Movie

  7. 1963
    Punarjanma

    Movie

  8. 1963
    Lava Kusa

    Movie Valmiki's disciple

  9. 1962
    Kula Gotralu

    Movie Ramanayya

  10. 1962
    Gundamma Katha

    Movie Gantayya

  11. 1962
    Manchi Manasulu

    Movie Sankarayya

  12. 1962
    Aradhana

    Movie Lingayya

  13. 1961
    Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet)

    Movie Gajasura

  14. 1961
    Wife is the light of the house

    Movie Astama Jyothishyudu

  15. 1960
    Maa Babu

    Movie

  16. 1960
    Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam

    Movie Sarabha

  17. 1959
    Banda Ramudu

    Movie

  18. 1959
    Daiva Balam

    Movie Tikku

  19. 1959
    Illarikam

    Movie

  20. 1959
    Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu

    Movie

  21. 1959
    Mangalya Balam

    Movie Achary

  22. 1958
    Pellinaati Pramanalu

    Movie Salahala Rao

  23. 1958
    Karthavarayani Katha

    Movie Chinnappa

  24. 1957
    Mayabazar

    Movie Chinnamaya